One of the Core Values of the PECHS Girls’ School is the discipline of regularity and punctuality of all its staff and children.
This rule is non-negotiable and we stand firm in our resolve to instil these values in those associated with us.
Practising punctuality is a valuable habit that demonstrates how serious you are in what you do. Whether it is a casual or professional meeting, being right on time shows how important time is for you and how you show respect and importance to others’ time. It enables us and others to acknowledge the importance and value of time.
Please Note:
Late comers will not be allowed inside the school after the third warning per academic term. The Late arrival policy will be applied from 7.51 am till 8.15 am. No student will be allowed after 8.15 am even if she is late for the first time. In all cases, children coming after 8.15 am will be sent back home.
If your child is Tardy/Late three times in a term, there will be no room for discussion about a couple of minutes here or there. They will just be sent home. The two terms are: August to December and January to May.
School starts at 7.50 am sharp. To ensure that all students participate in the School Assembly, they must arrive in school before 7:50 am.
Important: This policy applies equally to all students, including those arriving via school vans. Van drivers must ensure they reach school by 7:45 am, as students need time to get out of the van and walk to their respective classrooms. This is necessary to ensure that they are on time and able to participate fully in the school day.
The person in charge of Arrivals every morning is Ms. Ghulam Khadijah, who is also the Librarian of the Faiz Library.
The Front Desk Officer (FDO) keeps a record of all latecomers and keeps an eye on the number of times a child is late, along with the date.
Rules and Regulations
The school gate will be shut sharp at 7.51 am and no gatekeeper will be available outside the gate until 8.30 am.
If a child comes after this time, the parent/guardian/driver must accompany the child to the Front Desk Office near Gate 1 and inform the Front Desk Officer personally. The parent/guardian/driver must wait until the Late Arrival Status has been verified to see whether the child can gain entry into the school.
The FDO will check the late arrival record and the student’s diary which she has to show him. After verifying the information, he will give the student a Gate Pass and liaise with Ms. Ghulam Khadijah. He updates the record on a regular basis.
Entry for students through a Gate Pass will ONLY be allowed if she is:
– Late for the First Time
– Late for the Second Time
– Late for the Third Time
Once the student has gained entry inside the school, she can go directly to her classroom. Ms. Ghulam Khadijah will ensure that a note of warning is sent to the student during the day.
If the student is late a Fourth Time, she will be sent back home.
Parent, please wait until the child enters the gate.
For students arriving by van, the same rules apply. Since their parents are not present, the van driver must go to the Front Desk Office and wait while the Late Arrival Status is verified.