DSA Briefing (Primary 6) Date: 16 May, 2018 Auditorium 4.00pm - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

DSA Briefing (Primary 6) Date: 16 May, 2018 Auditorium 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Direct School Admission (DSA)

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Intent of Direct School Admission

DSA allows students to seek admission to secondary schools on the basis of talents and achievements.

Entering a secondary school

PSLE/S1 Posting Exercise DSA

• Based on a student’s PSLE score
• Most students enter secondary

schools this way

• Based on a diverse range of talents and

achievements in specific academic subjects or non-academic areas, beyond what the PSLE recognises

• Allows students to access school

programmes to develop their talents

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Changes to the DSA

All schools allowed to take in up to 20% of S1 non-IP intake through the DSA

All schools to stop using general academic ability tests to select students

Schools may offer DSA in more areas

Check the MOE DSA website in May for latest info on participating schools and DSA areas

Schools may stop using general academic ability tests to select students

Check schools’ websites for selection requirements

Common online portal for DSA application Students can apply

• nline, through a

single form

2018 DSA Exercise (2018 P6 Cohort) 2019 DSA Exercise (2019 P6 Cohort)

Moving to an improved DSA

More choices and opportunities for students

2017 DSA Exercise (2017 P6 Cohort)

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Affiliation Priority

• Selecting the affiliated secondary school as a first

choice does not guarantee admission to the affiliated secondary school.

• If there is more demand from eligible affiliates than

the number of available places, some affiliates may not be admitted despite meeting the AMR.

Changes

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Affiliation Priority

• Cut-off points are not pre-determined before the S1 Posting

Ex and could fluctuate from year-on-year depending on the demand situation.

• Depending on the demand situation, the eventual affiliate

cut-off point may be higher than the AMR.

Changes

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What is the timeline for a typical DSA-Sec Exercise?

May

DSA exercise starts. Apply through schools.

July

Shortlisting and selection by secondary

• schools. Each secondary school has

different selection criteria for its categories and programmes. Schools will inform you

• f the selection outcome by Aug.

Indicate up to 3 ranked choices if you have more than 1 offer

October

You will know whether you have been allocated to a school through the DSA, at the same time you receive your PSLE results.

Late-November

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Is the DSA right for me?

Yes, if you have talent in an area which a school offers the DSA in And are passionate about and committed to developing your strengths in that area in that school

Talent Passion

Commit- ment

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Which school should I apply to?

• Look for a school whose programmes match your interests

and talents

• Schools are looking out for students whose interests and talents

they can develop further.

• Get the latest information about what each school offers by:
• Visiting the MOE’s DSA website (will be updated by early May

2018): https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct- admissions/dsa-sec/overview

• Visiting school websites
• Attending schools’ Open Houses

DSA APPLICATION

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Affiliated Secondary School

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Other important questions to ask

• Am I able to cope with the school’s academic curriculum?
• Learn more about the school’s academic standards
• Consult primary school teachers and your parents
• How many schools should I apply to?
• Instead of applying to many DSA schools, what matters more

is choosing 1 or 2 schools that are just right for you. Remember every application takes time and effort.

• 9 out of 10 students participating in the DSA apply to fewer

than 3 schools.

DSA APPLICATION

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What are schools looking for?

DSA SELECTION

Talent, passion, commitment

• Schools may ask you

to submit a portfolio showcasing your talents and abilities. Strong personal qualities

• Schools may look at

your CCA record, participation in VIA, character references Good academic fit

• Schools may

look at your Primary school results Be sincere, be genuine, and be yourself – if you are a good fit for the school, it will show.

• Every school has a slightly different set of selection considerations.
• Some organise auditions, trials, selection camps etc.
• Some

may require personal statements and/or character

• references. Generally, schools are looking for candidates with:

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What are the possible DSA outcomes?

• Confirmed Offer
• You have a place reserved in the school as long as you qualify for a

course the school offers i.e. Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical)].

• On average, 50% of students on a school’s waiting list were

successful

SELECTION OUTCOME

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What are the possible DSA outcomes?

• Wait List
• Child will only be considered if other students with Confirmed

Offer choose not to go to that school during the School Preference stage.

• Allocation will be based on students’ rank on the school’s Wait

List.

SELECTION OUTCOME

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What are the possible DSA outcomes?

• Unsuccessful
• Student can consider applying again during the S1 Posting

Exercise based on your PSLE results.

• Student may still opt for the same school that did not offer

him/her a confirmed offer/waiting list under the DSA.

SELECTION OUTCOME

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How are DSA places allocated?

Example: Confirmed Offer vs Being Wait listed

Achievement Secondary School placed John on the Wait List. John selected Achievement Secondary as his 1st choice. Ahmad is given Confirmed Offer by Achievement Secondary. Ahmad selected Achievement Secondary as his 2nd choice. Who will be considered for a place in Achievement Secondary? Ahmad will be considered for a DSA place in Achievement Secondary, before John, as he has a Confirmed Offer.

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SELECTION OUTCOME

If I have a DSA Confirmed Offer, does it mean that my PSLE results will not matter?

• Your PSLE results will still be used to determine the secondary

school course you are eligible for [i.e. Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical)]

• Even if you have a confirmed offer, you must qualify for a course
• ffered by the school to be successfully admitted through the DSA.

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SELECTION OUTCOME

Example:

Jane has a DSA confirmed offer given by Achievement Secondary School, which offers the Express Course only. However, Jane’s PSLE results qualify her for the Normal (Academic) course. Hence, Jane will not be able to go to Achievement Secondary School and will take part in the S1 Posting Exercise.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Bedok South Secondary School Outram Secondary School St Joseph Institution Cedar Girls’ School

Debate & Public Speaking

Anglo Chinese School CHIJ Katong Convent Tanjong Katong Girls’ School St Garbriel’s Secondary School

Humanities & Journalism

Pasir Ris Secondary School Holy Innocence’s High School Peirce Secondary School Hwa Chong Institution

Language

St Nicholas Girls’ School Dunman High School Raffles Girls' School Singapore Chinese Girls’ School

Leadership & Uniformed Groups

Victoria School Junyuan Secondary School Temasek Secondary School Ping Yi Secondary School

Sports & Games

Geylang Methodist Secondary School St Andrew’s Secondary School Chung Cheng High School Anglican High School

Performing Arts

St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary Ngee Ann Secondary School Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School Tampines Secondary School

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Hai Sing Catholic School Changkat Changi Secondary School Cedar Girls’ School Damai Secondary School

Visual Arts & Media

Holy Innocents’ High School Commonwealth Secondary School Raffles Girls’ School Nanyang Girls’ School Nanyang Girls’ School

• DSA Brochure has been disseminated
• to your child.
• Content includes
• (a) Intent of DSA Scheme
• (b) Steps in DSA Application
• (c) Timeline for DSA Application

DSA Brochure

Consider Your Choice Carefully

DSA is not a pathway that suits every student. Consider your choice carefully.

Every School A Good School

PSLE – A door to Opportunities

Primary School Leaving Examination Specialised Independent Schools

NUS High School of Maths & Science Singapore Sports School School of Science & Technology School of the Arts

Mainstream Schools with different ALPs and LLPs

• Emphasis on the application of

thinking skills and connecting knowledge across subject disciplines.

• Such niche areas could include

business and entrepreneurship, design, robotics and journalism.

Appli lied Learning Programme

Engineering and Robotics Hai Sing Catholic School St Andrew’s Secondary School Environmental Science and Sustainable Living Geylang Methodist Secondary School East Spring Secondary School Health Science & Healthcare Technology Nan Chiau High School Bendeemer Secondary School

• Focus on real-life experimental

learning to develop students’ character and values.

• These niche areas could include
• utdoor adventure, sports and

visual arts.

Learning for Lif ife Programme

Music & Performing Arts Nan Chiau High School Tampines Secondary School Sports & Outdoor Education St Andrew’s Secondary School St Hilda’s Secondary School Community & Youth Leadership Geylang Methodist Secondary School Changkat Changi Secondary School

My My SkillsFuture Portal

Explore Educational Pathways

Explore and compare post-primary ry pathways

Pathway 3: Express Course & JC/MI Pathway 2: Express Course Pathway 1: Specialised Independent/Arts Institution

Specialised Independent Schools 4-6 Years Arts Institutions 3-6 Years Express 4 Years Express 4 Years Junior Colleges/ Centralised Institutes 2-3 Years Specialised Independent Schools For information, please visit respective websites: NUS High, School of Science and Technology, School of the Arts etc Express Monthly school and miscellaneous fees payable by Singapore citizens School fees after subsidy: $5 Express Monthly school and miscellaneous fees payable by Singapore citizens School fees after subsidy: $5

Important Dates

• Raffles Institution : 19 May
• Raffles Girls’ School: 19 May
• St Nicholas Girls’ School: 19 May

Open House

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Open House

Dunman High: 19 May School of Science and Technology : 26 May Tanjong Katong Girls’ School: 26 May

Open House

Tanjong Katong Secondary School : 18 May

Open House

Cedar Girls’ Secondary School: 26 May Hwa Chong Institution: 19 May Victoria School: 26 May

Open House

Junyuan Secondary: 24 May Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School : 26 May (3pm) Singapore Chinese Girls’ School: 26 May (DSA Talk)

Open House

Temasek Secondary: 18 May (6pm: DSA Talk) Singapore Chinese Girls’ School: 26 May (DSA Talk)

All information on Open House can be found at https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/open-house-dates-of-secondary- schools-2018

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2018 DSA Participating Schools 2018 Open House Dates

24 May, Thursday – 2.30pm to 5.30pm 25 May, Friday – 8.30am to 5.30pm [SNAC Clinic available at CyberHub 4]

• Holistic report of child
• Discuss follow-up actions to enhance child’s development

Parent t Teacher Meetin ing

Documents to be disseminated to parents:

• Education and Career

Education Journey – Guide for Parents

• Instructions For Candidates

(PSLE)

Parent t Teacher Meetin ing

• Targeted Remedial
• For Selected Underperforming P6 students
• 28, 30, 31 May, 1 June
• Consent form will be disseminated on PTM days
• Extended Learning: For All P5 and P6 Classes
• 20, 21, 22 June
• Consent form has been disseminated on 14 May

Remedia ial

P6 Assessment : : Preliminary ry Examination 2018

Dates Subject 20 Jul (Fri) English Language and Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension 26 Jul (Thu) & 27 Jul(Fri) English Language /Mother Tongue Oral 20 Aug (Mon) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2 24 Aug (Fri) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 1 & 2 27 Aug (Mon) Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics 28 Aug (Tue) Mother Tongue / Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2 29 Aug (Wed) Science / Foundation Science

PSLE 2018 - Exam Matters

Dates Subject March Registration for PSLE Examination April Examination Fee Collection (for PR and IS) 16 Aug (Thu) & 17 Aug (Fri) English Language and Mother Tongue Oral 14 Sep (Fri) English Language and Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension 27 Sep (Thu) English Language /Foundation English Language Paper 1 & 2 28 Sep (Fri) Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics 1 Oct (Mon) Mother Tongue / Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2 2 Oct (Tue) Science / Foundation Science 3 Oct (Wed) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 and 2

• Develop 21st century competencies
• Prepare our students for their secondary

school education

Obje jectives

Develop 21st century competencies

• Global awareness and Cross-cultural Skills
• Critical and Inventive Skills

Prepare our students for their secondary school education

Develop global awareness & cross-

cultural skills

• Visits to heritage sites
• Visits to Singapore Discovery Centre & Army Museums

Develop critical and inventive skills

• WEEBiz & Code for Fun Workshop
• Archery & In-line Skating

Code for Fun Workshop

• What are micro:bits?
• Micro system designed for use in computer education in the UK.
• Micro:bit is an important component of technological devices such as

sensors

• E.g. Sensors in Plant Watering Systems
• Code for Fun workshop
• Supported by Infocom Media Development Authority

Prepare P6 for the future

• Career Seminar, Secondary School Talk, SkillsFuture Briefing
• Sexuality Education
• Social and Dining Etiquette Workshop
• Culinary Experience

Cross-Cultural Experience – Malacca Trip

• 2 Day 1 Night Trip
• Visit Historical Monuments, City Tour around Malacca Town
• Experience Peranakan Food Preparation
• 9, 10 Oct (6-1, 6-8); 11, 12 Oct (6-2, 6-7)
• 22, 23 Oct (6-3, 6-6); 24, 25 Oct (6-4, 6-5)
• 6 month Passport validity; Student Pass for International Student

Dates Subject Nov (Dates: 22-26 Nov) Release of PSLE results Dec Selection of Secondary School (7 calendar days via Internet system; 5 working days via schools) Sec 1 Registration (date to be confirmed)

PSLE Result Release

Thank you!

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