Student Discipline Framework

Find out how Xishan Primary School handles student discipline, from minor offences to serious breaches, and the consequences that apply at each level.

Last updated 26 August 2026

Student Discipline Framework

At Xishan Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for every student. Clear expectations and consistent responses help students understand boundaries, take responsibility for their actions, and make positive choices. We view discipline as an educative and developmental process. Our focus is on guiding students towards self-discipline, sound judgement, and good character. Disciplinary interventions are intended to reflect the consequences of poor choices made. All interventions are applied fairly, firmly, and appropriately, with the aim of helping students learn, reflect, and grow.

Types of Offences

Table listing minor offences by category: Attendance, Damage to Property, Inappropriate Behaviours, and Others with examples.

Disciplinary Consequences for Minor Offences

Table listing consequences for first-time and second-time offenders, including warnings, recess, and grade adjustments.

Serious and Very Serious Offences

An offence is considered serious when a student:

a) causes serious harm and/or disruption to self, whether physical, psychological or social, and/or

b) causes serious harm and/or disruption to others, whether physical, psychological or social, and/or

c) causes serious damage to property or resources, and/or

d) shows defiance against authorities.

If a serious offence involves a breach of the law (e.g. substance abuse, vaping, sexual misconduct, possession of weapons, scams or fraud), the school will report the matter promptly to the relevant law enforcement agencies. School-based disciplinary consequences will apply in addition to any action taken by the authorities.

Types of Serious and Very Serious Offences

Table listing school misconduct categories like Attendance, Hurtful Behaviours, Substance Abuse, and their specific examples.

Very serious offences can include Arson, Assault, Drug Abuse, Fighting, Gangsterism, Vaping (with etomidate), Sexual Misconduct, Severe Bullying and other illegal/criminal offences which result in grievous hurt.

Baseline Disciplinary Consequences for Serious and Very Serious Offences**

Table showing disciplinary consequences for first-time, second-time, and subsequent offenders for serious and very serious offences.

Vaping and Substance Enforcement

Electronic vaporisers (e-cigarettes or vapes) are illegal in Singapore. From 1 February 2018, the purchase, possession, and use of such devices have been prohibited.

From 1 September 2025, etomidate and its analogues are classified as Class C controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Students involved in such cases will face legal consequences as well as school-based disciplinary actions.

School-based Consequences for Vaping Offences

Table showing disciplinary penalties for vaping offenses, listing detention, caning, and conduct grade adjustments by offense level.

Bold "Notes:" heading followed by two points about school disciplinary actions and HSA penalties for e-vaporiser offences.