<![CDATA[Spotting talent early]]>About 30 primary 5 and 6 students with an aptitude for math and science were selected for its new "Einstein Club" programme, where students take NUS high modules. These can be counted for credit if these students choose to enter NUS high after PSLE.


Does any parents know about the selection criteria?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/1562/spotting-talent-earlyRSS for NodeMon, 20 Apr 2026 22:56:43 GMTWed, 10 Dec 2008 04:59:28 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:15:26 GMT]]>The whole DSA process is about sieving mah.

I think they will also shortlist based on the achievements, documents and results submitted then call for trials.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880313https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880313Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:15:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:12:49 GMT]]>

Zappy:
deardear07:

just curious, how does DSA trials for sports work?


do the kids play against each other? like a mini competition? or just test various aspects of the game? those only work for individual games. how about team games?

Don't know about the team type, eg soccer.

But for individual sports, they'll do agility and strength exercises. Then do the sports specific skill exercises before getting split up to play games.

Subsequently, the shortlisted ones may get called back on another day to play against each other and I assume that's to get some sort of ranking for the school's CO/ WL decision.

If number of candidates small or they already can see the ranking based on their coaches experience, then may not have day 2.


hmm thanks! and this is already a round of sieving through since the popular schs will wana attract medalists only...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880300https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880300Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:12:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:58:59 GMT]]>

deardear07:
just curious, how does DSA trials for sports work?


do the kids play against each other? like a mini competition? or just test various aspects of the game? those only work for individual games. how about team games?
Don't know about the team type, eg soccer.

But for individual sports, they'll do agility and strength exercises. Then do the sports specific skill exercises before getting split up to play games.

Subsequently, the shortlisted ones may get called back on another day to play against each other and I assume that's to get some sort of ranking for the school's CO/ WL decision.

If number of candidates small or they already can see the ranking based on their coaches experience, then may not have day 2.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880299https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880299Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:58:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:02:05 GMT]]>just curious, how does DSA trials for sports work?


do the kids play against each other? like a mini competition? or just test various aspects of the game? those only work for individual games. how about team games?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880286https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880286Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:02:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:30:48 GMT]]>Wow, DSA in primary school?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/392228https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/392228Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:30:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:34:37 GMT]]>Hi csc,


Wanted to ask if the boy who got accepted into HPPS:

1) Did he waitlist after he could not get in HPPS after P1 registration?

2) Or did he went to another school, then use gymnastics to get in at later part of P1?

csc:
i heard of a case where a child got accepted into HPPS in pri one thru gynmastics. Subsequently he got into SJI thru DSA in gymnastics too. Understand this child started learning the sport in his pre-school days.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391542https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391542Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:34:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:20:52 GMT]]>badminton – Tao Nan, Yu neng

Netball – St Hilda’s

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96894https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96894Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:20:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:55:54 GMT]]>

kiasulang:
For those whose child did not qualify under the primary school phases for Pri.1 admission, your child is still able to go to his/her choice school through other talents, in most cases from Pri.2 - Pri.4. You can check with the choice school, they are able to advise you.


Schools that I know of:

1. Nanyang primary -- swimming
2. ACS -- swimming
3.Catholic High School Primary -- music
4.St. Andrew Junior -- swimming
5.

I believe the list go on. Any one can add?
How about golf? For girls.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96737https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/96737Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:55:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:45:20 GMT]]>to add on the list of schools with niche programmes, i found this at MOE's http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2009/04/from-robotics-to-rope-skipping.php.


Listed for Primary Schools only:-

Programme for School-based Excellence for Primary Schools 2009

6The following are the 14 primary schools that have been awarded the Programme for School-Based Excellence in 2009.
School \tNiche
Anderson Primary School \tGuzheng
CHIJ Toa Payoh (Primary) School \tTennis
Compassvale Primary School \tBrass Band
Gan Eng Seng Primary School \tBand and Choir
Lianhua Primary School \tRobotics
Marymount Convent School \tRhythmic Gymnastics
North Spring Primary School \tNational Education
Poi Ching School \tDance
Red Swastika School \tTen-Pin Bowling
Rulang Primary School \tRope-Skipping
South View Primary School \tDance
St Hilda’s Primary School \tLanguage Arts
Xishan Primary School \tFloorball
Yu Neng Primary School \tTable Tennis


Primary Schools Awarded PSE from 2005 to 2008
School \tNiche
Admiralty Primary School \tNational Education
Ai Tong School \tSports
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) \tSwimming; Bowling
Bukit View Primary School \tAesthetics
CHIJ (Kellock) \tNetball and Mini-Tennis
CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) \tMusic, Dance and Art
CHIJ St Nicholas School (Primary) \tLeadership
Chongfu Primary School \tTable Tennis
Chua Chu Kang Primary School \tRobotics
Evergreen Primary School \tPerforming Arts
Fuhua Primary School \tIT
Gongshang Primary School \tSports
Greenridge Primary School \tNational Education and Character Development
Haig Girls’ School \tPerforming and Visual Arts
Henry Park Primary School \tGymnastics
Hong Kah Primary School \tVolleyball
Hong Wen School \tRope-Skipping
Hougang Primary School \tOutdoor and Adventure Education
Kong Hwa School \tChinese Culture
Kranji Primary School \tBasketball
MacPherson Primary School \tChoral and Instrumental Ensemble;Softball
Maha Bodhi School \tVisual and Performing Arts
Maris Stella High School (Primary) \tBadminton
Mayflower Primary School \tDance
Montfort Junior School \tBadminton
Nan Chiau Primary School \tICT
Nanyang Primary School \tChess
Ngee Ann Primary School \tArt, Dance and Chinese Orchestra
North View Primary School \tGuzheng
Northland Primary School \tChess
Park View Primary School \tSports
Pasir Ris Primary School \tFloorball
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Primary) \tRope-Skipping; Handbell
Pei Chun Public School \tSports
Punggol Primary School \tHockey
Raffles Girls’ Primary School \tChoir
Rosyth School \tChinese Orchestra; Choir
Rulang Primary School \tRobotics
Singapore Chinese Girls’ Primary School \tArts
St Andrew’s Junior School \tRugby
St Hilda’s Primary School \tAesthetics
St Margaret’s Primary School \tNetball
St Stephen’s School \tTrack and Field; Band
Tanjong Katong Primary School \tNetball
Tao Nan School \tMathematics; Badminton
Telok Kurau Primary School \tNational Education
West View Primary School \tBrass Band
Yio Chu Kang Primary School \tSoccer
Yishun Primary School \tBand
Zhenghua Primary School \tCultural Dances

* CHIJ Toa Payoh (Primary), Rulang Primary and St Hilda’s Primary have been awarded PSE for their second niche areas this year.

PS: there is also a list for Secondary Schools that parents may want to refer to in their choice of schools.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87679https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/87679Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:45:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:50:14 GMT]]>

jedamum:
kiasulang:

For those whose child did not qualify under the primary school phases for Pri.1 admission, your child is still able to go to his/her choice school through other talents, in most cases from Pri.2 - Pri.4. You can check with the choice school, they are able to advise you.


Schools that I know of:

1. Nanyang primary -- swimming
2. ACS -- swimming
3.Catholic High School Primary -- music
4.St. Andrew Junior -- swimming
5.

I believe the list go on. Any one can add?

any more?
i am looking at Pri schools with sports as their niche.
TIA.


ACS-- ruby
CHS--basketball, volley ball, softball
NYPS--basketball, tennis
SJIJ-- soccer, badminton

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15779https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15779Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:50:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:43:17 GMT]]>

sleepy:
what about gymnastics? which school is niche?

NanYang Pri.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15777https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15777Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:43:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:51:31 GMT]]>

sleepy:
what about gymnastics? which school is niche?

i heard of a case where a child got accepted into HPPS in pri one thru gynmastics. Subsequently he got into SJI thru DSA in gymnastics too. Understand this child started learning the sport in his pre-school days.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15771https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15771Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:51:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:50:00 GMT]]>

jedamum:
kiasulang:

For those whose child did not qualify under the primary school phases for Pri.1 admission, your child is still able to go to his/her choice school through other talents, in most cases from Pri.2 - Pri.4. You can check with the choice school, they are able to advise you.


Schools that I know of:

1. Nanyang primary -- swimming
2. ACS -- swimming
3.Catholic High School Primary -- music
4.St. Andrew Junior -- swimming
5.

I believe the list go on. Any one can add?

any more?
i am looking at Pri schools with sports as their niche.
TIA.

Not sure if this is what you are asking for. I know of a parent who has 3 kids in Pei Chun and according to her, Pei Chun streams the children in their strength in sports and strength in arts into the respective classes and grooms them from there. That parent has 2 kids in basketball and training is rather intensive, academic emphasis is strong but not as strong.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15762https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15762Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:50:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:47:00 GMT]]>Note below was obtained in 2007 -


A new batch of neighbourhood primary schools are offering specialised programmes that groom youngsters in sports, sciences, information technology and arts.The schools benefit from $100k annual grants each from the Education Ministry to improve their programmes. The grant scheme, started last year, is aimed at helping primary schools diversify and develop distinctive characters.

Schools and Their Niche Programmes
>> Admiralty Primary: National education
>> CHIJ Kellock: Netball and tennis
>> CHIJ St Nicholas: Bicultural studies
>> Chongfu Primary: Table tennis
>> Fuhua Primary: Information technology
>> Greenridge Primary: National education
>> Hougang Primary: Outdoor and adventure education
>> Ngee Ann Primary: Performing arts
>> Park View Primary: Team sports- soccer, hockey, volleyball
>> Pei Chun Public: Sports - basketball, volleyball and table tennis
>> Rosyth Primary: Aesthetics - music
>> Rulang Primary: Robotics
>> St Andrew’s Junior: Rugby
>> St Stephen’s: Track and field
>> Singapore Chinese Girls: Dance
>> Tao Nan: Maths
>> Yio Chu Kang Primary: Soccer
>> Gongshang: Track and field
>> Kong Hwa Primary: Chinese cultural programmes
>> Maha Bodhi: Aesthetics - music, dance, visual arts
>> Monfort Junior: Badminton
>> Nanyang Primary: Chess
>> Telok Kurau Primary: National education
>> Zhenghua Primary: Dance

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15761https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15761Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:47:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:37:52 GMT]]>what about gymnastics? which school is niche?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15760https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15760Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:37:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:22:10 GMT]]>

kiasulang:
For those whose child did not qualify under the primary school phases for Pri.1 admission, your child is still able to go to his/her choice school through other talents, in most cases from Pri.2 - Pri.4. You can check with the choice school, they are able to advise you.


Schools that I know of:

1. Nanyang primary -- swimming
2. ACS -- swimming
3.Catholic High School Primary -- music
4.St. Andrew Junior -- swimming
5.

I believe the list go on. Any one can add?
any more?
i am looking at Pri schools with sports as their niche.
TIA.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15747https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/15747Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:22:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:54:35 GMT]]>For those whose child did not qualify under the primary school phases for Pri.1 admission, your child is still able to go to his/her choice school through other talents, in most cases from Pri.2 - Pri.4. You can check with the choice school, they are able to advise you.


Schools that I know of:

1. Nanyang primary – swimming
2. ACS – swimming
3.Catholic High School Primary – music
4.St. Andrew Junior – swimming
5.

I believe the list go on. Any one can add?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12849https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12849Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:54:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:36:03 GMT]]>

EN:
Hi Kiasulang


Another thing that I want to add, for DSA sports, I think the child will need to win at least in inter-school competition. For a normal eca, the eca practice is once a week, but when school competition draws nearer, the number of practice per week increases. I'm not sure if this is the current practice but that was what happen in the past. For children that are exceptional, they will be invited for Singapore School (in the past) & they have at least twice a week practice. Frequency will increased if there are competition coming. All in all, it will be an every practice.

The achievements criteria for DSA sports depends on the sport you are looking at. Some of the less common sports do not have interschool tournaments at the primary level. As such, the school will probably look at individual achievements, and the school coaches/teachers' recommendation.

Training before competition will usually increase - usually about 3 times a week. I think swimming is one of those sports that the swimmers train everyday, some even up to twice a day.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12789https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12789Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:36:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:00:02 GMT]]>

EN:
Hi Kiasulang


Is that the reason why your son is swimming everyday? What happen if competition is drawing near? Will the number of practices or hours increased too?
My son trains everyday irregardless of competition dates or school exam dates. He finds that swimming helps him to freshen his mind and we enjoy watching him swim. Looking at him grow taller and better shape, we are relieved and glad that he is taking up the sport. He used to be thin, small size and fell sick every month.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12780https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12780Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:32:41 GMT]]>EN,


I have read a brief comment from a NUS High student on what they study in their school.

Taken from another forum:
http://talkback.stomp.com.sg/forums/showthread.php?t=49503&page=3

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12777https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12777Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:32:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:23:05 GMT]]>Hi Kiasulang


Thanks for sharing the method that you use. I will try to use the method & hope to see reduce errors due to careless (over confident) mistakes.

Ughhh… by the way, the effect that I mentioned earlier is not ripple effect but domino effect.

Another thing that I want to add, for DSA sports, I think the child will need to win at least in inter-school competition. For a normal eca, the eca practice is once a week, but when school competition draws nearer, the number of practice per week increases. I’m not sure if this is the current practice but that was what happen in the past. For children that are exceptional, they will be invited for Singapore School (in the past) & they have at least twice a week practice. Frequency will increased if there are competition coming. All in all, it will be an every practice.

Is that the reason why your son is swimming everyday? What happen if competition is drawing near? Will the number of practices or hours increased too?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12776https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12776Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:23:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:59:32 GMT]]>Hi EN


I'm afraid I do not have information on NUS High math.

However, If you child is in GEP, there is a Primary Mathematics Masterclass aim to challenge pupils who have demonstrated exceptional ability in Mathematics by exposing them to topics beyond the GEP Primary Mathematics curriculum. Students can also join AMEC in their school. This club trains the students to take part in math competitions.

Please follow below link
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/gifted-education-programme/enrichment-activities/primary/primary-mathematics-masterclass/

There is a method I use:
When your child has finished his math paper, don't mark on it. Let him know the number of wrong answers(mistakes) he has made and ask him to check his paper until he gets it right. Each time he has checked, ask him to write a journal about how he has spotted the mistakes.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12768https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12768Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:59:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:41:39 GMT]]>Hi SX4, thanks for replying & sharing some thoughts 🙂


I'll add time managment to the pros then but I will maintain it in the cons. Reason will be the ripple effects.

A child is active in LDDS but talent spotted in school during physical fitness test/PE. The child is likely to be pulled to athletics to represent schools. The school which earns a 3rd placing in inter-school competition in team sports finds that they lack of someone to play center position which requires stamina & speed. Easiest find will be those in athletic club who happens to be okay with balls too. Then school decides, what a role model the child is, why not elect the child as a prefect too. The child might or might not be able to juggle all the above.

Abilty to handle disappointment, I will add in to the pros but will maintain in the cons. It depends on the child character. But :mrgreen: I happen to fall into the pros rather than the cons.

Hi Kiasulang

Thanks, good points. I'm sure you are proud of your son's achievement. Would you be able to give me some pointers on how to be there for our kids in terms of supportive role without being a pushy parents? I was active in competitions throughout my school days. But I never let my parents know my activities. All they saw were trophies & for me there's no pressure of parent's expectation and they were not there when I fell hard.

Would you be able to share more information on the NUSH maths? How's the training is like etc?

Does your child experience ripple effects & what's your take?

Okay, I will re-post the list of pros & cons in the next posting.

Ahhh..the time pressure of being a mummy. 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12727https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/12727Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:41:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Spotting talent early on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:24:23 GMT]]>One Con outweighs all the pros, I believe is peers pressure. Majority of the cohorts know who you are.


If you are not academically inclined, you might find yourselves struggling trying to balance schoolwork and training.

Through DSA or not, our kids count on our discretion.

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