DSA 2022

[Marina Collection]

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It seem to do well in both regular studies and talent domain is possible at primary school level. Does it mean the real challenge for those DSA students will be in secondary school where they have to put in more ( than non DSA students): to continue show good results in their talent domain plus managing their regular studies? Possible to “switch off” in the talent domain after successful DSA, to focus on regular studies?

Actually yes , I do hear of kids who switch off in Sec school after getting the DSA . Switch off as in just go for the trainings but don’t do extra nor try their best to continue being the top . There’re indeed tactical parents who push kids for DSA just to secure a seat in their desired schools.
The schools don’t do anything much to these kids . Coz there’ll always be other eager beavers who strive for their best to represent the school so there’s usually no lack of talents .

[Mr.025413Clumsy]

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Curious: how is that school performance in that domain? Top 3 finish, when represented only by students that can afford those paid extra training ? And if not finishing among the tops with such selection policy , the school ok with it?

I think “slacken” (used by another parent) is a better term than “switch off” .If a student not in first team because cannot afford paid extra trainings, that is not slacken. I am sure the school will intervene, especially when a DSA student is involved

I recall hearing that some schools actually have programs which help DSA students to cope with balancing their additional domain needs as well as academic needs. I think this is helpful as schools will do what they can to provide the support the student needs to succeed, whether in class or CCA. I'm not sure what this support entails but knowing that there's an additional safety net is comforting.

[Marina Collection]

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It seem to do well in both regular studies and talent domain is possible at primary school level. Does it mean the real challenge for those DSA students will be in secondary school where they have to put in more ( than non DSA students): to continue show good results in their talent domain plus managing their regular studies? Possible to “switch off” in the talent domain after successful DSA, to focus on regular studies?

Actually yes , I do hear of kids who switch off in Sec school after getting the DSA . Switch off as in just go for the trainings but don’t do extra nor try their best to continue being the top . There’re indeed tactical parents who push kids for DSA just to secure a seat in their desired schools.
The schools don’t do anything much to these kids . Coz there’ll always be other eager beavers who strive for their best to represent the school so there’s usually no lack of talents .

[Jaydazzlerz]

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Anyone able to advise wat to prepare for dsa interview?

For DS who went for Sports DSA, they usual questions will be:
why do u wanna join us?
What can u offer us?
Where do we rank on ur DSA choices?
Which prog u keen on Ip/Os?
Are you really sure you wanna join us if offered?

Situational questions - What if the ref/judge made a call which u disagreed with. What will u do?
You replaced a top team mate who was injured, the team made e final. Would u prefer to play or sit out?

[cutepandabear]

Are there still schools conducting interviews this week and next? Just wondering because it’s very close to prelims and oral exams.

[cheshiremousie]

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Has any one heard news from NJC and SCGS? We attended the audition for String Ensemble, but no news so far…

SCGS has already send out the interview invitations for strings audition.

[SG_KP1]

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Are there still schools conducting interviews this week and next? Just wondering because it's very close to prelims and oral exams.

DHS and RI have stage 2/interviews going the next couple (or maybe few) weeks. There are probably some others as well. But many processes are likely water under the bridge at this point for the applicants. Back to PSLE prep and just wait at this point.

Good luck to all!

[strawberryking]

Dear All, any parents received email notice for SCGS English ? TIA 🙏

[Daddy with one son]

TJC interviewing this week.

[Slothie]

Hi, anyone received email from NJ (Dance)? Thanks!