School Of The Arts, Singapore

[lexis]

The time table is mostly the same for all the kids, with Dance and Voice students having slightly longer days on 2-3 days of the week (ending at 7-730 pm, but there are usually a couple of breaks for them throughout the day).


Officially, the earliest time they can leave school is 1.15 pm. My dd (LA) ends between 1.45 - 2.45 (2x a week, depending on odd/even week), 5.25 pm(2x a week) and 4.55 pm (on Wed, but they start at 850 am on wednesdays). I think for Year 1s, most of them eat lunch in school. Lunch is usually an hour.

On late days, they also get a short break at 245 (in addition to recess).

[Oldgal]

lexis:

The time table is mostly the same for all the kids, with Dance and Voice students having slightly longer days on 2-3 days of the week (ending at 7-730 pm, but there are usually a couple of breaks for them throughout the day).


Officially, the earliest time they can leave school is 1.15 pm. My dd (LA) ends between 1.45 - 2.45 (2x a week, depending on odd/even week), 5.25 pm(2x a week) and 4.55 pm (on Wed, but they start at 850 am on wednesdays). I think for Year 1s, most of them eat lunch in school. Lunch is usually an hour.

On late days, they also get a short break at 245 (in addition to recess).

Thanks... what a change from primary school... sob sob.. gonna miss my DD

[Oldgal]

Anyone who is a parent volunteer? What is the commitment like?

[Catz2222]

taurbear:

Hi,
Report by 7.45am, except Wednesday 8.45am.[/quote]

thank you! what time is considered late and first lesson starts at what time? how much pocket money do they need? thank you for sharing...[/quote]

Hi,
According to my girl, you will be considered late if you tap into the gantry after 7.50am. The first lesson starts at 8.15am, wednesdays start at 9.15am. I am not sure how much is considered as 'sufficient' but I give $30-$35 a week.[/quote]

thank you for the information! very helpful..

do u know if the students like to go PS and Cathay? or they are too busy to do so?[/quote] This concerns me too my old child is really spoiled and goes shopping like nobody business. Are the students allowed to get out of school during school hrs?

[wahwah]

Hi Catz2222,

They can only tap out of the gantry at 1.15pm. Otherwise, they can’t leave the school.

[lexis]

Oldgal:

Anyone who is a parent volunteer? What is the commitment like?

I'm not a parent volunteer but SOTA has a rather active parents' association. I dont think it's a daily commitment (secondary school kids don't need parents to supervise during recess etc haha) but their PSG organises a lot of activities (e.g. Year 6 dinners, racial harmony day, teachers' day celebration, CNY goodie bags etc).

You can sign up to be a formal member (there'll be a recruitment drive when school starts) or just join them for ad hoc activities.

[lexis]

Catz2222:

taurbear:

do u know if the students like to go PS and Cathay? or they are too busy to do so?

This concerns me too my old child is really spoiled and goes shopping like nobody business. Are the students allowed to get out of school during school hrs?[/quote]

Some kids do go out after 1.15 to get food, walk around, esp if there is a long break between end of the formal timetable for that day and their next lesson/activity (eg. dance classes that start at 5, 530, or touch rugby that starts at 7).

[Oldgal]

lexis:

Oldgal:

Anyone who is a parent volunteer? What is the commitment like?

I'm not a parent volunteer but SOTA has a rather active parents' association. I dont think it's a daily commitment (secondary school kids don't need parents to supervise during recess etc haha) but their PSG organises a lot of activities (e.g. Year 6 dinners, racial harmony day, teachers' day celebration, CNY goodie bags etc).

You can sign up to be a formal member (there'll be a recruitment drive when school starts) or just join them for ad hoc activities.

Thanks lexis for the info.

[Catz2222]

wahwah:

Hi Catz2222,

They can only tap out of the gantry at 1.15pm. Otherwise, they can't leave the school.

:thankyou:

[Notabene]

Hi everyone. Does anyone know when the registration date for new S1 2018 might be? I’m getting some mixed answers from MOE and SOTA. MOE says they need to wait for S1 posting date to come out then registration dates are the same as MS schools. Can anyone from last year’s cohort advise? Trying to change travel dates to accommodate it but it’s quite difficult getting a clear date.