DSA 2022

[AHsDad]

Won judo ‘18 & ‘19

Won Wrestling ‘19 & ‘21

Jujitsu won ‘19 but it was just 1 fight cos under girls category. There’s an U17 judo competition which she’s quite excited to participate in Feb 😄

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AHsDad\" post_id=\"2057017\" time=\"1643286816\" user_id=\"172457:

I think u may have misunderstood some stuff
1) DSA does not discriminate foreigners
2) Appeals after S1 posting also no difference
(Both are at sole discretion of school and unaffected by nationality status, unlike S1 posting)
3) Priority of choice applies to S1 posting but not DSA. For DSA, u have 3 slots for application. Only after getting CO or Waitlist then u rank your acceptance.

Hope this clarifies.

Hi AHsDad, I just realised my mistake. I meant it in a tiebreaking context, because I feel like there will be many like her. Sorry for the confusion!

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Won judo ‘18 & ‘19
Won Wrestling ‘19 & ‘21

Jujitsu won ‘19 but it was just 1 fight cos under girls category. There’s an U17 judo competition which she’s quite excited to participate in Feb 😄

thks

I did some search, out of the 10 talent areas, for 1 to 6, RGS (I remember that was the school you applied DSA for your girl but was not successful and you think could be due to P5 results) offers them as DSA talent areas. Talents 7 to 10 are not listed as RGS offered DSA talent areas.

Would you mind sharing your girl's achievements for 1 to 6 please? it is for further analysis and hopefully can shed some lights on the selection process (P5 result and/or others criteria?) for the benefits of other parents.

1. Art club events (inc SYF team lead + above mentioned)\tRGS\t
2. Art competitions (internal and external)\t\t\tRGS
3&4. Prefect events and roles\t\t\t\t\tRGS
5. Performing arts - piano grade, talent contest, represented school in MOE music video\tRGS
6. Maths & science Olympiads - internal and external achievements. Invited by NUSH for MCurie2 course\tRGS
7. Oratory - debate and emceeing experience
8-10. Achvements in 3 Sports at national level

[AHsDad]

Hi bbbay. Understand u trying to do analysis. Happy to help but I just think school’s assessment is very subjective especially for leadership, and a study of my girl’s profile will not really give the insight to RGS selection process. Each applicant would be unique in their own ways. In any case, my points 1-6 did not have anything outstanding, only intended to show range.


Just to recap, my girl applied to DSA RGS community youth leadership and visual arts. Didn’t get interview for VA. CYL interviewed and received WL which was eventually converted. Academics (AL7 for P5/P6) was not the concern but the interview performance I tot was quite important

Good luck to all parents/kids doing DSA this year. If any query on RGS VA or CYL, pls feel free to Dm. For CYL, actually there are some sessions they have to attend. She didn’t update earlier so I wrongly claimed there’s no DSA commitments 😬🙏🏽

[tinker_bell]

Does anyone know where to buy this DSA Preperation Book published by Jackeline Carter from J Carter Centre for Public Speaking?


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[PsMom]

I am so happy to see this forum up and running. I have an average student with above average language , expression and imagination. He currently is enrolled into a drama school, definitely is not camera and people shy, loves to paint ( but not in an art class- all by himself), and generally does not like Maths or Science or sports.

One of the schools I have in mind is SOTA. Do you have other recommendations? Keeping in mind his below average skills in maths and science, I do not want to go for a school that would put undue pressure on him (even if he is able to secure admission by fluke) …
I do want him to be able to explore his artistic talent more as he grows. Any input is welcome !

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PsMom\" post_id=\"2057492\" time=\"1643901716\" user_id=\"178612:

I am so happy to see this forum up and running. I have an average student with above average language , expression and imagination. He currently is enrolled into a drama school, definitely is not camera and people shy, loves to paint ( but not in an art class- all by himself), and generally does not like Maths or Science or sports.
One of the schools I have in mind is SOTA. Do you have other recommendations? Keeping in mind his below average skills in maths and science, I do not want to go for a school that would put undue pressure on him (even if he is able to secure admission by fluke) ..
I do want him to be able to explore his artistic talent more as he grows. Any input is welcome !

Go to https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/sg.parent

Open the DSA workbook. You may then shortlist schools by DSA talent areas

[zac's mum]

PsMom\" post_id=\"2057492\" time=\"1643901716\" user_id=\"178612:

I am so happy to see this forum up and running. I have an average student with above average language , expression and imagination. He currently is enrolled into a drama school, definitely is not camera and people shy, loves to paint ( but not in an art class- all by himself), and generally does not like Maths or Science or sports.
One of the schools I have in mind is SOTA. Do you have other recommendations? Keeping in mind his below average skills in maths and science, I do not want to go for a school that would put undue pressure on him (even if he is able to secure admission by fluke) ..
I do want him to be able to explore his artistic talent more as he grows. Any input is welcome !

SOTA is the obvious choice. I dont know of any other school where he’d be truly happy at (based on your description of his talents, interests, strengths & weaknesses).

[Tick16]

Really glad to see this forum exists!


My daughter just started P6 and we are interested in netball DSA for her to a few schools. Anyone has any experience on how is the DSA process like for Cedar Girls or Crescent Girls?

TIA!
HAPPY CNY!

[Marina Collection]

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2056771\" time=\"1643033873\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2056771 time=1643033873 user_id=58173]
Perhaps if you don’t mind, do share what was her leadership profile like, that got her to a waitlist and eventually convert. Was she a head prefect, did fund raising, CCA leader, etc.[/quote]

From experience of my daughter n my friend’s kids , any sort committee position is good enough to secure an interview . Then the rest is up to the kid’s performance during the interview . Don’t necessarily need to be head prefect or head of cca etc

But I must add that imho , they do place emphasis on results . These days , the schools are mindful about the kids being unable to cope with the curriculum should they be selected . My guess is 1-2 AL beyond the previous year cut off is still considered a safe zone .