DSA 2017

[junemum72]

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[dagong99]

Tentative Dates for NUSH :


Open House : 8 April 2017
DSA Selection Test : 23 Jun 2017
DSA Camp : 15 Jul 2017
DSA Y1 Interview : 31 Jul 2017
DSA Preview : 12 Aug 2017

May subject to changes.

[Tasmina]

I read in the news that there will be changes to DSA (more emphasis on sports and other talent). This will be announced in 2017, timing of implementation is unknown. Anybody has any updates ?

[Nebbermind]

Tasmina:

I read in the news that there will be changes to DSA (more emphasis on sports and other talent). This will be announced in 2017, timing of implementation is unknown. Anybody has any updates ?

Well, there's very little you can do about it in these areas if you have not already done something.
Just take it in your stride and hope that your competition isn't any better

[lee_yl]

Tasmina:

I read in the news that there will be changes to DSA (more emphasis on sports and other talent). This will be announced in 2017, timing of implementation is unknown. Anybody has any updates ?

Last year I was waiting for a similar announcement in tandem with the change from t-score to AL banding but nothing substantial was announced.

Out of selfish reasons, I hope that any implementation will take place only after 2018. Another 10 months or so will be the 2017 PSLE, too late to train to qualify for sports or special talent DSA.

DD2 loves to read and has chosen librarian for her CCA. Got passion but 没前途. Should have pushed her to join a DSA-able activity like dancing etc.

[jetsetter]

Tasmina:

I read in the news that there will be changes to DSA (more emphasis on sports and other talent). This will be announced in 2017, timing of implementation is unknown. Anybody has any updates ?

U mean the 2 distinctive programmes?

[Tasmina]

I am worried that MOE might scrap DSA academic and it is left with DSA ( Sports/CCA). The announcement will be this year, hopefully the implementation is not immediate.

[Tasmina]

I am worried that MOE might scrap DSA academic and it is left with DSA ( Sports/CCA). The announcement will be this year, hopefully the implementation is not immediate.

[floppy]

Tasmina:

I am worried that MOE might scrap DSA academic and it is left with DSA ( Sports/CCA). The announcement will be this year, hopefully the implementation is not immediate.

IMHO, that would have a right step for DSA.

\"Academic talent\" will be reflected in the PSLE t-score / banding, whereas \"sports / others\" will not be. \"Academic talent\" gets 2 bite for a school posting using the same talent while \"sports / others\" has to rely on diverse talents when they DSA. Unless the academic talent is exceptional (genius in Science / Maths, but CMI English / Mother tongue or similar), can't really see why \"academic talent\" should be DSA-ed.

[lee_yl]

floppy:

Tasmina:

I am worried that MOE might scrap DSA academic and it is left with DSA ( Sports/CCA). The announcement will be this year, hopefully the implementation is not immediate.

IMHO, that would have a right step for DSA.

For \"academic talent\" will be reflected in PSLE t-score / banding, whereas \"sports / others\" will not be. Unless the academic talent is exceptional (genius in Science / Maths, but CMI English / Mother tongue or similar), can't really see why \"academic talent\" should be DSA-ed.

DSA sports has its own set of issues. Will those accepted be able to cope with the school's academic pace (e.g DSA Sports into RI). Will they simply be exploited to win glory for the school but left to fend for themselves during the national exams?

Does the emphasis on DSA Sports lead to lower standards for the Singapore Sports School?