Swc\" post_id=\"1957026\" time=\"1578018085\" user_id=\"178585:

floppy\" post_id=\"1957016\" time=\"1578016650\" user_id=\"97579:

[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1957004 time=1578014720 user_id=53606]Thank u so much for sharing your stories here, @hpsbpt and @kiasu_pig.

I strongly believe the DSA scheme is to help such kids. It is very encouraging to hear that there are still some schools that give chance to our average kids.

Pity my DS is not tall at all (blame my DH genes lor). DH was a former basketball B and C div school team player. He totally agrees height is a major advantage. And short guys with talent are still disadvantaged in the game.

Will have to look hard to see some other valued talent in my boy...

All schools will give chance to all kids, within reasonable expectations.

It’s important to identify schools that match the kid’s talent but, most importantly, be realistic in the available options. There’s no point aiming for the top tier schools if you think your kid is not able to cope with the academic demands / expectations.

With all due respect, I don’t think NJC would have made that offer, despite the very talented individual. While NJC may have said that they will give chance to everyone, realistically, how many offers they have made to students who are less academically-able? Unless the school has an O level programme or an exit ramp (poly now accept IP Y4 results but it’s a poor exit strategy), it’s a tough decision for an educator to accept a student knowing that the individual is likely to struggle and keep up with the peers academically.

NJC has offered a very talented sports girl with psle score in 23+ range a CO.

So I do feel that as a parent, if you feel that your child has the potential to blossom academically at a later stage, there is no harm giving it a try if the school claims that they give equal chance to all.[/quote]Some children are late bloomers, one of the objectives for DSA is a fair chance for the late bloomers.

Imp75\" post_id=\"1952388\" time=\"1575877954\" user_id=\"2358:

CT4040\" post_id=\"1952387\" time=\"1575877562\" user_id=\"182803:

Hi mummies

I am very new to this page. But I do have a few questions that I would like to ask and have doubts in. My daughter will be taking her PSLE next year, but her results are bad and real bad :slapshead: But she would like to go into a girl school and we would like to try DSA for her in 2020 even though she has no achievements yet but she has been training in sports for more than 3 years. Do you think it is possible to try for DSA with very lousy results? what are the chances to be called for a trial or interview.

any advice or help.
Sad and lost mummy

Yes all is not lost, DSA is set up specifically to attract talent other than academic which PSLE would be a good gadge. However to Ensure the DSA offer can be honoured, the PSLE results has to be above 200 points (unless the school offers NA or NT stream).

If you are confident that she can be in the Express stream, can still qualify for many of the girls' schools. It is a battle of getting the DSA CO.

Would suggest you strategise your DSA move. I have known many of the girls DSA through team sports like netball, softball (esp) and volleyball to top girls schools. Less competitive for team sports and more DSA quota. A lot more palatable in terms of cost if it is not part of primary school CCAs.

2020p6\" post_id=\"1950633\" time=\"1575030496\" user_id=\"182663:

Hi parents! I read some pages of the DSA 2019 and I feel majority of KSP parents have very bright children and mostly DSA to TOP tier IP schools only. I could not find discussion regarding DSA to 22x to 23x schools. This is probably a joke to many but my child is just an average student and no affiliated secondary school to fall back on. My worry is if a supposedly 25x child can ended up getting 22x, a 22x child might end up getting 19x. It is better to DSA for security reason. What kind of results is considered as reasonable enough to DSA to 22x - 23x schools? Any clue?

I have known of someone's kid DSA to 22x-23x school, his results wasn't good and ended up in the Normal Academic. The school still takes him in as the school apart from Express, does offer Normal Academic.

If the child DSA to school like ACSI (offer both IB and Express), the child must meet the Express cut off point of 200, else the DSA CO will lapse.

2020p6\" post_id=\"1950633\" time=\"1575030496\" user_id=\"182663:

Hi parents! I read some pages of the DSA 2019 and I feel majority of KSP parents have very bright children and mostly DSA to TOP tier IP schools only. I could not find discussion regarding DSA to 22x to 23x schools. This is probably a joke to many but my child is just an average student and no affiliated secondary school to fall back on. My worry is if a supposedly 25x child can ended up getting 22x, a 22x child might end up getting 19x. It is better to DSA for security reason. What kind of results is considered as reasonable enough to DSA to 22x - 23x schools? Any clue?

I have known of someone's kid DSA to 22x-23x school, his results wasn't good and ended up in the Normal Academic. The school still takes him in as the school apart from Express, does offer Normal Academic.

If the child DSA to school like ACSI, the child must meet the Express cut off point of 200, else the DSA CO will lapse.

phankao\" post_id=\"1947347\" time=\"1574226540\" user_id=\"3486:

nms1\" post_id=\"1947342\" time=\"1574225624\" user_id=\"13601:

[quote=phtthp post_id=1947100 time=1574122675 user_id=35251]There wasn't any button there for us to press or to click on, to attach any document, at the online portal. They only allow us to type in or key in text, to summarize extra achievement briefly

This year you could attach up to 10 documents. This is usually for activities or achievements not done through the school or, if you are being kiasu, to make sure that the school didn't omit anything! In theory all school CCA achievements plus anything submitted to the school as part of their holistic profile should be included.

Medals and trophies cannot be attached though - Take photo and upload ah? [/quote]Haha! Good one!

Luxedream\" post_id=\"1961631\" time=\"1580640011\" user_id=\"98340:

SunJay\" post_id=\"1961611\" time=\"1580628707\" user_id=\"183998:

I chanced upon the list of schools with sports DSA. Very comprehensive

https://www.redsports.sg/sports-direct-school-admission-dsa/

The list of sports on this website is not updated. Some of the sports are no longer available in the schools eg. Judo in RGS.

Do note that schools may change their DSA offerings from year to year, and that includes all domains, not just sports.

For most updated info, best to crosscheck with MOE website:
https://beta.moe.gov.sg/schoolfinder/

The list provides a quick look, agree with you that parents should always still crosscheck with MOE website for confirmation. Thanks for highlighting.

Luxedream\" post_id=\"1961631\" time=\"1580640011\" user_id=\"98340:

SunJay\" post_id=\"1961611\" time=\"1580628707\" user_id=\"183998:

I chanced upon the list of schools with sports DSA. Very comprehensive

https://www.redsports.sg/sports-direct-school-admission-dsa/

The list of sports on this website is not updated. Some of the sports are no longer available in the schools eg. Judo in RGS.

Do note that schools may change their DSA offerings from year to year, and that includes all domains, not just sports.

For most updated info, best to crosscheck with MOE website:
https://beta.moe.gov.sg/schoolfinder/

The list provides a quick look, agree with you that parents should always still crosscheck with MOE website for confirmation. Thanks for highlighting.

phtthp\" post_id=\"1945731\" time=\"1573397023\" user_id=\"35251:

got students DSA in, by chess ?

between shooting and archery, which one will u choose ?

It really depends on your objective. Both are just as expensive!! Ultimately it is a competition of resources.

Logically, it will depend on your child's talent/interest if the choice school(s) offer both.

If it is for DSA and your child has not shown any inclination of talents, consider team sports that are less popular. Children who join team sports are more wholesome (not saying individual sports are not) as it trains the children more than just game play, it involves teamwork, social interaction and discipline. Moreover, it is outdoor, encourages the child to enjoy the sun and the outdoor. Most importantly, team sports tend to have more DSA slots.

phtthp\" post_id=\"1945641\" time=\"1573356809\" user_id=\"35251:

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1945639\" time=\"1573356478\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1945639 time=1573356478 user_id=53606]Maybe team sports are different.

for Badminton / Basketball, how are National players spotted ?

how about for fencing, martial art (wushu, takwondo, judo, etc)?[/quote]

Be it individual or team sports, there are tournaments/competitions that take place yearly be it at interschool or national level. Eg. For softball, apart from inter-school competition, there's Japanese League, Turkey Tournament and many others that allow the child to play and shine during the game play. It is through such events that players are spotted.

However, if the child did not shine or was not spotted during such events, the DSA trials provide a fair chance for the child, so every child still has an equal chance.

kiasu_pig\" post_id=\"1945633\" time=\"1573354350\" user_id=\"4726:

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1945618\" time=\"1573344138\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1945618 time=1573344138 user_id=53606]

Hwa Chong Institution, Dunman High to name a few for sports DSA...

Check out this link for list of school with sports DSA.
https://www.redsports.sg/sports-direct-school-admission-dsa/