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Dunman Secondary School 德明中学 区域: Tampines
Dunman Secondary School (Abbreviation: DMN) is an autonomous co-educational secondary school inSingapore. The school was founded in 1963, and is located in Tampines in the eastern part of Singapore.
When Dunman Secondary School was founded in 1963, Singapore was still part of the Federation of Malaya.
1960s
Back in the early days, the school was known as Dunman Integrated Secondary School. The school was named after Thomas Dunman, the first Commissioner of Police in Singapore from 1856–1871. It was the first integrated school in Singapore—an experiment to develop a common educational experience for children of different races and languages. Dunman Secondary Integrated School was situated at Haig Road and shared a large field with Dunman High School and Dunman Primary School.
Its first principal was Mr Au Keng Chu, who created the school badge and school motto.
Pupils were enrolled into the school even as the building was under construction. Nine English-stream secondary one classes were conducted at Matter West Vocational Institute while three Malay-stream secondary one classes were at Tun Seri Lanang school. Mr Felix Chew and Mr Abdul Kadir headed the respective schools. The completed school consisted of three buildings. The main building had four floors of airy classrooms and staff rooms. The science laboratories were in a shorter building opposite the main building. Next to the laboratories was a strip of garden where the science teachers grew plants used in the botany class. The school hall was one floor above the canteen or "tuck-shop" (as it was called then).
The school song, composed by Mr John de Souza, was first sung in 1968. It expresses the purpose and mission of the school.
The most dangerous time for the school was one year after it came into existence. On 21 July 1964, a race riot broke out in Singapore but the school was spared any problem because classes were not in session. However, six weeks later, fresh riots broke out at Joo Chiat area. This unrest was two kilometers from the school. In the words of Mr. Au Keng Chew, "On 3 September, we had wind of communal unrest occurring in the Joo Chiat area between Chinese and Malay gangs, and as soon as parents phoned in to inquire about their children’s safety, I decided to close the school. I ordered the gates to be manned by teachers and the watchman..."
Parents started to appear at the school gates. For students whose parents did not come to get them, Mr. Au organized the teachers and staffs to ferry them home. The neighbors who lived around the school were to be commended for their kindness and help. When the news of the riots broke, all the canteen operators fled. Thus during the ordeal, there were no foods or drinks for the staffs and students. It was the neighbors of all races who brought biscuits, drinks and other foods.
"When school re-opened," wrote Mr. Au, "the pupils returned to school surprisingly unaffected by the scary reports of the past few days of fights in their locality. I believed that the conduct of the teachers of the different language streams working solidly together to see to the safety and the welfare of the pupils regardless of their race could have impressed them and their parents that all could be well if we could put aside our differences. The conduct of my staff was exemplary."
1970s
In 1970, Dunman put up a Youth Day performance. A pioneering staff of the school, Mrs Ng-Tan Eng remembers that staff and students did everything on their own – from the choreography to the costumes – and put up an impressive display. In fact, so impressive were they that the school was invited to put up the same item for that year’s National Day Parade. It was a rare honour as Dunman was the only school invited to do so that year.
A new block was erected in 1971 to meet the needs of the students.
Staff members who had served more than 10 years were awarded medals by the SAC.
1980s
In 1982, the school had its first lady principal — Mrs Janette Ho.
The former Dunmanite’s Association (FDA) was formed in 1985.
The PCCG programme was piloted; Dunman Focus, a quarterly newsletter, made its debut; and the first Students’ Council was founded and the Prefectorial Board became defunct.
The school repeated its achievement of 1970 when the students participated in the Fan Dance Display for the SYF Opening ceremony and the National Day celebrations.
1990s
On 20 May 1990 DSS began a new phase in its history at Tampines Street 45.
1997
Dunman, together with six other schools, formed EastOne Cluster under Superintendent Mrs Yu Sing Tong.
In December, Mr Gan Chin Huat became the school’s 10th principal — a former student of Dunman. He was the first former Dunmanite to be appointed a Principal.
1999
A new block of classrooms was completed and the school went single-session.
Mr Wilfred James received the prestigious President’s Award for Teachers while Mr Poh Yong received the Inspiring Chinese Teachers' Award.
2000s
2000
It was announced that Dunman Secondary School would be an autonomous school in 2001
The School received the Thinking Culture Award, Best School East Zone as well as the most improved school.
2001
As it entered into the new millennium, Dunman Secondary school welcomed its 11th Principal, Mrs Edelweis Neo
Dunman Secondary School was one in 5 schools to receive the Singapore Quality Class, the first schools in Singapore to receive the Award
A 6th D - "Daring" was added to the Dunmanite Creed
The school adopted the All Saints' Home.
2002
The Dunman Life Sciences Training and Research Centre was launched by Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development
The School received the Thinking Culture Award, Best School East Zone.
Mrs Mah Kwee Hua received the Inspiring Chinese Teachers' Award
2003
Dunman celebrates 40 years of history.
The school received the Lotus Award from the Singapore Environment Council
The school received the Thinking Culture Award, Best School East Zone and the Best Practice Award for Staff Well Being
2004
Dunman Secondary was successfully revalidated for the Singapore Quality Class
The school received the People Developer Standard
2005
Dunman Secondary received the Thinking Culture, Best Schools East Zone Award as well as the National Thinking Culture Award
The school received the Greenplan 2012 Award from the National Environment Agency and the Sustained Lotus Achievement Award from the Singapore Environment Council
2006
Dunman Secondary receives the prestigious Public Service Award for Organisation Excellence from SPRING, Singapore. It also received the Singapore Innovation Class and the Partner's Award.
2007
Dunman Secondary receives the School Distinction Award, Sustained Achievement Award for Academic Excellence, Character Development Award and National Education Award. It also received the East Zone and National Thinking Culture Award valid for 2 years.
The school moved up the academic rankings to Band 2 for the Express Stream and Band 1 for the Normal Stream.
Dunman Secondary School undergoes upgrading under PRIME.