Direct School Admission (DSA) 2024

DSA Area

Programme and Opportunities

Volleyball

(Boys & Girls)

1.     Students will be trained by a professional coach appointed by the school and be developed in their skills and competencies to play competitive volleyball e.g. through a rigorous CCA training programme and friendly matches with other teams and alumni.

2.     Students will have an opportunity to be selected to represent the school in Volleyball tournaments (Zonal / Nationals).

Choir

1.     Students will be trained by a professional instructor appointed by the school to be developed in their musicality, ability to sing, and confidence in public performances as part of the school choir e.g. through a rigorous CCA training programme, and exchange programmes with other schools.

2.     Students will have an opportunity to be selected to represent the school in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation.

Community and Youth Leadership

1.     Students will be trained by our teacher in-charge, supported by coaches/instructors, to be developed in skills to interact, serve and engage the community.

2.     Students who accept the DSA offer for Community and Youth Leadership will join the Interact Club CCA.

Environmental Science

1.     Students will be trained by our teacher in-charge to be developed in skills to serve the school and community in areas related to environmental science.

2.     Students will have opportunities to learn basic research and presentation skills, and also apply their knowledge via hands-on activities within the school and beyond and through competitions.

Students who accept the DSA offer for Environmental Science will join the Environment Club CCA.

DSA Area

Selection Criteria

Volleyball

(Boys & Girls)

1. Students must fulfill at least one of the following:

• An active member of Volleyball CCA in Primary School; and/or

• Represented Primary School in Volleyball tournament (Zonal / National); and/or

• Represented Primary School in tournaments for any other Sports CCA (Zonal / National)

2. Students achieved at least a Silver award in Primary 4/6 NAPFA results.

3.     Selection Trial

Students must pass the following criteria:

• Physical Assessment

• Games Skills Assessment

• Interview

Choir

1. Students must fulfill one of the following:

• An active member of Choir CCA in Primary School or has prior experience in choral/solo singing; and/or

• Represented Primary School in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation in 2023 and/or

• Represented national choral/vocal group or equivalent in performance(s) and/or any local, regional or international competition(s)

2. Selection Trial

Students must fulfill the following criteria:

• Audition

  Shortlisted candidates are to perform 2 contrasting pieces (with live or recorded accompaniment)

• Interview

Community and Youth Leadership

1. Students must fulfill the following criteria:

• Have a keen interest and passion in leading their peers in service to the community; 

• Exhibit positive attitude and commitment towards learning and community service;

• Attain a Conduct Grade of at least ‘Very Good’ in Primary 5 (overall) and Primary 6 (mid-year); and

• Assumed leadership role in primary school e.g School prefects, Class Chairperson, CCA Captains or CCA Presidents.

2. Experiences in the following areas would be a bonus:

• Local service learning 

• Community outreach and VIA projects

3. All DSA applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of their conduct and participation in community service. Interviews will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

Environmental Science

1.     Students must fulfill the following criteria:

• Have a strong interest in Science

• Display a keen interest in environmental issues and actively engage in activities that are aimed at preserving the environment and promoting environmental awareness

• Hold leadership positions in primary school (example, Environmental Ambassador/ Environment Club Chairman/Vice Chairman, etc); or

• Have done well in Science / Design-related / Environmental-related competitions or projects at school or national level

2.     All DSA applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of the above criteria. Interviews will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.