Student Leadership

Dunman Secondary nurtures empathetic leaders through its Student Leadership programme. Find out how the Students' Council and Peer Support Leaders help build a stronger school community.

Last updated 7 September 2026

Vision

An Empathetic Leader for our community

Mission

To provide sequential experiences that enable Dunmanites to build upon their skills and competencies.

Our Belief

At Dunman Secondary, we believe leadership is learned and developed through an ongoing process. With the right mindset and willingness to improve, Dunmanites can become influential leaders, with the intent to contribute positively to the people around us.

Our programme is designed in alignment with the Student Leadership Challenge model by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner. The Student Leadership Development committee commits to nurturing Empathetic Leaders and Impactful Innovators by offering a purposeful platform for our student leaders to delve into complex issues concerning our school and Tampines community, and to ideate for potential solutions.

Two students hold a large poster while classmates sit on the floor in a classroom during a group presentation.

Student leaders collaborate on team-building challenges to sharpen communication and problem-solving skills

Large group of students in blue polo shirts posing with hand signs on a school stage with red curtains.

Ready to lead the way: Our student leaders celebrating a day of collaborative growth and team-building

Students in white uniforms and dark ties sit in groups around red tables, discussing in a large classroom.

Student leaders working together during our annual leadership workshop

Our Student Leadership Boards

Students' Council and Peer Support Leaders roles and responsibilities

Students’ Council	Peer Support Leaders
Student Councillors aims to be the bridge between the student body and the school administration. They co-organise school events, promotes school spirit and advocates for student issues. The council plays an important role in fostering leadership skills, promoting student involvement, and creating a sense of community within the school.	Peer Supporters aims to create a supportive and inclusive school environment where all students feel safe and supported. They look out for peers who may be struggling with personal, academic, or social issues. Peer Supporters lead workshops on coping skills, and refer students to professional resources when needed.

Students in yellow Dunman Secondary shirts sit on a gym floor facing speakers at the front of the hall.

A warm welcome to the Sec 1 cohort: Student leaders helping fresh faces feel right at home

A student presents in a classroom beside a slide on mental health conditions and a whiteboard listing OCD, PTSD, and Anxiety.

Turning ideas into action: A student leader presents new initiative proposals to peers

Students in orange uniforms scrubbing two soapy cars on a brick driveway outside a building.

Service in action: Student leaders teaming up to give back to the school community—one clean car at a time