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Dunman Secondary School

Awards

Explore the school's annual and Edusave awards, recognising students for academic results, CCA contributions, leadership, service, and character.

Last updated 11 June 2026

Awards

SCHOOL ANNUAL AWARDS

A. Academic Awards

  1. Soh Hang Kwang Scholarship Award for 4 Exp and 5 NA in the GCE O level examinations in one sitting;

  2. DSA Award for best performance in a the GCE N(A) and GCE N(T) examinations in one sitting.

  3. Students who scored 5 distinctions or more in the GCE O level examinations in one sitting.

  4. Students who scored 5 distinctions or more in the GCE N(A)level examinations in one sitting;

  5. Students who scored 3 distinctions or more in the GCE N(T) level examinations in one sitting;

  6. Soh Hang Kwang Linguist (Excellence) Award for all levels for good performance in the English Language;

  7. Soh Hang Kwang Linguist (Leap) Award for all levels for best improved performance in the English Language;

  8. Top student in each level from Secondary 1 to 3.

  9. Top in subject in each level from Sec 1 to 3.

B. CCA Awards

  1. CCA award is given to students who with outstanding performance and contribution to their respective CCAs;

  2. There are three categories: Leadership, Achievement and Service awards.

  3. Conduct, character and performance will be taken into consideration for this award.

  4. CCA award nominees must be nominated by their respective CCA teachers.

C. Basil Victor George Service Award

This is awarded to graduating students who have rendered exemplary service to the class, school or community.

D. Distinctive Dunmanite Award

This is awarded to the best all-round graduating student in terms of academic performance, CCA, conduct and contributions to the school.

EDUSAVE AWARDS

1)    Edusave Scholarships for Secondary Schools (ESSS)

  • Top 10% of each level and stream

  • Overall marks of at least 50%

  • Singapore Citizen

  • Good conduct

2)    Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB)

  • Top 11% to 25% of each level and stream

  • Overall marks of at least 50%

  • Singapore Citizen

  • Good Conduct

  • Gross monthly household income below $5,000 or per capita income below $1,250

3)    Edusave Good Progress Award (GPA)

  • Top 10% of each level and stream based on progress

  • At least 10% improvement in rank

  • Overall marks of at least 50%

  • Singapore Citizen

  • Good Conduct

4)    Edusave Awards for Achievement, Good Leadership and Services (EAGLES)

  • Pass school exam

  • Singapore Citizen (10% of the no. of Singaporean pupils)

  • Good Conduct

  • Leadership qualities, service to Community/Schools and excellence in non-academic activities

  • Meet selection criteria laid down by the school, according to its CCA emphasis and needs

  • No restriction on no. of awardees by level and stream

5)    Edusave Character Award (ECHA)

  • Singapore Citizen
    (2% of the no. of Singaporean pupils from Sec1 to Sec5)

  • Demonstrate exemplary character and outstanding personal qualities through their behaviour and actions

  • Based on school-based selection criteria