Mdm Dong Wenyan

Inspiring students to develop holistically through dance and service learning

“The experiences of the Dance Club members underscore the multifaceted benefits of participating in co-curricular activities like dance. Sharifah's journey highlights the importance of perseverance and determination in overcoming challenges, while Jolene's story demonstrates how practice and preparation can boost confidence and performance. These qualities not only contribute to their growth as dancers but also as individuals with strong character and resilience.” Mdm Dong

Inspiring students through Dance

Mdm Dong is a dedicated Teacher in Charge of Dance Club. She faithfully organises and coordinates extra training sessions for Dance Club members to prepare for performances. Besides inspiring students towards excellence, Mdm Dong also goes the extra mile to inspire Dance Club members to be good stewards of character and virtues.  

When Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Dance Presentation resumed in 2022, Mdm Dong wasted no time to work with the Dance instructor to prepare our students. In 2023, Mdm Dong and Dance Club teachers facilitated Dance Club members’ involvement in the 2023 Dance of the Nation (DOTN) Music Video as well as Active X – a nation-wide event that promotes active ageing and intergenerational bonding.

Holistic Development of our students

While dance develops our students in agility, creativity and flexibility; intergenerational bonding develops in our students a sense of service and empathy as they connect with the senior citizens. In a way, our dance students’ holistic development can be credited to Mdm Dong.

Service Learning through Dance

Mdm Dong has been faithfully stewarding the Dance Club for more than 10 years. While serving learning is something new to her and members of the Dance Club, she gladly took up the opportunity and the impact on our students is immense.  Dance Club’s involvement in the Active X (a nation wide service learning event) has given our school the impetus to oragnise a monthly wellness programme for senior citizens in Telok Blangah.