DSA 2017

[Harrychew]

phtthp:

mommyNg:

Here's another link...


https://www.allsingaporestuff.com/article/12-yo-filipino-girl-who-committed-suicide-complained-being-outcasted-doing-badly-math

Sounds authentic.... :sad:

What we keen to know is :
did she DSA into Cedar Girls Secondary, by Sports (track and field) ?

DSA by Sports :
involve heavy time commitment, can became a struggle for her to cope with demanding academic studies, with so many more new Secondary school subjects Coming in. Plus a totally new Secondary school environment, to adjust to. Worsened by the fact that she was lonely, not much friend in school.

While she may or may not be under DSA, this case highlights the serious stress faced by school kids if they are unable to catch up with their schoolmates. It is common for students in top schools to feel ostracized if they fall behind academically. If they are under DSA, they may already be weaker in certain subjects, and this will further add to their stress as a lot of time is also spent on CCA. Sometimes, being rejected for DSA may be a blessing in disguise.

[tyeogh]

She is in DSA sports class. My daughter is in Cedar sec 1 too. Seen her in school. They are in shock. Rumoured that she was cyber bullied. This is so sad!

[phtthp]

Harrychew:

mommyNg:

Here's another link...


https://www.allsingaporestuff.com/article/12-yo-filipino-girl-who-committed-suicide-complained-being-outcasted-doing-badly-math

Sounds authentic.... :sad:

While she may or may not be under DSA, this case highlights the serious stress faced by school kids if they are unable to catch up with their schoolmates. It is common for students in top schools to feel ostracized if they fall behind academically. If they are under DSA, they may already be weaker in certain subjects, and this will further add to their stress as a lot of time is also spent on CCA. Sometimes, being rejected for DSA may be a blessing in disguise.

Very, very tragic

She is Filippino (PR studying in Sg), maybe due to cultural difference ?

Wondering ... if she was bullied by her peers, in school ?

[VRossi]

Dear DSA 2017 parents,


I need to seek some clarifications from DSA 2017 parents.
May I check if one is allowed to apply more than 1 domain to the same school? For example via Sports, and via Subject domains, eg, MG Sports and MG IB or Nanyang Sports and Nanyang Bilingual?
It seems NYGH only allows you to apply one domain, can I please verify that?

[Harrychew]

tyeogh:

She is in DSA sports class. My daughter is in Cedar sec 1 too. Seen her in school. They are in shock. Rumoured that she was cyber bullied. This is so sad!

Wow then this may be first case of dsa suicide. There are quite a few stories of dsa students unable to cope with academic expectations of the top schools. The schools have big responsibility when taking in dsa students. Parents should play a big role in deciding if their kid can handle the stress of non academic dsa.

[Mannap1]

I would request everyone to refrain from commenting insensitively on the issue. Pl dont trivialize it.

[Ganjiongspider]

VRossi:

Dear DSA 2017 parents,


I need to seek some clarifications from DSA 2017 parents.
May I check if one is allowed to apply more than 1 domain to the same school? For example via Sports, and via Subject domains, eg, MG Sports and MG IB or Nanyang Sports and Nanyang Bilingual?
It seems NYGH only allows you to apply one domain, can I please verify that?

I assume your DC is not going for DSA 2017. If you are asking for next year, then you have to wait till next year when the schools open for application DSA 2018. Becoz schools can change their criteria year after year. This year, some schools allow applicants to apply 2 domains, but some schools only allow to apply 1 domain.. Yes, you are right that NYGH only allow applicants to apply 1 domain. For St Nicks & Dunman High, applicants can apply both 2 domains, eg Sports & Bilingual.

[phtthp]

Ganjiongspider:

VRossi:

Dear DSA 2017 parents,


I need to seek some clarifications from DSA 2017 parents.

May I check if one is allowed to apply more than 1 domain to the same school?

For example

via Sports, and via Subject domains, eg, MG Sports and MG IB or Nanyang Sports and Nanyang Bilingual?

It seems NYGH only allows you to apply one domain, can I please verify that?

I assume your DC is not going for DSA 2017.

If you are asking for next year, then you have to wait till next year when the schools open for application DSA 2018. Becoz schools can change their criteria year after year.

This year, some schools allow applicants to apply 2 domains, but some schools only allow to apply 1 domain..

Yes, you are right that NYGH only allow applicants to apply 1 domain. For St Nicks & Dunman High, applicants can apply both 2 domains, eg Sports & Bilingual.

Yes, if we take a look at Dunman High 2017 batch of DSA Application form,

I) under languages :
Can DSA under both English And Chinese together, under Bilingual.

Ii) under Technology :
Can also DSA under both Maths And Science (if both are strong), or Either Maths Or Science (if one is strong) Or Robotics


http://dunmanhigh.moe.edu.sg/administration/dsa-domain-criteria/


Dunman High behave differently from the rest ?
The rest : usually allow one domain only.

http://dunmanhigh.moe.edu.sg/administration/dsa-domain-criteria/


But, CHIJ St Nicholas Girls Secondary 2017 DSA Application Form :-

Did SNGS state explicitly, can dsa by more than 1 Domain, on her Application Form ?

[Ganjiongspider]

phtthp:

Ganjiongspider:

[quote=\"VRossi\"]Dear DSA 2017 parents,


I need to seek some clarifications from DSA 2017 parents.

May I check if one is allowed to apply more than 1 domain to the same school?

For example

via Sports, and via Subject domains, eg, MG Sports and MG IB or Nanyang Sports and Nanyang Bilingual?

It seems NYGH only allows you to apply one domain, can I please verify that?

I assume your DC is not going for DSA 2017.

If you are asking for next year, then you have to wait till next year when the schools open for application DSA 2018. Becoz schools can change their criteria year after year.

This year, some schools allow applicants to apply 2 domains, but some schools only allow to apply 1 domain..

Yes, you are right that NYGH only allow applicants to apply 1 domain. For St Nicks & Dunman High, applicants can apply both 2 domains, eg Sports & Bilingual.

Yes, if we take a look at Dunman High 2017 batch of DSA Application form,

I) under languages :
Can DSA under both English And Chinese together, under Bilingual.

Ii) under Technology :
Can also DSA under both Maths And Science (if both are strong), or Either Maths Or Science (if one is strong) Or Robotics


http://dunmanhigh.moe.edu.sg/administration/dsa-domain-criteria/


Dunman High behave differently from the rest ?
The rest : usually allow one domain only.

http://dunmanhigh.moe.edu.sg/administration/dsa-domain-criteria/


But, CHIJ St Nicholas Girls Secondary 2017 DSA Application Form :-

Did SNGS state explicitly, can dsa by more than 1 Domain, on her Application Form ?[/quote]
You have misunderstood - For Bilingual domain is considered under 1 domain, under English & Chinese languages. And yes, for SNGS, 1 applicant can DSA by more than 1 domain on her application, i,e, she can apply Sports (1 domain) & Bilingual (1 domain).

[lee_yl]

Ganjiongspider:

VRossi:

Dear DSA 2017 parents,


I need to seek some clarifications from DSA 2017 parents.
May I check if one is allowed to apply more than 1 domain to the same school? For example via Sports, and via Subject domains, eg, MG Sports and MG IB or Nanyang Sports and Nanyang Bilingual?
It seems NYGH only allows you to apply one domain, can I please verify that?

I assume your DC is not going for DSA 2017. If you are asking for next year, then you have to wait till next year when the schools open for application DSA 2018. Becoz schools can change their criteria year after year. This year, some schools allow applicants to apply 2 domains, but some schools only allow to apply 1 domain.. Yes, you are right that NYGH only allow applicants to apply 1 domain. For St Nicks & Dunman High, applicants can apply both 2 domains, eg Sports & Bilingual.

How does one define \"specific\" talent?

JMHO, it would simply mean being outstanding in one specific academic area.

If a student can DSA using English (under languages) and also Maths (under STEM) at the same time, is this still considered specific talent? Instead of one try, now the student gets 2 shots using academic subjects, might as well revert back to overall academic.

Having said that, I think being Bilingual itself is a special talent.

As for DSA for multiple domains in same school, the interpretation and implication by the schools are not standardized and I hope MOE can look into it.