2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[phankao]

Tinkerbelle:

phankao:

Which schools? I haven't quite heard. Actually the minimum requirement for MEP is quite low. Only grade 3 theory and grade 4 practical. Some MEP schools will have selection trials, but not all.

My p6 boy is not very sure about doing MEP bc I think the theoretical aspect probably doesn't sound too exciting to him. But my elder boy does well in it and this very elective keeps his GPA high each term.

Hi phankao,
I don't know much about MEP but One of my friend's DD DSA into MGS last year. She mentioned to me that her DD had Grade 5 piano and Grade 3 for violin.

Wow...your DSs are all musically inclined. Does it run in the family...keke?

I guess the admission criteria in MGS is not very strict then. Too bad there's no equivalent boys' school in this domain. However, if applying for RI/RGS, the applicants have to be competition prizewinners to have any chance for offer - otherwise, they will still let you go thru' the trials but it would really be a waste of the child's time.

My ds1 & ds2 are quite musical and quite advanced. Can't say it runs in family? Their dad quite tone-deaf, altho' I think it's a matter of exposure. His hearing has miraculously improved over the years of hearing the boys.

[PSLEMama]

Hi mums,


any of you on Facebook? I am a member of the PSLEmums 2011 group there, anyone else from there here? - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_183057891736686&ap=1

[Pen88n]

verykiasu2010:

Tinkerbelle:

[quote=\"Pen88n\"]
Can share which school has such MEP and how to do DSA on this? I am very blur in this DSA aspect. DS also has grd 7 practical and Grd 5 theory. Would be great if he can use this for DSA. Thanks in advance for your advice.

Hi pen88n,

Wow.....your DS is also so talented. RI has DSA for MEP. Check out the below link. DSA exercise starts on 25 April 2011 and ends on 8 Jul 2011.

The minimum qualifications for Music Domain applicants are Practical Grade 7 Distinction and Theory Grade 5, or equivalent qualifications.

http://www.raffles.sg/dsasec1.html

Good luck to your DS!! :celebrate:

(allow me to interrupt)

pen88n : you should visit RI's website, look under Year 1- 4, click CCA, then Core CCA, and look for teacher in charge and email the teacher directly. Though the teacher will not be the one who decides on DSA, but have them tell you what they are looking for under MEP DSA[/quote]Thanks for all your encouragement.

Unfortunately DS doesn't qualify under the \"distinction\" category :oops: . I also understand from a fren this afternoon that for RI, it would require more than Grd 7 Practical Grd 5 Theory - those that applies under such category are usually way beyond this and have lots of competition and performance exposure. At best, this can only be listed in DS portfolio to make it look a little bit better :oops:

[Funx3]

Pen88n:

Brenda10:

[quote=\"Funx3\"]My Alternative Plan ....

Be Prepared to Cut ALL the Language Papers Out !
Ha Ha ....
:lol: :lol:

Ha Ha. I like your plan lah.

I have no doubt my DS will be most happy to do that.

Maybe we should start top school SA1 papers immediately after CA1 :!: ....afterall that will give them more time to do! [/quote]No -la!
Both You and Kiddo will Be Stressed Out Way Before U Can smell SA1 ....

Most Probable Scenerio ....
You NAG and Your Son Resist .... or Procrastinate ....
And Both of You \"BIG Eyes Stare at SMALL Eyes\" ....
Even Imagining the Scene Give Me Shudders ....

[Funx3]

Tinkerbelle:

RI has DSA for MEP. Check out the below link. DSA exercise starts on 25 April 2011 and ends on 8 Jul 2011.


The minimum qualifications for Music Domain applicants are Practical Grade 7 Distinction and Theory Grade 5, or equivalent qualifications.

http://www.raffles.sg/dsasec1.html

Good luck to your DS!! :celebrate:

Errrrrrrr ....
This Year DSA Exercise Start So Early?
Thought Normally Start after SA1, Around End-June .... :?

[phankao]

Funx3:

Tinkerbelle:

RI has DSA for MEP. Check out the below link. DSA exercise starts on 25 April 2011 and ends on 8 Jul 2011.


The minimum qualifications for Music Domain applicants are Practical Grade 7 Distinction and Theory Grade 5, or equivalent qualifications.

http://www.raffles.sg/dsasec1.html

Good luck to your DS!! :celebrate:

Errrrrrrr ....
This Year DSA Exercise Start So Early?
Thought Normally Start after SA1, Around End-June .... :?

Generally starts around mid-May for most schools. The trials/tests can start in June to July.

[Funx3]

phankao:

Funx3:

[quote=\"Tinkerbelle\"]RI has DSA for MEP. Check out the below link. DSA exercise starts on 25 April 2011 and ends on 8 Jul 2011.


The minimum qualifications for Music Domain applicants are Practical Grade 7 Distinction and Theory Grade 5, or equivalent qualifications.

http://www.raffles.sg/dsasec1.html

Good luck to your DS!! :celebrate:

Errrrrrrr ....
This Year DSA Exercise Start So Early?
Thought Normally Start after SA1, Around End-June .... :?

Generally starts around mid-May for most schools. The trials/tests can start in June to July.[/quote]Wah Like That those who wants to go DSA got to start looking in the sec School web site in when Term 2 starts ....
:lol: :lol:

[phankao]

Funx3:

phankao:

Generally starts around mid-May for most schools. The trials/tests can start in June to July.

Wah Like That those who wants to go DSA got to start looking in the sec School web site in when Term 2 starts ....
:lol: :lol:

I think NJC would have their school tours for junior high in April. Look out for them. HCI, DHS, NYGH about all in mid-may. RI & RGS too. NUSH might have April open house too.

[verykiasu2010]

Funx3:

phankao:

[quote=\"Funx3\"]
Errrrrrrr ....
This Year DSA Exercise Start So Early?
Thought Normally Start after SA1, Around End-June .... :?

Generally starts around mid-May for most schools. The trials/tests can start in June to July.

Wah Like That those who wants to go DSA got to start looking in the sec School web site in when Term 2 starts ....
:lol: :lol:[/quote]actually by now should have an idea which school DSA going to try, and should have started compiling the portfolio since end of last year, organising it now, and look out for open house to ask questions, come back to refine the portfolio after attending the open house, and once the SA1 results is out, fill out the last bit of info, then submit asap, so that you get call up for test / interview early or get the chance to choose the test dates within the June holiday (avoid test dates during term time, less stress)

[Funx3]

phankao:

Funx3:

[quote=\"phankao\"]

Generally starts around mid-May for most schools. The trials/tests can start in June to July.

Wah Like That those who wants to go DSA got to start looking in the sec School web site in when Term 2 starts ....
:lol: :lol:

I think NJC would have their school tours for junior high in April. Look out for them. HCI, DHS, NYGH about all in mid-may. RI & RGS too. NUSH might have April open house too.[/quote]May Be Good If KSP Parents can share Date for DSA for these sec schools when Available ....
:celebrate: :celebrate: