DSA 2011

[gleemom]

I empathise with the parents who are disappointed by the DSA exercise so thought I’d put my 2 cents worth.


Independent schools usually allot 50% of Sec 1 places through DSA, though they can allot more. As such, what they do is they parcel out the places into the various academic domains, sports, arts, etc. Given the large number of these domains, there is a limited number of places per domain, perhaps as low as 3-4 places. There was a very upset mother who ranted in the newspaper about how her DD had to go through many gruelling rounds of tests, interviews, etc and then get a reject letter. She actually suggested that the school state upfront how many places are available for each domain, so that the students can then decide to whether they stand a good chance. I’m not sure if any of these schools are prepared to share this information, but wouldn’t hurt to check before applying for the DSA.

I too have been through similar joys & disappointments. Definitely wouldn’t want to go through the waiting and anxiety again. I think the most important thing for parents is to manage expectations, and should the child fail in his/her DSA, immediately put all disappointment aside and concentrate on PSLE. Many ‘rejects’ who are actually very good eventually end up in the schools of their choice anyway.

Maybe those with reject letters should tear up the letters once and for all. Don’t have the letters hanging around to remind and discourage the child. Start afresh! Plan for a good family break after the PSLE! Stay happy, healthy and focused! And start counting down to the end of PSLE!

[verykiasu2010]

vlim:

hey uncle u come and :pokeeye: again huh....
want to know so tt i can station at different location.. :evil:

you should be there to counter him mah :evil: :evil: :evil:

[vanilla mum]

vlim:

He's still around. Now he stations at the hawker centre. He is rather prominent with a walking stick. Oogle at my Ds even I was walking beside my son :pokeeye:

the one that you always park yourself at[/quote]

hey uncle u come and :pokeeye: again huh....
want to know so tt i can station at different location.. :evil:[/quote]

Vlim, tot you want to share your view with him :evil: :boogie:

[ngbrdad]

Publica:

Thanks. Just confirm our attendance.

However the timing not very ideal.
Day activity finish at 11.
Then must go back for interview again at 3.

Ya lor...my DD's is 230. Guess they want to do the interview after their lunch break. So what do we do....sit there & admire NJC...hee. Guess we will head home first then return again.[/quote]

I think they want us to bring the kids home to freshen up if possible then return again.
My boy took the Hast in Casual clothes but maybe school uniform may be more appropriate for interview.
However considering the conditions of my boy's uniform maybe not a bad idea to go in casual.

PS. Reading thru the printout of the email, the attire was stated as P.E. attire lol.[/quote]

DS was allocated interview time at 12.45pm and has to report at 12.30pm. Will not have time to go home to freshen up. So no choice, have to bring uniform for him to change to. Hope he doesn't get too sweaty during the activity.[/quote]

You may want to pack lunch there as well.
The canteen was not really open during the Hast test so doubt they will open this Sat since there will be fewer people.
Nearest makan place is Sixth Avenue.

[jtoh]

pinky88:

ngbrdad:

[quote=\"tisha\"]

Just received the corrected email. Check ur mails and confirm.
You are invited to attend Phase 2B interview session. Please click on this link to confirm your attendance for this interview session by Friday, 19 August 2011 using the login id and password provided below:

Thanks. Just confirm our attendance.
However the timing not very ideal.
Day activity finish at 11.
Then must go back for interview again at 3.

Ya lor...my DD's is 230. Guess they want to do the interview after their lunch break. So what do we do....sit there & admire NJC...hee. Guess we will head home first then return again.[/quote]Go Greenwood Ave and have lunch.

[pinky88]

Tinkerbelle:

pinky88:

[quote=\"Tinkerbelle\"]
Hi ngbrdad,
Will all candidates get an interview that day or only short-listed ones ???
Maybe NJC need time to discuss who will proceed to the interview round??

Good luck! :xedfingers:

All candidates shortlisted for the day activity will attend the interview as well.

HI Pinky88,
Thanks....a nice long break for your DD to go home and look 'sui sui' for the interview.
Good luck to your DD. :xedfingers:[/quote]Thk u.....Mayb still got time to go n 'set' her hair :rotflmao:

[pinky88]

Tinkerbelle:

pinky88:

[quote=\"Tinkerbelle\"]
Hi ngbrdad,
Will all candidates get an interview that day or only short-listed ones ???
Maybe NJC need time to discuss who will proceed to the interview round??

Good luck! :xedfingers:

All candidates shortlisted for the day activity will attend the interview as well.

HI Pinky88,
Thanks....a nice long break for your DD to go home and look 'sui sui' for the interview.
Good luck to your DD. :xedfingers:[/quote]Thk u.....Mayb still got time to go n 'set' her hair :rotflmao:

[vlim]

verykiasu2010:

vlim:

hey uncle u come and :pokeeye: again huh....
want to know so tt i can station at different location.. :evil:

you should be there to counter him mah :evil: :evil: :evil:

'one mountain higher then another mountain' ...but I think I loose to him la.... :siao:

[jtoh]

wmd:

My friend DS who is from mainstream and applied under maths domain, but rejected by RI also. I know the boy is a very capable kid who is one of the top students in a SAP school in west area. He got high distinction 2011 UNSW science. won distinction in RI Math, Platinum in SMOPS, Gold (one of top 30th) in NMOS, Gold ACS Math Olympics. Distinction for ABRSM piano Grade 8,school prefect, completed 2-year MOE TTLT program……. Unable to figure out WHY being rejected.

Those are impressive achievements. I'm surprised he was rejected. Maybe he didn't perform that well at the interview.

[verykiasu2010]

jtoh:

Go Greenwood Ave and have lunch.

recommended shops at Greenwood : Lana Cake Shop, Sebastien's (French) and Punggol Seafood (Chinese)