Deyi Secondary School

Deyi Secondary School is a government mixed secondary school located in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore.

Deyi Secondary School
Sekolah Menengah Deyi
德义中学
Address
1 Ang Mo Kio Street 42, Singapore 569277

Ang Mo Kio

Singapore
Information
TypeGovernment-aided
MottoDedication & Integrity
EstablishedJanuary 1980 (1980-01)
SessionSingle
School code3228
PrincipalMrs Lim Ai Poo
Enrolmentapprox. 1090
Colour(s) Blue   White   Yellow 
Websitedeyisec.moe.edu.sg

Founded in January 1980, Deyi Secondary School is remarked for its Niche Development in Performing Arts. An Aesthetics Development Programme (ADP) forms part of the niche development, which resulted the Direct School Admission (DSA) status. This allows students, both local and abroad, talented in performing arts to be admitted into the school. All lower secondary students have drama and dance modules woven into the curriculum. There is a Talent Development programme leading to accreditation for performing arts students in collaboration with reputable institutions.

History

The school first began operations in January 1980 as Teck Ghee Secondary School, with about 1700 students.[1] It was located at a then-new 3.45 hectares (8.5 acres) campus along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 built at a cost of S$4.6 million.[2] A ceramic studio and a kiln were constructed in 1981.[1]

The school changed its name to Deyi Secondary School in 1982.[3]

Deyi Secondary School then moved into its new premises on 24 June 2002, which were officially opened by Mr Tharman Shamugaratnam, then Minister of Education, on 20 May 2005.

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

Deyi Secondary has a significant Co-curricular Activities (CCA) programme, with a total of about twenty CCAs, consisting of sports groups, uniformed groups, musical groups, clubs and societies.

The school's performing arts have earned top places in several inter-school competitions, excel in English Drama, Movement and Dance, Military Band and Choir.

The Military Band has won the Gold with honours, Best Drum Major and Best display band of the year in 2008 and 2010.

Uniform Groups Arts and Aesthetic Clubs and Societies Sports Student Leadership
  • St. John's Ambulance Brigade
  • National Cadet Corps
  • National Police Cadet Corps
  • Girl Guides
  • Art Club
  • English Drama Club
  • Choir
  • Military Band
  • Symphonic Band
  • Indian Cultural Club
  • Malay Cultural Club
  • Movement & Dance
  • PAYM Service Learning Club
  • Ideas Club
  • Outdoor Adventure Club (ODAC)
  • IT Club
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Track & Field
  • Badminton
  • Student Council
  • Class Executive Committee (CEC)

Principal
Name of principal Years served
Mr Wu Tat Huan 1980 - 1982
Mrs Choy Say Chin 1982 - 1990
Mdm Goh Hwee Choo 1991 - 1995
Mdm Helen Choo Chien Chen 1995 - 1997
Mdm Ester Mok 1997 - 1999
Mrs Yap Wah Choo 1999 - 2003
Mdm Grace Chua 2003 - 2009
Mrs Linda Chan 2009 - 2015
Mrs Lim Ai Poo 2016–Present

References
  1. "School gets an art studio". New Nation. 5 December 1980. Retrieved 2 December 2017 – via NewspaperSG.
  2. "$4.6m new school in Ang Mo Kio". The Straits Times. 25 December 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2017 – via NewspaperSG.
  3. "Sevens". The Straits Times. 28 April 1982. Retrieved 2 December 2017 – via NewspaperSG.
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