Principal's Message

I am delighted to be appointed by the Ministry of Education as the Principal of Dunearn Secondary School with effect from 15 December 2024. As the 16^th Principal of Dunearn Secondary, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the past principals, as well as many generations of staff, students, alumni and parents in bringing the school to its good standing in the community today.

My mission as the School Leader for Dunearn Secondary is to ensure that we continue to put our students first. We believe that our students must be at the heart of choices and decisions we make, as Dunearn Secondary is more than just a school to our students.

We are an extension of our students’ families and lives and we are a caring community where students' needs are a priority. We take pride in our culture of care and believe that every child is important; every child is unique; and every child can learn and achieve, regardless of ability and background. With our beliefs as our cornerstone, we are committed to develop all students holistically, to help them realise their potential, by building on their strengths and interests.

In keeping with the uncertainties of our students’ future world of work and life, we envision every Dunearnite to be a gracious life-long learner with good character, who is ever-ready to pivot and learn new skills to navigate the complexities and ambiguities of the 21st Century.

Our mission is “Nurturing students to be future ready - Learn with Passion & Lead with Purpose”. At Dunearn Secondary, we design curriculum and co-curriculum that will nurture our students into critical thinkers, leverage learning experiences to ignite and foster the joy of learning as well as develop values-driven programmes to build strength of character, cultivate attitudes, competencies and skills to enable students to become productive citizens of society in their future. We understand that the more the world shifts and tilts, the greater the need to anchor our students on a set of strong core values and moral principles. Our school’s R³ICH values are the signposts which guide every action and are encouraged in all facets of the lives of our students and staff. These values form the bedrock of the school’s commitment to delivering a holistic education for your child.

There are educators and there are the daily unsung classroom heroes: those beacons of inspiration that directly touch and transform lives, stir souls and instill the confidence and faith that many students are lacking. Every child needs a mentor and champion. Our passionate and committed teachers do not simply inspire the passion of learning, they are caring and would go beyond the call of duty, always striving to do the best for our students.

The next chapter of Dunearn Secondary will be an exciting and defining phase for the school as we look forward to bringing Dunearn Secondary to her next peak of excellence, aspiring towards a School of Choice for 21st century learners. Working in collaboration with my staff, students and stakeholders, I hope that we will be able to create a vibrant and forward-looking school - the cradle where gracious life-long learners with strong character are nurtured.

Mdm Soh Beng Mui