Singapore Sports School
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Thanks for your reply, dovetail.
I'm glad to hear that there are pockets of rest for the student athletes. Rest is usually underrated in our kids' lives, as we think that productivity in doing more gives the best results. Unfortunately for sports, this isn't always the case.
Nevertheless, we'll be attending the open house later this month and applying for the Fencing Academy. My son did well enough for a Top 8 placing in last month's Selangor Open Fencing Championship for his age group, so we're hoping that that will be a plus for his application, and help him pursue his fencing dreams.
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ANobleNerd:
There are not many kids doing fencing so the number who go for trial could be small. How many are they getting to enter the academy?Thanks for your reply, dovetail.
I'm glad to hear that there are pockets of rest for the student athletes. Rest is usually underrated in our kids' lives, as we think that productivity in doing more gives the best results. Unfortunately for sports, this isn't always the case.
Nevertheless, we'll be attending the open house later this month and applying for the Fencing Academy. My son did well enough for a Top 8 placing in last month's Selangor Open Fencing Championship for his age group, so we're hoping that that will be a plus for his application, and help him pursue his fencing dreams.
Have a great time at the open house. Let me know if eventually, your son get an offer and if you decide to let him join. Usually, those kids that have good PSLE results have a big dilemma whether to stay mainstream or go specialized independent. The top schools also offer them a place via DSA or via their good results. Currently, the kids in my boy's class range from 230 to 265 for PSLE score.
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My husband and I took our son to visit the School's Open House last Saturday. Though he is only in P4 this year, we thought it would be a good idea to let him experience and see what the school is all about as he is very passionate about badminton. He was bought-in by all the fantastic facilities at the school and the possibilities of excelling in the game.
The admission criteria by the school mentions that \"priority will be given to applicants who have competitive experience in representing their schools or who have the talent or physical attributes to succeed in the sport.\"
My son currently undergoes training with a private badminton centre. Quite happy that he is progressing well there. Unfortunately, his primary school does not have badminton for its cca and he wont be able to fulfill the school representation requirement. What can we help him with to make-up for this? Will the Sports School consider favourably achievements from private competitions in the same way as school competitions?
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Lavender33:
The admission criteria by the school mentions that \"priority will be given to applicants who have competitive experience in representing their schools or who have the talent or physical attributes to succeed in the sport.\"
My son currently undergoes training with a private badminton centre. Quite
happy that he is progressing well there. Unfortunately, his primary school does not have badminton for its cca and he wont be able to fulfill the school representation requirement. What can we help him with to make-up for this? Will the Sports School consider favourably achievements from private competitions in the same way as school competitions?
:scratchhead:
Is great to hear your son is passionate about the sport, it is the most important thing to have for him to develop his talent. Even, better when he's clear about what he wants, he'll take ownership of his choice and whatever consequences that comes along. That itself is education too.
I'm not sure exactly the assessment mode they use in badminton but I believe competition background helps. I think they have some MOE Centre
of Excellence (COE) for various sports. You can check if there's one for
badminton. You can go for trial and if you get in, you get to train with the skilled players. That's important as you need iron to sharpen iron. I suppose COE should help to provide some competitions.
Also, can check if SSP about their JSA ( juniou sports academy, not sure what it stands for). I think some P5/6 start training at the SSP before they are even offered a place. I think there should be a selection test to get in. They have for shooting, fencing and some other sports I think. I think if can get in JSA better than the COE.
Just in case you are not aware, a lot of these kids are talent scouted way
before the open house day. The trials starts way before the open house. Don't wait till the open house to go for trial. Keep track of the website from early April for announcements. The trial they do at open house is just to make sure everyone get a chance.
So basically, trial early and if possible try to be selected for Training in SSP or the MOE COE. Let your son know that at the end of the day, for badminton, if you can beat many others in the trial, your chances are high. It doesn't matter whether you have competition background or Badminton CCA
Don't feel inadequate that your son is not doing competition now, SSP is very serious about sports development unlike mainstream school that just takes in the best to win medals. So if he is identified to have potential, they may still take him. Some of my son's academy friends don't have soccer CCA in their schools. Neither have they played in national tournament. Somehow, the coaches have some way of assessment based on learning attitudes and potential also.
All the best and ask your boy to work hard to get min 230 to join the IBDP. It's a good education program that is hard to get in Singapore.
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dovetail:
Hi dovetail,
Just in case you are not aware, a lot of these kids are talent scouted way
before the open house day. The trials starts way before the open house. Don't wait till the open house to go for trial. Keep track of the website from early April for announcements. The trial they do at open house is just to make sure everyone get a chance.
So basically, trial early and if possible try to be selected for Training in SSP or the MOE COE. Let your son know that at the end of the day, for badminton, if you can beat many others in the trial, your chances are high. It doesn't matter whether you have competition background or Badminton CCA
I hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing so much useful info about Singapore Sports School.
There is an article in the Straits Times today regarding Singapore Sports School
I read a few days ago (also from Straits Times) that 1000 over went for the open house trials. I was disappointed to read that there are only 4 to be selected for Badminton (I think it is also 4 for Table Tennis).
I am not sure what you meant by \"a lot of these kids are talent scouted way before the open house day\"? So will these kids still be taking part in the trials during open house day or they do not have to go for the trials as they are already offered a place in Singapore Sports School? -
Lavender33:
Hi Lavender33, could you share the facilities and other things you have observed during the open house?My husband and I took our son to visit the School's Open House last Saturday. Though he is only in P4 this year, we thought it would be a good idea to let him experience and see what the school is all about as he is very passionate about badminton. He was bought-in by all the fantastic facilities at the school and the possibilities of excelling in the game.
The admission criteria by the school mentions that \"priority will be given to applicants who have competitive experience in representing their schools or who have the talent or physical attributes to succeed in the sport.\"
My son currently undergoes training with a private badminton centre. Quite happy that he is progressing well there. Unfortunately, his primary school does not have badminton for its cca and he wont be able to fulfill the school representation requirement. What can we help him with to make-up for this? Will the Sports School consider favourably achievements from private competitions in the same way as school competitions?
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Could you also share what private competitions your son is competing or going to compete? I think if the competitions are at national level (I don't think there are many for Badminton), then it should be recognised favourably. Why don't you contact Singapore Sports School and tell them the particular private competitions (e.g., Kason tournaments in the past) and see what they say about it.
Have you considered transferring him to another school that has Badminton (if he is selected into their school team)?
As for JSA, there's some discussions in KSP, please refer to following link:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=3727&p=431491#p431491
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Lavender33:
You can always ask his school to sign your son up for the National Inter-Primary Schools Badminton Championships. This event is held at the begining of the year and will be good for DSA if your son is in the top 3. Hence you should find out the exact date for the registration and indicate your interest with the school.
The admission criteria by the school mentions that \"priority will be given to applicants who have competitive experience in representing their schools or who have the talent or physical attributes to succeed in the sport.\"
My son currently undergoes training with a private badminton centre. Quite happy that he is progressing well there. Unfortunately, his primary school does not have badminton for its cca and he wont be able to fulfill the school representation requirement. What can we help him with to make-up for this? Will the Sports School consider favourably achievements from private competitions in the same way as school competitions?
:scratchhead:
Check with his coach they should be able to advise, unless they are coaching for recreation and not competitive baminton.
You can check this site for more info -
http://www.schoolsports.sg/spssc/badminton/announcement -
looking4Tutor:
Hi, thanks for sharing the site
You can always ask his school to sign your son up for the National Inter-Primary Schools Badminton Championships. This event is held at the begining of the year and will be good for DSA if your son is in the top 3. Hence you should find out the exact date for the registration and indicate your interest with the school.Lavender33:
The admission criteria by the school mentions that \"priority will be given to applicants who have competitive experience in representing their schools or who have the talent or physical attributes to succeed in the sport.\"
My son currently undergoes training with a private badminton centre. Quite happy that he is progressing well there. Unfortunately, his primary school does not have badminton for its cca and he wont be able to fulfill the school representation requirement. What can we help him with to make-up for this? Will the Sports School consider favourably achievements from private competitions in the same way as school competitions?
:scratchhead:
Check with his coach they should be able to advise, unless they are coaching for recreation and not competitive baminton.
You can check this site for more info -
http://www.schoolsports.sg/spssc/badminton/announcement
I took a look ... I think it's school team events so it will not be applicable for Lavender33 as his kid's school does not offer Badminton CCA (you need at least a few players to cover singles, doubles ... etc for team events) -
I think you will be able to find other kids who play badminton in the school as well, and they can all sign up for inter school competition together. That’s what they do in my school for tae kwon do, where we don’t have a cca, but several people who train outside come together and form a team, so they do compete in nationals.
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twilight:
I think you will be able to find other kids who play badminton in the school as well, and they can all sign up for inter school competition together. That's what they do in my school for tae kwon do, where we don't have a cca, but several people who train outside come together and form a team, so they do compete in nationals.
Hi twilight, good point!
There might be a problem though, in Lavender33's case, he's hoping to use this to qualify for Singapore Sports School. For you to do well in Badminton doubles, you need the 2 players to practise together and not individually. Even assuming that his kid is playing individual and is winning all matches, if the school loses out during first round ... his kid is only playing with very few schools in the zone level. But it's certainly worth a try
Hi Lavender33,
It might be a feasible option, so do check with the school Do take note what I said about Doubles above ... the identified doubles players should have regular training together if they want to do well.
Would you update me on the situation? My ds is facing same situation as yours (taking private badminton and school does not offer Badminton CCA).
Thanks!
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