Philosophy

1.  The relationship between the school and the PSG is based on mutual respect and confidence. 

  All PSG Members shall be:

(a) supportive of the school Mission, Vision and Values and work within the rules set by the school; 

(b) respectful in all interactions with the school;

(c) respectful of cultural and religious diversities; and

(d) committed and punctual in performing our respective duties.     

 2. All PSG Members shall comply strictly with the following: 

(a) PSG Members are allowed to be in school strictly only on the day(s) and during the time(s) of duty;

(b) PSG Members shall prominently display the PSG passes using the PSG lanyards provided when in school for duty. PSG Members who are  not on duty shall not enter the school premises using the PSG passes/lanyards and shall instead obtain a Visitor’s Pass from the General         Office;

(c) When in school for duty, PSG Members shall make their way directly to the assigned duty areas and remain there until the end of duty  time.  At no time shall PSG Members venture to any other parts of the school;

(d) PSG Members who drive and park in school while performing PSG duties must ensure that valid car decals are prominently displayed on  PSG Members’ cars and shall park only in the designated parking areas;

(e) PSG Members shall be appropriately attired as well as modestly dressed while on duty, both while in the school premises as well as when volunteering for school activities held outside of the school (e.g. Learning Journeys, SwimSafer);

(f) PSG Members must not use their duty time in school for informal Parent-Teacher meetings. To discuss his/her child’s progress in school,  PSG Member shall make separate arrangements to meet with the teachers;

(g) If and when carrying out duties for a particular class, PSG Members must take care of all the children in that class and not focus on his/her own child or a specific group of children; and

(h) In the course of performing our duty, PSG Members must not attempt to discipline any child.  Potential disciplinary problems, if any, shall  be referred to the PSG Sub-Group Head or school/class teacher.     

 3. PSG Members shall at all times respect the confidentiality and privacy of all members of the school.  

In this regard, PSG Members shall not:     

(a) take photographs and/or videos in the school premises except with prior approval granted by authorised school personnel;

(b) post or share any photographs and/or videos taken in the school premises on any social media platform;

(c) discuss or divulge any information or activities that occur in school;

(d) accept any form of social and/or media interviews on behalf of the school or the PSG except with prior approval granted by authorised school personnel;

(e) use their position in the PSG to promote any commercial products or political candidates or parties.

4. In the interest of promoting camaraderie amongst PSG Members:

(a) PSG Members may have short, small Sub-Group gatherings in the canteen before/after duty (strictly outside of recess times only);

(b) The PSG Room may be used for small group discussions/gathering provided at least one PSG Sub-Group Head is present.

5. Thank you everyone for your support and cooperation as we continue our journey 'To Serve With Love.'