DSA 2017

[lee_yl]

sleepy:

lee_yl:

Am I right to say RGS used to have DSA academic (overall result) but after the new changes kick in, it is now 'choose the best subject'.

Like SCGS, the school now calls it 'special academic talent', also based on one best subject only.

So I guess all these changes are something new to be aligned to MOE's direction of \"no DSA general academic\".

:?

If I remember correctly the R schools already went by subject domain since 2 years ago. Nygh was general academic/ leadership the last 3 years. You can read up previous years dsa threads.
Not actively following this year dsa new rules till I see that group chat because relevant to my close friend's dd in p5

Someone told me rgs implemented it last year and this is the 2nd year. And SCGS DSA via one subject domain is something new this year.

So they are in line with MOE's direction, that is to remove GAT and no general academic domain (overall) by next year.

Anyway, come next year we will know if R schools will remove DSA via one subject domain (that is, no more academic domain).

[Ganjiongspider]

lee_yl:

Shurin:

[quote=\"sleepy\"]That parent in chatgroup referring to next year

This yr my kid no DSA yet but my friend told me national jc has removed all acad DSA from this yr. is it true?

But still need to submit P5 & P6 results.
I don't think the school wants to risk it by taking in one who is good in sports but not so strong academically. Scarely, the school is looking for students excellent in both sports & academic studies.

三好学生:
体育好、成绩好、 品德好[/quote]

Yes, you are right. NJC would not risk by taking not so strong academically candidates to their IP programmme. Hence, school results is the main assessment for the applicants' academic excellence to even get into their 1st phrase for CCA trial & auditions. Except for Arts & Music talent, other CCAs are just like our school normal trial & audition. That is why they specify no past experience is required.

[lee_yl]

Ganjiongspider:

lee_yl:

[quote=\"Shurin\"]

This yr my kid no DSA yet but my friend told me national jc has removed all acad DSA from this yr. is it true?

But still need to submit P5 & P6 results.
I don't think the school wants to risk it by taking in one who is good in sports but not so strong academically. Scarely, the school is looking for students excellent in both sports & academic studies.

三好学生:
体育好、成绩好、 品德好

Yes, you are right. NJC would not risk by taking not so strong academically candidates to their IP programmme. Hence, school results is the main assessment for the applicants' academic excellence to even get into their 1st phrase for CCA trial & auditions. Except for Arts & Music talent, other CCAs are just like our school normal trial & audition. That is why they specify no past experience is required.[/quote]True, telling that NJC website also stated that the students will be accessed through a series of questions to determine whether they have the potential to cope with the academic rigor of IP together with the demands of CCA.

[sleepy]

lee_yl:

Someone told me rgs implemented it last year and this is the 2nd year. And SCGS DSA via one subject domain is something new this year.

So they are in line with MOE's direction, that is to remove GAT and no general academic domain (overall) by next year.

Anyway, come next year we will know if R schools will remove DSA via one subject domain (that is, no more academic domain).

Found it - page 379 of 2015 dsa thread. 2 years ago already implemented subject domain.

[lee_yl]

sleepy:

lee_yl:

Someone told me rgs implemented it last year and this is the 2nd year. And SCGS DSA via one subject domain is something new this year.

So they are in line with MOE's direction, that is to remove GAT and no general academic domain (overall) by next year.

Anyway, come next year we will know if R schools will remove DSA via one subject domain (that is, no more academic domain).

Found it - page 379 of 2015 dsa thread. 2 years ago already implemented subject domain.

Doesn't matter whether it's implemented 2015 or 2016, right? I read page 379, didn't say much leh. Next year we will know whether this DSA academic route via subject domain will be removed entirely, like what your Whatsapp group claimed.

[sleepy]

That parent didn't refer to Rgs. Hers is a boy

but it could be applicable to other IP schools too if that is the future direction.

And thus might be applicable to my friend's dd in p5.

[lee_yl]

sleepy:

That parent didn't refer to Rgs. Hers is a boy

but it could be applicable to other IP schools too if that is the future direction

Boy school? Chey!

[sharonkhoo]

Requiring applicants to select a subject domain was already in place for non-GEP students applying to RGS in 2011, the year my daughter applied. Only GEP students had a "general academic" category. I guess it was the same for RI?

[sob7]

lee_yl:

sleepy:

That parent didn't refer to Rgs. Hers is a boy

but it could be applicable to other IP schools too if that is the future direction

Boy school? Chey!

I spoke to the admission teachers in RGS last weekend and they told me that the DSA Acad is still in place, points to note is that no more GAT( but will have subject specific tests for chosen DSA Acad subject.)

Principal also mentioned that when subject chosen for DSA Acad should to be in the top % of the cohort to be shortlisted for 2nd round, also other subjects grades are also important.

For DSA sports, do note that not all sports are open for DSA even if its offered as a CCA.
RGS took out DSA golf this year

[lee_yl]

sob7:

lee_yl:

[quote=\"sleepy\"]That parent didn't refer to Rgs. Hers is a boy

but it could be applicable to other IP schools too if that is the future direction

Boy school? Chey!

I spoke to the admission teachers in RGS last weekend and they told me that the DSA Acad is still in place, points to note is that no more GAT( but will have subject specific tests for chosen DSA Acad subject.)

Principal also mentioned that when subject chosen for DSA Acad should to be in the top % of the cohort to be shortlisted for 2nd round, also other subjects grades are also important.

For DSA sports, do note that not all sports are open for DSA even if its offered as a CCA.
RGS took out DSA golf this year[/quote]Thanks for the informative post.

Since 40% of RGS vacancies is filled by DSA, so can't be half the school all sports persons. As a premium girls school, I think it is very hard for them to do away with something academic.