DSA 2012

[Whylikethat888]

[I believe there were many non-NYPS students who did not get CO from NYGH but at the end scored very well for PSLE. So, how could you conculde that the NYPS students were disadvantaged for DSA by their sister school just because you knew a few similar cases? There could be many possible reasons for not getting a CO e.g. not doing well for the DSA tests, interview etc. The students who scored very well in both the school exams and PSLE may not be the top students for the domain they applied for. Bear in mind that the school may take in only very few students for each domain, maybe just 1 or 2 for certain domains.[/quote]


Greetings! Perhaps we all view the same topic differently because everyone comes from a different angle but if you can bear with me, please let me clarify something.

First of all, about 45% of all NYPS 2011 cohort DSA-ed into schools of their choice. Assuming that indeed NYGH prefered to take NYPS girls via PSLE COP instead of DSA route, many of the best students were grabbed up by other schools via the DSA route. Imagine if you were a 11-12 year old tween, would you not prefer to take a RGS/NUSH/MGS etc DSA if they offered you as compared to waiting to see if you can achieve the COP. Almost all GEPs and HA students DSA, not because they cant achieve the COP but because if the school offering DSA is also reputable,why not?

The other thing is an issue that non Nanyang alumnis may not understand. I am an old girl from NYGH. Many alumni worry that if we lose our girls even before the DSA process has started, it is a waste. Nanyang girls are not only known for academic prowess and bilingual skills but more critically, they are proud to be from this family. This sense of pride comes from going through the formative years of 7- 16. In fact, secondary school years are even more influential. The Nanyang experience has been enhanced by the immense practical and emotional support from the alumni.

In general, a good balanced child who has been inculcated with Nanyang (some would say "chinese" ) values & memories & then is embraced by NYGH will naturally be more inclined to contribute/help her school as an adult. It is only human to respond that way. A strong and dedicated alumni will enhance the experience of a Nanyang (traditional chinese) education for future generations of children from all walks of life. This whole issue is not merely about a group of children.

[jtoh]

Otah:

jtoh:

[quote=\"Otah\"]
RGS has not have such affiliation scheme for their old girls even their DSA are given to those achieve good results for GEP or sport talented students and the rest enter via PSLE merit. To ensure the high ability students they accept are the top top ones, may be NYGH also going along this line. Not to forget the final competition at the two end schools is a always 'A' level results mah.

RGS does not have any affiliated primary school. A lot of people mistakenly assume that RGPS is affiliated to RGS. It is not.

Why leh? How about GEP RGPS girls ? Some kind of non-verbal priority given in the past rite? :siam:[/quote]Never.

[little kiasu]

Basketball. That's the way they did for years and I think they are the only one who do that [/quote]



I think ... they are not only one... other sport also same concept.... different school has diff way of selection method.... some time coach already familier with kids by seeing them in other competation/friendly match performance, etc... :evil: ...[/quote]

If I saw what happened last Saturday, the concept backfired at the coach at last :evil: as the other school is 'more appealing' :censored:[/quote]

I checked with a few school and they said DSA via sport only take in 2 or 3 kids per sport per year only. So may be they short list 10kids and later only take in 2-3 kids

[peterch]

little kiasu:

Basketball. That's the way they did for years and I think they are the only one who do that

I think ... they are not only one... other sport also same concept.... different school has diff way of selection method.... some time coach already familier with kids by seeing them in other competation/friendly match performance, etc... :evil: ...[/quote]

If I saw what happened last Saturday, the concept backfired at the coach at last :evil: as the other school is 'more appealing' :censored:[/quote]

I checked with a few school and they said DSA via sport only take in 2 or 3 kids per sport per year only. So may be they short list 10kids and later only take in 2-3 kids [/quote]

I don't know about other school, but one of the school that my DS went for trial, they have a record of accepting 12 candidate thru basketball alone

[little kiasu]

If I saw what happened last Saturday, the concept backfired at the coach at last :evil: as the other school is 'more appealing' :censored:[/quote]


I checked with a few school and they said DSA via sport only take in 2 or 3 kids per sport per year only. So may be they short list 10kids and later only take in 2-3 kids [/quote]

I don't know about other school, but one of the school that my DS went for trial, they have a record of accepting 12 candidate thru basketball alone :)[/quote]

Thanks for info, it's new info for me

[jtoh]

peterch:

I don't know about other school, but one of the school that my DS went for trial, they have a record of accepting 12 candidate thru basketball alone

So many! So there's no chance of the other boys in the school making the school team if they didn't DSA in.

[peterch]

jtoh:

peterch:

I don't know about other school, but one of the school that my DS went for trial, they have a record of accepting 12 candidate thru basketball alone

So many! So there's no chance of the other boys in the school making the school team if they didn't DSA in.

Yeah, the other boys/girls may be able join the CCA but may not be able to represent school. But come to this point, I think the most qualified ones would be the ones who represent school in competition.

[friendship]

My friend’s daughter DSA thru ballet to SCGS via ballet instructor. The ballet school is in Bedok CC. So many students there basically eyeing on DSA.


Before taking up any sports, screen off the coach whether she/he has any connection with any schools. The chances are higher thru coach’s recommendations.

[peterch]

friendship:

My friend's daughter DSA thru ballet to SCGS via ballet instructor. The ballet school is in Bedok CC. So many students there basically eyeing on DSA.


Before taking up any sports, screen off the coach whether she/he has any connection with any schools. The chances are higher thru coach's recommendations.

Lesson learned :evil:

I still prefer to take the offer from the school which suits my DS academic's ability range. No point getting into a 'prestigious school' and yet my DS may not be able to cope with the academic standard.

[jtoh]

friendship:

My friend's daughter DSA thru ballet to SCGS via ballet instructor. The ballet school is in Bedok CC. So many students there basically eyeing on DSA.


Before taking up any sports, screen off the coach whether she/he has any connection with any schools. The chances are higher thru coach's recommendations.

So did your friend's dd get into SCGS through DSA?