Wearing Your Tie
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
• 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?
How To Tie?
Method : Four-in-hand Knot
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.
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.
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.
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.
The following link demonstrates the four-in-
hand knot method.
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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
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.
• 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
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.
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.
Thank you for your attention!
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