Dunman High School (Junior High)

[SALLYSARA]

Hi, for those keen in Duman High, I would like to share with everyone.

My dd is in Duman High year 4 this year, Next year, she will be promoted to Senior High,

She loves her school, teachers and friends in Duman High. For those who are undeceived to choose between njc or Duman. You may try Duman if you are in the east. Dun waste time travelling plus school starts at 8am.

[SALLYSARA]

My dd has been taking school mini van to Duman High. You may check with the general office for the contact no. Or I will post the tel no. later. you may check with the uncle for those who are keen.


My dd is not at home at this moment, the driver’s contact no is with her. She probably be
back late tonight.

[moirwong]

Augmum:

moirwong:

A millions thanks to Augmum for replying. I must have been annoying to fire such a series of bullets, Sori.

from yr reply, I am clear that Lit besides Eng is compulsory as LA in upp sec. Could u pls advise if LA= Eng+Lit in sec 1 n2 too? I read somewhere that Econs is incorporated in juniors' syllabus? Is this right? Do you hear or see a good nos. of DHSians entering Faculty of Law in NUS?

I saw yr next post regarding a new P. May I assume P means principal? Is it already made known to all?

Thank you for your time, Augmum :thankyou:

oh....u're welcome
glad that i can help in yr queries, but then again,
i may not know entirely all,
as nowadays i wasnt invovle in my gal's studies unlike in primary school.

yes, LA=eng + lit for sec 1 and 2 and 3 as well....
(for yr 3, only 1 LA novel , compared to those opting for Eng Lit, who has to do 4 books)

Econs in junior high....no leh....not for sec1 and 2

sorri, no data on DHians on doing laws....
maybe when my gal is in yr 4, i 'll do more research.....

the new principal has been with DHS for 2 yrs.....

Is yr dd going sec 3 next year? The reason for my concern asking no. of DHSians doing Law is that a lot of my surrounding people\" comment that the pupils here lose out in GP compared to those top JC applicants and thus may not have a good chance to enter Law or journalism which happen to be my dd's dream! Anyway, I appreciate your kind effort in answering all our kiasu questions in this forum. Look like u are the only one holding the fort!
Should not bother you more, enjoy yr weekend. :salute: :udawoman:

[Augmum]

Mdm KY:

Augmum:

[quote=\"Mdm KY\"]:thankyou: for your help. :salute: Which one do you think is better for my DD? Her score is 259+3. NJC or DHS? :scratchhead: Because I think she doesn't stand a chance for RGS and NYGH already. :faint:

u're welcome.
u might stand a chance for NYGH, since the COP for last yr is 262,
inclusive of HCL bonus, unless it increases again this yr.
why not juz indicate NYGH as 1 st choice ?
for NJC, u cant include the +3 points.
i think, whether u put NJC or DHS as 2 nd choice, u'll still get it.....
so which 2 u prefer, indicate that as 2 nd choice.

Thanks a lot! Is your DD from DHS? How is it? Does she have a lot of stress? Are the teachers good? And should my DD opt for third lang? Is it hard to cope with the stress with the addition of the third lang? [/quote]Yes, my gal is in DHS, doing yr 3 next yr.

she is happy there where she meets some of her great frens and teachers
i often hear her saying, “ DHS is awesome !!!” :please:
but at times, she does grumble too regarding the sch workload,
where there are clashes of deadlines for assignments, projects and RS (research studies),
the memorising of 40-50 成语 at 1 go....... :roll:
and occasionally, some comments of certain subj teachers……

regarding stress level, fyi, y1 is consider as “honeymoon period”….
definitely more busy and stressful than primary sch.
Stress level also varies fr class to class as some classes are less competitive,
with more bochap peers…..so less pressure....
moreover, some subj teachers are more demanding than others,
thus more work has to be done.
It will be more stressful from yr 2 onwards, when streaming of subj combo takes place,
whether the pupils can continue taking HCL also depends on yr 2 HCL results,
but not too worry, the criteria is very reasonable, only need a min of grade C.

does yr gal have a passion for 3 rd lang in the first place ??
if not, juz forget abt it as with 3 lang it’s more tiring (long hrs + travelling) and time consuming.
What we see is either the pupils drop 3 rd lang at the end of the yr1 due to the above reasons.
or their GPA (grade pt average) at end of yr 2 do not qualify them to continue with it.

Mdm KY:

Anyways, I pray for the best for you and your family! :xedfingers:

thank u.......

[Augmum]

SALLYSARA:

Hi, for those keen in Duman High, I would like to share with everyone.

My dd is in Duman High year 4 this year, Next year, she will be promoted to Senior High,

She loves her school, teachers and friends in Duman High. For those who are undeceived to choose between njc or Duman. You may try Duman if you are in the east. Dun waste time travelling plus school starts at 8am.

hi sallysara
oh senior high......expecting even higher stress level.... :evil:
yes, we are glad that DHS is in the east, unlike during the upgrading,
where they moved to Mt sinai. :faint:
the 8 a.m flag-raising time is juz too tempting too......

[Augmum]

moirwong:

Is yr dd going sec 3 next year? The reason for my concern asking no. of DHSians doing Law is that a lot of my surrounding people\" comment that the pupils here lose out in GP compared to those top JC applicants and thus may not have a good chance to enter Law or journalism which happen to be my dd's dream! Anyway, I appreciate your kind effort in answering all our kiasu questions in this forum.

yes, she is.
yes, i do understand yr concern.
but on the otherhand, i do heard senior high pupils taking up extra coaching/tuition for GP (in fact,not only GP)
even though they are fr the top JCs,
so i do have some reserve that good results are def all fr the credits of the sch teachers......
and i dont deny that RJC, HCI are more experienced in running the JC's curriculum

moirwong:

Look like u are the only one holding the fort!
Should not bother you more, enjoy yr weekend. :salute: :udawoman:

oh......sometimes, this thread is rather quiet as DHS parents are not so active or perhaps not so KS.......haha
do enjoy yr wkend too.......after u have decided on the choices ....

[moirwong]

Augmum:

moirwong:

Is yr dd going sec 3 next year? The reason for my concern asking no. of DHSians doing Law is that a lot of my surrounding people\" comment that the pupils here lose out in GP compared to those top JC applicants and thus may not have a good chance to enter Law or journalism which happen to be my dd's dream! Anyway, I appreciate your kind effort in answering all our kiasu questions in this forum.

yes, she is.
yes, i do understand yr concern.
but on the otherhand, i do heard senior high pupils taking up extra coaching/tuition for GP (in fact,not only GP)
even though they are fr the top JCs,
so i do have some reserve that good results are def all fr the credits of the sch teachers......
and i dont deny that RJC, HCI are more experienced in running the JC's curriculum

moirwong:

Look like u are the only one holding the fort!
Should not bother you more, enjoy yr weekend. :salute: :udawoman:

oh......sometimes, this thread is rather quiet as DHS parents are not so active or perhaps not so KS.......haha
do enjoy yr wkend too.......after u have decided on the choices ....

Your info is definitely useful and helpful. :thankyou:

[Mdm KY]

Hi, Augmum

Thank you very much!

[FanFanX]

Hi,


My son scored 262 in the PSLE.
We are Malaysians and stayed in the east. We are considering Dunman High and Victoria.

Dunman High - SAP school and co-ed
Victoria - government school and single-sex

We heard Dunman High has a lot more girls than boys, up to the ratio of 2:1. Any person can confirm this?

Kids nowadays are different from our generation. We are afraid that he may get distracted by bgr stuff.

He is active and his preference is Victoria.

Any body can provide further input to the two schools?

Thanks!

[sall]

FanFanX:

Dunman High - SAP school and co-ed
Victoria - government school and single-sex

Kids nowadays are different from our generation. We are afraid that he may get distracted by bgr stuff.

Teenagers are very advanced nowadays. Even if you put him in a boy's sch, he can easily get a girlfriend from another sch. I always see girls in their sch uniform (from well-known girls' sch), hand in hand with boys at some shopping mall.