School of Science and Technology

[Ender]

ricvon:

Hi

I think I caused a bit of a confusion in that email.
The purpose for that form was to inform parent that withdrawal from the DSA offer once we accepted it is not allow.

If your DC is going this coming Sat, u can have a closer look at the form.

I think this applies to all DSA schools. Once accepted thru the DSA selection exercise, cannot withdraw and join the normal SEC 1 posting exercise after psle.

[tiberiansu]

As far as I know, this is a standard clause across all DSA schools because in the past, parents feign ignorance and insist of taking their child out of the allocated DSA school because their child did much better than expected.


According to the grapevine, one parent was uncomfortable with the word \"allocated to SST successfully\" in the form and gather a few more parents to speak to the teacher at the registration counter. After the teacher explained to them, they still insisted that the teacher should amend the words in the clause.

The same wording - \"Students successfully allocated to a school through the DSA-Sec Exercise will not be allowed to participate in the S1 Posting Exercise or transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.\" is found in the linkhttps://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-sec/overview

It was very uncomfortable to see parents do that to a staff of the school even though she has explained to them.

[tiberiansu]

ricvon:

Hi

I think I caused a bit of a confusion in that email.
The purpose for that form was to inform parent that withdrawal from the DSA offer once we accepted it is not allow.

If your DC is going this coming Sat, u can have a closer look at the form.

I think a bit of a confusion is an understatement. Sharing misinformation without verifying with MOE or SST and causing panic among other parents is more than just creating \"a bit of confusion\".

[ricvon]

I totally agreed to what you have just shared. I am indeed apologetic about not providing the actual detail. I should have snap a copy of the form to share instead of using my own interpretation of the form. Anyway, if my child is selected, SST will be the preferred choice because it is what my DS wanted. So, the form to me is just a formality.


Hope my message didn’t cause too much disturbance and inconvenience.

[lakesidemum]

ricvon:

I totally agreed to what you have just shared. I am indeed apologetic about not providing the actual detail. I should have snap a copy of the form to share instead of using my own interpretation of the form. Anyway, if my child is selected, SST will be the preferred choice because it is what my DS wanted. So, the form to me is just a formality.


Hope my message didn't cause too much disturbance and inconvenience.

Hi ricvon,

No worries about this, in fact, I did not read much into the form when we were required to sign as we have already knew about this requirement when we were applying via DSA.

Hence, do not feel bad about this.

I believe most parents here would appreciate your kind sharing too.

Let's hope for the best for our DCs in our applications.

Cheers!

[joannlee]

ricvon:

For those who came today, 29 Jul for the selection camp would have realised that all parents are required to sign the No withdraw form during registration. That means if your child have other options (DSA schools), you got to make your decision before registration.

Hi, my DD attend the camp this Sat. Do i need to go with her to the registration venue?

Thanks

[ricvon]

Hi Joann


I would strongly encouraged that you go with your DD to show your moral support. Although it is a 2 hour of waiting time, it is all worthwhile.

[ricvon]

All the best to DC who are going for the selection camp tomorrow.


I pray and wish that all our DC will make it through this final round of selection. Fighting!!!

[k_s_cheong]

Thank you

[joannlee]

ricvon:

Hi Joann


I would strongly encouraged that you go with your DD to show your moral support. Although it is a 2 hour of waiting time, it is all worthwhile.

Thanks RIcvon!

back from the camp! finally finished and can concentrate on their prelim preparation.

Good luck t all the DD & DS too! hope to hearing good news from you all and of cos from me too... :xedfingers: