At St. Gabriel’s School, our core values guide everything we do. We foster a community built on integrity, respect, and inclusivity. Integrity encourages honesty and strong moral character, respect nurtures kindness and empathy, and inclusivity ensures every child feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Together, these values create a positive learning environment that promotes academic excellence and shapes confident, compassionate, and responsible individuals.

• Punctuality and daily attendance are strictly insisted upon.
• Irregular attendance, habitual idleness, disobedience, misconduct, misbehaviour, objectionable moral influence, disorderly or any unseemly conduct can also result in change of section.
• Leave of absence will be given for serious reasons only. If a pupil is absent due to illness or any other reason, a letter from his/her parent or guardian testifying to the fact must be given along with a medical certificate, if the student has been ill for more than two days.
• Leave application should be submitted on separate A4 size paper. Any written note on a small, torn copy page will be disregarded and the leave would be considered as “leave without excuse.”
• Acts of vandalism of school property, furniture or disfiguring of school uniform are liable to severe disciplinary action. The decision of the Principal will be final. In case of any kind of damage to the premises of the school or furniture, the cost shall be recovered from those responsible for the damage.
• Eating in class, throwing objects, running, playing and shouting within the school building is strictly forbidden.
• Ankle high shoes, coloured joggers, fancy belts, caps, hats, headbands, wristbands, dark glasses, chains, bracelets, rings, stickers, pin-on badges, nail polish, mehndi, friendship / “mannat” bands or chains are strictly forbidden. Fancy watches are not allowed.
• Fingernails should be kept short and clean. Hair should be kept short and neatly combed. Girls should keep their hair neatly tied with a black clip or black hairband only.
• Hair fashion dye is not permitted for girls & boys.
• Boys are required to have a schoolboy haircut (not touching the collar or falling on the forehead) and proper shave. Faded, torn or un-ironed uniforms are not allowed.
• Boys are not allowed to wear hair gel, hair band and/or make pony band.
• Mobile phones are strictly prohibited. If found, these will be confiscated & will be returned at the end of the academic year.
• As the school upholds respect for lawful authority as a basic principle in education, any student taking part in a strike, procession or other public demonstration not countenanced by the school authorities will be dismissed forthwith. Unseemly and rowdy celebrations such as the “last day of school” are strictly forbidden. The decision of the Principal in this regard will be final.
• Ear piercing is only allowed for girls; however, double piercing should be avoided.
• The school is not responsible for any article misplaced or lost by the student.
• The school does not hold itself responsible for incidents with students outside its premises or after school is over. Parents are advised to make arrangements to pick up their children as soon as the school is over.
• No collection of funds for any purpose whatsoever may be started without the prior written permission of the Principal.
• The students’ diary is meant for taking down homework instructions given by the teachers & correspondence with the parents. Tearing pages is a punishable act and may also affect the “conduct grade” of the student.

Academic Expectations

• Parents are expected to see that their children prepare their lessons at home and study regularly.
• Parents are not permitted to do any corrections in the child’s exercise copies. If they have any suggestions/complaints, they must write the same in their child’s diary and request the child to show it to the concerned teacher. Parents may subsequently seek an appointment with the concerned Head Teacher if required.
• All test papers are sent home with the student, except final examination papers.
• Absenteeism from tests and examinations will disqualify a student from acquiring a class rank.
• Absence in any test or examination will be considered as a zero mark in that test or examination.
• Promotions will be awarded at the end of the scholastic year by the Principal in consultation with the staff members. The promotion will be based on the yearly weighted average.
• A student who fails a second time in the same class will be asked to leave the school.
• Any queries or complaints regarding a student’s progress and behaviour must be given in writing directly to the Principal / concerned Head Teacher, and not to the class teachers.
• Parents or visitors are not allowed to see their children or their class teacher while in class without the explicit prior permission of the Principal / concerned Head Teacher.
• The school authorities strongly discourage the indiscriminate engagement of private tutors. No private tutor should be engaged from the school without the prior written permission of the Principal.
• No teacher shall act as tutor of a pupil of his or her own class unless prior permission of the Principal has been obtained in writing.
• Presents or gifts to members of the staff or demonstrations in their honour will require prior written sanction from the Principal.
• Pupils suffering from a contagious/infectious disease shall not be permitted to attend school, even if they have an examination or test, till they are declared cured by a competent physician.

At St. Gabriel’s School, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students. To ensure discipline, mutual respect, and the well-being of every member of our school community, a set of rules and regulations has been established. These guidelines encourage responsible conduct, academic honesty, and positive social behavior, helping to maintain a harmonious atmosphere that supports both personal growth and academic success.

Admissions:

• Registration forms are given each year to pupils who have attained the age of 3 to 3 plus for Pre-Nursery.
• Admission to other classes will take place in the beginning of the Academic Year, and only if a vacancy exists.
• The original birth certificate issued by any Municipal Corporation/Cantonment Board, along with a photostat copy thereof, must be presented at the time of collecting the Registration Form.
• A student selected for admission to Class I and onwards must produce a Leaving Certificate and report card from the last school attended after the admission is finalized.
• The school only deals with the parent(s) or lawfully appointed guardian of the child and not with any other parties in case of admission and all other school matters.

Regularity:

• The school gate will close at 8:00 AM sharp.
• Latecomers will not be allowed to enter the school premises.
• Any changes or variations in timings shall be communicated by the school.
• Students should be regular and punctual to school. Less than 95% attendance is considered irregular.
• If for any reason the child is absent, he/she should bring a written note of excuse the next day. It is the responsibility of the parents to see that the child completes his/her work once he/she resumes school.
• Absence during an examination or test would result in a zero.
• Once a student comes to school, he/she shall not be allowed to go home during school hours unless a parent or someone with written authority comes personally to take him/her home in case of any emergency.
• In case of a medical condition or any other circumstances, if the student is sent back home, his/her attendance will be affected. Furthermore, a medical certificate is to be submitted upon resuming school.

Examination:

• During the year, there will be tests at intervals, terminals, and final examinations. IN CASE OF ABSENCE, NO RETEST/EXAM WILL BE TAKEN. The parents are requested to keep themselves informed of the results of the tests and examinations, and they are required to sign the report and also take notice of the remarks made there from time to time.
• Absence from the whole examination involves a total loss of marks. Absence from only some subjects involves the loss of marks for those subjects.
• Willful breach of any of the regulations of examination conduct is punishable with expulsion from the examination room or, if discovered subsequently, cancellation of the paper. The decision of the Principal in this regard will be final.
• The results of the examinations are final and cannot be reconsidered or reviewed.
• Pre-Primary classes have ongoing assessments.
• Annual shuffling of students is a school policy. No request will be entertained in this regard.

Uniform:

All students should always be present in the prescribed uniform, which is:-

Boys:

White shirt with school monogram on the pocket. Grey shorts during the summer season and trousers during the winter.

Boys and Girls:

White socks with black shoes (stick-on). Joggers are not allowed.

Girls:

• Summer uniform for girls (from Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten): short-sleeve blouse with monogram on blouse pocket, grey skirts/white socks/black school shoes.
• From Class I to IV: short- or long-sleeve A-line shirt with monogram on pocket/white socks/black school shoes.
• From Class V onwards, plain white dupatta/sash or white scarf must be worn.
• Faded, short, torn, and un-ironed/un-starched uniforms are not allowed.

Fees:

• All school dues may be paid in cash or by crossed cheques and must be deposited only in HBL, SRC Branch, H-9, through fee slip issued by the FEE OFFICE.
• All fee slips will be issued by the school on a monthly basis, 10 days prior to the due date specified on the fee slip. In case it has not been received, please contact the FEE OFFICE in person. Excuses for not receiving fee slips will not be entertained.
• If a fee with late payment surcharge is not paid till the last date of the month for which it is due, the child will not be allowed to attend classes, and subsequently, if fees with late payment are not paid the next month as well, the child’s name will be struck off with immediate effect.
• If payment is being made by cash, please take exact change to facilitate minimum delay at the bank.
• All cheques should be made out in favour of “Saint Gabriel’s School for Boys & Girls”.
• If payment is made by cheque, receipt is subject to realization.
• Receipts are only valid if stamped and signed by the bank.
• Fees should be paid on or before the due date, after which a surcharge of PKR 500 will be charged.
• Corrections, particularly of the amount on the fee slip (the receipt), must be confirmed by the signature and stamp of a competent authority of the school.
• The Parents’ copy of the fee slip will be signed and stamped by the bank and returned to the parent immediately after payment is made. All liabilities consequent on departures from this rule shall be those of the parents.
• The school may remind the parents who have not paid the fee by the due date by stamping the student’s diary or sending an email or text message or by calling the parent(s).
• Any increase in the tuition fee would be in accordance with applicable law, rules, and regulations and would ordinarily take effect and be applicable from the start of the new academic year.
• Students appearing for their O Level exam(s) will have to clear all the dues before they obtain their admit cards/statement of entries or permission to take the exam.

Withdrawals:

• The intended withdrawal of a student should be notified in writing by parents/guardians one month in advance, or one month’s fee will be charged in lieu of the notice.
• Any student who is absent from school for one calendar month without a letter explaining his/her absence will be liable to be struck off the roll. Such a student may be re-admitted later, if there is a vacancy, on payment of the admission fee and completion of all admission requirements.
• A Leaving Certificate will not be issued until all the school dues are paid.
• Students who want to withdraw from school prior to the summer vacation will have to clear their dues for the vacation months as well if a Leaving Certificate is to be acquired.

Personal Hygiene:

• Students having nits and lice will not be allowed to attend school till the problem is completely resolved.
• Head hygiene defaulters will not be considered for class merit certificate, rank, or positions.
• Persistent head hygiene issues would lead to suspension from school till clearance is given by the school.
• Monthly conduct grade will be affected due to head hygiene default.

Laboratory:

Students are responsible for the apparatus being used by them in the laboratory. Any apparatus missing or broken after the practical will be the sole responsibility of the class or student, who will have to restore the damage by paying the cost of the apparatus. The decision of the Principal will be final.

Library:

• The library will be open from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on all school days.
• Books from the library must be returned by the due date. If a book is required for a longer period, it must be produced and the librarian will extend the period if it is not required by someone else.
• Damage to a book will be penalized with a fine amounting to the cost of the book or cost of replacement, whichever is higher. The decision of the librarian and/or the Principal will be final.
• Students are forbidden to write any remarks in a book or to underline words. Any mutilation or scribbling will be penalized with a fine as may be imposed by the librarian and/or the Principal.

ID Card:

• Student ID cards will be issued at the beginning of each academic year and will be valid for the period only for which forms are circulated before the closing of the session.
• Information filled in the ID card form should be current and valid.
• Guardian’s name and number are required for contacting the particular person in case of unavailability of parent(s) or in case the parent(s) is/are unreachable.
• Wearing of the Identity Card/Name Tag on school premises is compulsory at all times.

Miscellaneous:

• Kindly ensure that your child comes to school with all the necessary supplies/items for the day. Delivery of food items, water bottles, books, etc. will not be accepted by the reception for delivery to the classroom due to security concerns.
• First aid kits are available in the school in case of an emergency. The school, however, will not be liable for any accident and/or mishap.
• The school telephone is available to students only in cases of emergency.
• The School can be contacted over email. A list of email addresses of relevant Head Teachers is available on the school’s website.

Amendments:

The School, at its discretion, may amend or add new rule(s) as and when deemed necessary or expedient, with or without notice, either prospectively or retrospectively.