Principal's Message
To many people, a glass and diamond may look somewhat alike. In Dunman High, we treat each and every new student who joins our family as a raw and unpolished diamond instead of a glass. The role of our teachers is akin to that of skilled craftsmen. As skilled craftsmen, their role is to polish these rough diamonds and turn every child into brilliant pieces at the end of the 6-year Dunman High journey.
In the first two years of the academic journey, which I would consider as foundation years, our teachers as craftsmen work towards moulding the character and instilling right values in our students. We believe that it is the character of the person that matters most, not his social background or academic qualifications. In the words of Confucius ‘A gentleman who is not steadfast will not be able to command respect and his learning would not be sound’. We ensure that every Dunmanian embrace the values of honesty, trustworthiness, moral courage and integrity (诚信勇忠). We make sure that every student has an internal moral compass to navigate their life so that they can make right choices and do right things even when no one is looking.
Following the foundation years would be the consolidation years. At the end of Junior High, our teachers ensure that students are equipped with 21st century competencies that allow them to collaborate with one another, communicate effectively, and think creatively and innovatively. This is achieved through our customised Dunman High Programme (DHP) curriculum which promotes interdisciplinary learning and application of knowledge to real world problems which are critical in this global age.
In the Senior High, the focus is more on striving for excellence. Excellence here is more than academic achievements. The distinctive traits that mark Dunmanians from others must be obvious by this time. Benefiting from the bilingual and bicultural education, students should be able to straddle both Eastern and Western cultures with ease and at the same time have a firm grasp on their Chinese roots. They should be able to demonstrate sterling leadership qualities grounded in sound values and ethics. They should have the genuine desire to care and serve the community without expectations and truly live up to the school mission ‘Care, Serve and Lead’. I am proud to say that our quest for excellence paid off when our pioneer DHP student Tan Bao Jia garnered the President Scholarship Award in 2009, placing Dunman High in the same league with the top Junior Colleges.
In the last five decades, Dunman High has made its name as a premier SAP school built on a strong foundation in Chinese culture and values. I have faith that every Dunmanian will continue to carry the good name of our school with pride and uphold the rich traditions that have been passed on for generations. Together as a family, we will carry on the Dunmanian spirit, shining brilliantly just like a polished diamond.
– Dr Foo Suan Fong
Information Credit: Dunman High School
To many people, a glass and diamond may look somewhat alike. In Dunman High, we treat each and every new student who joins our family as a raw and unpolished diamond instead of a glass. The role of our teachers is akin to that of skilled craftsmen. As skilled craftsmen, their role is to polish these rough diamonds and turn every child into brilliant pieces at the end of the 6-year Dunman High journey.
In the first two years of the academic journey, which I would consider as foundation years, our teachers as craftsmen work towards moulding the character and instilling right values in our students. We believe that it is the character of the person that matters most, not his social background or academic qualifications. In the words of Confucius ‘A gentleman who is not steadfast will not be able to command respect and his learning would not be sound’. We ensure that every Dunmanian embrace the values of honesty, trustworthiness, moral courage and integrity (诚信勇忠). We make sure that every student has an internal moral compass to navigate their life so that they can make right choices and do right things even when no one is looking.
Following the foundation years would be the consolidation years. At the end of Junior High, our teachers ensure that students are equipped with 21st century competencies that allow them to collaborate with one another, communicate effectively, and think creatively and innovatively. This is achieved through our customised Dunman High Programme (DHP) curriculum which promotes interdisciplinary learning and application of knowledge to real world problems which are critical in this global age.
In the Senior High, the focus is more on striving for excellence. Excellence here is more than academic achievements. The distinctive traits that mark Dunmanians from others must be obvious by this time. Benefiting from the bilingual and bicultural education, students should be able to straddle both Eastern and Western cultures with ease and at the same time have a firm grasp on their Chinese roots. They should be able to demonstrate sterling leadership qualities grounded in sound values and ethics. They should have the genuine desire to care and serve the community without expectations and truly live up to the school mission ‘Care, Serve and Lead’. I am proud to say that our quest for excellence paid off when our pioneer DHP student Tan Bao Jia garnered the President Scholarship Award in 2009, placing Dunman High in the same league with the top Junior Colleges.
In the last five decades, Dunman High has made its name as a premier SAP school built on a strong foundation in Chinese culture and values. I have faith that every Dunmanian will continue to carry the good name of our school with pride and uphold the rich traditions that have been passed on for generations. Together as a family, we will carry on the Dunmanian spirit, shining brilliantly just like a polished diamond.
– Dr Foo Suan Fong
Information Credit: Dunman High School