DSA 2012

[PROUDY MUM]

@ ForeverFriends

Thank you . That was what I meant.

@ Dimsum
I have given my DD a lot of learning opportunities .She was always craving to try n learn things ( n doing it well )since young. She has cert for taekwondo ,sailing ,dance etc.
She takes up piano , tennis, swimming too. Until when she enters Primary school , she knew DANCING was her passion n she needs to drop some of her activities as Academic is very important.
She is a VERY MATURED child.
I have never said you need to send to expensive classes. You will be surprise Community Centre offers a lot of gd courses too and cheap.
What i trying to say is that with this situation of entry into school where they exercise talent & academic , it is really competitive.
I was shocked to see many children applying for the DSA into schools who will only take in only very few ( range from 2-6 for CCA under talent & performing Art) .
you do not need to send yr DC to many classes but finding their passion n do what they like n enjoy will be important .
If you read yesterday papers about DSA you will understand ,a lot of TOP students are applying for DSA and they get the CO easily cos those Prestigious school will definitely want them and some where even invited to apply for their school.
Hope you did not misunderstood me , I was just telling how I feel about this DSA .

[8228]

Came across the following articles in The Straits Times re DSA.


http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-letters/story/direct-school-admission-scheme-has-strayed-its-purpose-20121002

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/parents-call-closer-look-direct-admission-20121101

[octoberbaby]

for example, no CCA award and academic up and down. How to clinch an opportunity for GAT test?

[jtoh]

octoberbaby:

for example, no CCA award and academic up and down. How to clinch an opportunity for GAT test?

DSA is for students who show exceptional ability over and above their peers in a particular area, be it academics, sports, performing arts or leadership. If you have no exceptional ability, then DSA is not for you. Just focus on PSLE.

[Nebbermind]

jtoh:

octoberbaby:

for example, no CCA award and academic up and down. How to clinch an opportunity for GAT test?

DSA is for students who show exceptional ability over and above their peers in a particular area, be it academics, sports, performing arts or leadership. If you have no exceptional ability, then DSA is not for you. Just focus on PSLE.

The cruel truth....

[dimsum]

PROUDY MUM:

@ ForeverFriends

Thank you . That was what I meant.

@ Dimsum
I have given my DD a lot of learning opportunities .She was always craving to try n learn things ( n doing it well )since young. She has cert for taekwondo ,sailing ,dance etc.
She takes up piano , tennis, swimming too. Until when she enters Primary school , she knew DANCING was her passion n she needs to drop some of her activities as Academic is very important.
She is a VERY MATURED child.
I have never said you need to send to expensive classes. You will be surprise Community Centre offers a lot of gd courses too and cheap.
What i trying to say is that with this situation of entry into school where they exercise talent & academic , it is really competitive.
I was shocked to see many children applying for the DSA into schools who will only take in only very few ( range from 2-6 for CCA under talent & performing Art) .
you do not need to send yr DC to many classes but finding their passion n do what they like n enjoy will be important .
If you read yesterday papers about DSA you will understand ,a lot of TOP students are applying for DSA and they get the CO easily cos those Prestigious school will definitely want them and some where even invited to apply for their school.
Hope you did not misunderstood me , I was just telling how I feel about this DSA .

Thanks for taking time to explain further to me Wonder what's my DS's passion? Haha!

[Dreamgear]

You only need 80 marks and above for P5 and P6 SA1 to get a shot at 2nd round. The barrier is not that high lah…

[phankao]

Dreamgear:

You only need 80 marks and above for P5 and P6 SA1 to get a shot at 2nd round. The barrier is not that high lah....

It is for some kids!!!!

[iFirefly]

Foreverfriends:

My son's keyboard teacher shared with me that there are 2 types of children - 1 type of children will give up totall when faced with failure; while the other type will work even harder to achieve good results in the next try. The 12 yr old girl who was rejected by SOTA belongs to the first type. It takes maturity to change such thinking.


Peony Big Congrats. Guess your girl has good academic results.

Well-said, ForeverFriends.. :hi5:

Congrats Peony.. :celebrate:

[iFirefly]

phankao:

Dreamgear:

You only need 80 marks and above for P5 and P6 SA1 to get a shot at 2nd round. The barrier is not that high lah....

It is for some kids!!!!

Dreamgear, what makes you think that it is very easy to get 80 marks & above for P5 & P6 exams? Do you have a P5 or P6 kid? :skeptical:

Even if your kids can do so, it does not mean that other kids can achieve it so easily.. :roll: