DSA 2011

[naggo-nitemare]

jtoh:

naggo-nitemare:

I think u r referring to the one who didn't go to plk cos of age issue. DS says he spotted tt top 3 guy today in ri uniform leh. Also, 2 of the hci team members are in ri. The round 2 top guy dint go to plk cos of music commitments. So the ri team were essentially the top 6 who are now all in ri.

RI is un-defeatable this year then.

I wouldn't say tt. Depends on which sch helps the kids to peak better. Nush is not to be underestimated since it's curriculum has heavy emphasis in maths. I'm crossing my fingers n hoping tt those in ri remain focused in math n not switch interest to other subjects. Hee hee. So selfish right?

[jtoh]

naggo-nitemare:

jtoh:

[quote=\"naggo-nitemare\"]I think u r referring to the one who didn't go to plk cos of age issue. DS says he spotted tt top 3 guy today in ri uniform leh. Also, 2 of the hci team members are in ri. The round 2 top guy dint go to plk cos of music commitments. So the ri team were essentially the top 6 who are now all in ri.

RI is un-defeatable this year then.

I wouldn't say tt. Depends on which sch helps the kids to peak better. Nush is not to be underestimated since it's curriculum has heavy emphasis in maths. I'm crossing my fingers n hoping tt those in ri remain focused in math n not switch interest to other subjects. Hee hee. So selfish right?[/quote]That's true. But I'm sure RI has programmes to develop its Math talents too. Keep us updated on the results as those come in later in the year.

[naggo-nitemare]

verykiasu2010:

naggo-nitemare:

I think u r referring to the one who didn't go to plk cos of age issue. DS says he spotted tt top 3 guy today in ri uniform leh. Also, 2 of the hci team members are in ri. The round 2 top guy dint go to plk cos of music commitments. So the ri team were essentially the top 6 who are now all in ri.

the team has only four members each how does RI team has 6 ?

As explained, 2 in top 4 couldn't make the trip therefore the next 2 get to go.

[Funx3]

Just Receive the Flyer for DSA to SOTA

For Interested Parties,
Do Take Note of The Following Dates :

1 Day Selection Platform for SOTA 2012 Intake of Students
Open To :
P6 and Lower Sec - in Music, Dance, Visual Arts or Theatre

2 Sessions :
Date : 14 Mar 2011
Registration Closing Date : 1 Mar 2011 12Noon

Date : 22, 23, 24 Jun 2011
Registration Closing Date : 3 Jun 2011 12Noon

Register at http://www.sota.edu.sg
Enquiries : 6338 9663, Email : [email protected]

Note :
For Last Year, Many Sec Students Apply,
So March DSA Session is Allocated to Sec Students Only,
And P6 is Assigned to the Jun DSA Session.

Open to Public - Talks, etc on Arts and Academic Curriculum
SOTA Symposium
Date : 18 Feb 2011 7.30pm to 9pm

SOTA Open House
Date : 30 Apr 2011 10am to 5pm

GOOD LUCK!

[verykiasu2010]

SOTA is meant for those who truly excel in performing / visual arts and who wish to focus in that area when they grow up.


Not meant for those who are still undecided between mainstream school or specialised training from the age 13 but still excel in arts. This group can opt for Art Elective or Music Elective in those IP schools without killing the interest / talent

[phankao]

verykiasu2010:

SOTA is meant for those who truly excel in performing / visual arts and who wish to focus in that area when they grow up.


Not meant for those who are still undecided between mainstream school or specialised training from the age 13 but still excel in arts. This group can opt for Art Elective or Music Elective in those IP schools without killing the interest / talent

But I thought SOTA provides good general academics as well, so that the child would not compromise on having to spend time on his art/music.

[verykiasu2010]

phankao:

verykiasu2010:

SOTA is meant for those who truly excel in performing / visual arts and who wish to focus in that area when they grow up.


Not meant for those who are still undecided between mainstream school or specialised training from the age 13 but still excel in arts. This group can opt for Art Elective or Music Elective in those IP schools without killing the interest / talent

But I thought SOTA provides good general academics as well, so that the child would not compromise on having to spend time on his art/music.

don't know leh, what u said seems to be the case for AEP / MEP in mainstream / IP schools.

however in another discussion somewhere in ksp, if want to transfer from SOTA to mainstream school, must step down one year, meaning academic subjects are at different level....

[phankao]

verykiasu2010:

phankao:

[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]SOTA is meant for those who truly excel in performing / visual arts and who wish to focus in that area when they grow up.


Not meant for those who are still undecided between mainstream school or specialised training from the age 13 but still excel in arts. This group can opt for Art Elective or Music Elective in those IP schools without killing the interest / talent

But I thought SOTA provides good general academics as well, so that the child would not compromise on having to spend time on his art/music.

don't know leh, in another discussion somewhere in ksp, if want to transfer from SOTA to mainstream school, must step down one year, meaning academic subjects are at different level....[/quote]i also read in the SOTA thread that the students are adequately prepared for admission into mainstream courses in university eg. Medical Faculty - but of course depends on their academic performance in IB eventually, I guess!

I must say though that when I accompanied a friend's child for audition at SOTA, I didn't find the standards all that high & mighty. I think to enter RI or RGS under DSA music(MEP) is way tougher!

[amylqf]

Hi,


My girl is currently in p3. she start the chinese dance cca since p2 and recently take another cca -badminton. she likes both cca, but two cca timing is conflicting with each other. so we have to chose 1. outside of school she also have ballet.

The fact is that school chinese dance win gold every year while badminton team is 2nd runner up.

I am wondering which cca to chose in order to have higher chance (benefit) to apply DSA in p5. Any suggestion?

[Funx3]

amylqf:

Hi,


My girl is currently in p3. she start the chinese dance cca since p2 and recently take another cca -badminton. she likes both cca, but two cca timing is conflicting with each other. so we have to chose 1. outside of school she also have ballet.

The fact is that school chinese dance win gold every year while badminton team is 2nd runner up.

I am wondering which cca to chose in order to have higher chance (benefit) to apply DSA in p5. Any suggestion?

Gal Hmmmmmm ....
Heard from My Friend whose dd try for NYGH Chinese Dance a Couple of years ago,
Found out that only select 2 out of 200+ applicants ....
Very Tough Selection Criteria, Or MayB Quota very Few that Year ....
Using Dance for DSA is Quite Tough ....

For Badminton, is She in the School Team?
Good Chance of DSA IF Got Win Medals in Inter-school, etc ....
Also U Got to See if School U May B interested in with DSA-Sports have Badminton or Not ....

By the Way, DSA is For P6 only ....
U Still Got 2 years, P3 & P4, to Decide (P5, P6 Don't Count - Coz Got to Get Results for These 2 years to Show to DSA Panel) ....

U R One Forward Thinking Mummy ....
:celebrate: :celebrate: