dhsstudent:

Hi Guys, I'm a Year 2 student moving on to Year 3 next year.

The reason why there isn't such an option of Geog and Hist this year is due to the fact that very few people chose that particular combination to 'open' a new class catering for like-minded people with that interest.
Every cohort is unique in a different way and some cohorts may find triple science better than double science double humanities.

Anyway, I feel that DHS is a really lovely school with a friendly and cozy culture.
Many of the students and staff are approachable and will feel free to help when necessary

An exciting part of school life will be the numbers of 'pop quizzes' every student will experience especially for Math.
Quizzes will be dished out unexpectedly during random lessons without the student's knowledge and the grades will be calculated in the CA1/2. Thus, consistency is the key where the year 1s have to be alert and not wait for tuition.

Also,I personally feel that tuition is not really necessary.
Many of my peers (and myself) do not require tuition and can score quite well with GPAs of around 3.6+.
However, tuition is used to reinforce a student's learning of a subject and will be unnecessary for a student for subjects like Math during the school term as the quizzes will appear before the student go for the tuition lessons which is what parents do not want.
But the tuition lessons will be useful to kickstart a student's learning early.

LA is quite a challenging subject to score and it is in fact quite difficult to score an A although it is possible.

Geography is (supposedly) easier in Year 1 than Year 2 because Year 2 Geography requires students to write tons of essays but with practice, it is okay although students must be prepared to see their hands drop off after the Year 2 EOY exam. ><

On a final note, just listen up during lessons and when you have any questions, the teachers would be more than willing to spend time with you in the CONSULTATION ROOM

Consultations are a big thing in Dunman High (especially towards the exam periods) where (frantic) students will chase after their teachers and ask them tons of questions.

Anyway, you will not regret being a part of the Dunmanian Family

Seeing is believing, even students of all levels are coming in with their contributions ,it is like a big family who is really sincere, care and guide one another, be it teacher or friends from 6 levels.
That is why there are people who got CO for RI,HCI & NYGH chose DHS.
:grphug: :celebrate:

Dreamgear:

Hi caring dad, my ds have decided to give up his co for dhs in favor of going for S1 result to his preferred school..... While for me is not an easy decision as this co is worth 256 points after all if we use last year cop as a reference as well as forgoing another offer, we are supportive of his decision. However in the leadup to this decision, we insisted that he consulted his school teachers as well (and they were supportive as well).... While he is not exactly in love with chinese, his main issue is inconsistency; however we do see his point that at least he have a try at his 1st choice, even if in the end there is a possibility that he may not get it. This is just to share with you as we also spent days thinking over this.....

Hi Dreamgear,
Today is the last day to decide on the choice. Presume you have a CO but going to let go and just wait for S1.
There are people who let go of CO from RI HCI and NYGH for DHS. There is no regret even they have to travel the distance. Imagine the happy 6 years with good resources from around sincere peers and teachers.
Hope you get to see this before 12nn today as the dateline for submission.

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 Post subject: Re: Dunman High School [*IP]Posted: 26 Oct 2012 23:25 

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It is by academic. He is obviously more potatoes, he likes and perform much better in english than his under performing chinese.
He prefers Victoria school IP but will be very challenging due to his chinese that may pull down his psle score. Shall he give a miss for DHS and hope for his preference…

DHS has real good teachers who can teach and strong bonding among peers who really help. Chinese is not the only subject they look into. It’s the overall GPA.

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@ jtoh
Finally she decided to do the IB in SOTA .
Even though I felt abit disappointed cos I thought SCGS will be the best .
BUT I will give her my Full support towards her decision .
She is the one gonna be studying n be happy n SHINE.

You are one of the great mother who give support towards her choice. SOTA is not a bad choice too. I know one this year who chose DHS over RI and HCI for the same reason- in a happier environment. Sincere friends with no competition. Lots of support from teachers and peers and traditional chinese moral that I see slowly faded in modern generation.
Last day for those students who could not decide on choices yet. Ask yourself what matters more? Prestigious school does not necessary be a happy 4-6 years ahead.

8228:

When will be the GAT or interview for HCL and RI? During the June holiday? Need to plan for an overseas trip. Thanks.

June still for application.
If submitted then go for holiday

[quote=\"kwcllf\"]OK. Now I think I have found the answer in their website. There are 2 types of DSA:


DSA (Academic) for Year 1 IP 2013

DSA (Sports) for Year 1 2013

As for DSA (Academic) for Year 1 IP 2013, the following are the criteria:

St Joseph's Institution welcomes current P6 students with consistent excellent academic results for direct school admission, DSA (Academic - Year 1) into SJI Integrated Programme (IP) Year 1.

Applicants should also display outstanding leadership qualities, talents and character.

Eligibility Criterion:

- Outstanding overall academic performance in primary school;
- Outstanding engagement and achievement in one or more areas of talent: academics (e.g. Math Olympiad), sports, arts, leadership and service;
- Quality of mind, as well as personal and relational characteristics.[/qPuote]
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THERE IS ONE MORE, FOR DSA by CCA .

E..g By Performing Arts: choir, band, string ensemble,etc

Let your DS/DD watch their performance and see whether they like it.
Currently Dunman High has one on Apr.
If interested, I have some for String Ensemble.
Your DS/DD will spent quite some time in sec Sch on CCA.
It's always good to compare before you decide which school.
Dunman High performing Art really has standard.
On hand I have String Ensemble tickets at $10 on sat 14 April 2012
evening, , PM me if interested other CCA also have( for performing arts only)
The performing art centre has standard too.

Dont delay, go ASAP

Go Polyclinic, they will refer to the right place @ know if it is urgent. Tui na will worsen. That happen to my mum’s back.

Performing Arts CCA results given already. TODAY.

Check with DS/DD when they come home.
No more free time on Friday

Interested:

Pen88n:

[quote=\"Interested\"]CA is starting this week (i think so) but DD still do not know which CCA she is in! :slapshead:

Mine also have no clue!

I think by this week should know. Those who got in 2 CCA knows last week.
I guess they have to re-allocate after those cfm which they want.[/quote]My DS also don't know yet. He's waiting for performing arts answer [/quote]

No worries lah, Performing arts shd be same lah. By this week shd know. [/quote]

Carebare,

4.45pm ++
Told me will not be back before 6pm

Quote from Carebare:
Anyone has any idea on this issue and what time they will be dismissed today?

Btw, i find the office staff in the school not very helpful.
They usually say they don’t know about certain things and never offer to help to find out. Afew occasion including today, after the conversation, the staff never end it graciously by saying bye, she just hung up.
Also i emailed them once, but the reply was like days later.

This is so unlike DS’s school ( also in the east) where the staff is very enthusiatic and helpful.[/quote]