School Rules

Stewards Pooi Kei College is a Christian school, with a strong mission to educate students to live up to the standards stated in the Holy Bible in the hope that each student may grow up in a healthy, delightful and harmonious learning environment. Thus, the establishment of the school regulations serves two major goals:

1. To foster the virtues of self-discipline, self-love and self-respect in every student.
2. To mould and shape students with the attributes of Christ –faithfulness, gentleness, goodness, joy, kindness, patience, peace and self-control.

(A) Pooikeinian’s Code of Conduct:

1. I must show utmost respect to the school, teachers, school staff, schoolmates and the general public in order to uphold our fine school reputation. I will NOT do any of the following:
   
   1. be absent from school activities or assemblies
   2. bring, read or lend indecent publications or videos to others
   3. cause damage to school and / or others’ property
   4. display inappropriate affection in school uniform
   5. enter game centres, cyber cafeterias, karaoke parlours, billiard halls or gambling places when in school uniform
   6. falsify reports or forge a parent or teacher signature
   7. (fight, be violent, threaten or cyberbully others
   8. record or upload photos, videos or audios onto the Internet without the consent of others
   9. smoke, drink alcohol or take drugs
   10. steal, cheat or swindle
   11. use indecent or foul language
2. I must attend school punctually and must not leave the campus without approval. I will be considered truant if absent from school or when late for an hour or more.
3. I must show a serious and diligent attitude towards my studies by submitting good quality assignments punctually. I must not borrow, lend or copy assignments.
4. I must take good care of and be responsible for personal belongings brought to school. I will empty my drawer after school and keep personal belongings in my locker.
5. I must lock my mobile phone in my locker and not use the mobile phone on campus. I must use my electronic devices and smart watch according to the school’s instructions.
6. I must wear a clean and tidy uniform. My attire and accessories should follow the principle of simplicity. I will comply with the following dress code:
   

   		Male Students	Female Students
   Appearance and Hairstyle		The length of hair should not reach the shirt collar, ears or eyebrows. Sideburns should not cover half of the ears. Gel, clay, and stylized hair are not allowed. Dyed and permed hair are not allowed. Boys must be clean-shaven. Boys are not allowed to have their ears pierced.Ornaments and tattoos are not allowed.	If the length of hair reaches the shirt collar, girls must wear hair neatly in a ponytail. Only plain black hair pins and hair bands are allowed. The fringe should not reach the eyebrows or even the cheeks. Girls can have only one pair of colourless ear piercings. Cosmetic products, ornaments, tattoos, dyed and permed hair are not allowed.
   School Uniform	Summer	All male students: Plain white short-sleeved shirt with pointed collar and chest pocket. School badge should be sewn on the left chest pocket; Plain black leather belt and shoes; Wearing a plain white vest is compulsory. Junior form students: Light blue trousers with double turn-ups; Plain white socks. The length should be at least 1/4 of the calves for both formal and PE uniform. Senior form students: Dark blue trousers with double turn-ups; Dark blue / black socks. The length should be at least 1/4 of the calves for both formal and PE uniform.	All female students: Plain white socks. The length should be at least 1/4 of the calves for both formal and PE uniform. Plain black leather shoes; Wearing a plain white vest is compulsory. Junior form students: The length of dress should exceed the kneecaps. Senior form students: Dark blue A-lined skirt. The length of dress should reach the kneecaps; School badge should be pinned on the dark plain blue tie.
   	Winter	All male students: Plain white long-sleeved shirt with pointed collar and chest pocket. School badge should be sewn on the left chest pocket; School tie; Plain black leather belt and non-shiny shoes. Junior form students: Dark grey trousers with double turn-ups; Dark grey socks. The length should be at least 1/4 of the calves; dark grey or white socks for PE uniform; School sweater / dark blue school blazer with collar (with the abbreviated English school name). Senior form students: Dark blue trousers with double turn-ups; Dark blue / black socks. The length should be at least 1/4 of the calves for both formal and PE uniform; School sweater / black school blazer with collar (with the abbreviated English school name).	Junior form students: Plain white long-sleeved shirt with pointed collar; Dark grey plaid tunic; School tie; Dark grey socks which should cover at least 1/4 of the calves for the formal school uniform; dark grey or white socks for PE uniform. School sweater / dark blue school blazer with collar (with the abbreviated English school name);  Plain non-shiny black leather shoes. Senior form students: Dark blue A-lined skirt. The length of skirt should reach the kneecaps; Plain white socks which should cover at least 1/4 of the calves for both formal and PE uniform; School badge pin should be pinned on the dark plain tie; School sweater / black school blazer with collar (with the abbreviated English school name); Plain black leather shoes.
   	Jacket	A dark blue or plain black cold-resistant jacket is only allowed if the temperature in Shatin district is lower than 13 degree Celsius. Girls may also wear P.E. uniform accordingly.
   	P.E. Outfit	Junior and senior students must wear the specified P.E. uniform. A dark blue or plain black long-sleeved shirt is allowed under the P.E. T-shirt during winter. Sports shoes should be white based with white shoelaces.
   	Scarf	A dark blue or plain black scarf with a simple design is allowed.
   	School Holiday	Formal school uniform, P.E. Uniform, or P.E. shirt with plain, long, blue jeans and white sports shoes are approved. Students may also refer to the respective school notices.

(B) Leave Application Procedures

(I) Sick Leave

1. A parent or guardian has to telephone the school office at 2345 4567 by 7:45 a.m. that day.
2. A parent’s letter together with a medical certificate should be presented to the class teachers on the day of return if the student has been on sick leave.

(II) Early Leave

1. The company of a parent or guardian is required if a student needs to leave early due to sickness or special incidents.
2. Early leave application with prior notice must be submitted to the class teachers in person at least three working days in advance. Filling in the form on P.11 of the Student Handbook is compulsory.

(II) Personal Leave

1. The completed form on P.11 of the Student Handbook with official documentation must be submitted to the class teachers in person at least three working days in advance. The school retains the right to approve the application for personal leave. Please check the status of the Personal Leave on the next page for reference. Without the school’s prior approval, the student’s absence will be regarded as truancy and ‘Leave Without Approval’ may be marked on the student’s annual report card.
2. Students who are absent from school for no proper reason for three days or more will receive a demerit. For those who are absent for seven days, the school will report their absence to the Education Bureau and their student status may be terminated.
3. Students participating in inter-school activities during school hours will not be considered as absent or playing truant. However, approval must be obtained from the school in advance.

(C) Lateness

1. A minor-demerit will be given to students who are late for 3 times in a quarter.
2. Students being late for 30 minutes or longer will be counted as serious lateness, he/she must see a discipline teacher immediately.
3. Unless with acceptable reasons, students being late for an hour or longer will be considered playing truant.