DSA 2017
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nurturing a passion is not the same as nurturing a talent, sometimes the kids’ engine runs out of steam too. how would they know all these training is building their resilience, staying power etc etc… it was years and years later then did i realised my years of sports training and exposure in various leadership activities gave me my grounds of today.
as my husband and ds tutors’ said… the kids today has a tougher time ahead of them compared to us. During our time, meritocracy will bring us somewhere. the future, they need more than that… cos their world needs them to be independent team players. the economy shifting will be much faster than what we have faced.
whatever the schools we try for them to be in, if the child doesnt thrive in that environment, the child’s passion will be diminished eventually. -
Ganjiongspider:
Ya lo! Haha! That's why no matter which IP schools you go --- still need TUITIONSssssssss!
Not true la ... dd has zero tuition after she entered IP school via DSA CCA and her T-score was below the school's cut-off point ... she is coping well now ... and the school doesn't encourage the students to go for tuition ...all the teachers are very friendly and helpful, so no problem for the kids to approach them if facing problems .... -
php:
If you don't mind, which school is this? Sounds like a very positive environment!Ganjiongspider:
Ya lo! Haha! That's why no matter which IP schools you go --- still need TUITIONSssssssss!
Not true la ... dd has zero tuition after she entered IP school via DSA CCA and her T-score was below the school's cut-off point ... she is coping well now ... and the school doesn't encourage the students to go for tuition ...all the teachers are very friendly and helpful, so no problem for the kids to approach them if facing problems .... -
Snsn:
If you don't mind, which school is this? Sounds like a very positive environment![/quote]NYGHphp:
[quote=\"Ganjiongspider\"]Ya lo! Haha! That's why no matter which IP schools you go --- still need TUITIONSssssssss!
Not true la ... dd has zero tuition after she entered IP school via DSA CCA and her T-score was below the school's cut-off point ... she is coping well now ... and the school doesn't encourage the students to go for tuition ...all the teachers are very friendly and helpful, so no problem for the kids to approach them if facing problems .... -
php:
Yes, I also agreed. My dd1 also get into an ip school and her t score below sch's cut off point. At that time, appeal was allowed and was the last batch. Until today she only has not so expensive Chinese group tuition (cos the Chinese standard in this sch is super high), the rest she is managing on her own and is doing fine without tuition.Ganjiongspider:
Ya lo! Haha! That's why no matter which IP schools you go --- still need TUITIONSssssssss!
Not true la ... dd has zero tuition after she entered IP school via DSA CCA and her T-score was below the school's cut-off point ... she is coping well now ... and the school doesn't encourage the students to go for tuition ...all the teachers are very friendly and helpful, so no problem for the kids to approach them if facing problems ....
She has to commit to her sport cca, training 3 times a week. It is not true that sport dsa players have to spend a lot of time training in sch. Be it entered into an ip sch via sport dsa or join a sport as cca, the amount of time spent in training is the same. Most of the time, only if a player is under the national team (represent singapore) then they have external intensive training.
I find that is not about how well one's score well in psle but is the learning attitude. Someone pointed out that psle can be drilled and have a lot of tuition in one subject to boost up the score but learning attitude really can't be taught. Only positive self motivated learning attitude will succeed be it which sch they go. Just my 小小 opinion. :oops: -
php:
NYGH[/quote]If I am not wrong, the COP for affiliated NYPS students is around 250, compared to 264 for PSLE direct entry. If one includes DSA intake of 50%, there is a huge proportion of students studying at NYGH who score well below 264 COP. Also the culture of NYGH is known to be more cooperative. As such the pressure is probably more manageable compared to other schools.Snsn:
[quote=\"php\"]Not true la ... dd has zero tuition after she entered IP school via DSA CCA and her T-score was below the school's cut-off point ... she is coping well now ... and the school doesn't encourage the students to go for tuition ...all the teachers are very friendly and helpful, so no problem for the kids to approach them if facing problems ....
If you don't mind, which school is this? Sounds like a very positive environment! -
coldleaf:
Yes, I also agreed. My dd1 also get into an ip school and her t score below sch's cut off point. At that time, appeal was allowed and was the last batch. Until today she only has not so expensive Chinese group tuition (cos the Chinese standard in this sch is super high), the rest she is managing on her own and is doing fine without tuition.php:
[quote=\"Ganjiongspider\"]Ya lo! Haha! That's why no matter which IP schools you go --- still need TUITIONSssssssss!
Not true la ... dd has zero tuition after she entered IP school via DSA CCA and her T-score was below the school's cut-off point ... she is coping well now ... and the school doesn't encourage the students to go for tuition ...all the teachers are very friendly and helpful, so no problem for the kids to approach them if facing problems ....
She has to commit to her sport cca, training 3 times a week. It is not true that sport dsa players have to spend a lot of time training in sch. Be it entered into an ip sch via sport dsa or join a sport as cca, the amount of time spent in training is the same. Most of the time, only if a player is under the national team (represent singapore) then they have external intensive training.
I find that is not about how well one's score well in psle but is the learning attitude. Someone pointed out that psle can be drilled and have a lot of tuition in one subject to boost up the score but learning attitude really can't be taught. Only positive self motivated learning attitude will succeed be it which sch they go. Just my 小小 opinion. :oops:[/quote]I totally agree with you. Learning attitude is key to thriving everywhere they go. That's why we hear cases of kids with decent T scores and later crack in secondary schools. They have not mastered independent-learning.
My DS1 entered the school slightly below COP. In the first year, his scores for 9 subjects were uneven, but after 3 years, he is doing so well that he even have free time to pursue his interests in music and another sport, on top of his training. My DS2 doesn't have tuition too and even got Edusave Scholarship award which surprised us last year. I only told them that they must chase after their teachers to clarify their doubts and to understand where they have gone wrong. Drilling more without correcting their errors is a way of deepening their misconceptions and all.
Also, a lot of top students in the neighbourhood schools do not have tuitions, and these will be the kids whom our DC will have to compete with. So best to teach them to be independent in their learning. -
php:
If you don't mind, which school is this? Sounds like a very positive environment![/quote]
Not true la ... dd has zero tuition after she entered IP school via DSA CCA and her T-score was below the school's cut-off point ... she is coping well now ... and the school doesn't encourage the students to go for tuition ...all the teachers are very friendly and helpful, so no problem for the kids to approach them if facing problems ....
NYGH[/quote]
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coldleaf:
Yes, there are some who manage well, and some who can't. I think there are many factors, one of which is the nature of the CCA. There are some CCAs that take up a lot of time, such as swimming, running, team sports, dancing etc. And by the time the student is done with training, he/she will be very tired. And some CCAs have major competitions closer to exam dates.php:
Not true la ... dd has zero tuition after she entered IP school via DSA CCA and her T-score was below the school's cut-off point ... she is coping well now ... and the school doesn't encourage the students to go for tuition ...all the teachers are very friendly and helpful, so no problem for the kids to approach them if facing problems ....
Yes, I also agreed. My dd1 also get into an ip school and her t score below sch's cut off point. At that time, appeal was allowed and was the last batch. Until today she only has not so expensive Chinese group tuition (cos the Chinese standard in this sch is super high), the rest she is managing on her own and is doing fine without tuition.
She has to commit to her sport cca, training 3 times a week. It is not true that sport dsa players have to spend a lot of time training in sch. Be it entered into an ip sch via sport dsa or join a sport as cca, the amount of time spent in training is the same. Most of the time, only if a player is under the national team (represent singapore) then they have external intensive training.
I find that is not about how well one's score well in psle but is the learning attitude. Someone pointed out that psle can be drilled and have a lot of tuition in one subject to boost up the score but learning attitude really can't be taught. Only positive self motivated learning attitude will succeed be it which sch they go. Just my 小小 opinion. :oops:
Another factor is the natural academic ability. We all have know of former schoolmates who are simply faster and better when it comes to academic.
Parents should know the capability of one's child and training requirement of the CCA, and make an objective judgment. Whether to take up CCA DSA is a major decision that will significantly affect the child's life. Unfortunately there is no trial period; it is either swim or sink. -
php:
Ganjiongspider:
Ya lo! Haha! That's why no matter which IP schools you go --- still need TUITIONSssssssss!
Not true la ... dd has zero tuition after she entered IP school via DSA CCA and her T-score was below the school's cut-off point ... she is coping well now ... and the school doesn't encourage the students to go for tuition ...all the teachers are very friendly and helpful, so no problem for the kids to approach them if facing problems ....
Oh, good to hear that! I hope my DD also no need tuition too.. Can save alot of $$$$$! :imcool:
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