Dunman High School (Junior High)

[faithgurl]

Hi,

May I understand the degree of self directed learning in DHS? As I understand that most IP schools emphasize more on self directed learning, will the child be able to cope well? How’s the intensity of the teachers’ coaching in class? Will it be more of self learning approach and lesser on teachers’ guidance? Hope somebody can share their experiences. Also, can anyone share the school hours as well? Read from the previous post, the school will be starting at 8am and ending at 3pm excluding CCA? Will there be any HBL days?

[Asdfgh]

Pegasus08\" post_id=\"2123169\" time=\"1700662555\" user_id=\"41264:

Hi, may I know what's the PLD used to Dunman High? Thanks!

Acer chromebook

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[Asdfgh]

If I remember correctly, all days, start school at 8am except for Wednesday at 9am.

School ends at 2pm without CCA, EM (elective module), third language, MEP (music) and ASP (Art) .

EM, third lang, MEP, ASP are not compulsory.

As for HBL for year 1, will start slightly later due to waiting to get their pld.
Normally is for 2 weeks will have 1 day HBL…

[wannabe relax mum]

Pegasus08\" post_id=\"2123169\" time=\"1700662555\" user_id=\"41264:

Hi, may I know what's the PLD used to Dunman High? Thanks!

It is a laptop

[wannabe relax mum]

faithgurl\" post_id=\"2123251\" time=\"1700723968\" user_id=\"26550:

Hi,
May I understand the degree of self directed learning in DHS? As I understand that most IP schools emphasize more on self directed learning, will the child be able to cope well? How's the intensity of the teachers' coaching in class? Will it be more of self learning approach and lesser on teachers' guidance? Hope somebody can share their experiences. Also, can anyone share the school hours as well? Read from the previous post, the school will be starting at 8am and ending at 3pm excluding CCA? Will there be any HBL days?

There is quite a bit of self directed learning. From my limited understanding as my son doesn’t share much about his classes, there will be a lecture uploaded before the class starts. They are supposed to view it before lesson and clarify their doubts during lessons. The teachers are really passionate about their jobs, and I have seen many times that they have extra online chemistry lessons, maths lesson during weekends. The amount of homework that they have during school holiday is quite crazy too compared to my daughter’s neighbourhood school. During last year, when my son was in Sec 3, he broke down into tears as he was stressed over his Chinese O level exams and also a project work from STEM. I think as parents we just have to lend a listening ears and encourage the kids to exercise to reduce stress level. Despite all the stress that my son faces, I feel that DHS is a good school. The teachers are encouraging and over these four years, I find my son grew into a confident and a motivated individual.

[schivelle15]

Oh, I thought it’s ipad?

[Happy 28]

Do you all think 8M stand a chance to get in this year if pit DHS as first choice?

[Momof2K]

publichughs\" post_id=\"2123076\" time=\"1700628025\" user_id=\"201234:

Likely too early since need to wait for posting results.
But count me in as well if there is.

On the contrary, anyone has 2024 IP1 booklist?

Hello, pm me? We can accumulate parents and start a mini chat and collect more dsa parents along the way first lol

[faithgurl]

Asdfgh\" post_id=\"2123317\" time=\"1700747125\" user_id=\"61111:

If I remember correctly, all days, start school at 8am except for Wednesday at 9am.
School ends at 2pm without CCA, EM (elective module), third language, MEP (music) and ASP (Art) .

EM, third lang, MEP, ASP are not compulsory.

As for HBL for year 1, will start slightly later due to waiting to get their pld.
Normally is for 2 weeks will have 1 day HBL...

Thanks for sharing. The start time seems good for those who drag to wake up early though it stretches the ending time later.

[faithgurl]

wannabe relax mum\" post_id=\"2123360\" time=\"1700788992\" user_id=\"39783:[quote=\"wannabe relax mum\" post_id=2123360 time=1700788992 user_id=39783]
There is quite a bit of self directed learning. From my limited understanding as my son doesn’t share much about his classes, there will be a lecture uploaded before the class starts. They are supposed to view it before lesson and clarify their doubts during lessons. The teachers are really passionate about their jobs, and I have seen many times that they have extra online chemistry lessons, maths lesson during weekends. The amount of homework that they have during school holiday is quite crazy too compared to my daughter’s neighbourhood school. During last year, when my son was in Sec 3, he broke down into tears as he was stressed over his Chinese O level exams and also a project work from STEM. I think as parents we just have to lend a listening ears and encourage the kids to exercise to reduce stress level. Despite all the stress that my son faces, I feel that DHS is a good school. The teachers are encouraging and over these four years, I find my son grew into a confident and a motivated individual.[/quote]

Thanks for sharing. It seems like the life is not easy for upper sec onwards but looking at it on a positive note, it’s also a good exposure for the kids to train on handling stress. Once again. thanks for sharing.