DSA 2017

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lee_yl:

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?

Exploited is a strong word and based on my dealings in the school sports scene for a number of years, I doubt DSA sports athletes are exploited in any ways. However, are all of them coping well in some of the more academically demanding schools? Realistically, the answer is no as some of them do find it hard to keep up with the dual demands of sports / studies (which DSA academic students are seldom faced with). However, for these academically demanding schools, i.e. top schools, their support for students are often top notch as well. None are left to fend for themselves during the national exams.

lee_yl:

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

I think the success of the Singapore Sports School thus far speaks for itself. There is (surprisingly) enough talent at the youth level to go around.

[lee_yl]

I am just being rhetorical when using the word "exploited" and doesn’t mean to offend.


It is sad to read about this special class in RI comprising only of athletes who were trained to take the O-levels and most of them ended up faring poorly. How many of such special classes exist in other elite schools?

While there is plenty of sporting talent at the youth level in Singapore, where did they end up? Singapore has many talented sportsmen who rank among the world’s best at the junior level but most would subsequently fade away. The Sports School was supposed to address this gap by offering rigorous sports and academic training to young sportsmen to enable them to have a competitive professional sports career as well as equip them for working life at the end of their sporting career.

To a certain extent, this model has been undermined by DSA Sports as the elite schools are an attractive option to aspiring sportsmen, seemingly offering the best of both worlds.

No doubt, the Sports School has done its part in developing local sporting talents and chalked up its share of sporting successes but it is also telling that neither Schooling nor the Quek siblings are from Sports School.

[ImMeeMee]

Which are the secondary schools that are strong in track and field for girls?

[VooVoo]

For DSA Academics - what’s the minimum overall % generally?

[Ikid]

ImMeeMee:

Which are the secondary schools that are strong in track and field for girls?

Can it be Cedar Girls?

[plan2012]

hi all.

Considering to go for DSA netball in Crescent Girls for my DD.
Has anyone attempted DSA in netball before?
What was the process like?
What preparation did you do?
Would like to hear about your experience(s) and any tips you can share.

TIA

[plan2012]

hi all.

Considering to go for DSA netball in Crescent Girls for my DD.
Has anyone attempted DSA in netball before?
What was the process like?
What preparation did you do?
Would like to hear about your experience(s) and any tips you can share.

TIA

[Oh My Gosh]

ImMeeMee:

Which are the secondary schools that are strong in track and field for girls?

Cedar Girls, Nanyang Girls, CHIJ St Nicks, Singapore Sports School

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plan2012:

hi all.

Considering to go for DSA netball in Crescent Girls for my DD.
Has anyone attempted DSA in netball before?
What was the process like?
What preparation did you do?
Would like to hear about your experience(s) and any tips you can share.

TIA

The requirements / criterias for sports are fairly similar.

1. Must know how to play the game.
2. Higher chance if you represent Singapore at age-group competitions, otherwise inter-school levels. Must played the game at a competitive level.
3. Ideally, awards or prize winners in the sports.
4. Recommendations from coaches preferred.
5. Be prepared to take part in the trials.

[Oh My Gosh]

VooVoo:

For DSA Academics - what's the minimum overall % generally?

Generally 85% overall but :
Point 1: Pls take note those who DSA are usually really very strong academically. I know of cases of kids who consistently get above 90% in P4-P6 not being shortlisted for DSA Academics.
Point 2: MOE is scrapping DSA Academics (not sure exact date for total scrap but is surely reducing the focus). So most schools only accept DSA Academics if the kids have special academic talents like Maths Olympics, Science competitions etc.