1. DRESS CODE
The School uniform MUST be properly worn and respected at ALL times IN and OUT of School.
a) Regular Uniform: - This is to be worn at all times except for days on which Dress uniform is required
BLUE Shirt-Jac with the College crest printed on the top Left Pocket
KHAKI Long Pants, which MUST be worn with an unadorned Black belt on the waist NOT the hips
PLAIN BLACK Shoes (with NO coloured marks), which MUST be worn
with visible black, or white socks.
b) Dress Uniform -This is to be worn ONLY on the First day of each Term, Mass Days and days specified by the sch'ool's administration.
WHITE long sleeve shirt with St. Mary's college embroidered above the Left shirt Pocket
NAVY Blue dress pants, which MUST be worn with an unadorned BLACK belt on the waist NOT the hips
PLAIN BLACK Shoes (with NO coloured marks), which MUST be worn
with visible black or white socks.
c) Games Uniform (Forms 1-3) - This can be worn to school ONLY on Physical Education (PE) days
BLUE striped jersey (available only at CIC Bookstore) fully tucked into pants
KHAKI Long Pants, which MUST be worn with a Black belt.
PLAIN BLACK Shoes (with NO coloured marks), which MUST be worn
with visible white socks.
Students are ALSO required to have for PE
i) Royal Blue pants
ii) White Socks
iii) Appropriate footwear
- track shoe, football boots etc.
d) Other
Students are allowed to wear a PLAIN WHITE T-shirt or Vest under their uniform. It must have NO print of ANY SORT. The T-shirt's sleeve MUST NOT be longer than the Shirt's sleeve.
NO jewellery OR ornaments with the exception of a wristwatch and a CIC graduation ring (Form 6 & Form 5 repeaters only).
Students' hair MUST be short, simple and well groomed. It MUST NOT be dyed, coloured, janked, curled rolled or plaited. Hairstyles MUST NOT bear any markings, letters or shapes etched out.
2. ATTENDANCE
a) Punctuality - School begins at 7.30 .a.m., every effort should be made to get your son to
school on time. On the occasion that a student is LATE a WRITTEN excuse is to be
submitted to the DEAN on the following day.
b) Regularity - For students irregular attendance is defined as more than one
day or two half days per week in any four week period in which school is in
session. When a student is ABSENT from school it is compulsory for him to
produce a WRITTEN excuse ON the day he RETURNS to school and this MUST be
submitted to the DEAN. This excuse is a formal communication between parent and
School and must be afforded due courtesy. In the event that a student is absent
due to illness, for an extended period, a MEDICAL certificate is required to
indicate fitness to return to school.
c) Leaving School during School hours - Parents should, as far as possible,
avoid planning "trips" during school hours. In the event that it becomes
necessary for your son to leave the school compound, during school hours, a
LETTER asking for permission MUST be sent to the DEAN. If permission is granted
an Exiat to leave the compound will be issued to the student. This Exiat is to
be given to the Security officer at the gate, so that the student will be
allowed to leave the school compound. No student will be allowed to exit the
school during school hours without an Exiat.
It is the policy of the College and the Ministry of Education that all students
must be punctual in attending school, classes and all school related activities
and must be regular in attendance.
3. VISITORS TO SCHOOL
Parents/guardians and other patrons of the community are welcome and encouraged
to visit the School. All visitors are expected to report to security officers
before proceeding to the designated waiting area. Visitors to the schools must
respect the learning environment and maintain proper behaviour and decorum. All
visitors are expected to be appropriately attired. Disruption of the orderly
process of the school is prohibited. The Principal or his/her designee is
authorised to deny access, ban or bar future access, remove or request the
removal of any visitor whose behaviour is disruptive to the educational/working
environment of the school.
4. ASSESSMENT
There is an assessment period in the middle of each Term and at the end of TERM
2(Easter). There are major Examinations at the end of Term 1 (Christmas) and the
end of Term 3 (End of Year). After all assessment /exanimation periods
Assessment Reports are sent home to parents. Parents MUST sign these Reports,
write any remarks and RETURN within a stipulated time. Students MUST NOT tamper
with these Assessment Records. It must be kept in good order. Any intentional
defacement, deliberate destruction, negligence or forgery will result in an
immediate SUSPENSION from school.
5. DISCIPLINE
Students are to STAND quietly upon the entry of a Teacher to a classroom
Students will be respectful/non confrontational at ALL times to ALL Members of Staff
Students must keep their environment CLEAN AND TIDY at ALL times
Students MUST maintain an acceptable level of academic performance
Students are to complete ALL assignments within the allotted time
Students MUST NOT eat, drink or sit on or at the Teachers Desk
ALL Students WILL respect the Prayer
Student are NOT to be persistently Late or Absent from school
Students MUST have ALL requirements for class at ALL times
Failure to comply with these requirements and those highlighted in document
"Rules and Guidelines" WILL result in penalties being imposed. Please refer to
the "Ministry of Education National School Code of Conduct".
Recommended consequences at the College range from:
Restitution/Confiscation/Removal of privileges
Student conference
Penance
Lunch Time Detentions
After School Detentions
Extended School community service Detention
Parent contact conference
Student Behavioural Contract
Student Support Services Intervention
Internal (in School) Suspension
External Suspension for up to 7 days
Extended Suspension/Law enforcement
Expulsion
Be advised that the Principal has the authority to change or modify these
regulations as and when required, to maintain proper conduct and to ensure the
safety and security of staff and students.
Revised June 2011