1. Wearing Your Tie

2. Rationale For Wearing A Tie The tie is part of the school uniform. An ACSian who is neat and proper in his appearance shows respect to the School. Only P5 and P6 pupils wear the school tie so that they can be good role models for their younger “brothers” in the school. School tie is worn on Fridays for chapel or other formal events such as Founder’s Day or Honour’s Day

3. Prefects: Wear daily and during recess duties. Only remove the tie in the classroom before going for recess. Keep tie in locker or school bags. When To Wear The Tie?

4. How To Tie? Method : Four-in-hand Knot

5. Step 1 Start with the wide end ("W") of your necktie on the right, extending about 30cm below the narrow end ("N") on the left. Step 2 Cross the wide end over the narrow end.

6. Step 3 Turn the wide end back underneath the narrow end. Step 4 Continue by bringing the wide end back over in front of the narrow end again.

7. Step 5 Then, pull the wide end up and through the loop around your neck. Step 6 Hold the front of the knot loosely with your index finger and bring the wide end down through the front loop.

8. Step 7 At last, remove your finger and tighten the knot carefully to the collar by holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up.

9. The following link demonstrates the four-in-hand knot method. Click me

10. There are 3 other common methods of tying: (1)Half Windsor Knot (2)Windsor Knot (3)Pratt Knot To learn more about the above, you can go to the following website: http://www.tie-a-tie.net/ Other Methods Of Tying A Tie

11. Checking The Neatness Of Your Tie Look in the mirror as you adjust your tie. Adjust the ends of the tie. Ensure that the wide end of the tie is longer than the narrow end. Ensure that the length of your tie is just above the centre of the button on your shorts.

12. The knot should be centered directly in the middle of your collar. Pull down the collar of your shirt. Checking The Neatness Of Your Tie

13. Handling of the School Tie The school tie is part of the school uniform. Mishandling the school tie is not showing respect to the School. The school tie should only be worn around the collar and not be used for other purposes.

14. Consequences Of Not Wearing Tie When Required Wear the tie on Monday for a full day. If you forget to wear on Monday, then you will have to wear it for the next 2 days. All buttons on your shirt are to be buttoned- up if you do not bring your tie.

15. Thank you for your attention!