Soft reminder:

Online S1 Posting submission closes at
3pm, 30 Nov 2017 (Thursday).

Ganjiongspider:

floppy:

[quote=\"sunshine05\"]

Under psle new system, every subject is equally important. Getting 100% for 3 subjects cannot help much if the other single subject is badly done.

Isn't it more stressful than O level L1R5??

Stress is self-induced.

If you insist on a super high score and to fight for single point, it’s going to be stressful - be it old, new or a revamped / rebranded / re- marketed yet-to-be developed new-new system.

Likewise, if you insist on scoring 2 points for L1R5, it is going to be equally stressful in O level.

:goodpost:

Couldn't agreed anymore - \"Stress is self-induced\". I know a few outstanding dc whose parents always will comment their child perform \"very badly\", when all their 4 subjects are so outstanding like 95% above, & even hit 99%. So they are actually implying 99% is not good enough, coz they want 100% full marks on the subject! Oh gosh! I mean, 99% for just 1 careless mistakes - U are not even satisfy to even loss of that 1 mark???? Sometimes, I just don't understand why the \"elitism\" remarks over marks?? [/quote]Totally agree. That’s where sensitivity & empathy comes in. No problem if such discussion is within a group of similar expectations & ability. Otherwise, it will cause some level of discomfort amongst parents/kids with different ability.

Bbpc:

Mr OK:

Frankly speaking, parents with DCs who are in the top 3 percent or above 262 T-score, be more sensitive & tactful when posting questions. Just my 2cents worth.

Hi Mr OK, sorry for my not that \"sensitive & tactful's Qs.....\" Please accept my sincere apologies.

There’s no need to apologize, Bbpc. In fact, we are thankful that our dc falls in the top 3% category too. Actually, my earlier post not particularly directing at any parent. Just meant to serve as a reminder to parents of kids with stellar results. While we are rejoicing & discussing about which top school Is better, some parents who are reading this may be in a dilemma of choosing between normal or express stream. It is totally understandable should they feel uneasy reading certain posts, which would be better if parents could be more mindful when posting. I tell my dc the same thing too, to be more sensitive when discussing PSLE or school choices related topics with friends who have not done as well or below expectations. After all, it’s a good opportunity to teach our kids about empathy. Cheers & All The Best!

Frankly speaking, parents with DCs who are in the top 3 percent or above 262 T-score, be more sensitive & tactful when posting questions. Just my 2cents worth.

Even if my child’s T-score is above 270, I still would religiously put in 6 sensible choices & be able to sleep peacefully at night, without having to worry about hiccups. I mean why take the risk?

Latest DSA News

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Listed below are the details on the DSA Exercise for Admission into Seconday 1 2018 for some of the more popular schools.

Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Institution
Both schools have decided to do away with the GAT this year (2017). For those applying under the academic domain, selection for interviews will be based on portfolio and academic results of the students. All students selected will have to go through an interview and only a selected few will have to attend selection tests based on the domain applied for. For those applying under the sports and music domains, trials and auditions will still remain and interviews will also be conducted for these students.
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Singapore Chinese Girls' School
SCGS has decided to do away with the GAT this year (2017). For students applying under CCA and music domains, there will be trains/auditions and an interview. For students applying under the academic domain, there will be a written subject test and an interview. For students applying under leadership, an interview and a testimonial from the Primary School will be required.
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Methodist Girls' School
For students applying for admission to IP track, there will be a HAST test. For students applying under CCA, drama or music domains (under O level track), there will be trains/auditions. All selected students will have to go for an interview. As for now, there is no information on students applying under the academic domai (O level track).
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ACS Independent
For students applying for admission to IP track, there will be a HAST test. For students applying under CCA, drama or music domains (Express Programme), there will be trains/auditions. Interviews will only be conducted if deemed necessary.

Articles on the New Changes to Direct School Admissions
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DSA to exclude general academic tests as criteria by 2018: Ng Chee Meng
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/dsa-to-exclude-general-academic-tests-as-criteria-by-2018-ng/3572054.html
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Will changes to Direct School Admission work?
http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/will-changes-to-direct-school-admission-work-it-depends-on-how-schools-define-specific
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Changes to DSA: Academic ability tests to be scrapped
http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/changes-dsa-academic-ability-tests-be-scrapped
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How will Direct School Admission changes affect pupils?
http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/how-will-direct-school-admission-changes-affect-pupils



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Hi all,

You may like to go RGS DSA portal to check your application status.

Yes, P1 to P2, no change. P2 to P3, previously was based on result, but if I’m not wrong, the school has decided on random allocation ever since they renamed the classes last year. So class allocation based on result starts from P3 to P4, then P4 to P5. P5 to P6 remain unchanged.

678Yess:

Mr OK:

Seems like Rosyth has reshuffled the class ranking, Dextrous & Empathetic no more the top 2 classes in 2016. Any parent can confirm this?

For which level?

Do u mean every level is different?

Seems like Rosyth has reshuffled the class ranking, Dextrous & Empathetic no more the top 2 classes in 2016. Any parent can confirm this?