Tanjong Katong Girls' School

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SAHM_TAN:

Crester:

[quote=\"SAHM_TAN\"]It's still early days for dd1 to decide on a sec school but I'm exploring DSA via String Ensemble. I read that TKGS accept DSA via Music so would like to find out more it.


If a student is successful in DSA application via String Ensemble, may I know how many days per wk does the student need to stay back for practise? If there are competitions, will the student miss academic lessons because of practise?

Thank you.

Hi, from what I know, String Ensemble will be under Performing Arts CCAs.
This CCA will hv 2-3 times practises each wk.
If yr dd DSA into TKGS, she will likely be put into DSA/ Sports class. Such class will hv different catered timetable esp during competitions. Make-up lessons planned for the missed class lessons. TKGS emphasises on academics, not too worry.
Sch will look at yr dd Pri 5-6 exams results other than her niche in String Ensemble.

Thank you

Do you know, is it a must to take up MEP if successful to DSA via String Ensemble?[/quote]DSA via String Ensemble is different fr Special Prog- MEP.
If successful thr' DSA, yr dd will hv to stay in that CCA for 4 yrs n rep sch for competitions.
MEP is a Special Prog in TKGS. DEP as well.
After a student is posted to TKGS, she can apply for the MEP.
There will be selection test like music & theory audition.
Minimum criteria such as Grade 3 and above in Music is needed if I'm not
wrong.
Music in TKGS can be taken as O Level subject.

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[SAHM_TAN]

Crester,


Thanks for the clarification.

Will attend the next round of open house.

[Crester]

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String ensembles selection also depends on your instrumental competency. There will be stringent audition and interview. What string instrument is your dd learning and what level? My DD got in via string.

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Smiggle:

String ensembles selection also depends on your instrumental competency. There will be stringent audition and interview. What string instrument is your dd learning and what level? My DD got in via string.

Hi Smiggle, I PM you.
Pls reply.
Tks.

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Crester, use this forum to exchange info. Please don’t pm anymore.

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Tks Smiggle.

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Crester:

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String ensembles selection also depends on your instrumental competency. There will be stringent audition and interview. What string instrument is your dd learning and what level? My DD got in via

Tks.

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I will be likely to go into : Nan Hua High , Nan Chiau High , Chung Cheng Main . :sad: Who is staying in woodlands and is likely to go into these school who want to chip in the fare for private transport (eg : taxi ) , please comment or PM me . Thank you , appreciated much ^^

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Anyone/ whose child's got into TKGS via band dsa? Can you pls share your dsa experience (eg. selection, audition, etc..)...Trying to prepare dd for next year...Looking at the 2012 PSLE results and parents' discussion on schools, it's really freaking me out :nailbite: :yikes:. It's just so worrying....


:xedfingers: dd can make it to TKGS.

dd is passionate about band and still hoping to do band in sec school. One of the criterias we've set for sec school is band cca must be at least gold (otherwise they will feel worst off as they are in a very good primary school band now). Trying to position her for grade 5 theory next year but practical is not possible. I called the school this year and they said grade 5 is not compulsory (nice to have) as more will depend on her other exposure (SYF, MTDC, etc...) and actual audition.... Omg... this is like stressing me out.... and still must have contingency plans... (if all else fails)....