DSA 2017

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HLW:

HI

This post is good area for me to learn about DSA!

I would like to ask the route to DSA leadership? My dd is aiming for nygh what test she need to take? GAT or HAST? When will i need to take not for her to take such tests?

many thanks and look forward to have advise.

The Open House will provide the details or wait for NYGH tp update its website. You can also browse DSA 2016/5 for further info but do note that there may be changes each year (e.g., RI exempted GAT for some mainstream students last year).

All the best to your DD

[coast]

HLW:

HI

This post is good area for me to learn about DSA!

I would like to ask the route to DSA leadership? My dd is aiming for nygh what test she need to take? GAT or HAST? When will i need to take not for her to take such tests?

many thanks and look forward to have advise.

The Open House will provide the details or wait for NYGH tp update its website. You can also browse DSA 2016/5 for further info but do note that there may be changes each year (e.g., RI exempted GAT for some mainstream students last year).

All the best to your DD

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coast:

yap_susan:

I asked my son if he wants to dsa to NUShigh he says \"anything\". For you as a parent, proceed or not?

Bring him to the Open House first

We asked DS about his opinion on several schools last year. For those he \"rejected\", we did not go to the Open House. We brought him to the Open House for the rest and told him that we should proceed with the DSA only if he really likes the school after the visit. What do we mean by \"really like\" ... that he would gladly accept the CO should his DSA be successful.

[coast]

coast:

yap_susan:

I asked my son if he wants to dsa to NUShigh he says \"anything\". For you as a parent, proceed or not?

Bring him to the Open House first

We asked DS about his opinion on several schools last year. For those he \"rejected\", we did not go to the Open House. We brought him to the Open House for the rest and told him that we should proceed with the DSA only if he really likes the school after the visit. What do we mean by \"really like\" ... that he would gladly accept the CO should his DSA be successful.

[sleepy]

Haha, dd1 didn't really visit the school she dsa for. So coincidental she was busy on the day of open house for both years in p5 and p6. She went to a few other schools' open house but just happened to miss the one that she dsa to eventually. She did step into that school for a competition and then spent a brief 5 mins at one cca booth before rushing off


So I went on her behalf during open house to slowly browse and 'interrogate' existing students at the cca booths - asked questions regarding school hours, stress level, frequency of exam, cca commitment and whatever questions I could think of and also observed the students' mannerism and confidence level.

I think I must be the type of parents the principal told the students to look out for and beware

Then I went home to pitch my sales to dd1 to dsa to that school. Never force her. I only strongly influenced her lor Between dd1 and I, I believe I am better at picking a suitable school and I don't think I want to leave the entire decision to a 12 year old kid.

dd1 is super proud of her secondary school so with hindsight I am happy to say it's a good fit for her. And obviously dd2 also dsa to the same school. dd2 tagged along with me to open house even though that time was to choose a school for dd1

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DJKA:

Hi Esteema,


I'm not sure is it pm correctly? Did you receive? don't know how to use the pm...

DJKA, pls chk yr mailbox.

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sleepy:

Haha, dd1 didn't really visit the school she dsa for. So coincidental she was busy on the day of open house for both years in p5 and p6. She went to a few other schools' open house but just happened to miss the one that she dsa to eventually. She did step into that school for a competition and then spent a brief 5 mins at one cca booth before rushing off


So I went on her behalf during open house to slowly browse and 'interrogate' existing students at the cca booths - asked questions regarding school hours, stress level, frequency of exam, cca commitment and whatever questions I could think of and also observed the students' mannerism and confidence level.

I think I must be the type of parents the principal told the students to look out for and beware

Then I went home to pitch my sales to dd1 to dsa to that school. Never force her. I only strongly influenced her lor Between dd1 and I, I believe I am better at picking a suitable school and I don't think I want to leave the entire decision to a 12 year old kid.

dd1 is super proud of her secondary school so with hindsight I am happy to say it's a good fit for her. And obviously dd2 also dsa to the same school. dd2 tagged along with me to open house even though that time was to choose a school for dd1

Conversely my DD1 wants to dsa into her current school even though she knows nuts about the school. The open house just helps confirms her intentions though I was there to dissuade her (I find it too stressful to be amongst the tops of the cohort).... I preferred a more balanced and relaxed childhood.

[sleepy]

Still very relaxed leh. dd1 said her stress level is 3/10 although I think that is mostly due to her bubbly personality.


Anyway if school is right fit, students shouldn’t be unduly stressed.