DSA 2023
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zac's mum\" post_id=\"2096335\" time=\"1675171765\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2096335 time=1675171765 user_id=53606]
I believe the sec schools will look at their P6 term assessment(s) before June 2023 as well, as long as the schools can access these through internal MOE system.
Then they will probably look at the P5 EOY results. Which have already passed.[/quote] -
ijc_chillax\" post_id=\"2095928\" time=\"1674662404\" user_id=\"200650:
The student will only be allowed to accept 1 CO, and the commitment is only to the CO the student accepted and to focus on that. Why does the school have concern of the child not able to fully focus on 1 talent area?
If apply 2 talent areas for the same school - I think I've heard some comment saying that the school may have concern that the child may not fully focus on 1 talent area hence it becomes a disadvantage. Not sure if it is true?
My DS applied 2 talent area in the same IP school and shortlisted for both but eventually only received CO from 1 domain.
Just be prepared to answer question like which talent area your child preferred, and that is if he/she managed to secure the interview sessions. (The school actually never ask my DS this Q but we prep him with this Q :D). If you apply DSA to Sports / Performance + Academy and are equally good at both, the school very likely will admit the child thru the one requires commitment. The academy domain (like languages, math, science etc) does not have commitment (Again this maybe dependent on the school). -
Quick Questions on CCA - non sports.
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If CCA - non sports, doesn’t reflect anything new in May during the P6 year,
shouldn’t the child drop the CCA earlier and spend the time on PSLE revision instead?
I was thinking hard about it, since the DSA school will only get to see the P5 report book, with the CCA accomplishment.
(2)
Then, if the child is not promoted to the top few post in the CCA by the end of P5, to have that achievement recorded in the EOY report slip, isn’t it too late, even if he/she gets the post after the previous P6 graudates the following year, when the child turns P6.
Sorry if it sounded kiasuly-strategic
time is really a precious commodity during PSLE year. -
P6 CCAs will stand down (no sessions) from end-Term 2 onwards, IIRC. Thereafter, any June camp or Term 3/4 CCA sessions are a voluntary basis for P6s. Mine was also welcome to join the juniors after PSLE ended in Oct.
Any CCA leadership role in P6 can be declared in the DSA application form, and the child can talk abt the experience during interviews. So it is not completely “wasted” for practical purposes.
My DS did have some peers who skipped their non-sports CCAs in P6. Can’t say that their grades turned out better than his in the end. Mine enjoyed the non-academic bonding activities in his uniform group CCA. Wouldnt have sacrificed it for cramming if i went back in time. -
hi, anyone applied to 2 talent areas for the same school and experienced trial / interview timing clash? we are thinking of applying to 2 sports domains for the same school but concerned that the trials may clash.
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ashay\" post_id=\"2096519\" time=\"1675321252\" user_id=\"144558:
Yes, u can proceed to apply for 2 different talent domain, within the SAME Secondary school.
hi, anyone applied to 2 talent areas for the same school and experienced trial / interview timing clash? we are thinking of applying to 2 sports domains for the same school but concerned that the trials may clash.
However, do bear in mind that
u may be shortlisted for only one single domain, not both domain, depending on how the Secondary school view which Is your STRONGER domain.
Also, if u are short listed and if say, u are successful in DSA, if the school were to offer u either CO or WL, it will be only for
ONE single domain, only. -
Hihi,
Dont know if any DSA2022 parents still lurking here… but asking for a friend whose daughter intends to do DSA this year.
Anyone successfully got into PLMGS via DSA sports to be exact, volleyball last year 2022? Also what was her p6 mid year AL scores as well?
Thanks much! -
Hi everyone,
I'm new here. Now looking at DSA for my girl. A little late but I am here reading the procedures and related stuffs. I am a foreigner, only did uni in Singapore. Honestly, I am a bit reluctant about the DSA route now.
I wonder why they stream it so early like this because interests, and strength can change a lot over the years. My time, the kids who did extremely well in primary school usually fade out in secondary school. The top at JC level are 70-80% different from those top in secondary school, usually are late boomers. For me, I did some kind of literature in primary school and secondary school, similar to English here I guess. I used to make poems and stuffs back then lol, represented schools and province levels. In JC level, I did chemistry, but only found out later, I actually excelled in maths when I outperformed the gifted kids in maths team. I finally got into medical school mainly due to the maths. But, who would have imagined a girl who did literature in primary and secondary would have done best in Maths? My points is, I don't understand why they stream the children too soon like this. At this age, they really don't know what they are really good at. For secondary school, they should just let the children learn, and explore all subjects equally instead of streaming too soon like this. And once you choose something, you get stuck there, especially with the DSA route, which is extremely dangerous.
For sports, I can't imagine the pressure the children have to go through, especially if the children are forced to pick up the sports just for DSA and not for passion/gifted. I play some sports myself, and I kind of withdrew when I started to go into competitive. It is extremely painful physically and mentally despite I have real passion for those sports, and really not for everyone. DSA offers no way for backout if use sports. I can't imagine doing competitive sports for 6 years with no way out. As a matter of fact, nobody can be top of their game for years. What happened to those got into school using DSA sports then? Imagine the pressure the children go through. knowing what it takes, I don't know if I can live with it if I let the kids follow this route.
Shaking now. Anyone in similar situation?
Wow my first post in a forum in decades! -
yellowbus1010\" post_id=\"2096723\" time=\"1675592615\" user_id=\"200744:
the rationale for streaming in local education system:
Hi everyone,
I'm new here. Now looking at DSA for my girl. A little late but I am here reading the procedures and related stuffs. I am a foreigner, only did uni in Singapore. Honestly, I am a bit reluctant about the DSA route now.
I wonder why they stream it so early like this because interests, and strength can change a lot over the years. My time, the kids who did extremely well in primary school usually fade out in secondary school. The top at JC level are 70-80% different from those top in secondary school, usually are late boomers. For me, I did some kind of literature in primary school and secondary school, similar to English here I guess. I used to make poems and stuffs back then lol, represented schools and province levels. In JC level, I did chemistry, but only found out later, I actually excelled in maths when I outperformed the gifted kids in maths team. I finally got into medical school mainly due to the maths. But, who would have imagined a girl who did literature in primary and secondary would have done best in Maths? My points is, I don't understand why they stream the children too soon like this. At this age, they really don't know what they are really good at. For secondary school, they should just let the children learn, and explore all subjects equally instead of streaming too soon like this. And once you choose something, you get stuck there, especially with the DSA route, which is extremely dangerous.
For sports, I can't imagine the pressure the children have to go through, especially if the children are forced to pick up the sports just for DSA and not for passion/gifted. I play some sports myself, and I kind of withdrew when I started to go into competitive. It is extremely painful physically and mentally despite I have real passion for those sports, and really not for everyone. DSA offers no way for backout if use sports. I can't imagine doing competitive sports for 6 years with no way out. As a matter of fact, nobody can be top of their game for years. What happened to those got into school using DSA sports then? Imagine the pressure the children go through. knowing what it takes, I don't know if I can live with it if I let the kids follow this route.
Shaking now. Anyone in similar situation? Wow my first post in a forum in decades!
“In the 70s, a large number of students were having difficulty finishing primary school and dropping out. Streaming was introduced to cater to the different learning paces of students. This reduced the drop-out rate significantly.”
https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/assets/infographics/full-subject-based-banding/Evolution-of-Streaming.pdf
As for DSA, the selection process will identify candidates likely to fit; able to handle the demands from both talent and academics domains -
bbbay\" post_id=\"2096731\" time=\"1675599335\" user_id=\"175278:
Thanks for the reply. Streaming is necessary to develop the kids further into what they are really good at, but I don't think it's appropriate to stream too early like this. It doesn't make sense. From the quote you got from MOE website, isn;t it time to change base on life-long learning approach/innovation approach now?
the rationale for streaming in local education system:
“In the 70s, a large number of students were having difficulty finishing primary school and dropping out. Streaming was introduced to cater to the different learning paces of students. This reduced the drop-out rate significantly.”
https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/assets/infographics/full-subject-based-banding/Evolution-of-Streaming.pdf
They talk about holistic approach bla bla but at the end it's still grading base only. Honestly I was extremely shock when I first studied here. They did not seem to cultivate the environment for real learning, but only for grades. It goes all the way from primary all the way to uni. Students are trained to excel in exam ONLY, period.
[quote]As for DSA, the selection process will identify candidates likely to fit; able to handle the demands from both talent and academics domains[/quote]Actually, to win prizes, it is a full time job not many can do. I can't wrap my head around how kids could handle it on top of school work. It's not realistic. The DSA for non-academic idea is good, but I find those kids on program are in extreme hard spots.
I saw this video few times, and every time it still strike me hard: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnZc_tzhMSb
She talked about not wanting to be great anymore. The pressure of being on the top, and stay there.
but many people still want the DSA for sports. What happened to those kids who kind of drop the sport to focus on academic after gettting into the school? No punishment?
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