Safety Matters
Help your child stay safe at school by teaching them key safety habits — from crossing roads and cycling safely, to what to do during lightning alerts or if they meet a stranger.
Walking in and out of school
Your child should use the sheltered walkways for walking in/out of school and should be alert to construction works and heavy plant equipment that are within or near the school.
Crossing the Road
Your child should always use the over-head bridges or proper pedestrian crossings.
Cycling to School
Your child should take the necessary safety precautions, including but not limited to the following:
Before cycling to school, always make sure that the bicycle is in good working condition. Bicycles should ideally be fitted with front and rear lights and a bell. You or your child should ensure that the bicycle’s brakes, chains, tires, lights and bell are well-maintained and are in good working order.
Your child should always wear protective gear, such as a helmet, and proper shoes (if there are shoelaces, they should be properly tied) to protect against injuries.
Your child should be reminded not to use his or her mobile phone, even with an in-ear attachment, or listen to music through earphones while cycling.
Your child is advised to secure his or her bicycle at the bicycle racks located on the school premises. The school will not be responsible for the loss of, or any damage to, your child’s bicycle.
Lightning Warning System (LWS)
This consists of a siren and four revolving yellow warning lights installed around the school. If there is a lightning risk, the LWS will be activated and all personnel are to go under shelter and stay away from open spaces.
Encountering Strangers
Please remind your child not to speak to strangers, accept lifts or gifts from them or to go anywhere with them. Your child should immediately report any such encounter to a school staff.