DSA 2017

[lizuan76]

I thought NJC dsa application closed on 3 July 5pm. So fast called up for trial?

[mommyNg]

lizuan76:

I thought NJC dsa application closed on 3 July 5pm. So fast called up for trial?

Maybe those are very clear-cut, \"clear-want\" cases? :evil:

[Ganjiongspider]

mommyNg:

lizuan76:

I thought NJC dsa application closed on 3 July 5pm. So fast called up for trial?

Maybe those are very clear-cut, \"clear-want\" cases? :evil:

I also wonder why so fast called up for trial? From what i know, the email was sent out last week for this week's 1st round. So probably, the emails will send out again this week for next week's other CCA domains. I'm still waiting patiently for my email as my DD's CCA domain's date are not confirm yet. Really have butterfly in my stomach! Haha! :stompfeet:

[mommyNg]

Ganjiongspider:

I also wonder why so fast called up for trial? From what i know, the email was sent out last week for this week's 1st round. So probably, the emails will send out again this week for next week's other CCA domains. I'm still waiting patiently for my email as my DD's CCA domain's date are not confirm yet. Really have butterfly in my stomach! Haha! :stompfeet:

All the best to you Ganjiongspider (now I know why you call yourself that name - haha)! Which CCA domain did your daughter apply for?

Looks like this year NJC receives quite a lot of applications!

[Kidsmummy]

Anyone recieved news from NUSH? Thanks

[ryka]

Last year DSA, NUSH updated the application outcome in their online portal timely as per stated timing during application.

[fable]

Well said! It is the responsible schools that try to ensure that the child chosen for DSA is able to cope with the academic rigours of the school. While the official cut off is 200 I think it would be doing a disservice to the student to simply look at the lowest possible qualifying mark.


When one of the school reps approached us to speak to us with an DSA invitation for the school, his first question was how my son is doing academically. And we appreciated that because to us it showed that they were looking beyond what they could get out of the child in terms of (potential) sporting accolades.

floppy:

Why 75%? Why not 60%?
If schools are really looking for sports talent, 50% is also a passing grade.

While NJC have stated their minimum requirement upfront, others may make you go through 3 rounds of auditions but eliminate you in the final round if they feel that the candidate is unlikely to keep up with the academic requirements. Would that change your perception whether these schools are really looking for sports talent or not?

Ultimately, all schools have a responsibility to ensure that their students keep up with the required academic expectations. Bearing in mind that NJC only offer IP, which is a 6 year programme, they have to be more stringent and careful about their students compared to schools that can offer DSA into O level track, or has both IP and O level tracks in their school. If the NJC student cannot-make-it at the end of the journey, it is worthwhile to remember that the student only has a PSLE certificate to rely on.

The above is not the same as saying that the academic is the ultimate / only consideration while sports / music / art merits are thrown aside.

[fable]

Well said! It is the responsible schools that try to ensure that the child chosen for DSA is able to cope with the academic rigours of the school. While the official cut off is 200 I think it would be doing a disservice to the student to simply look at the lowest possible qualifying mark.


When one of the school reps approached us to speak to us with an DSA invitation for the school, his first question was how my son is doing academically. And we appreciated that because to us it showed that they were looking beyond what they could get out of the child in terms of (potential) sporting accolades.

floppy:

Why 75%? Why not 60%?
If schools are really looking for sports talent, 50% is also a passing grade.

While NJC have stated their minimum requirement upfront, others may make you go through 3 rounds of auditions but eliminate you in the final round if they feel that the candidate is unlikely to keep up with the academic requirements. Would that change your perception whether these schools are really looking for sports talent or not?

Ultimately, all schools have a responsibility to ensure that their students keep up with the required academic expectations. Bearing in mind that NJC only offer IP, which is a 6 year programme, they have to be more stringent and careful about their students compared to schools that can offer DSA into O level track, or has both IP and O level tracks in their school. If the NJC student cannot-make-it at the end of the journey, it is worthwhile to remember that the student only has a PSLE certificate to rely on.

The above is not the same as saying that the academic is the ultimate / only consideration while sports / music / art merits are thrown aside.

[Imp75]

fable:

Well said! It is the responsible schools that try to ensure that the child chosen for DSA is able to cope with the academic rigours of the school. While the official cut off is 200 I think it would be doing a disservice to the student to simply look at the lowest possible qualifying mark.


When one of the school reps approached us to speak to us with an DSA invitation for the school, his first question was how my son is doing academically. And we appreciated that because to us it showed that they were looking beyond what they could get out of the child in terms of (potential) sporting accolades.

floppy:

Why 75%? Why not 60%?
If schools are really looking for sports talent, 50% is also a passing grade.

While NJC have stated their minimum requirement upfront, others may make you go through 3 rounds of auditions but eliminate you in the final round if they feel that the candidate is unlikely to keep up with the academic requirements. Would that change your perception whether these schools are really looking for sports talent or not?

Ultimately, all schools have a responsibility to ensure that their students keep up with the required academic expectations. Bearing in mind that NJC only offer IP, which is a 6 year programme, they have to be more stringent and careful about their students compared to schools that can offer DSA into O level track, or has both IP and O level tracks in their school. If the NJC student cannot-make-it at the end of the journey, it is worthwhile to remember that the student only has a PSLE certificate to rely on.

The above is not the same as saying that the academic is the ultimate / only consideration while sports / music / art merits are thrown aside.

The only school that truly appreciate sporting talent so far that I see is SSP.....
For the rest of the schools esp the IPs, academic results play a rather significant part in the selection criteria.

[Imp75]

if you want to nurture your child in the sporting arena and compete internationally, I think SSP provides a better platform however SSP is also limited by the number of sports they offer…they are only gaming on "popular sports" by so far…