Direct School Admission Exercise 2023
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Introduced in 2004, the DSA scheme seeks to promote holistic education and provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talent when seeking admission to a secondary school.
At Bukit Batok Secondary School (BBSS), we believe that every child is unique and has innate abilities to be developed. Our school values, mission and vision, represent our collective passion, dreams and aspirations, and guide us in how we work with our parents, community and partners to realise the full potential of our students. We endeavour to build a culture of self-directedness and abundance mentality amongst staff and students. Children are firmly at the heart of our work and we seek to develop the whole child by providing meaningful and connected learning experiences that will allow every BBSSian to develop the right values, competencies and skills to do well in the 21st century.
DSA to Bukit Batok Secondary School
We are looking for promising Primary 6 students who demonstrate talent in the following 4 groups of talent areas that are open for DSA.
Group 1 (Leadership & Uniform Groups)
Talent Area |
Criteria Eligibility for DSA |
Selection Process for DSA |
Leadership |
Candidates should:
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview and complete a performance task.
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Group 2: Sports & Games
Talent Area |
Criteria Eligibility for DSA |
Selection Processes for DSA |
Softball (Girls) |
Candidates should:
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Shortlisted candidates will participate in skills assessment in which they will:
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Basketball (Boys) |
Candidates should meet the criteria in the following areas:
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the following:
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Rugby (Boys) |
We welcome both new and experienced rugby players who are:
Note: Experience as a member of school CCA rugby team or external rugby club outside school time is an added advantage |
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a rugby skills assessment in which they will:
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Cross Country |
Candidates should:
Or
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Shortlisted candidates will:
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Group 3: Performing Arts
Talent Area |
Criteria Eligibility for DSA |
Selection Processes for DSA |
English Drama |
Candidates should:
Note: Experience in emceeing would be a bonus |
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a live audition in which candidates will perform the following:
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Chinese Orchestra |
Candidates should meet at least one of the following:
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Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a live audition in which candidates will perform the following:
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Malay Dance |
Candidates should meet at least one of the following:
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Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a performance task in which candidates will:
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Group 4: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Talent Area |
Criteria Eligibility for DSA |
Selection Processes for DSA |
Robotics Club |
Candidates should:
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Selected candidates will demonstrate the following:
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STEM |
Candidates should exhibit the following qualities:
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Shortlisted candidates will:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in which they will be required to solve a problem-based task.
Note: Students admitted through DSA STEM must participate in STEM related projects and competitions.
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Note for all applicants: Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee that the student will be shortlisted/given an offer. Achievements at the national/international level would be an advantage. Applicants may key in relevant information via the MOE DSA Application Portal.
All applications are to be made via the MOE DSA Application Portal. Parents and students are encouraged to choose school 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.
Information on DSA will be available in local media on 3 May 2023. More details on our school DSA selection process/criteria and key dates will be provided by early May 2023. For more information on the DSA-Sec website, please visit the MOE DSA website (www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec)
Application Procedure You have from 11am on Thursday, 4 May 2023 to 3pm on Wednesday, 31 May 2023 to submit your child’s application. Follow these steps to apply:
- Log in to the DSA-Sec portal with your Singpass. Find out how to register for a Singpass and 2FA if you don’t have one.
- You can indicate up to 3 choices and 3 talent areas.
- You may indicate up to 2 talent areas for the same secondary school. If you are keen to apply for the 2 talent areas offered by our school, you must indicate both talent areas as seperate choices.
- You may provide information for up to 10 non-school based activities and achievements which are related to your child’s chosen talent areas.
- There is no need to submit any supporting documents during application. Your child’s primary school records (for example, P5 and P6 academic results, CCA, school-based activities, achievements or awards) will be automatically shared with the schools.
- Enter your contact details correctly. This allows the schools to contact you if your child is shortlisted/given an offer.
- You can update, withdraw and re-submit your application during the application period.
- If you are unable to apply online, approach your child’s primary school for assistance.
Schedule
Process | Date/Time |
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Application Opens | 4 May 2023 (11am) |
Closing date for submission of application online through the DSA-sec portal | 31 May 2023 (3pm) |
Notification of short listed applicants for interview (by phone call, email or post) | From 26 June 2023 onwards |
In-person interview sessions at BBSS | From 26 June to 11 Sep 2023 |
Notification Letter (Outcome of application | By 11 September 2023 |
School Preference Submission by students | From 23 October to 27 October 2023 |
Notification of DSA-Sec admission results (on the same day as the release of the PSLE results) | Late November 2023 |
Successful applicants will join BBSS in January in the year 2024. Students will be assessed on both their demonstrated and potential abilities to ensure that they benefit from the curriculum offered at BBSS.
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 throughout their years in BBSS.
Enquiries
· Contact the General Office at 6566 3121. (Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5.00pm)
· Email us at bbss@moe.edu.sg. Please indicate “DSA Enquiries” in the subject field.
*updated as of 4 May 2023