then brought them to their final destination - FORT CANNING PARK :D

ahahahah and so the picnic started. :)

wheeee. the cool and cute masterminds loves you guys a lot :)

thanks for coming our little ones!

the year4s are really touched by the yummy LC cake too :D

hope you guys had fun cos we certainly did! <3

campaigning summaries

Hey SCs! Please read through the following summaries, and remember to vote wisely! :D

Best wishes to all candidates!

Ada and Yiting (Running for IA HOD and AHOD)

Hi SC! This is Yi Ting from 3K and Ada from 3M. We are running for the positions of IA HOD and AHOD respectively.
Yi Ting should be the HOD of IA as she’s a good decision maker. She handed events such as PSLTC where she’s the AIC. She is passionate to bond SC together and has strong goals for both IA and SC which she is determine to achieve. She’s more experience in SC and she doesn’t give up easily when faced with obstacles.
Ada should be the AHOD of IA as she has experience with being a treasurer. She is passionate about serving the council, and is able to solve internal conflicts well. She is innovative and has many ideas to bond and improve SC. As she is newer to SC, she is more adaptable to changes.
Most importantly, both of us can manage our time well. Yi Ting is involved in NSC, BSP and DTSA, and Ada is involved in DHRPSMP and CMP. We are responsible and organize, thus we can take care of the SC room well. We work together well and have experience working together countless times, e.g. we took the same year one class for orientation. Our strengths complement each other, therefore we have double power.
We are both confident that we can make SC more bonded, and bring out an even stronger ohana spirit. We share a strong belief that we will carry out everything as we planned as much as possible and create the platform between all SCs, and also form a bridge where all SCs can work together happily.
If you vote for us, we are sure we will make IA and SC a place full of fun and laughter!
So give us the chance to prove ourselves!

Vote for US!

Cassandra (Running for SW AHOD)

Thank you for giving me this opportunity to share what i have in mind for the new SW department.
I have been thinking of a new organizational structure to split the department into 4, each representing a level.
From there, a rep from each level will get together to act on a specific task for example gathering feedback.

Different levels will need different methods of engaging them, although on a same task.
Therefore being flexible and reacting accordingly to specific levels is an efficient way to meet their needs.
This will also allow interaction between the council, thereby fostering better understanding.

With the experience of being a sports leader, i believe that i have the ability to better coordinate and liase with other cca leaders for activity planning. Also, i will know their competitions beforehand so that we update the school with the most recent results.

I feel with my good listening skills which translate into understanding of student’s needs, and great tenacity to complete my task and strong determination to see my ideas being implemented, I am well suited for the role of AHOD of SW.

Therefore i believe that being in the exco will provide me with the privilege and the required authority to garner the members to work together.

Charlotte (Running for CR AHOD)

Dear SCs, I am Choo Hui Min Charlotte from Class 3B, and my CCA is St John. In this year’s EXCO campaign, I am running for the position of Corporate Relations Assistant Head-of-Department.

Wanting to care, to serve, and to lead, I believe that I have the capabilities of an EXCO member, which would allow me to contribute more back to the council as well as the school. For example, as an CR AHOD, I aim to give SCs equal opportunities to develop themselves such as allowing each and everyone to attend symposiums as well as to make morning announcements. These small efforts will hence go a long mile by allowing SCs to gain more exposure and confidence. Furthermore, I will also ensure, to the best of my ability, that school tours for guests, will run smoothly. This is given my meticulous nature whereby I consider possible loopholes and also explore further improvements.

Last but not least, thank you for giving me this opportunity for this sharing.

Fabian (Running for IA HOD/AHOD)

Hi! I am Fabian Kang of class 3K. I am campaigning for the post of Internal Affairs AHOD/HOD. I am sure most of you have heard of the attitude = 100% (a=1,b=2,c=3….etc and you add up all the letters). I was bored so I went to discover that Dunman High = 99%. There always seems to be a 1% room for improvement, and that is what student council is for, to bring the change to fill up that gap. I want to be in exco so that I can achieve SC’s goals to be the bridge between school and student body and to improve the school as well. I am aiming for the IA AHOD/HOD post because I am in this department and I understand its job scope better. We are all part of that 1% of change, and I want to bring further, so Vote – For – Me! Thank You.

Gordon (Running for CR HOD)

Hi everyone, I am campaigning for the position of corporate relations HOD or a/HOD. CR makes me have the chance to interact with other students though school tours. Why choose CR? Personally, I love interacting and make friends with other people. Hence CR gives me the opportunity to work and at the same time interact. Being in EXCO, means that I will work together with the other EXCO members not only to bring CR department to greater heights, but also bringing the whole council to greater heights. As a department, I hope to bring more fun and bonding between the CR members by organizing outings that we decide as a department. On top of that, I will be very open to suggestions and feedbacks to help improve anything with regards to CR. Therefore, being passionate and committed, I hope to bring SC and CR to a whole new level.

Grace (Running for SW HOD/AHOD)

Hi, I am Grace Tung from 3J, running for Student Welfare HOD/AHOD. I would describe myself as an easy-going person, and I am able to relate and work well with my peers. I may not be a very loud person, but I am confident that I would be determined enough to overcome the challenges that I may face as I take on the role of this post.  

Student Welfare is a very important part of SC, as SW is the main bridge between the student body and the council. I am running for this post because I feel that it is important to cultivate a strong Dunmanian spirit and a stronger sense of belonging in our school, and I will aim towards that if I were given the chance to. I aspire to build a strong Student Welfare department, so as to forge a stronger bond between SC and the student population, as well as build stronger bond throughout the school – teachers and students alike. Although this might take time, and probably generations of students, we’ve all got to start somewhere. Wye Inn (3H) and I will be campaigning as a pair for the positions of HOD and AHOD. We are confident of working together to ignite the starting flame towards a stronger Dunmanian spirit.

Vote us for Student Welfare, and let’s all work together to bring out the true Dunmanian spirit in all of us!

Jia Xin  (Running for IA HOD)

Hello SCs! I’m campaigning for the position of IA-HOD this year. I really hope that you will vote for me because I have some interesting activities planned for you guys! As we all know that SCs need to be more bonded, therefore the IA department can plan activities such as games and monthly birthday bash to be carried out during some SC meetings on Wednesday in order to bond us together. Who says general meetings are boring?  

SCs can also be randomly grouped in each month and complete the “task of the month” together, eg. Presenting a humorous skit. After the “task of the month” has been completed, they will be randomly grouped again for their next task. In this way, SCs can step out of their comfort zone and bond with more people when doing the task as a group. Aren’t you just excited to know what your next task and next grouping will be? Also, I think that SC outings and chalets are a good way to bond us together so we shall all turn up for the future outings ok?

Also, I believed that I will do a great job as an IA-HOD as I really found my passion in serving the school and council, especially during the open house and Year one orientation. I will also uphold the good image of the school and the student council by keeping myself neat and tidy at all times. I’m also able to give others a listening ear when they need someone to talk to, so you all can approach me anytime when you have troubles.

Thus, if you want your life as a Student Council to be an exciting and fulfilling one, or if you want SCs to be more bonded than before, please vote for me as your IA-HOD so that it will provide me a better position to propose all the interesting ideas!

Shanisca (Running for Vice President)

Since I’ve stepped into SC, I have been involved in many sc activities. Many of the events I’ve been involved in such as the new-intake orientation this year and PSLTC last year, I’ve demonstrated the required strength and ability to organize and handle such events. I deserve a vote because I believe being the VP requires one that goes beyond this and I strongly believe that I’m up to the challenge. With my strong interpersonal and organizational skill, I’ll be able to gel different departments to work together in achieving a common goal for the SC. With my strong analytical mindset, I’m able to chart directions for the SC and student body. If I’m elected as the VP, I’m able to create a strong bond within the SC body and among the exco and non-exco members with my enthusiastic spirit. I’ll also provide the councilors a “venue” to voice out their opinions so as to bring greater cohesiveness among the SC body. Last but not least, to bring the council to greater heights. Vote me as your Vice-president!

Sheena (Running for CR HOD)

As Dunman High School is a well-known school with a good reputation, it is common for us to receive external visitors or students and teachers from overseas. Therefore, this implies that there is a crucial need to develop the corporate relations department. I hope that people would really consider placing their vote on me, because although being the Head of Department is not really necessary for me to carry out my plans and goals, it is a more easier and effective way of bringing about changes to the department such that its members would find that their experience there for the year is meaningful to them.

Shirlyn (Running for President):

Hello I am Shirlyn, running for presidency :)

I want to create dreams, changes and influences for SC.

I believe in dreams because...

“Dreams pass into the reality of action.”

I will get creative and set targets high,

Together we can achieve greater heights!

I believe in changes because...

"Every generation needs a new revolution."

I am receptive to suggestions and ideas,

I will also make these changes a reality.

I believe in influencing because...

We live to influence

We live to make a difference

“We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.”

We will help each other grow in character

And kick those bad habits to the moon!

Hard work comes with 101% of fun and enjoyment!

Let us dream, change and influence SC with a smile on our faces

Together :)

Jessie (Running for President):

In 2007-2008, we had a strong council spirit.

In 2008-2009, we have developed a sense of professionalism.

In 2009-2010, we will have the best of both worlds.

DHS Student Council will not just be another group of student leaders. We will be a dynamic and vibrant council, instilled with cutting edge professionalism, yet still very much in touch with our roots. This is my vision for DHSSC in the years to come.

Reaching out to the student body and changing their image that SC is ‘just another student group’ will not be easy, but I am confident that I will be able to step up and lead you guys to start the ball rolling.

Vote for the person you think that is most suitable to be your President.

Vote for me, as President of DHS JHSC 2009-2010

Terence (Running for IA HOD)

I’m Terence Tan from 3I, and just a little background information about me, I’m from NPCC, and I was from IA, but I’m currently in SW. The post I’m running for is IA HOD. Firstly I will start with my strengths, I am actually very optimistic, for those of you who know me well. I can stay very optimistic at the worst situations, and I’m also able to think on the spot and make decisions quickly when problems arise. As I was in IA before, I am able to understand the job scope of IA. If I am the IA HOD, I would ensure that there would be the family feeling in SC, and family means nobody gets left behind. If an organization is unable to work comfortably with each other, it would be pointless for it to do anything. Therefore, we need to bond the council together, to ensure that what we do is efficient and the best. I would plan more outings and also propose games during Wednesday meetings to allow seniors and juniors to get to know each other better, so that they can work better with each other. I also would try to mix juniors and seniors together for activities, so that there would not be just year 2s sticking together, but maybe a mix of different levels, to ensure everybody knows each other better.

Teo Ting Wei (Running for SW HOD)

Hi SCs! I am running for SW and here are some of the ideas I would like to implement! My vision is consistency and conviction to whatever ideas that we propose! Some ideas I have include a regularly updated feedback corner, updated CCA board, and CIP opportunities for all school body alike to participate. This not only allows inter-levels to work together as well forge closer ties with the SCs, which is what we want to accomplish.

SW requires lots of time and dedication to review new proposals and ideas, and to stand up and remain firm and convicted with our proposals and suggestions. And I believe I have the drive, the commitment and the time to accomplish all that to the best of my abilities! J

Please vote for me give me the chance to take the 1st step. I might not be able to make a big change, but please allow me to take this first step with a new vision and action plan for SW and for the next batches to continue with the vision!

Vivian (Running for Vice President):

I deserve a vote because I truly have a passion for leadership and I’m willing to learn to improve any flaws I may have. I believe I can be serious, capable and fun loving at the same time, as I’m an enthusiast who will infect council with my indomitable and cheerful free spirit. During the campaign, I mentioned I had good intrapersonal skills, and as you will find out, I have good intrapersonal skills as well. I trust that I can serve council in the capacity of an exco member, strengthening bonds within the council, implementing new changes (as mentioned in my earlier campaign) and making your life in council a better one as well! I have faith in my ability to cope with council as well as my other commitments and all of you can look forward to more fun and laughter, love and joy! SC’ll be on Twitter, facebook and I believe I can work with all of you to make SC the most ENERGETIC/EXCITING student organisation in DHS! Don’t hesitate! Vote V for VP!

Wye Inn (Running for SW)

I believe that given my past experiences in both departments of SW and LC, I’m familiar with how both system works. After it has merged, I would be able to work on it and further improve the big department. My main goal is to widen SC’s comfort zone and really reach into the student body and help them instead of simply organizing events. Student council needs to take initiative to connect with students and understand their needs so that in future the students will change their perspective and see SC as a helping hand. I’m confident that if I’m voted, I will lead the department towards this and accomplish it in near future. As a leader, I possess the necessary communication skills as well as the interpersonal skills. This certainly will come in useful when I work with the fellow SCs as well as the student body thus helping to close the gaps between us and working more efficiently. I urged you guys to vote wisely, vote for me!

Yusiang, Creshelle, Egan (Running for P and VPs respectively)

Since 孔子 is not around...

Happy Youth Day SCs!!

-Mr Yeo

Day/Date: Friday, 10 July
Time: 5pm (after Youth Day celebration)
Venue: ECP (Pit number etc will inform yall another time)