Humanities Department
Our Vision
Lifelong learners who stay relevant in a fast-changing, digitally connected, globalised world, yet staying rooted with values within the society.
Our Mission
To develop Dunearnites to be effective self-directed and collaborative learners, who are able to make meaning and learn from past experiences, making informed decisions in the present and to be responsible for their future, through a multi-disciplinary approach and technology enabled learning environment.
Overview
The Humanities department aims to provide a rich, multi-disciplinary learning experience for students. The department, with its diversely different, yet complementing subjects, has a special role to play in developing students’ 21st Century Competencies, such as cross-cultural literacy, communication, information, and critical thinking skills and more importantly, inculcating core values. Studying the humanities helps pupils in making sense of the past and understand the present through specific lenses. Thus, students can make informed decisions in the present and plan for a better future. This is to prepare them to excel in a fast changing, globalized world and yet, able to stay rooted within the society with sound values.
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Name |
Designation |
Subject |
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Ms Dewi Marlina |
HOD Humanities |
Geography, Social Studies |
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Mrs Veronica Koh |
SH Geography |
Geography |
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Ms Lailtha Savathan |
ST Geography |
Geography, Social Studies |
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Mrs Hazel Lee |
HOD Educational Support |
History, Elements of Business Skills |
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Mr Tang Chee Kuan |
Year Head (Lower Sec) |
History, Social Studies |
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Mr Soon Suan Boon |
SH Student Management |
Geography |
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Mr Sohail Basiron |
Teacher |
Geography |
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Ms Nur Fatimah Mohamed Shafiee |
Teacher |
Geography, Social Studies |
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Mrs Hee Lim Gee Kheng |
Teacher |
History |
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Mr Anthony Teo Yi Jie |
Teacher |
History, Social Studies |
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Mr John Ng |
Teacher |
History |
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Mr Eugene Ng |
Teacher |
History, Social Studies |
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Mr Siraj Ansari |
Teacher |
History, Social Studies |
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Ms Siti Balqis |
Teacher (FAJT) |
History, Social Studies |
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Mr Neo Yu Zhe |
Teacher |
History, Social Studies |
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Ms Tan Wan Chin |
Teacher |
Principles of Accounts, Elements of Business Skills (EBS) |
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Ms Cindy Goh |
Teacher |
Principles of Accounts |
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Ms Betsy Tan Jia Min |
Teacher |
Social Studies |
Programme and Activities
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Sec 1 Historical Investigation @ Singapore River, Kampong Glam and Chinatown
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Sec 1 Geographical Investigation: How do human activities affect water quality around Dunearn Secondary School?
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Sec 2 Historical Investigation @ Cathay Building to National Gallery Singapore
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Sec 2 Geographical Investigation: Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore and view the various amenities and facilities available in Bukit Batok Town.
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Sec 3 EBS Learning Journey @ West Mall: Business Investigation
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Sec 4 EBS Learning Journey @ Westgate: Business Investigation
External Competition / Events / Programme
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A team of Secondary 3 students participated in the 2025 EBS competition organised by Holy Innocents High. The competition used interactive online games on SLS to teach students about the travel, retail, and hospitality industries. The event aimed to develop their understanding of operations, customer service, and the marketing mix, while having them apply critical thinking and teamwork to real-world scenarios.
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Two of our Secondary 3 students were invited to attend A Day In A Court (AIDC) student seminar. At the end of the seminar, students learnt more about the role of the Singapore Courts in the Singapore legal system, and how the Courts manage certain types of cases.
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Our Secondary 3 POA & EBS students participated in the Fly Competition organised by Republic Polytechnic. The competition exposes students to financial literacy concepts through participation of FLY competition organized by RP. One of our team emerged as 2nd Runner-Up! Congratulations!
