Information for 2026 Sec 1 Cohort

Welcome to the Damai Family!

Our staff and students at Damai Secondary School look forward to warmly welcoming you, our new Secondary 1 students and your parents/guardians to our school.

You may click on the numbered items to expand the section for more information:

1. E-registration

All incoming 2026 Secondary 1 students are required to register online.

Please complete the online registration form via https://go.gov.sg/dssregistration2026 by Monday, 22 December 2025 12.00 pm.

2. Appeals for Transfer

a. For non-medical appeals to join Damai Secondary School, please complete this https://go.gov.sg/dssappealform2026-nonmedical by Friday, 26 December 2025 12.00 pm.

Late submissions will not be allowed.

b. For request for transfer to another school due to medical reasons (serious medical condition or severe physical impairments), you should submit your appeal together with supporting documents

(i) at the General Office by Monday, 22 December 2025 12.00 pm.

(ii) For further clarifications, you may write to Ms Premlatha D/O Selvaraj, Vice-Principal, at email: premlatha_selvaraj@schools.gov.sg by Monday, 22 December 2025, 12.00 pm.

3. Class Allocation

Your child’s/ward’s class allocation will be notified via Parents Gateway (PG) by 31 December 2025. The class information will also be displayed at the school canteen at the start of the school year.

4. Eligibility to offer subject(s) at a more demanding level

Students who are eligible to offer subject(s) at a more demanding level (MDL) must purchase the relevant textbooks and materials.

Eligible students can offer English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, Mathematics and Science at a more demanding level based on their PSLE Achievement Level (AL) for each of these subjects.

Students with PSLE MTL score of AL1/AL2, or HMTL score of Distinction/Merit may offer HMTL at the start of S1. The school will contact all eligible students.

5. MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) and School-based Financial Assistance

a. For application for financial assistance, you may apply for MOE FAS through

(i) eFAS - Go to https://go.gov.sg/moe-efas to submit the application; or

(ii) Hardcopy Form - Download the application form and submit the duly completed form together with the supporting documents as listed under Clause 11 (Pages 5 and 6 of the application form) to the school General Office.

To facilitate the prompt processing, please submit your application by Friday, 26 December 2025.

b. If your family and child/children are existing beneficiaries of MSF ComCare, you do not need to apply as your child/children will be auto-granted MOE FAS.

c. The school will offer school-based financial assistance to eligible students who do not meet the criteria for MOE FAS.

There is no need to submit a separate application.

6. GIRO payment for School and Miscellaneous fees

You are strongly encouraged to make payments for school fees through electronic payments.  You may apply for GIRO payment for your child's school and miscellaneous fees through this page.

7. Purchase of Textbooks, School Uniform and PE Attire

You are strongly encouraged to purchase textbooks and school uniforms online with either home delivery or self-collection option. Please note that the purchase of school tie is optional.

Click how-to-select-your-size to help you select the size of the school uniform.

If you prefer walk-in purchase in our school for textbooks and school uniform, please refer to the schedule below for the opening hours.  

Note: 

• FAS students must produce the letter of approval issued by the school when collecting textbooks and school uniforms.

• There may be limited parking lots in the school on 29 December 2025. Those driving may be required to park at the nearby HDB carparks.

8. Student Smart Card (SSC) for concessionary travel

Students entering Secondary One in January 2026 will be issued with a new School Smart Card (SSC).  While waiting the new SSC, students can use their Primary level SSC for concessionary travel until end April 2026.  Students can purchase the Bus Concession Pass (BCP) for Secondary School students using their Primary Level SSC.

9. Safety Instructions for drivers and pedestrians

For the safety of everyone, please observe the vehicular and pedestrian traffic instructions outside and inside the school.  Traffic instructions can be found through this page.

10. Instructions and Programme for first day of school (2 January 2026) for S1 students

a)       Students are to report to the school hall by 7.20 am in half-school uniform. Students who have yet to purchase the Damai Secondary School uniform are allowed to report to school in their primary school uniform.

b) Students need not bring textbooks but should have writing materials (pen and a small note pad), and a water bottle.

c) Students will take part in an orientation programme designed to help them settle in, get to know their Form Teachers and make friends.  Students will need to purchase food from the school canteen during recess and lunch break, unless they pack food from home.  They will be dismissed at 12.30pm.

d) Brief overview of Sec 1 Orientation Programme:

11.  Meet-The-Parents Session on 8 January 2026

The session will be held from 6.45 pm to 8.30 pm. Parents are encouraged to attend the session together with their child to learn more the school and touch base with the respective Form Teachers.

More information will be provided via PG.

12. Term 1 School Calendar 2026

Click here for the Term 1 School Calendar 2026 with information related to Secondary 1 students.

13. Joining the Parent Support Group (PSG)

Parents who wish to join the PSG may fill in this form.

By joining the PSG, you will have the opportunity to contribute to enriching your child's educational experience, connect with other supportive parents, and play an active role in school events. 

14. Supporting Your Child in Transition to Secondary 1

As your child enters a new phase of life transiting from primary to secondary school, learn about common challenges and how to help your child with the transition here.