2009 DSA(Direct School Admission)

[mathsparks]

I wonder if there's a mistake in the dates. For HCI, their open house is on 27/06 while the application closes 06/06. :?

[Jenn]

mathsparks:

I wonder if there's a mistake in the dates. For HCI, their open house is on 27/06 while the application closes 06/06. :?

According to HCI website, their open house is 16 may. 27 June is DSA Phase 1.


http://www.hci.sg/openhouse09/index.htm

[mathsparks]

Thanks, Jenn. I too kancheong.

[mathsparks]

Any idea what to include in the DSA portfolio other than certificates and awards?

[lizawa]

mathsparks:

Any idea what to include in the DSA portfolio other than certificates and awards?

teachers testimonial and CCA teacher's testimonial.
must prepare copies of past years' school results also.
For art, can put in your art pieces in the portfolio.
For writing, if you have published any books. articles, you can also put that in.

[mathsparks]

Thanks lizawa. But in the briefing I attended, we were told testimonials are not required. So now I'm confused. :?

[lizawa]

mathsparks:

Thanks lizawa. But in the briefing I attended, we were told testimonials are not required. So now I'm confused. :?

Is it the primary school briefing or the secondary school briefing ? It may be one of thse \"good to have\" items.

I remembered that my son's school teacher asked the class whoever need the testimonial to let her know early so that she could prepare them.

[MdmKS]

lizawa:

mathsparks:

Thanks lizawa. But in the briefing I attended, we were told testimonials are not required. So now I'm confused. :?

Is it the primary school briefing or the secondary school briefing ? It may be one of thse \"good to have\" items.

I remembered that my son's school teacher asked the class whoever need the testimonial to let her know early so that she could prepare them.

Yes, some school required that last year, such as ACI and RV. So if you are applying these you will need to ask your teacher to help write one.

[mathsparks]

Thanks MdmKs and lizawa, Son’s form teacher has replied that testi is not required but we may want to submit the pupil monitoring forms given in Tems1/3 of the last 3 years as part of his portfolio.

[father_of_3]

So, to provide Open House dates:

1. ACS - no open house
2. DHS - 30 May
3. HCI - 16 May
4. NUSHS - over already 18 Apr
5. NYGH - 23 May
6. RI/RGS - 23 May

And for School of Science Tech, my info is May 23. Not very sure whether it is correct.
Has no info for RV.