DSA 2011

[Blur Dad]

tisha:

Brenda10:

Hi,


Sorry for the late update as we were busy during the last few days.

DD recd an unsuccessful letter from DHS last week!

Have jokingly told her that perhaps there are too many 舞林高手 lah！ :evil:

Therefore she is still a 自由身 that can sign her contract with different tier of school base on her PSLE result!

BTW, we found the DSA process is a great experience and DD had learnt and experience how competitive that she will be facing when she move to Secondary school.

Brenda, sorry to hear that. :hugs: But yes, you are right, we have to move on. I also agree that the DSA experience was a great one. The NJC camp and interview was a good exposure for DS.
Of course it is disapointing to get a reject letter, but no point dwelling on it. Even though I've joined the bandwagon of waiting for this NJC letter, I do not have high hopes.
We went thru this DSA with an open mind. Being from main stream I was well aware that the chances are not high. Nevertheless need to give our kids the oppotunities they deserve(so as not to regret later).
Fortunately the school evnironment is also supportive, where no one really discusses DSA results and everyone is really focussed on PSLE.

Hi tisha

I guess this is the different mind set and expectation between GEPers and mainstreamers towards DSA.

[ngbrdad]

yukilei:

ngbrdad, any news fm NJC?

Don't know leh my postman only comes around 5+

[Blur Dad]

Strparent:

After the PSLE results, we applied for Supplementary Intake with RI and HCI ( kiasu, I guess, cause my DS said 65% boy classmates go RI, 25% go HCI ). Both offered spots to him, and he naturally chose where most of his play buddies went.

Hi Strparent

May I know what is \"Supplementary Intake\" with RI & HCI\". Is it a test or an application process? Or is it an appeal process and has to depend on the PSLE T-Score.

My DS scored 77.x% for SA1. Rejected from RI and HCI. Do you think my DS can go for the \"Supplementary Intrake\"

Thank you for sharing.

Cheers

[Brenda10]

Pen88n:

So sorry to hear this, but am really glad you and DD taking it well. Please tell your DD we all in the same boat and must work hard for PSLE :hi5: I am sure our kids will be able to make it to their dream school if they put in the effort...........All the Best!

Hi Pen88n

Thank you for your encouragement!

Yes, they still can work hard for this coming PSLE! :rahrah:

[tisha]

Blur Dad:

Hi tisha

I guess this is the different mind set and expectation between GEPers and mainstreamers towards DSA.

Yes blur dad. I do understand(by the sharings of various parents) that DSA results is a very very stressful thing for a GEP student as compared to a mainstream student.

There is one thing I'd like to know though. Do GEP students fair badly in PSLE? What is the avg T Score of a GEP class?
Maybe some parents of Gep students who have already finished PSLE can throw some light on it? This can help ease a lot of anxiety of those parents who do not yet have a CO.

[Brenda10]

Augmum:

hi Brenda,


Am sorri to hear the outcome of DHS’s dsa.
拿得起，放得下 ...u're right, that's the right attitude towards life.......

believe yr gal had put in her very best for the dsa process, give her a big hug.
continue to focus on the coming PSLE,
with yr gal's hard work, coupled with yr guidance and encouragement,
she will certainly able to do well……
i am waiting to congrat and welcome her horr.......

Hi augmum

Thank you for your encouragement and good wishes. :hugs:

This is still a good exposure for her to go through GAT, audition and short interview etc

We will continuous with the preparation of PSLE and hopefully to share with you some good news later! :rahrah:

[Brenda10]

rylee:

Hi Brenda, after a long wait, we finally received the rejection letter from DHS. So our only choice is to a accept the co from VS ( VCA IP) though my son prefer DHS, but I think VS should be a good enough school for him. Good luck to those still waiting for NJC and DHS reply and congrats to those already got co. Regards.

Hi rylee

:congrats: to your ds of getting CO from VS as this is one of the school together with Cedar that offering IP program next year.

However, DHS is still very nice on putting the nice words to those unsuccessful applications! :salute:

[Strparent]

Blur Dad:

May I know what is \"Supplementary Intake\" with RI & HCI\". Is it a test or an application process? Or is it an appeal process and has to depend on the PSLE T-Score.

My DS scored 77.x% for SA1. Rejected from RI and HCI. Do you think my DS can go for the \"Supplementary Intrake\"

hi BlurDad,

The supplementary intake is for those who are already assigned to other schools ( usually via DSA ) after the PSLE results / DSA postings. Normally, the schools will already have their indicative cut-off T score as reference ( I think ). So if your children have scored more than that score, you can apply for it, even though already posted to another confirmed DSA school. It doesn't apply to GEP only, but to all students who did quite well in PSLE, but were not given COs during DSA.
I think vk2010 DS did the same last year ( posted to HCI, but applied to RI at supplementary intake ).

last year's RI supplementary intake info as below, just for reference, dates are all last year. HCI was similar timing also.

The most important thing is that the children all work hard for their PSLE. DSA is just an alternative shortcut, designed mainly for GEPpers and sports/talent domains kids.
[quote]Supplementary Intake Exercise for Admission to Year 1

The Supplementary Intake Exercise for Primary 6 students will be held from 24 November 2011 at 12 noon to 22 December 2011 at 2pm. This exercise is open to students who were unsuccessful in the Direct School Admissions Exercise or who are not posted to Raffles Institution under the Central Posting Exercise.

Please Read This Before You Proceed:

Please proceed to Raffles Institution Administration Office during office hours (Monday - Friday between 8.30am - 5.00pm) to fill up the Supplementary Intake form along with the payment of application fee ($20, non refundable).
The RI Administration Front Office will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Entrance to RI Administration Office would be via Gate 3, only.



Required Supporting Documents:

For prior DSA applicants:-

Photocopy of Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) aggregate.
Any additional updates of records of CCA achievements, additional qualifications, awards, scholarships. If there are no updates of these supporting documents since the period of your DSA application, there will be no need for additional submission.
If you have been offered admission to another school via DSA or via Central Posting Exercise, please provide a photocopy of the secondary school posting letter.
If you are opting to offer Higher Chinese Language, Higher Malay Language or Higher Tamil Language, please attach a copy of the Letter of Eligibility issued to you by the Ministry of Education.
If you are exempted from taking a Mother Tongue Language, please attach a letter of exemption issued by the Ministry of Education.



For non-DSA applicants:-

Photocopy of Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) aggregate.
Photocopies of Primary 4, Primary 5 and Primary 6 results from the report card.
Records of CCA achievements, additional qualifications (highest level required only), awards, scholarships.
Results obtained in overseas schools (including translation if not in English) for students who were not in local Singapore schools for the past 2 years or part thereof.
If you have been offered admission to another school via DSA or via Central Posting Exercise, please provide a photocopy of the secondary school posting letter.
If you are opting to offer Higher Chinese Language, Higher Malay Language or Higher Tamil Language, please attach a copy of the Letter of Eligibility issued to you by the Ministry of Education.
If you are exempted from taking a Mother Tongue Language, please attach a letter of exemption issued by the Ministry of Education.



Important Dates

Non- DSA applicants or DSA applicants who have not sat for the General Ability Test (GAT) before are required to sit for the GAT on: 23 December 2011(Friday) 9am. A GAT fee of S$60.00 is applicable.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application only in writing by 28 December 2011 (Wednesday). We will be unable to provide information on application outcome or status over the telephone.
Pending the outcome and/or offer of admission, all applicants will be required to report to the school that they are posted to by the Ministry of Education on Year 1 Registration Day (22 December 2011) (Thursday) at 8.30am.Raffles Institution will assist to facilitate the transfer process if the applicant is eventually successful.[/quote]

[rylee]

Brenda10:

rylee:

Hi Brenda, after a long wait, we finally received the rejection letter from DHS. So our only choice is to a accept the co from VS ( VCA IP) though my son prefer DHS, but I think VS should be a good enough school for him. Good luck to those still waiting for NJC and DHS reply and congrats to those already got co. Regards.

Hi rylee

:congrats: to your ds of getting CO from VS as this is one of the school together with Cedar that offering IP program next year.

However, DHS is still very nice on putting the nice words to those unsuccessful applications! :salute:

Hi Brenda, thanks. My DS just called me, his prelimin result is around 260. I told him to continue working hard for his psle, if he can get good result, he maybe able to appeal to DHS after psle. (actually both my wife and I prefer him to go to a boys school).

[phankao]

Brenda10:

However, DHS is still very nice on putting the nice words to those unsuccessful applications! :salute:

Those are standard words, Brenda10. In fact, I think it was quite insensitive of them to put it in the Subject Header! I think subject header should simply say \"Direct school admission exercise 2011 application\", and the \"unsuccessful\" should be mentioned in the subject matter.