Deyi Secondary School

Deyi Secondary School is a government mixed secondary school located in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. Founded in 1980 with 633 students, Deyi Secondary (then Teck Ghee Secondary) 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.

The current Principal of Deyi Secondary School is Mrs Grace Chua (2004 - present). She assumed the post after leaving Raffles Institution (Secondary School) as departmental head. Her predeccessor Ms Yap Wah Choo later took up the post as Superintendent of E5 Zone, and subsequently in 2006, as Principal of Nanyang Girls' School. As of February 2009, Mrs Grace Chua has served as Principal for more than five years, becoming the second longest-serving Principal in the school.

History

Past Principals

• Wu Tat Huan (1980 - 1981)
• Choy Say Chin (1981 - 1990)
• Goh Hwee Choo (1991 - 1995)
• Helen Choo Chieh Chen (1995 - 1997)
• Esther Mok (1997 - 1999)
• Yap Wah Choo (1999 - 2003)
• Grace Chua (2004 - present)

Core Values

Dedication
To always give of my best, serving the school and the community with commitment, integrity and pride
Diligence
To be conscientious in every aspect of learning and develop good attitudes and values for life
Determination
To face challenges with confidence and perseverance
Discipline
To behave responsibly and thoughtfully towards fellow students and members of the community

School Song

Deyi, our school that cares for us
Deyi, our dear Deyi
Guiding our hearts and minds to be
Worthy of nation and family

Chorus
Deyi, our dear school
Deyi, our dear school
Oh, Deyi, proudly we bear
The torch of knowledge, shining bright
Striving, striving for excellence, success and glory
Brothers and sisters, with all our might

A glorious future awaits for us all
Deyi, our dear Deyi
Hand in hand in friendship, love and pride
Tribute we pay to our mentor and guide

Chorus
Deyi, our dear school
Deyi, our dear school
Oh, Deyi, proudly we bear
The torch of knowledge, shining bright
Striving, striving for excellence, success and glory
Brothers and sisters with all our might

Co-curricular Activities

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 many national inter-school competitions, excel in Movement and Dance, Military Band and Choir.

• Out Door Adventure Club(ODAC)

The Deyi ODAC club was established at the founding of the school. currenty teacher incharge of this Co-curricular activity is Mr Wilson Lee.

• Military Band

The Deyi Military Band was established at the founding of the school. The Military Band have won top places at numerous comeptition, and have become the de-facto prime CCA in the school. As of 2008, the Band have secured the first place and Drum Major of the Year awards in the Singapore Youth Festival Display Band Competition for the past few years. As a result, it has nutured several promising musicians and most have join the Band alumni throughout the years.

The Band's alumni include notable Benjamin Yeo. Benjamin is part of the family of composers of C.L. Barnhouse Company in the United States. He is the second Asian whose composition has been accepted by one of the famous and long-lasting publishing companies in the world. He also serves as the Resident Conductor of the Saints Alumni Band in Singapore.

• Movement and Dance

The Movement and Dance (M&D) troupe have also won numerous top honours and gained recognition, both local and abroad.

• Choir

The Choir was established in 1985. The teacher incharge of this Co- curricular activity is Mr Sam Lim and Mrs Urp. Choir has won One Bronze award in SYF competition

External links

• Official site