Dunman High School (Junior High)
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Augmum:
(1) NYGH girls move on to HCI under the 6-yr through-train prog (almost direct unless the child does badly). This is similiar to RI/RGS students going on to RJC. DHS has its own Yr 5&6 programme (through-train) but if DHS students want to go to top JCs like HCI, RJC, they have to be admitted like any other school students, without any privilege- ie to gain admission, they need to be outstanding- shown through DHS results and possibly CCA and leadership as they do not take 'O' levels.
(1) I thought DHS also move on to HCI for the 5th and 6th yr? (if my info is right)
(2) what are the minimum requirements for sec CCA. Heard that there are min hrs that sec pupils required to clock in for CCA or some sort of voluntary work to gather some points. What is it all about and what is the significant of these points? Anyone to share?
(2) It's compulsory for sec sch students to have a CCA. No min time except that they must meet a certain % (min 75-80%) of attendance. How many hrs depends on the CCAs- some are very active and competitive, some others not. CIP- min 6hrs. View these as developing the character, tenacity and leadership of your girl. Sch is the best time for such development. The amt invested will lead to long-term gain. Wrt short-term gain, CCA participation,CIP and achievement will lead to a final CCA grade which is converted into bonus points for admission to JCs, polys and ITEs. The child gets 2 bonus if the CCA grade is A1 &2, 1 bonus if CCA grade is B3-C6. Of course, for through-train students- the bonus points does not apply but if your girl is outstanding and has the intention to apply for scholarship and do competitive course in the University, CCA and CIP are very very impt and usually the deciding factor if everything else being equal.
I've nieces and a nephew from both schs, and I must say NYGH seems to produce more confident and passionate youths. Just like RGS, NYGH's development is beyond academic. Someone mentioned in the forum before about the difference between RGS and NYGH, that RGS puts the child in the deep end of the pool, NYGH guides the child there and DHS probably holds the child there.
Which is a better school for your girl depends on what you think your girl needs and can cope with. The intake of children in the 3 schs are very different and the schools cater to the profile of their students. So a child who needs a lot hand-holding will not thrive in RGS and vice versa. -
Augmum:
Hello, i am a student from dunman high. About your question, DHS has a very friendly environment, and the teachers are very responsible, they give you consultations hours after school so you can clear your doubts. DHS also put a lot of emphasis on your character. About the IP programme, it is a little different from normal schools (school that take O-levels)because for them , they don't really follow the same syllabus, but i am not so sure about NYGH.hi all (parents/students)
i wish to know more about DHS and NYGH, anyone can provide more info for it, such as the environment, teachers and students over there........any difference in their IP programme?
as for my gal, she emphasis alot on friendship, so a friendly environment will suit her better.
many thanks in advance for yr input. -
hi JHFmum and High-Schooler
thank u for your valuable input. appreciated. :thankyou:
wish to hear more DHS or NYGH pupils feedback. -
kiasiparent:
65% is considered bad. Even 85% average for all the subjects may not be good enough.luckystar:
My friend's son was rejected by DHS, he was so upset. He though it is because of GAT, he said how could a school based on GAT to rejected him. (His school result is really not that good 65% average) I have to be cruel to tell him, it is not only GAT, he has to work hard for his PSLE.
Why he thinks it is GAT failed him ? His cousin also rejected few years back, and he was told he failed GAT. I don know the school had simply gave him a reason or it is true. It sent the wrong information to these kids.
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Actually, it is possible to get in if you are scoring at about 85%. You just have to work hard(like everyone else) and you will score well!
But DHS sets very difficult Math questions (even for assignments), so if he is scoring around 65% he will have to work on his math -
FYI. There will be a change of principal in Dunman High. Their current Principal who is a president scholar will be replaced by Nan Hua High school principal. There might be some changes in school.
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kiasuson:
FYI. There will be a change of principal in Dunman High. Their current Principal who is a president scholar will be replaced by Nan Hua High school principal. There might be some changes in school.
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How did you know that? Was he an old boy of DHS? Who will be Nan Hua next principal? Nowadays, the principals seem to be rotating very quickily. -
ApronMama:
Mr Sng is a former DHS student. You can get the info from http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2009/10/appointment-of-principals.phpkiasuson:
FYI. There will be a change of principal in Dunman High. Their current Principal who is a president scholar will be replaced by Nan Hua High school principal. There might be some changes in school.
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How did you know that? Was he an old boy of DHS? Who will be Nan Hua next principal? Nowadays, the principals seem to be rotating very quickily. -
ApronMama:
yes, saw from moe website, there are lots of reshuffling among principals from various schools, both primary and secondary schools.kiasuson:
FYI. There will be a change of principal in Dunman High. Their current Principal who is a president scholar will be replaced by Nan Hua High school principal. There might be some changes in school.
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How did you know that? Was he an old boy of DHS? Who will be Nan Hua next principal? Nowadays, the principals seem to be rotating very quickily.
so any1 has any info abt this new principal from nan hua (dr foo).
told gal abt the change of principal of DHS. she's kind of sad, saying , \"i like the principal, he's such a goody goody man, i mean his look.........\"
oic, so this is the first impression she had when she first saw him at the open house..............told her to study and the school environment, she \"studied\" the principal instead........haha -
There are some discussion on the school in Stomp. For your reference.
http://talkback.stomp.com.sg/forums/showthread.php?t=52879&page=14 -
thks kiasuson for the link given. much appreciated as i’m looking for more info for DHS.
there’re indeed lots of "stories" being discussed there. think there’s always bound to have good and bad teachers around in all schools. that’s y parents used to say, "which teacher u get, depends on yr luck".
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