DSA 2012

[yukilei]

dagong99:

sundarshoba:

Please share your views in comparing NUS High School with ACS IB Programme. My son prefers NUSHS. Also elaborate on the boarding rules of NUSHS like is it compulsory or not?

Thks

Correct me if I'm wrong, it is compulsory for boarding in year 5.

This is my understanding from the Principal presentation as well.

[whitety]

phankao:

If your child is section leader or other position holder in the band, it would give him/her an extra edge in the DSA application. Grading certificates are useful too.

Hi phankao,
I understand that the kids will get extra bonus points if they are holding certain position in their cca. Where is this bonus point reflected ? Is it in the report book together with their SA1 results? This bonus point is only to be used during the DSA application ? Can the HMT bonus point be used in the DSA application to SAP schools as well?

Thanks!

[phankao]

whitety:

phankao:

If your child is section leader or other position holder in the band, it would give him/her an extra edge in the DSA application. Grading certificates are useful too.

Hi phankao,
I understand that the kids will get extra bonus points if they are holding certain position in their cca. Where is this bonus point reflected ? Is it in the report book together with their SA1 results? This bonus point is only to be used during the DSA application ? Can the HMT bonus point be used in the DSA application to SAP schools as well?

Thanks!

AS far as I know, primary school CCAs gain no points. So there's no points awarded nor shown in the report book. At most, it'd show that the child had participated in such-and-such CCA, what competitions or performances he/she represented school, awards, any leadership roles. This would probably be stated on the Testimonial written by the teacher-in-charge too. That's about all that would show.

Bonus points of any (HMT) do not come into play in the DSA process. You can use that only under S1 posting.

[whitety]

phankao:

whitety:

[quote=\"phankao\"]
If your child is section leader or other position holder in the band, it would give him/her an extra edge in the DSA application. Grading certificates are useful too.

Hi phankao,
I understand that the kids will get extra bonus points if they are holding certain position in their cca. Where is this bonus point reflected ? Is it in the report book together with their SA1 results? This bonus point is only to be used during the DSA application ? Can the HMT bonus point be used in the DSA application to SAP schools as well?

Thanks!

AS far as I know, primary school CCAs gain no points. So there's no points awarded nor shown in the report book. At most, it'd show that the child had participated in such-and-such CCA, what competitions or performances he/she represented school, awards, any leadership roles. This would probably be stated on the Testimonial written by the teacher-in-charge too. That's about all that would show.

Bonus points of any (HMT) do not come into play in the DSA process. You can use that only under S1 posting.[/quote] :thankyou:

[MMM]

Anyone heard of MTDC (Music talent development camp)?


I think this applies to band, chinese orchestral and choir.

Will attending it increase one’s chance for DSA? Any experience?

[phankao]

MMM:

Anyone heard of MTDC (Music talent development camp)?


I think this applies to band, chinese orchestral and choir.

Will attending it increase one's chance for DSA? Any experience?

Don't know. Never heard before, definitely not heard about before for primary school.

[sandunes]

leexue_dwx:

Hi Becontented,

I am very appreciate that you can understand. My son prepared for this competition for more than one year. I don't know how to explain to him such thing(Some school teacher gave hints to their pupils in the competition is not fair to other pupils.). But i only can say :\" You have tried your best and I am proud of you.\" I also told him SMOPS is very fair to every pupil and you can prove yourself in this competition.
Hi every dad and mum,
When your son or daughter has put a lot of effort on his study, but in the end he or she must face the unfair competition, maybe you can understand my feelings.

leexue_dwx, I don't think u need to worry if it is indeed a printing error. I am sure the organiser will make the required adjustments to be fair to all participants.

[MMM]

phankao:

MMM:

Anyone heard of MTDC (Music talent development camp)?


I think this applies to band, chinese orchestral and choir.

Will attending it increase one's chance for DSA? Any experience?

Don't know. Never heard before, definitely not heard about before for primary school.

I got the form ytd. It's a initiative started by MOE since 2009. So kids have to go for audition and think limited to 100 kids (P4 and P5). They can only join for 1 year. Alot of my kids' band mates are in this thing. It seems that they will be working with kids from other schools in this as well. Last 6-8 months.

Eg. band I heard is 1-5 pm on saturday..... Seems like long hours and potentially have to shift their enrichment classes. But if it helps in DSA don't mind doing that.

[Pen88n]

sandunes:

leexue_dwx:

Hi Becontented,

I am very appreciate that you can understand. My son prepared for this competition for more than one year. I don't know how to explain to him such thing(Some school teacher gave hints to their pupils in the competition is not fair to other pupils.). But i only can say :\" You have tried your best and I am proud of you.\" I also told him SMOPS is very fair to every pupil and you can prove yourself in this competition.
Hi every dad and mum,
When your son or daughter has put a lot of effort on his study, but in the end he or she must face the unfair competition, maybe you can understand my feelings.

leexue_dwx, I don't think u need to worry if it is indeed a printing error. I am sure the organiser will make the required adjustments to be fair to all participants.

leexue_dwx, it is not the MO results that can get your DS to his dream sch. If you are trying DSA, the sch normally will require your DS to sit for further test, etc. MO will only come into play at the last stage if he fares well in the test and interview.

[leexue_dwx]

Hi Sandunes and Pen88n,

Thanks a lot. I feel much better now. Things passed a few days, I should learn how to forget and move on. Actually, my boy was stronger than me, I am a supper kiasu mother, right?