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!