School Rules and Good Friends
FoundationFollow class and school rules, do your own things yourself, take turns and share with classmates, and tell a teacher when in trouble.
- Rules keep everyone safe and orderly; we all follow them.
- Do your own things yourself: pack your schoolbag every evening.
- One person, one job — do your bit for the class.
文體小知識：公民教育說明文教我們做個好公民。這一篇講學校規則和友愛同學，幫你成為盡責又受歡迎的小學生。
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1School is one big family where hundreds learn and play together, so we need rules. Class rules tell us to pay attention and raise our hands before speaking; school rules remind us to queue, keep order and care for the facilities. Rules are like traffic lights: they keep everyone safe and make school life orderly and happy.
2A responsible pupil begins by doing his own things himself. Every evening pack your own schoolbag: put in the books and the handbook following the timetable, and check that your pencils and homework are complete. The next day everything is ready and you will not worry about forgetting things. In class there is one person, one job too, like handing out exercise books or switching off the lights — with everyone doing a duty, our classroom stays neat.
3At school we also learn to get along with classmates. Take turns and share when playing at recess; remember to return what you borrow; and if someone cuts in or bumps into you by accident, calmly remind him with words — no fighting. Living in harmony is how true friendship grows.
4When trouble is too big to solve alone — being bullied, getting hurt, or losing something — tell a teacher at once. Asking a teacher is not telling tales; it protects you and solves problems. Keep the rules, do your duties, love your classmates, and we will be the happiest class!
1Summary 重點摘要
Follow class and school rules, do your own things yourself, take turns and share with classmates, and tell a teacher when in trouble.
2Vocabulary cards Vocabulary
An agreement everyone follows so life stays orderly.
The good state of waiting in line without pushing.
What you should do well yourself, such as packing your schoolbag.
To enjoy good things and happiness together with others.
To do something one after another so everyone has a turn.
The bag for books and stationery; pack it yourself every evening.
Each pupil takes one duty so the class runs well together.
Working together and sharing tasks to do things better.
To ask a teacher for help when in trouble or danger.
3Step by step Steps
- Step 1: Understand why rules matterImagine everyone walking around and shouting during a lesson — could you hear the teacher? Or everyone rushing for the slide at recess — what would happen? Rules are like traffic lights: they tell us what we may do and what we may not. Following rules keeps you safe and keeps others safe too. When everyone follows the rules, the school has order, we can learn with peace of mind, play happily, and our classroom feels pleasant for all.
- Step 2: Follow class and school rulesAt the start of the year each class makes its own rules, such as: listen carefully in lessons, raise your hand before speaking, and come back to the classroom on time after recess. School rules remind us not to be late, to queue in order, to care for school property and to walk slowly in corridors. We should remember the rules and follow them by ourselves — not only when the teacher is watching. If a classmate forgets a rule, gently remind him, and together we will all be rule-keeping pupils.
- Step 3: Do your own things — pack your schoolbagThe first step of responsibility is doing your own things yourself. Every evening pack your schoolbag by tomorrow's timetable: put in the textbooks, workbooks and handbook, and check that your pencils are sharpened, your colours are complete and your homework is inside. Put the bag by your bed, and the next morning just pick it up and go. Packing your own bag means you never forget books or homework, lessons go smoothly, and Mummy need not worry. Remember: your schoolbag is your responsibility, not your parents' job.
- Step 4: One person, one job — do your dutyThe classroom belongs to everyone, and everyone can help. Teachers give out class duties: one pupil looks after the book corner, one wipes the board, one is the monitor who leads the line, one switches off the lights and air-conditioning before going home. Small as they are, these duties serve the whole class. Do your duty without giving up or being lazy, and when classmates are doing theirs, wait patiently and co-operate. When everyone does his part, the classroom stays clean and tidy, jobs get done quickly, and teacher and classmates are all happy.
- Step 5: Get along and share gladlyGetting along with classmates begins with respect. When playing at recess, take turns and share: one group finishes before the next begins, and we lend our books and stationery to friends. To join a game, first ask, May I play too? If a classmate bumps into you by accident and says sorry, forgive him. When you disagree, settle it with words — no hitting, no name-calling. Children who share and take turns have friends everywhere and enjoy recess all the more.
- Step 6: Tell a teacher when in troubleWhen difficulties come, go to a teacher at once: being bullied, getting hurt, feeling unwell, or losing something — these are all matters teachers want to help with. Telling a teacher is not telling tales: telling tales aims to get others punished, while asking for help solves problems and protects everyone. When you speak, be clear: what happened, where it happened and who was there. The teacher will handle it fairly. Trust your teacher, wait calmly, and never take revenge by yourself.
5Worked example Example
Example: At recess, Ho-Ho is queuing for basketball. The boy in front lets his friend cut right into the middle of the queue. What should Ho-Ho do, and why must everyone queue?
- Stay calm first. Do not push or shout; fighting hurts people and breaks the school rules.
- Politely remind the pupil: We are all queuing — please go to the back, thank you. Most people follow once reminded.
- If he refuses to go to the back, or the queue turns messy, tell the teacher on duty and let her handle it.
- Queuing keeps waiting fair for all: if everyone cut in, the game would never start, and people would quarrel and get hurt.
- Answer: Ho-Ho should stay calm and politely ask the pupil to join the back of the queue; if he refuses, Ho-Ho should ask the duty teacher for help — no pushing, no arguing. When everyone queues, it is first come, first served, fair and safe, and all can enjoy the game.
6Common mistakes Mistakes
7Quick check Quick check
Q1What should you do before speaking in class?
Q2When is the best time to pack your schoolbag?
Q3What do you do first when someone cuts in?
Q4Who should you tell when bullied?
Q5What does one person, one job mean?
8Recap Recap
- Rules keep everyone safe and orderly; we all follow them.
- Do your own things yourself: pack your schoolbag every evening.
- One person, one job — do your bit for the class.
- Take turns and share; live in harmony with classmates.
- Tell a teacher at once when in trouble; asking for help is not telling tales.