DSA 2011

[Funx3]

TREX8:

Funx3:

[quote=\"TREX8\"]
Funx3, thanks for the link to RGS DSA - was looking for it but somehow the link from RGS website (http://www.rgs.edu.sg/newsite/) \"Admission to RGS\" links to last year's DSA.

Anyway, for admission to RI/RGS 2012, application date is from 25 April 2011 to 8 Jul 2011.

[Pls note that GEP students are encouraged to submit their applications by 26 May 2011 (my speculation for the earlier date for GEP kids could be for the school to have time to decide who needs to take GAT)].

RI and RGS open house are scheduled on 21 May 2011.

You Are Welcome.
I Happen to Stumble on it while looking for Open House Info ....
And I Too Have Problem Looking for the 2012 RGS DSA Details ....
So Share with U ALL ....
SO You'll be at the Open House?

Do U see any Prog for the Day?
Coz We may have to visit another School on the Same Day. want to See how to plan the timing ....
:celebrate: :celebrate:

Yes, we will be at the open house. So far, only NYGH have posted their programme online (http://www.nygh.moe.edu.sg/).

Will probably just do 2 schools on 21 May - RGS and NYGH.[/quote]We plan to do the same sch as well on de day.
Probably NYGH early in the Morning, then RGS.

[MotherHen]

Funx3:

TREX8:

[quote=\"Funx3\"]
Link to RI, RGS DSA for 2012 S1 to Refresh Your Memory ....
http://www.raffles.sg/schedule.html

Funx3, thanks for the link to RGS DSA - was looking for it but somehow the link from RGS website (http://www.rgs.edu.sg/newsite/) \"Admission to RGS\" links to last year's DSA.

Anyway, for admission to RI/RGS 2012, application date is from 25 April 2011 to 8 Jul 2011.

[Pls note that GEP students are encouraged to submit their applications by 26 May 2011 (my speculation for the earlier date for GEP kids could be for the school to have time to decide who needs to take GAT)].

RI and RGS open house are scheduled on 21 May 2011.

You Are Welcome.
I Happen to Stumble on it while looking for Open House Info ....
And I Too Have Problem Looking for the 2012 RGS DSA Details ....
So Share with U ALL ....
SO You'll be at the Open House?

Do U see any Prog for the Day?
Coz We may have to visit another School on the Same Day. want to See how to plan the timing ....
:celebrate: :celebrate:[/quote]Same same. Am planning to visit both RGS & NYGH so thinking abt how to schedule. Anyone who has visited RGS open house last year who can advise on program timing?

[TREX8]

Holidays finally over and packed kids off to school. Now got time to post DD’s SOTA Talent Academy for Theatre Studies on 14 March.


Session was from 8 am to 3.15pm. Students were split according to art form that they audition for - hence my account applies only for those applying for Theatre Arts. However, I should think the topics for writing (which is compulsory regardless of which Art Form your child is auditioning for) should be the same and there might be some overlap for interview questions.

Following the welcome address by the Principal, students headed off to different venue depending on which art form they are auditioning for. For Theatre Studies, students were split into 3 groups (about 10 plus students per group). They started off with ice breaking activities and some other activities led by a teacher. There were 2 observers in the room - one from the Academic side, and the other from Theatre Studies.

After lunch break, some students proceed to do their monologue cum interview while others headed off to take the writing test.

DD did the monologue first. She said she was led into a room with 3 persons - 2 were the same observers from the group activity and the third person is a new face, probably from Theatre Arts.

After doing her monologue, DD was asked to read aloud a passage. Then she was asked questions like "Why SOTA?", "Why Theatre Arts?" and "Recount a memorable incident."

Then she proceeded to do her writing test. They were given 3 topics to choose from. She wasn’t too clear about the exact wordings but roughly "What are the qualities of an artistic person?", "Are hobbies important? Why?". She simply couldn’t remember the last topic.

Session ended at 3.15pm and when I picked her up, she told me that she has enjoyed herself tremendously and felt rather good about her monologue and interview.

So, one down for us. Next on agenda - open house on 21 May.

[Brenda10]

TREX8:

Holidays finally over and packed kids off to school. Now got time to post DD's SOTA Talent Academy for Theatre Studies on 14 March.


Session was from 8 am to 3.15pm. Students were split according to art form that they audition for - hence my account applies only for those applying for Theatre Arts. However, I should think the topics for writing (which is compulsory regardless of which Art Form your child is auditioning for) should be the same and there might be some overlap for interview questions.

Following the welcome address by the Principal, students headed off to different venue depending on which art form they are auditioning for. For Theatre Studies, students were split into 3 groups (about 10 plus students per group). They started off with ice breaking activities and some other activities led by a teacher. There were 2 observers in the room - one from the Academic side, and the other from Theatre Studies.

After lunch break, some students proceed to do their monologue cum interview while others headed off to take the writing test.

DD did the monologue first. She said she was led into a room with 3 persons - 2 were the same observers from the group activity and the third person is a new face, probably from Theatre Arts.

After doing her monologue, DD was asked to read aloud a passage. Then she was asked questions like \"Why SOTA?\", \"Why Theatre Arts?\" and \"Recount a memorable incident.\"

Then she proceeded to do her writing test. They were given 3 topics to choose from. She wasn't too clear about the exact wordings but roughly \"What are the qualities of an artistic person?\", \"Are hobbies important? Why?\". She simply couldn't remember the last topic.

Session ended at 3.15pm and when I picked her up, she told me that she has enjoyed herself tremendously and felt rather good about her monologue and interview.

So, one down for us. Next on agenda - open house on 21 May.

Thank you for sharing and all the best to your dd in her DSA to SOTA. :celebrate:

[Mum1113]

TREX8:

Holidays finally over and packed kids off to school. Now got time to post DD's SOTA Talent Academy for Theatre Studies on 14 March.


Session was from 8 am to 3.15pm. Students were split according to art form that they audition for - hence my account applies only for those applying for Theatre Arts. However, I should think the topics for writing (which is compulsory regardless of which Art Form your child is auditioning for) should be the same and there might be some overlap for interview questions.

Following the welcome address by the Principal, students headed off to different venue depending on which art form they are auditioning for. For Theatre Studies, students were split into 3 groups (about 10 plus students per group). They started off with ice breaking activities and some other activities led by a teacher. There were 2 observers in the room - one from the Academic side, and the other from Theatre Studies.

After lunch break, some students proceed to do their monologue cum interview while others headed off to take the writing test.

DD did the monologue first. She said she was led into a room with 3 persons - 2 were the same observers from the group activity and the third person is a new face, probably from Theatre Arts.

After doing her monologue, DD was asked to read aloud a passage. Then she was asked questions like \"Why SOTA?\", \"Why Theatre Arts?\" and \"Recount a memorable incident.\"

Then she proceeded to do her writing test. They were given 3 topics to choose from. She wasn't too clear about the exact wordings but roughly \"What are the qualities of an artistic person?\", \"Are hobbies important? Why?\". She simply couldn't remember the last topic.

Session ended at 3.15pm and when I picked her up, she told me that she has enjoyed herself tremendously and felt rather good about her monologue and interview.

So, one down for us. Next on agenda - open house on 21 May.

congrats TREX8 and of course your DD...one hurdle down ... :celebrate:

[Funx3]

Mum1113:

TREX8:

Holidays finally over and packed kids off to school. Now got time to post DD's SOTA Talent Academy for Theatre Studies on 14 March.


Session was from 8 am to 3.15pm. Students were split according to art form that they audition for - hence my account applies only for those applying for Theatre Arts. However, I should think the topics for writing (which is compulsory regardless of which Art Form your child is auditioning for) should be the same and there might be some overlap for interview questions.

Following the welcome address by the Principal, students headed off to different venue depending on which art form they are auditioning for. For Theatre Studies, students were split into 3 groups (about 10 plus students per group). They started off with ice breaking activities and some other activities led by a teacher. There were 2 observers in the room - one from the Academic side, and the other from Theatre Studies.

After lunch break, some students proceed to do their monologue cum interview while others headed off to take the writing test.

DD did the monologue first. She said she was led into a room with 3 persons - 2 were the same observers from the group activity and the third person is a new face, probably from Theatre Arts.

After doing her monologue, DD was asked to read aloud a passage. Then she was asked questions like \"Why SOTA?\", \"Why Theatre Arts?\" and \"Recount a memorable incident.\"

Then she proceeded to do her writing test. They were given 3 topics to choose from. She wasn't too clear about the exact wordings but roughly \"What are the qualities of an artistic person?\", \"Are hobbies important? Why?\". She simply couldn't remember the last topic.

Session ended at 3.15pm and when I picked her up, she told me that she has enjoyed herself tremendously and felt rather good about her monologue and interview.

So, one down for us. Next on agenda - open house on 21 May.

congrats TREX8 and of course your DD...one hurdle down ... :celebrate:

Thanks for sharing, and ALL the Best to Your dd for her DSA in SOTA ....
From Her Tone of Voice, Looks Like she Clinthed a Spot Already ....
:celebrate: :celebrate:

[krtc.031345marineparade]

To all parents who are planning for DSA for their children,


We are sharing some tips on DSA in our blog below:

http://krtc-marineparade.blogspot.com/2011/03/direct-school-admission-preparing-your.html

All the best as you embark on this journey with your child.

[TREX8]

Funx3:

Mum1113:

congrats TREX8 and of course your DD...one hurdle down ... :celebrate:

Thanks for sharing, and ALL the Best to Your dd for her DSA in SOTA ....
From Her Tone of Voice, Looks Like she Clinthed a Spot Already ....
:celebrate: :celebrate:

Tks for the positive words Brenda10, Mum1113 and Funx3. DD enjoyed herself as I think there is no pressure on her as most kids who auditioned for Theatre Studies are more or less on the same footing - that is, no prior training or grading (unlike music, visual arts and dance).

It was also not all smooth going for her - she said that she didn't get to complete reading the passage given to her. The panel asked her to stop halfway. So DD said it is either they have heard enough to decide that SOTA wants her, or they have heard enough to decide that she is not suitable for SOTA.

[jtoh]

TREX8:

Funx3:

[quote=\"Mum1113\"]congrats TREX8 and of course your DD...one hurdle down ... :celebrate:

Thanks for sharing, and ALL the Best to Your dd for her DSA in SOTA ....
From Her Tone of Voice, Looks Like she Clinthed a Spot Already ....
:celebrate: :celebrate:

Tks for the positive words Brenda10, Mum1113 and Funx3. DD enjoyed herself as I think there is no pressure on her as most kids who auditioned for Theatre Studies are more or less on the same footing - that is, no prior training or grading (unlike music, visual arts and dance).

It was also not all smooth going for her - she said that she didn't get to complete reading the passage given to her. The panel asked her to stop halfway. So DD said it is either they have heard enough to decide that SOTA wants her, or they have heard enough to decide that she is not suitable for SOTA.[/quote]50-50 chance because no way of knowing right? Good luck to your dd!

[carmen21]

Thank you for sharing. My DD is very shy and quiet. I’m very worried that she may not look confident and well spoken during the audition for dance in June.