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    DSA 2013

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Secondary Schools - Selection
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      octoberbaby
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      If I am not wrong based on my friends’ kids, they use their coaches to pull them in. In other words pull string still applies.

      These coaches due to intense pressure by the school (you introduce one hor, make sure produce results for the school), will pressurise the kids as well. If can’t come for training, the face of that coach change, you know.

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        Worriedpapa
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        Yes you are right. The Sports DSA teacher in charge of the respective sport is the most crucial decision maker. You need to ensure your targeted school dsa sports teacher knows your kids accomplishments and credentials before the process even begins.


        My DD dsa through Sports last year.

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          cindyll
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          Hi Parents


          Anyone knows if Victoria is taking performing arts for DSA? Thank you

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            SHAmum
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            Yes, what worriedpapa said is right. You need to ensure your targetted school dsa sports coach/teacher knows your kids accomplishments and credentials. But I think, it doesn’t mean pull string. If you can pull string then good. If can’t, I think still got chance.


            My DS dsa through sport last year.

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              Song22
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              SHAmum:
              Yes, what worriedpapa said is right. You need to ensure your targetted school dsa sports coach/teacher knows your kids accomplishments and credentials. But I think, it doesn't mean pull string. If you can pull string then good. If can't, I think still got chance.


              My DS dsa through sport last year.
              Dear SHAmum
              Can you share which sport and which school your DS dsaed? And can you share with us your experience please? Thank you!

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                Chip n Dale
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                jfong:
                Any parent here planning to apply DSA to CHIJ? First time getting ready for PSLE other than my own (and not that I can remember that it was this stressful 🙂


                Maybe can share some thoughts with me? TIA
                I heard DSA to St Nicholas not easy, competitive as well.
                Need to achieve reasonably good results for Pri 5 and mid year P6 results.
                But no harm trying.
                Good luck!

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                  jfong
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                  I see. Thanks for taking time to share with me.


                  Btw, should we not succeed in DSA, can we still apply for the same school when PSLE results are out?

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                    SHAmum
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                    Song22:
                    SHAmum:

                    Yes, what worriedpapa said is right. You need to ensure your targetted school dsa sports coach/teacher knows your kids accomplishments and credentials. But I think, it doesn't mean pull string. If you can pull string then good. If can't, I think still got chance.


                    My DS dsa through sport last year.

                    Dear SHAmum
                    Can you share which sport and which school your DS dsaed? And can you share with us your experience please? Thank you!

                    RI : sport trial + GAT test ( before /after sport trial)+ interview

                    HCI : sport trial + (only short listed student) English, Math, chinese test + interview

                    ACSI : sport trial + interview (not all student need)

                    Working parent prepare to take leave as those trial date are mostly on weekday (for last year). If u plan to go for dsa, prepare personal profile earlier including testimonial from teacher to avoid rushing like me (although not that difficult). I decided to go for dsa last min. Other then that ds enjoy going for trial as he got excuse to play more.

                    Just info, I saw some kid tried for dual sport and went to second round... not sure about final.

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                      Song22
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                      Thank you SHAmum!

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                        Chip n Dale
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                        jfong:
                        I see. Thanks for taking time to share with me.


                        Btw, should we not succeed in DSA, can we still apply for the same school when PSLE results are out?
                        Yes, after PSLE results out, schools allocation is by Merit.
                        Yr DD trying for St Nicholas? Any other school?
                        Can attend its Open House.

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