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DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL

10 TANJONG RHU ROAD

Singapore 436895

Introduction

Dunman High School is an autonomous, co-educational Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school that offers a six-year Integrated Programme. With a rich heritage, the school is dedicated to nurturing students to be bilingual and bicultural scholars, leaders, and thinkers who are caring, committed, and creative. Its educational philosophy is guided by its core values of honesty, trustworthiness, courage, and loyalty (???????).

The school provides a rigorous and holistic education that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a global perspective. Its immersive bicultural environment and comprehensive curriculum are designed to develop students into leaders of honour with a heart for the people. Through its wide range of academic and co-curricular programmes, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals prepared to contribute meaningfully to the nation and the world.

A Brief Historical Background

The school was established on October 14, 1956, as Kallang West Government Chinese Middle School.

School Overview

Main Level
Singapore School
School Type
Government School
School Nature
Co-ed School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
Yes
DGP Code
KALLANG

SAP, GEP and IP

Special Assistance Plan (SAP)

Available

Bilingual and bicultural programme focusing on strong English and Mother Tongue foundations.

Gifted Education Programme (GEP)

Available

Enrichment for high-ability learners with greater depth, breadth, and pace.

Integrated Programme (IP)

Available

Seamless multi-year pathway that bypasses the O-Levels for a broader curriculum.

Mother Tongue

Chinese

Departments

English Mathematics Science Mother Tongue Humanities Aesthetics Physical Education

Subjects Offered

Active Citizenry Education
Additional Mathematics
Appreciation of Chinese Culture
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Art
Art (Special Programme)
Bahasa Indonesia
Bengali Language
Biology
Chemistry
China Studies in Chinese
China Studies in English
Chinese Language
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Chinese Language and Literature
Computing
Conversational Malay Programme
D1 Biology
D1 Chemistry
D1 Geography
D1 History
D1 Literature in Chinese
D1 Literature in English
D1 Mathematics 2
D1 Physics
D2 Biology
D2 Chemistry
D2 Geography
D2 History
D2 Literature in Chinese
D2 Literature in English
D2 Mathematics 2
D2 Physics
Dragonfly Programme
Economics
English Language
English Language and Linguistics
French Language
Further Mathematics
General Paper
General Studies in Chinese
Geography
German Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Music
Higher Music (MEP)
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (SS, History)
Japanese Language
Knowledge & Inquiry
Life Skills Programme
Literature in Chinese
Literature in English
Lower Sec Science
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Malay Language and Literature
Management of Business
Mathematics
Mathematics 1
Music
NTU Molecular Biology
NTU Science Research (Biology)
NTU Semiconductor Physics & Devices
NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (CL & Lit)
NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (Geog)
NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (Hist)
NUS-MOE Science Research (Biology)
NUS-MOE Science Research (Chemistry)
Physics
Principles of Accounting
Project Work
Punjabi Language
SMU Game Theory
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Tamil Language and Literature
Theatre Studies & Drama
Translation (Chinese)
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
(ART CLUB)
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(MEDICAL SOCIETY)
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY AND BRUSH PAINTING
CHINESE LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
CHINESE WEIQI
(CHINESE CHESS)
CHINESE WEIQI
(MIND SPORTS CLUB)
CIVIL DEFENCE
(UNIFORMED GROUP COUNCIL)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
(COMMUNITY COUNCIL)
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
(DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING)
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
(ORATORICAL SOCIETY (DEBATE))
ENGLISH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(YOUTH CLUB)
FOOD AND CONSUMER EDUCATION
(FOOD AND FASHION)
FOREIGN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(YUKATA JAPANESE CULTURAL CLUB)
HISTORY
INDIAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
(STEAM COLLECTIVE (INFOCOMM CHAPTER))
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (MEDIA PRODUCTION)
(MASS COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY)
INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES
(INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL)
LION AND DRAGON DANCE
(LION DANCE)
LION AND DRAGON DANCE
(LION DANCE(BOYS))
MALAY CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
(MALAY CULTURAL CLUB)
MATHEMATICS
(STEAM COLLECTIVE (MATHEMATICS CHAPTER))
MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY
(LIBRARY SOCIETY)
MODULAR CCA (C&S)
(STEAM COLLECTIVE)
NATIONAL EDUCATION
PHOTOGRAPHY
(PHOTOGRAPHY SOCIETY)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(STEAM COLLECTIVE (SCIENCE CHAPTER))
PUBLICATION
READING AND WRITING
(LAW SOCIETY)
ROBOTICS
(STEAM COLLECTIVE (ROBOTICS CHAPTER))
SINGAPORE YOUTH FLYING CLUB
STUDENTS' COUNCIL
(STUDENT COUNCIL)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
BOWLING
CROSS COUNTRY
FOOTBALL
FRISBEE
GOLF
(GOLF)
NETBALL
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
(OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB)
SAILING
SHOOTING
(AIR WEAPON CLUB)
SOFTBALL
SP-CCA (CANOEING)
(SP-CCA (CANOEING))
SWIMMING
TABLE TENNIS
TAEKWONDO
TENNIS
TOUCH RUGBY
TRACK AND FIELD
VOLLEYBALL
WUSHU

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE DANCE
CHINESE DRAMA
(CHINESE SOCIETY (DRAMA))
CHINESE ORCHESTRA
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
(SYMPHONIC BAND)
ENGLISH DRAMA
(ENGLISH DRAMA SOCIETY)
ENGLISH DRAMA
(THEATRE ARTS)
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
GUZHENG ENSEMBLE
MODERN DANCE
(DANCE SOCIETY)
MODERN DANCE
(MODERN DANCE(GIRLS))
OPERA/OPERATTA
(BEIJING OPERA)
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH CHINESE ORCHESTRA
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
SP-CCA (ETHNIC DANCE)
STRING ENSEMBLE

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS
SCOUTS
(SCOUTS(BOYS))
SCOUTS
(VENTURES AND ROVERS)
ST JOHN BRIGADE
(ST JOHN BRIGADE)

OTHERS

STUDENT INITIATED ACTIVITIES (CLUBS & SOCIETIES)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (COUNCIL)

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: A premier school of distinction in character and learning.

Mission: To nurture students to be persons of character and lifelong learners who are prepared for the future.

Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

School Leadership

Principal
MR CHAN YING YIN
Vice Principal
MADAM LEONG SOOK HING
Vice Principal
MR MELVIN NG YONG HUI
Vice Principal
MR PUAH YOU KAI
Vice Principal
MR ONG QIU JIE

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

Special Assistance Plan (SAP) School
Autonomous School
Gifted Education Programme
Music Elective Programme
School Excellence Award

Notable Alumni

Amrin Amin Theresa Goh

School Location

10 TANJONG RHU ROAD , 436895 , Kallang East , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: KATONG PARK MRT,ALJUNIED MRT, KALLANG MRT, MOUNTBATTEN MRT,

Bus To Get There: 12, 14, 30, 158, 196

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Nearest Libraries

Geylang East Public Library – 2.15 km Marine Parade Public Library – 2.30 km Central Public Library – 3.73 km Bedok Public Library – 5.40 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 5.51 km Serangoon Public Library – 5.71 km library@chinatown – 5.37 km Bishan Public Library – 6.55 km Cheng San Public Library – 6.64 km library@orchard – 6.44 km Queenstown Public Library – 8.28 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 7.45 km Tampines Regional Library – 7.72 km Sengkang Public Library – 8.04 km Punggol Regional Library – 8.57 km Pasir Ris Public Library – 9.69 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

The Waterina – 0.25 km Dakota Residences – 0.42 km Waterbank at Dakota – 0.58 km The Continuum – 0.75 km Grand Dunman – 0.92 km LIV @ MB – 1.10 km The Atria at Meyer – 1.28 km Meyer Mansion – 1.45 km One Meyer – 1.62 km Amber Park – 1.79 km

Neighborhood Guide

Key insights about the Kallang neighborhood, in which the school is situated.

Community & Lifestyle

A dynamic and energetic precinct with a strong identity centered around sports and entertainment. Located by the Kallang Basin, it has a lively atmosphere, especially during major events. The community is a mix of residents in older estates and newer waterfront condominiums.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Singapore Sports Hub: The primary landmark, a state-of-the-art complex that includes the National Stadium, Singapore Indoor Stadium, and Kallang Wave Mall. Kallang Riverside Park: A serene green space along the river, popular for water sports and relaxation. Old Kallang Airport: A conserved art deco building that was Singapore's first purpose-built civil airport. Merdeka Bridge: A historically significant bridge symbolizing Singapore's journey to independence.

Local Culture & Activities

Kallang is a hub for international concerts, major sporting events, and community sports activities. The Kallang Wave Mall and Leisure Park Kallang offer dining and entertainment options. The area is also known for its local food, with the Old Airport Road Food Centre nearby.

Unique Characteristics

Kallang's identity is overwhelmingly defined by its status as Singapore's premier sports and entertainment hub. The Kallang River running through it adds a scenic, waterfront dimension to its urban character. Its rich history in aviation and national milestones contributes to its unique story.

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