DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL 德明政府中学 DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 02 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

VISION The premier school of Leaders of Honour

MISSION To nurture our students to Care, to Serve, and to Lead

MOTTO Honesty, Trustworthiness, Moral Courage, Loyalty DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE 03

DUNMANIAN OUTCOMES

MORAL INTEGRITY Students are guided by honesty, trustworthiness, moral courage and loyalty.

PASSION FOR LIFE & LEARNING Students are always learning and striving to be their best.

IDEALISM Students have the conviction to make a difference to the world.

21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES Students are proficient in critical and creative thinking, communication and information skills.

BILINGUALISM & MULTICULTURALISM Students are effectively bilingual in English and Chinese, appreciate different cultures and navigate them with ease.

ACTIVE CITIZENRY Students are global citizens rooted in Singapore who serve the community, both local and beyond. DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 04 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

CONTENTS

05 Principal’s Foreword 14 Senior High Co-Curriculum

06 What is the Dunmanian Edge? 16 Academic Achievements

07 Dunman High School in the 17 Careers, Scholarships and Words of Dunmanians: Higher Education Past, Present and Future 18 Your Future Beyond 08 Dunmanians Around the World Dunman High

10 Senior High Curriculum DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE 05

PRINCIPAL’S FOREWORD

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. King’s vision about the goal of education is and a CCA Leader, embodying our school’s most relevant in today’s world where solutions mission – “To Care, To Serve, and To Lead”. As to complex problems must be guided by we prepare students for their future roles that are humanist values. Dunman High School has yet to be defined and challenges that cannot be always endeavoured to develop students as predicted, stories from students like Bryan affirm critical thinkers who uphold the school motto our efforts in helping our students to create and of honesty, trustworthiness, moral courage develop their Dunmanian Edge, the strength of and loyalty. The sustained efforts to develop character and hunger for knowledge that put our students as Leaders of Honour are further them in good stead. manifested in the two classic pillars: Curriculum and Character. In Dunman High School, we see education not as an end in itself, but as a journey where students It is heartening to see that our aims of nurturing learn not just to excel but to care. In the last 60 empathetic leaders are reflected in the growth of years, a strong collaboration among parents, our students. Bryan Goh from 6C41 (Class of 2016) teachers and various stakeholders has enabled uses the analogy of a playground to describe his us to achieve “the goal of true education”. Moving experience in Dunman High School. He says, forward as a united Dunmanian family, we will “Just like a playground, there is endless fun and continue to nurture leaders who lead with possibilities where it is alright to fall and where empathy as well as intelligence to serve the we learn hard and soft skills – all under the caring global community. We invite you to join us in and watchful eyes of our teachers.” In his years this journey and develop your Dunmanian Edge! in Dunman High, not only did Bryan internalise the importance of character development, but Mr Tony Low Teck Eng he also shaped his leadership style around it. He Principal eventually served as both a Student Councillor DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 06 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

WHAT IS THE DUNMANIAN EDGE?

At Dunman High School, our edge is defined by a purposeful educational experience founded on a forward-looking curriculum and a strong emphasis on character education. Hence, our teaching and learning and the enrichment programmes enable our students to experience personal growth academically, emotionally and socially.

The Dunmanian Edge is also sharpened by the serve even after their children have graduated. school’s dedication towards grooming and Our alumni have also contributed tremendously nurturing our students into Leaders of Honour, in representing well the name of Dunman High who navigate easily between the East and West. not just in Singapore but also all over the world. Dunman High strongly believes that Leaders of Such is the strength and commitment of the Honour balance the use of their Head, Heart and Dunmanian Family. Hands. More importantly, they are willing to care, serve and lead both within and beyond DHS. Aptly captured by the Dunmanian saying “一日德明人，一生德明情”(Once a Above all, the Dunmanian Edge is shaped by a Dunmanian, Always a Dunmanian), the belief that we are a family that moves forward Dunmanian Edge offers an invaluable together. This advantage is best illustrated opportunity for each student to embark on through the support that the school receives a lifelong relationship with the school. This from parents and alumni. Many parents commit will be an exciting journey of discovery, full of their energy and time to work with the school to memorable learning experiences which bring better support Dunmanians, some continuing to out the best in each child. DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE 07

DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL IN THE WORDS OF DUNMANIANS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

在母校庆祝60周年纪念之际，深盼处于后现代相对 主义的世界中，做为将来“堂正君子，社稷栋梁” 的学子们，能以诚信为“立身之本，处世之道，齐 家之要，治国之本”。

David Wang Mei Hsiong 王美雄 (Class of 1960) Retired Cluster Superintendent for School Cluster East Zone 3, Ministry of Education

Teachers in Dunman High have taught me that personality is only skin deep, and what shapes our destiny is our character.

Sng Chern Wei 孙振炜 (Class of 1987) Deputy Director-General of Education (Curriculum), Ministry of Education

一日德明人，一生德明情。德明的校训 “诚、信、勇、忠”，一直是我待人处世 的指南针。

Low Yen Ling 刘燕玲 (Class of 1990) Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Manpower Mayor, South West CDC

I am ever grateful for the warmth and love that Dunman High has THIS SPACE given me. IS RESERVED FOR YOU. Ong Si Hui, Olivia 王思惠 (Class of 2015) President's Scholar 2016 SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 08 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

DUNMANIANS AROUND THE WORLD

Many of our students have gone on to pursue Higher Education in Singapore and around the world. Through our alumni, we have asked different professors to pen a few thoughts on how our Dunmanians have stood out during their course work at university. The professors all agreed that our students have made a positive impression on them.

LIM YAN CHUN 林衍竣 FOONG KE WEI 冯可惟 Dunman High School, Class of 2009 Dunman High School, Peking University, Class of 2011 Class of 2014 University of Cambridge, Chulalongkorn University, Class of 2018 Class of 2015

I am delighted to write a testimonial for Ke Wei Yan Chun Lim is presently completing his Foong. Ke Wei is one of the most talented students studies on the MA in International Development that I have taught. She is a highly motivated Studies program in Bangkok, Thailand. On individual who has shown an enthusiastic and the programme, he has proven himself highly mature approach to all aspects of her studies. motivated and committed to his studies, and She has an outstanding ability to assimilate to international development itself. Yan is a information and apply this knowledge. This is sophisticated writer and articulate speaker. demonstrated by her exemplary academic record He has creatively engaged in class debate and well deserved first in BOD Tripos. drawing on his sharp analytical skills and past experience in Singapore, China and Cambodia. I have been very impressed by her inquisitive Outside of the classroom, Yan has interned with and insightful nature and meticulous attention the HomeNet Foundation utilizing his skills to to detail. On a personal note, I have found Ke support community groups promoting labor Wei to be thoughtful, considerate and a truly rights in Bangkok. delightful individual. It has been an absolute pleasure to supervise her. With these attributes I For both the staff and his fellow students, it has have no doubt that Ke Wei will be an exceptional, certainly been a pleasure to have Yan join the caring and compassionate doctor. programme. He has demonstrated a great potential for future leadership through his personal conduct, Dr Helen Parfrey academic ability and strategic thinking. I have little Consultant Physician at Papworth doubt that whichever career Yan chooses to pursue, Hospital he will be highly successful in it.

Dr Carl Middleton International Studies Development Programme Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE 09

TAN BAO JIA 陈葆佳 President's Scholar 2009 Dunman High School, Class of 2009 Peking University, Class of 2013 Stanford University, Class of 2015

Through my interactions with Bao Jia, she has Bao Jia was my Research Assistant for half21ST a CENTURY shown herself to be a deft thinker, contributing year and we co-authored a published paperCOMPETENCIES meaningfully to class discussions with her novel together. I got to know Bao Jia after strong approaches to the questions at hand, backed by recommendations from her department and掌握21世纪技能 rigorous critical analysis. For example, when we my colleagues, and have been thoroughly broached the topic of transitional institutions impressed. She possesses quick wit, excellent and fiscal federalism in China, Bao Jia stood out communication skills and a healthy sense of from the class by challenging the assumption humor. Her mathematical foundations are very that the central government would not predate strong, and this has complemented her deep on the local government simply because of the understanding of political-socio affairs and her tax contracts put in place. She understood the bilingual abilities to allow her to produce very fickle and realistic nature of contracts made, and insightful research on China affairs. Her work showed an outstanding ability to grasp concepts ethic is unsurpassed, and she is focused, good- quickly when she could point out the dynamics spirited and highly intelligent. Unsurprisingly, between the central and local governments. she has won the hearts of her peers and is not Despite not being native to China, Bao Jia has only the top student in the department but also shown a remarkable capacity for adaptation, President of the Student Association. Despite all quickly developing a deep understanding of her achievements, Bao Jia is very humble, and China’s complexities rarely found in foreigners. she is kind not just to everyone generally, but specifically to those who needed a little extra In addition to Bao Jia’s strong intellectual ability, kindness most. I have been delighted to work she embodies a deep sense of humility, always with her, and believe that big things lie aheadStudents are effectively being open to alternative viewpoints and ready for this exceptional young lady. to learn from others. Her willingness and ability bilingual in English and Chinese, to connect with other students has made her Professor Karen Eggleston appreciate different cultures and an invaluable asset to discussion and project Director of the Asia Health Policy Program at the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Centernavigate them with ease. groups, where she has consistently been a leader 兼通双语，欣赏不同文化，并游刃其间 and mentor to other students. These qualities Center Fellow at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific of hers will make her an invaluable asset to any Research Center Center Fellow at the Center for Health Policy and academic community she joins. the Center for Primary Care and Outcomes Research Professor Tao Ran Faculty Research Fellow of the Renmin University National Bureau of Economic Research Professor for “China’s Economy and Growth” Peking University under the 2011 Peking-Yale Joint Program DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 10 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

SENIOR HIGH CURRICULUM

Building on the school’s tradition for excellence in learning, students are given the opportunity to offer a broad range of disciplines, catering to their diverse interests, aptitudes and aspirations.

(A) Number of Subjects Each Student Can Offer (B) Subject Combinations

1 The number of academic units assigned 4 Students must be mindful that the choice to a H1, H2 and H3 subject is as follows: of subject combination will determine the range of courses that they may offer at Level No. of Academic Units (AU) university. This is because students must fulfil the subject prerequisites for the universities H1 1 courses which they wish to take up. Students H2 2 are strongly encouraged to research on the subject prerequisites before they make their H3 1 decision. 5 The subjects offered in Dunman High are The total number of units for a chosen subject listed in (C). The subject combination combination can range from a minimum of selected must include 1 contrasting subject, 10 AUs to a maximum of 12 AUs, including taken at either H1 or H2 level. The school will H1 Mother Tongue Language (MTL). try to meet each student’s request, subject Students who maximise their 12 AUs in Year to school’s constraints and a minimum 5 (equivalent to JC1) will have to drop 1 AU enrolment for a particular subject or if they decide to offer a H3 subject in Year 6 combination. (equivalent to JC2). 2 Students need not take H1 MTL if they have obtained D7 or better in Higher MTL at O-Level as they would have fulfilled the H1 MTL requirement for local university admission. 3 Students who wish to offer subjects such as Art and Music must pass a selection test. DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE 11

(C) Subjects Offered

TYPE SUBJECT H1 H2 H3* CL Chinese Language • LANGUAGES ML Malay Language • TL Tamil Language • GP General Paper KNOWLEDGE • SKILLS PW Project Work • BI Biology • • • CH Chemistry • • • PH Physics MATHEMATICS & • • • SCIENCES MA Mathematics • • • FM Further Mathematics • CP Computing • FL 3rd Language at MOE Language Centre • • TC Translation (Chinese) • CLL Chinese Language & Literature • • CSC China Studies in Chinese • GSC General Studies in Chinese • HUMANITIES & EC Economics • • • THE ARTS ELit Literature in English • • • ELL English Language & Linguistics • GE Geography • • • HS History • • • AR Art • • MU Music • • * H3 subjects will be offered in Year 6. DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 12 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

SPECIAL PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN DHS

MOE Programmes

The MOE Programmes offered are the Music Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP) Elective Programme (MEP), the Bicultural Studies The CLEP aims to nurture the language talent of Programme (Chinese) [BSP(C)] and the Chinese students who have an aptitude for the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP). language so that they can attain a high level of proficiency and enhance their understanding and Music Elective Programme (MEP) appreciation of Chinese literature. All students The MEP curriculum aims to develop students’ under this 2-year programme must offer H2 conceptual and analytical thinking and creativity Chinese Language and Literature as one of their through Performance, Music Analysis, Aural A-Level subjects. Students who apply and are Perception and Composition. Interested selected for the CLEP are eligible to enjoy 2 bonus students must pass a selection test on listening points for admission to DHS. However, students and harmony and a practical audition before who use the 2 bonus points for entry will not be acceptance. Successful applicants must offer allowed to withdraw from the CLEP. Students both H2 and H3 Music. may, otherwise, be asked to leave the school.

Bicultural Studies Programme (Chinese) Eligibility [BSP(C)] In the GCE O-level examination, students The BSP(C) aims to develop bicultural and must obtain at least: bilingual talents who can effectively interact with China and the West, and to further cultivate • Grade B3 in HCL or their interest and capacity to engage in key issues • Grade B4 in HCL and B3 in Literature in relating to contemporary China with cross- Chinese (Full or Elective) or cultural perspectives. Applicants must offer • Grade A2 in Chinese (CL) H2 China Studies in Chinese (H2CSC) as one of their A-Level subjects. It is highly recommended Singaporean students selected for the above that students who intend to offer H2CSC must programmes may apply for the respective have obtained a minimum A2 for Higher Chinese scholarship. Language (HCL) at O-Level. DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE 13

School-based Programmes

Other School-based Programmes offered Talent Development Programme – A programme include the DHScholars Programme, Work that partners a wide range of stakeholders Experience Programme and Talent Development to provide enrichment, competition, and Programme. research platforms for Dunmanians to hone their edge in the fields of STEM, Humanities, DHScholars Programme – A programme and Languages. Enrichment platforms include that enhances students’ competencies in work attachment internships at A*STAR and responsible decision-making in their post-JC DSTA World of Science modules. Competition education and scholarship choices in local and platforms include the various national Science overseas universities. Olympiads and National Robotics Competition. Research platforms include Nanyang Research Work Experience Programme – An authentic Programme, Humanities and Social Sciences learning experience to help students better Research, and Research@Young Defence understand their personal values, interests and Scientist Programme. Our partners that we work the world of work which will enable them to with to provide these opportunities include clarify personal career options and aspirations. tertiary institutions, government agencies, and statutory boards such as A*STAR, DSO, DSTA, MOE, NUS, NTU, SMU, SLA and SUTD. DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 14 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

SENIOR HIGH CO-CURRICULUM

Co-Curricular Activities Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) are an integral As DHS recognises the importance of allowing part of student life in Dunman High School. Our students to pursue their passion, whatever they CCA place great emphasis in developing skills, may be, new CCA were set up in Senior High inculcating in our students the correct values and to meet the needs and demands of students’ desirable social attitudes, and in providing them interests. In addition, as many as eight Student- with healthy recreation and enjoyment. Provision Initiated Interest Groups (SIGs) have been set is also made for the training of the talented. up over the past few years. These group-based activities may function on a project or ad-hoc The Senior High CCA Programme has been basis. Students may choose to join an established designed to provide opportunities for students SIG or propose to set up a new one. to discover their interests, pursue their passion and develop new peaks of excellence. Senior High CCAs Level Sports & Games Uniformed Groups Performing Arts Clubs & Societies Core • Air Weapons • Girl Guides • Chinese Society • Art Club CCAs • Badminton (Adult Leader) - Drama • Community Service Club • Bowling • NPCC - Beijing Opera (including Environmental Club) • Golf (Cadet Inspector) • Chinese Orchestra • Culinary Club • Netball • Scouts (Ventures) (including Guzheng • Infocomm Club • Outdoor Activites • SJB (Cadet Leader) Ensemble) • International Strategic Affairs Club (ODAC) • Choir Council (ISAC) • Sailing • Dance Society • Japanese Cultural Club • Singapore Youth - Modern Dance • Library Society Flying Club (SYFC) - d’movement • Mass Communication Club • Soccer (Boys) • English Drama Society • Mathematics Society • Softball (Girls) • Guitar Ensemble • Oratorical Society • Table Tennis • String Ensemble - Debates • Track & Field • Symphonic Band - Public Speaking • Taekwondo • PA Crew (Techies) • Tennis • Photographic Society • Volleyball • Publications • Wushu • Robotics Club • Science Society Student- • Touch Rugby • Uniformed Group • Fashion Studies Club Initiated • Frisbee Council • Malay Cultural Club Interest • Mind Sports Club Groups • Medical Society (SIGs) • Youth Club Note: Admission to most CCAs is by merit. Students are required to attend auditions/ trials before being accepted.

CCA Achievements 2018 Senior High Guzheng Ensemble Distinction Performing Arts Groups String Ensemble Distinction Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2017/2018 Symphonic Band Distinction Junior High Senior High Chinese Orchestra Distinction Beijing Opera Accomplishment Chinese Society (Chinese Drama) Accomplishment Chinese Drama Commendation Chinese Society (Chinese Dance) Distinction Dance Society Accomplishment Choir Distinction English Drama Accomplishment EDS (International Dance) Accomplishment String Ensemble Distinction EDS (English Drama) Distinction DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE 15

Clubs and Societies

CCA Groups Events Achievements Community Environmental Challenge for Schools Finalist (awaiting for results) Service Club [Environmental People’s Association Youth Movement Silver Club] (Senior High) Service-Learning Champion Project Accolade InfoComm Club National Olympiad in Informatics Silver Awards (2), Bronze Awards (3) (Junior High & Senior High) Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge Gold Awards (33), Silver Awards (63) Bronze Awards (115) SMU WhiteHacks@SG Cybersecurity Competition 1st in Position International Google Code-In Competition Top Participating School / 2 Finalists (Top 5) National Coding Championship Top Participating School (Secondary & JC) International & Harvard Model Congress Asia Honourable Mention (7) / Best Delegate (4) Strategic NTU Model United Nations Honourable Mention (2) Affairs Council (Senior High) Singapore Model Cabinet Best Representative (2) Best Position Paper Library Society Tales of ‘S’ eBook Competition Young Writers Award (7) (Senior High) Prove IT Challenge (NLB) Top 10 Finalists Teams, Merit Award

Mathematics Singapore International Mathematics Challenge Commendation Award Society Special Award (Presentation) (Senior High) Shanghai TI Cup Mathematics Challenge Level 1 Award, Level 3 Award Design with Graphic Calculator Competition Silver (2) Prove IT Challenge (NLB) Gold (1), Silver (4), Bronze (2) Honourable Mention (4) Robotics Singapore Amazing Flying Machines (Cat C1) Overall Championship Award (Gold) (Senior High) Best Presentation Award (Gold) Best Performance Award (Silver) Cat C Overall Championship (Silver) Cat C Best Performance (Silver) National Robotics Competition Best Content (Bronze) Tertiary Division Best Programming (Gold) Best Engineering Design (Gold) Best Robot Performance (Gold & Silver) Championship Award(Gold & Silver) 25th Singapore Robotics Games: 2nd Runners-Up Picomouse (JC/ITE Category)

Sports & Games Uniformed Groups

National Schools Championships Unit Awards (for 2017) Badminton B Div Boys 3rd in National Schools Championships Girl Guides Gold Puan Noor Aishah Award B Div Girls 4th in National Schools Championships National Gold Unit Overall Basketball A Div Girls 1st in National Schools Championships Police Cadet Proficiency Award Sailing A Div Boys 4th in National Schools Championships Corps Shooting A Div Girls 2nd in National Schools Championships St. John Gold Corps Achievement Brigade Award Table A Div Girls 4th in National Schools Championships Tennis Bronze Frank Cooper Sands B Div Girls 3rd in National Schools Championships Scouts Award C Div Boys 3rd in National Schools Championships Ventures Bronze Frank Cooper Sands Wushu B Div Girls 4th in National Schools Championships Award Volleyball C Div Girls 4th in National Schools Championships DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 16 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Dunmanians have a track record of stellar academic performance and have consistently secured distinctions in the GCE A-Level Examinations.

A total of 388 Dunmanians sat for the A-Level In addition, 50% of our H3 students scored a Examinations in 2017, and they have done Distinction for their H3 subjects. themselves and the school proud with their hard work and achievements! With our Dunmanians’ excellent academic performance and achievements in the CCAs, Almost 50% (192 Dunmanians) scored at least they have proven to be able to care, to serve 3 H2 Distinctions, with 125 attaining at least 6 and to lead, and ready to contribute to society Distinctions, 55 scoring at least 7 Distinctions, and Singapore in their capacities as Leaders 7 achieving 8 Distinctions and 2 achieving 9 of Honour. Distinctions.

The percentage distinctions achieved for 22 out of the 29 H1 and H2 subjects are above national averages. DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE 17

CAREERS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND HIGHER EDUCATION

In Dunman High, we are committed to supporting and preparing students for their future. Preparing you for Careers, Scholarships and Higher Education (CSHE) opportunities is therefore an important component of our curriculum.

The CSHE programme aims to help students What are the CSHE programmes in DHS? chart their personal development, acquire the relevant experiences and build appropriate • Education Career Guidance lessons levels of rigour in their areas of interests, which • Learning Journeys to various industries eventually support them to take positive steps • Work Experience Programme towards realising their aspirations by making • Interview Preparation informed decisions on where and what to study, • Personal Statement Writing Workshop which scholarship to take up, and which career • Careers, Scholarships and Higher Education Day might suit them best. • DHScholars Programme • Sharing by Youth Alumni • Sharing by representatives from Institutes of Higher Education and Scholarships Providers DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 18 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

YOUR FUTURE BEYOND DUNMAN HIGH

More than 99% of students qualify for local universities over the past 3 years.

Many Dunmanians also pursue their undergraduate studies in top universities in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, China, Australia and many other countries, including

• University of Cambridge • University of Oxford • London School of Economics and Political Science • University College London • Harvard University • University of California, Berkeley • New York University • Peking University • Fudan University • University of Melbourne • University of Queensland DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL • 德明政府中学 JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE 19 DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL 德明政府中学

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