Direct School Admission (DSA)
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS (DSA – SEC)
CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent has two programmes which are recognised by the Ministry of Education as the school’s Distinctive Programmes. In line with this, CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent invites current Primary Six students who seek to bring out the best in themselves through our Distinctive Programmes to join the school through the 2023 Direct School Admission – Secondary (DSA-SEC) Exercise.
Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.
Students who are successfully admitted to the school via DSA are expected to honour their commitment to the school, and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for during their secondary school years.
Distinctive
Programme 1:
Applied Learning Programme (ALP): Education For Life (EFL):
Developing Portable Skills through and for Real World Problem Solving
EFL is the school’s flagship programme for the integration of 21st century learning into both the curriculum and co-curriculum. The curricular component involves the explicit learning of Problem Solving, Research and Communication Skills during curriculum time for Sec 1, 2 and 3. The assessment of these skills are integrated into curriculum subjects after the students complete the compulsory learning journeys which could include day excursions, camps, retreats and service-learning expeditions which can be local or overseas, depending on the grade level of the student.
Distinctive
Programme 2:
Learning for Life Programme (LLP): Developing Self-directed, Confident
and Resilient Leaders, Learners and Ladies through Sports & Hockey
CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent hopes to build on its unique strengths and achievements in Hockey to develop Theresians who are self-directed, confident and resilient leaders, learners and ladies through sports, not just limited to Hockey alone. Through the Hockey Programme and the Physical and Sports Education Programme, we hope to foster a school culture that embraces sports, a culture that seeks to strengthen the character and resilience of Theresians through an active lifestyle.
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Distinctive Programme 1:
Applied Learning Programme (ALP): Education For Life (EFL):
Developing Portable Skills through and for Real World Problem Solving
DSA Main Category: Language
and Humanities
DSA Talent Area: Research
and Presentation Skills
Distinctive Programme 2:
Learning for Life Programme (LLP): Developing Self-directed,
Confident and Resilient Leaders, Learners and Ladies through Sports &
Hockey
DSA Main Category: Sports
and Games
DSA Talent Areas: Hockey,
Netball, Softball, Floorball, Track & Field (Throws, Sprints, Long-distance
Track, and Cross-Country)
Centralised DSA-Sec Application
Process
Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online
DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 4 May 2023 to 31 May 2023.
For more details, please refer to the MOE website – www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.
Note:
We regret that we will not be able to
consider applications that are not done through the centralised portal or
if they are submitted after the deadline.
More information regarding the DSA can be found on the MOE
website:
https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-sec
DSA (ALP) Selection Process in school
All applications are considered by a selection panel comprising
teachers, middle managers and school leaders.
DSA Main Category |
DSA Talent Area(s) |
Selection Criteria |
Selection Process |
DSA Coordinator(s) |
Language and Humanities |
Research and Presentation Skills |
Applicants should:
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Shortlisted applicants will 1. carry out a timed performance task to demonstrate their ability to present research clearly, and to think critically and creatively to solve a real-world problem 2. undergo an interview with a panel to demonstrate their ability to communicate clearly and effectively Shortlisted applicants are encouraged to submit a portfolio that showcase their experiences in research and problem solving. The portfolio can comprise school projects, assignments, class presentations, participation and achievements in competitions etc. |
DSA (ALP)
Coordinator: Email: melanie_lim@moe.edu.sg |
Sports |
Hockey |
Applicants should:
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Shortlisted applicants will undergo: 1. a series of tests to show their fitness and sports potential in their sport of choice 2. an interview to learn more about the applicant’s background, interest and motivation |
DSA (LLP)
Coordinator: |
Floorball |
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Netball |
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Softball |
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Track & Field (Throws, Sprints, Long-distance Track, and Cross-Country) |
* Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the
student will be shortlisted/given an offer.
The selection criteria and
process for the talent areas will be updated by early-June. For more
information on DSA-Sec, please refer to the MOE website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec
Key Dates for DSA
4 May 2023 |
Application is open for all Primary Six female students studying in national schools, Returning Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and International Students. Applications should be made via a common online portal from the 2023 DSA-Sec Exercise by MOE. |
26 Jun 2023 |
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via phone/email, to come down to the school physically on a mutually convenient date/time to carry out a performance task, and undergo face-to-face interviews. |
12 to 14 Sep 2023 |
Notice of Selection Outcome for DSA-Sec application Letters will be issued to all candidates informing them on the status of their application: (i) Confirmed Offer (CO), (ii) Wait List (WL) or (iii) Rejected. |
23 Oct to 27 Oct 2023 |
School Preference Submission (SPS) |
Early to mid Nov 2023 |
DSA Allocation |
Late Nov 2023 |
Release of DSA school posting results by MOE. |
Talent Development Opportunities
Talent Area |
Programmes, activities and/or opportunities that students can expect to participate in for each talent area |
Research and Presentation Skills |
Successful DSA(ALP) applicants will be provided with leadership opportunities. They will be appointed as ALP Champions, and assist the school’s ALP committee in the implementation of the ALP curriculum and programme, and serve as ambassadors for the school’s ALP programme during Open House. |
Hockey, Netball, Softball, Floorball, Track & Field (Throws, Sprints, Long-distance Track, and Cross-Country) |
Successful DSA(LLP) applicants will have opportunities to participate in the National Schools Games, friendly competitions and overseas training trips. They will also have various opportunities to develop their leadership potential. |