INTRODUCTION
In accordance with the education system of the Republic of South Sudan and the state ministry of education, all pupils shall abide by these Rules and regulations of the Ministry of Education during the course of their study at school. In addition to this, each school should have their own set of more specific regulations for Pupils based on these rules and regulations
Mission Stateme
nt:
Precious Stone Nursery and Basic School, a educational institution based on a firm foundation of discipline, is charged with the responsibility of providing opportunities for all pupils regardless of race, religion or socio-economic background to recognize their self worth and abilities. Pupils are motivated to learn and are, therefore, empowered through the acquisition of academic, vocational, spiritual, business, technological, social and moral skills to contribute positively to the development of society. In order to meet the needs of our diverse Pupils/student population, our school strives to attain high academic achievement, Spiritual, and personal growth. This will be accomplished through continued cooperation between school administration (Church), Government, community, parents, and pupils/students. We will foster a school climate that is safe and supportive of individual pupils/students, enabling them to succeed in our ever-changing world
Vision:
• Holistic and high quality education, job, based on the Gospel Values and ministry of education, good moral ,academic excellence for global utilization
Mission
• The heart desire end of Precious Stone nursery and Basic school is Provide holistic education and development of the physical, social, intellectual, mental, moral and spiritual dimension of the individual to become God fearing and imbued with the Gospel’s spirit of humility, service and love for one’s neighbor and country. And advanced studies in order to provide the pupils/students of our churches and community a challenging, developmentally appropriate and balanced curriculum
WHY STUDY WITH PRECIOUS STONE NURSERYAND BASIC SCHOOL? We offer quality teaching and services programs that will enhance your career ,help you to understand and apply core subject of social,spiritual,and science tics in our nation and international context, Nance your ability to thinks strategically and ,enhance your ability to think
PHILOSOPY
• The school is committed to the promotion of lifelong learning through its academic and continuing education programs and to the social and spiritual formation of good children and citizen through its community services learning programs, the diverse school children will share wide ranges of cultures values and Christian fosters unity of purpose and culture and Christian mutual respect. FEXIBLE STUDY AND MODE OF STUDY
• We offer your children or you a flexible study period of nursery and basic school, the academic program are offer on full time ( DAY CLASSES) and for time being the school is the day school. Once you are admitted or your children is admitted they will received all the materials for their studies as well as ,advice, We wise you the best in your future studies with us and look forward to welcome you to our school community soon. Goal
• Our goal is to maintain an active partnership involving pupils/students, teachers, parents, community and staff to develop a love of learning while embracing our diversity and unique talents in a safe, challenging, respectful and supportive and create opportunity for young people to achieve their full potential through comprehensive learner- centered education, religious, and culturally
Objectives:
• Provide environment that will help foster high moral standard and impart Gospel values
• Provide an atmosphere that helps individuals to attain academic excellence and realize their full potentials in life
Motto: “In God We Trust”. School Anthem
Refrain: We will rise and raise the name of our school high
So help us, our Father in Heaven! (2)
1. We shall strive forevermore
To build love, peace and unity! Discipline, Hard work, and success! High! High!
2. Forward, ever! Backward, never! Pray for us Precious Stone nursery and basic school
Discipline, Hard work, and success! High!
3. There is hope for tomorrow
Our sun will rise bright and shine! High!
4. Shall we sing with strength and might! To God be honor and glory! South Sudan’s national anthem:
Oh God,
We praise and glorify you
For your grace on South Sudan
Land of great abundance
Uphold us united in peace and harmony. Oh motherland
Arise! Raise your flag with the guiding star
And sing songs of freedom with joy,
For justice, liberty and prosperity
Shall forever more reign. Oh great patriots! Let us stand up in silence and respect
Saluting our martyrs whose blood
Cemented our national foundation,
We vow to protect our nation. God bless South Sudan
Prayer
The Founders Prayer
O God, who hast made of one blood all nations to dwell on the face of the earth, and didst send Thy blessed Son Jesus Christ to preach peace to them that are afar off, and to them that are high; grant that all the people and this land may feel after Thee and find Thee; and hasten, O Heavenly Father, the fulfillment of The promise to pour out Thy Spirit upon all flesh, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. The School Prayer
O God, Who down the ages has ever appeared unto the chosen servants in visions upon Precious Stone Nursery and Basic School, Thank you for equipping us with dedicated administrators, Staff and parents who all contribute towards achieving our goals and mission, May we fulfill the purpose that you have given us in this city and nation! Lord God, you alone deserve the glory for the success we have, May we continue to produce young who are disciplined, morally strong and academically sound? Continue to protect and keep us from all harm, reveal Thy presence among us in our school; chasten and enrich our lives, that by Thy Sacrifice, Thy Purity and Thy Truthfulness we may cast out all meanness, all selfishness and that defiled and make a lie, and both now and throughout our lives Overcome Evil with Good; through Jesus Christ our lord and May love dwell here among us every day. Amen. SCHOOL SONG
We are the team in green and white, we work together with all our might,
In our pleasant grounds we have lots of fun; we’re friendly and helpful to everyone. We’re loyal to country, family, friends and school, winning in a friendly way is a rule. We belong to a school with a proud name, And we mean to keep it just the same. At Precious Stone nursery And Primary School you’ll easily see, Effort, honesty and courtesy
We’re happy and kind, we care in every way. Doing our best in work and sport and play
We come from near and far. But now we’re here we know Precious Stone is the best school, where friends can learn and grow. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOL
PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is
• To help foster good discipline in each and every pupils/student completing schooling,
• To facilitate the inculcation of good citizenship values, along with religious and cultural values,
• To aid the schools in fostering respectability, productivity, knowledge, skills, and instill good health in pupils/students
PLACE OF REGULATION
This regulation is imposed on to all pupils/students studying in schools of the Precious Stone Nursery and Primary Schools in Republic of south Sudan. This regulation will be implemented by schools and people involved in providing education. The term ‘school’ in this regulation implies to all common places where education is provided to students/pupils. ARTICLES
Article I. Respecting the Laws and Regulations
• Every pupils/student must follow the laws and principles of Christianity, fulfill the obligatory duties and refrain from wrong doings.
• Every pupils/student must abide by the laws, rules and regulation of the Republic of south Sudan. Article II
School Attendance
• Every pupils/student should come to school on time. . Pupils/Students participating in any extra activities should be punctual to the activity as well.
• 2.2 Pupils absent for school due to illness or any other valid reason must present written reasonS for the absence, from the parents/guardians to the school, when the Pupils return to school. It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to send the letter to school and the class teacher should sign this letter as well.
• Student/pupils infected with a communicable disease, must present a medical certificate from a certified medical practitioner, when the pupils/student returns to school. Note: Information on communicable diseases is attached with this regulation.
• The school store is out of bounds to pupils. Permission to centre the store will only be granted by an authorized person.
• All pupils must respect their colleagues, Teachers and the administration in all aspects.
• All teachers should respect one another, and the teachers should respect the pupils. Any teachers who fighting within the school compound should be handling by the displinary committee or report to senior Pastor or foundation body of the school (Church councils )
• All the teachers must speak English during the school time within the school compound any teacher found speak in vulgar languages will face the displinary committee of the school
• All teachers both on duty should reports to the school compound 15 minutes before the assembly start.
• The compound should be maintained clean and properly sweep during the school moment.
• Writing on walls, and furniture’s is not allowed.
• Unnecessary noise and movement during lessons and teachers are out of class is prohibited. Culprits shall be liable for punishment.
• Fighting trading abuses and use of vulgar languages is prohibited. Offenders shall be punished. Article III:
Things needed for School
• All necessary materials should be brought to school according to the school timetable and any material requested by the school should be brought to school too. Other unnecessary materials are not allowed in the school and it is the responsibility of the church leaders, school administration and parents/guardians to see that such unnecessary things are not brought to school.
• Materials brought to the school including the stationary, should be relevant to age and grade. In this respect, the material brought should not be very expensive.
• Materials other than mentioned in article 3.1 are not allowed to be brought to school. Article IV:
School Uniform and Dress Code
• Every pupils/student should attend school and other places representing the school wearing the school uniform. This will not be followed in cases where the school has arranged activities that do not require the normal uniform
• Jewelry, a necklace/chain is not permitted in school by girls. This necklace/chain should not be displayed with the school uniform.
• Boys are not permitted any form of jewelry, a necklace/chain with or without the uniform.. It is the responsibility of the parent to see the pupils/student adheres to, this regulation.
• Hair, of every pupils/student must be kept clean and neat.
• Nails should be cut short and clean.
• Make-up is not permitted with the school uniform or when involved with any activity related to school. (NB: exception will be make-up put on for school plays, etc.).
• Dying and colouring of hair and applying hair gel are not permitted.
• The school uniform must be worn regularly in the school and on other school functions like; games and sports competition.
• Shirts must be tucked in every day during school hours an necessary movement with the compound is not allow during class time
Article V:
Pupils Traveling Abroad
5.1 Parents/guardians of pupils/student traveling abroad during the school days should inform in writing to the school and a letter of consent has to be taken from the school. Traveling abroad with permission of parents/guardians during the holidays is not included in this category.
5.2 Parents/guardians of pupils/student participating in any extra activities during the school holidays should inform in writing to the school and the letter of consent has to be taken from the school before leaving. Article VI:
Protection of School Properties and Rights of Other /Pupils
6.1 Pupils/Students are not allowed to harm any pupils/student, property and/or building inside or out side the school. Getting involved with others in such destructive behavior is prohibited
6.2 Pupils are not permitted to take or use another students belonging without their prior permission
6.3 If a pupils/student does harm to another pupils/student, person, school property and building, the full responsibility of the action and damage has to be taken by that particular pupils/student and his/her parents/guardians. Article VII:
Participating in Activities outside the School
7.1 pupils are not permitted to participate in any clubs, associations without the permission of the school or unless the school has given the opportunity to do so.
7.2 A pupils/student is permitted to participate in School inters port, public sports, music shows, drama and other such functions in school and outside
7.3 A pupils/student can appear in films, public shows; record music for music albums only after consent has been sought from the school. This consent will be given by the school, after the role of the pupils/student is assessed by the school
Article VIII:
Social ethical and moral considerations for pupils
8.1 Every pupils/student must obey the laws and principles of Christianity and respect cultural and moral values of the society.
8.2 Every pupils/student must respect and obey their parents
8.3 Every pupils/student must obey and respect school Administration, teachers, church leaders, supporting staff of the school, and education officials both at Payam, County, state and national level.
8.4 Every pupils/student should show respect and use appropriate language in communicating with others.
8.5 Every pupils/ student should be punctual to school and use the time valuably.
8.6 Every pupils/ student should make good use of the opportunities presented to them, be committed and hardworking
8.7 Every Pupils/student should learn to economize his or her times, materials and Funds.
8.8 English is official mode of communication. Speaking vernacular in and out of school is not permitted
• Tests, examinations, lessons, and exercise are compulsory; dodging any without informing the school authority is punishable.
• Pupils involved in giving nick names to their colleagues and teachers, stigmatizing, persons with disabilities shall be liable to punishment.
• Female pupils discovered to be pregnant and male students discovered to be responsible shall be liable for explanations and expulsion.
• Bodily hygiene trimming fingernails, brushing teeth, bathing etc all environmental hygiene, proper use of latrines, cleaning the compound and sweeping the classrooms is a must.
• Every pupils/ student should respect their elders and show caring for the young
Article XI. Things Prohibited to Students
• Smoking and drinking beer
• Abuse of narcotics drugs
• Coming late in the school
• Coming to school without uniform
• Involving in physical activities with each other where the societal, behavioral norms are breached
9.5 Being in the school uniform other than for school activities
9.6 Being a part or participating in any riots, chaos, fighting, and rallies
9.7 Marriage
9.9 Involving in any sexual misconduct
9.10 Engaging in political party and participating in any activities organized by them.
9.11 Use of mobile phones during school hours
9.12 In addition to what is mentioned above, any thing that breaches the Christian law, school law and the Constitutional Law of the Republic south Sudan. Article X. Pupils Employment
10.1 pupils employed for remuneration is strictly prohibited (assisting in family work that is compatible with age is not included. Work experience with the school consent is also not included in this category). Article XI:
Taking action against children who breaches these rules and regulations
Action should be taken in accordance with the regulations imposed by the Ministry of Education school laws and, Christian law. These include:
11.1 Giving advice and recording the problem
11.2 Suspending from sports and other activities according to the school policy
11.3 Keeping children after school and completing a task (appropriate for students) given by the school.
11.4 Informing the parent and reminding the parent of their duty
11.5 Suspending the pupils/ student for a limited time
11.6 Warning about expelling the pupils/ student from school
11.7 Expelling the pupils/student from school
NB: Details of the punishment, specific to the breach will be in the school behavioral policy that will be compiled by the school
PAGERI CENTRE NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL,GALLEY PAGERI PAYAM, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN:
