Dunman High School (Junior High)

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phtthp:

yap_susan:

My son is studying at DHS. He walks from Mountbatten to school. Cut through those HDB blocks. Faster than 158.

After 5.30 pm evening, after Cca end: is it still safe for girls, to cut across DHS to Mountbatten MRT, via HDB blocks ?

Seriously? You are actually asking whether it is safe to cut across HDB blocks? :slapshead:

[Oh My Gosh]

Went with a mummy this morning to submit the DSA hard copies. Walked from Mountbatten mrt to DHS. Not far (20mins for both of us aunties lol) and very safe.

[yap_susan]

In the morning, there is even a road Marshall to direct safe traffic for the students. These are the ones who walked from mrt.

Biggest school in Singapore about a few thousand students?

[Imp75]

Hi my girls are v interested in joining DHS after visiting the OH. I would like to understand more about the sch from the parents:

- the sch is known to be very academically-inclined. Is that true and how is that manifested in Everyday school life?
- for kids weak in Chinese, how do they receive help on this?
- CCAs. Are they free for all or like some top IP schools, are subject to selection or quota
- what are the typical sch hours including sat
- for bright but lazy child, will it be a struggle?

[mum_sugoku]

Imp75:

Hi my girls are v interested in joining DHS after visiting the OH. I would like to understand more about the sch from the parents:

- the sch is known to be very academically-inclined. Is that true and how is that manifested in Everyday school life?
well mostly it just means that students are more kancheong about assignments and tests. many ppl (or their parents) are dead serious about their grades. And during tests season everyone will be going crazy with studying and we will complain to everyone within earshot.

- for kids weak in Chinese, how do they receive help on this?
DHS actually have a lot of people bad at Chinese haha. They can ask for consultation (or if they are bad enough, the teacher will ask them for it) and in year 3 they can drop to O-level Chinese (from Higher Chinese) if they really cannot cope.

- CCAs. Are they free for all or like some top IP schools, are subject to selection or quota
All CCAs will have audition. In general Sports and Performing Arts will need experience or strong interest. UGs are more free for all though

- what are the typical sch hours including sat
School starts at 8am on Mon-Thur and 9am on Fri. Dismissal time gets later as you age, it's usually in the mid-afternoon

- for bright but lazy child, will it be a struggle?
The only people who are lazy
1) Know they can get the grades while being lazy
2) Don't care about their grades
But we are not really given a chance to be lazy per se given that there are still assignments to do and projects to complete.

Reply (in blue) by a current Yr 5 student.

As a parent, I feel that my children is/had been coping pretty well in DHS.

[yap_susan]

I just spoke to my son’s HMT teacher during ptm. He said in this school readings notes alone is not enough, must read text too.

Both are important.
Son is in band. Twice a week. Plus he takes higher art and Jap.
But he enjoys Thinking and Research Prog a lot.
A total of 14-15 subjects but examinable only half.
If no extra subjects, only 6.
So far not much homework for year 1 but lots of projects.

[KTP]

bbrooster:

Hi KTP. There is always a chance. If she is holding a leadership role it would be an added advantage. Just go ahead and submit her result slips and certificates. By the way, she can apply for more than 1 domain.

Any parent can advise if it is tough to get in through UG and any idea how many got CO for UG last year.

Shortlisted students will have to attend an interview, will it be in group or individual?

Thanks！

[KTP]

bbrooster:

Hi KTP. There is always a chance. If she is holding a leadership role it would be an added advantage. Just go ahead and submit her result slips and certificates. By the way, she can apply for more than 1 domain.

Any parent can advise if it is tough to get in through UG and any idea how many got CO for UG last year.

Shortlisted students will have to attend an interview, will it be in group or individual?

Thanks！

[Imp75]

Does anyone know if DSA via Maths, Science or languages, does the child need to be committed to any CCA or activities/competitions? How about DSA via UG? Must join the UG?

[bbrooster]

KTP:

bbrooster:

Hi KTP. There is always a chance. If she is holding a leadership role it would be an added advantage. Just go ahead and submit her result slips and certificates. By the way, she can apply for more than 1 domain.

Any parent can advise if it is tough to get in through UG and any idea how many got CO for UG last year.

Shortlisted students will have to attend an interview, will it be in group or individual?

Thanks！

Hi KTP. Last year, 1 Girl Guide n 1 Scout got in through DSA. The interview is individual. Check your pm.