Date: 17 September 2025, Wednesday
Time: 9.30 am to 11.40 am
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Rd 8, Level 2 Auditorium, Singapore 408601
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our graduands at the 2025 Graduation Ceremony. This milestone marks not only the culmination of their academic journey but also the beginning of their impact as advocates for inclusive education.
This year, more than 50 educators and professionals will graduate with the Specialist Diploma in Learning Support for Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs), the Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy, and the Master of Arts in Special Educational Needs/Additional Learning Needs (MA SEN/ALN). These programmes draw from the Dyslexia Association of Singapore’s strong tradition of authentic student assessment and intervention, ensuring our graduates are well-equipped with practical expertise and grounded perspectives in special education.
A Year of Firsts
- Recognising Inclusive Schools: For the first time, DAS Academy will commend schools and organisations that have embraced inclusive practices through customised training.
- New Scholarship Awardee: The DAS Academy Scholarship will be presented to outstanding students who have demonstrated excellence and commitment to the field.
- Inspiring Valedictorians: Hear from our valedictorians as they share their personal journeys of resilience, passion, and dedication to empowering learners who think and learn differently.
We honour the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of our students, and we look forward to the positive difference they will make in classrooms, communities, and beyond.
| 9:15 am | Auditorium doors open |
| 9:45 am | Graduands and guests to be seated |
| 10:00 am | Academic Procession |
| 10:10 am | Welcome Address by Dr June Siew, Head of DAS Academy |
| 10:20 am | Presentation of Awards Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy (English Support) By Mr Kevin Kwek, Vice-Chairman of DAS |
| 10:25 am | Valedictorian’s Speech (Educational Therapy) View her speech here |
| 10:30 am | Presentation of Award Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy (Chinese Support) By Mr Vincent Chen, Director, DAS Board |
| 10:35 am | Valedictorian’s Speech (Educational Therapy) View her speech here |
| 10:40 am | Presentation of Awards
By Mr Low Boon Hon, DAS Board |
| 10:45 am | Presentation of Award Specialist Diploma in Learning Support for SpLD By Mr Low Boon Hon, Director, DAS Board |
| 10:50 am | Valedictorian’s Speech (Learning Support for SpLD) View her speech here |
| 10:55 am | Congratulatory Address By Mr Gareth Dart, Senior Lecturer, Professional Learning in Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales |
| 11:00 am | Presentation of Higher Degree Awards Postgraduate Certificate in SEN/ALN Master of Arts in SEN/ALN By Mr Gareth Dart |
| 11:10 am | Valedictorian’s Speech (Master of Arts in SEN/ALN) View her speech here |
| 11:15 am | Presentation of DAS–DAS Academy Scholarship Fourth Recipient: Yuey Sum |
| 11:20 am | Celebration of Commitment to Inclusive Education Recognising schools and organisations for customised training (2024–2025) |
| 11:30 am | Photo-taking of graduating cohorts |
| 11:40 am | Closing: Academic Procession Exit End of Ceremony & Tea Reception |
- All graduands must register before proceeding to the robing room. As you will need time to register, collect and to put on your gown, please arrive by 8.15am punctually. Please come in formal attire.
- All guests to register and be seated before 9:15am. Auditorium doors will open at 9:00am
- All gowns need to be returned to the vendor at the robing room by 12:00 pm.
- There will be a photo-taking ceremony on stage after all awards have been given out. After which, you may proceed to have your refreshments and collect your diploma certificates and transcripts.
For graduates of the Postgraduate programmes, your certificates and transcripts will be mailed directly to you from the University.
| Specialist Diploma in Learning Support for Specific Learning Differences |
| Chua Boon Xuan, Isabell |
| Yuen Wai Yan Joey |
| Teo Huey Boon |
| Lew Li Wen Shirlyn |
| Chen Xue En Gloria |
| Sng Siew Tee (Dee) |
| Bernice Chok Siew Wei |
| Iylia Shafina Abdul Rashid |
| Low Yi Lei Gracie |
| Nah Pey Pey |
| Victor Ng Hon Khong |
| Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy (English Support) |
| Kathleen Chan Chooi Leng |
| Yeo Su Fen Stephanie |
| Singhal Ekta Deepak |
| Shaian Lim Jia Min |
| Abigail Low Xin Ying |
| Naomi Leow Zhenmin |
| Siti Nur Amirah Muhamad |
| Nadia Ong |
| Jaclyn Tan Swee Ling |
| Janine Koh Hwee |
| Loh Mun Siong |
| Zachary Wan Ming Lin |
| Jolin Toh Kai Xin |
| Jaishree Sathia |
| Kriziel Marcelo Dela Rosa |
| Isbahiyah Binte Abdul Wahab |
| Yeo Chye Khoon Eral |
| Specialist Diploma in Educational Therapy (Chinese Support) |
| Chan Chia Chee |
| Ong Chiew Kuan |
| Violet Hu Xiaofang |
| Eileen Chee Li Foong |
| Lim Jie Ying |
| Tan Xin |
| Specialist Diploma in Psychological Assessment |
| Ashleigh Sonia Hazra |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs / Additional Learning Needs |
| S Reshma |
| Malavika Narayanan |
| Ameerah Binte Omar Patail |
| Oropesa Wencyglen Hallares |
| Ni Chunhong (Catherine) |
| Smitha Paul |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs / Additional Learning Needs |
| Dede Tham |
| Master of Arts in Special Educational Needs / Additional Learning Needs |
| June Tan |
| Zakiyyah Masri |
| Siti Asjamiah Asmuri |
| Noorsaidah Bte Haja Mohideen |
| Andrea Koh Oon Khim |
View the speeches from the graduation ceremony
DAS Academy Graduation Ceremony 2025
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