Gan Eng Seng School · 2019. 4. 24. · Gan Eng Seng School (GESS) welcomes Primary 6 students to participate in the 2019 Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Exercise for Admission

Direct School Admission

(DSA) Exercise 2019

Gan Eng Seng School

STEM

Sports (CCA)

Performing Arts (CCA)

Direct School Admission

(DSA) Exercise 2019

Gan Eng Seng School

• STEM• Basketball (Boys)• Football (Boys)• Table Tennis (Girls)• Choir• Contemporary Dance • Drama - English• Band (Concert)

Gan Eng Seng School (GESS)

welcomes Primary 6 students to

participate in the 2019 Direct School

Admission (DSA-Sec) Exercise for

Admission to Secondary One in

2020.

GESS prides herself as being one of

the few secondary schools in

Singapore with a deep heritage

which spans more than 130 years.

Overview

DSA-Sec Exercise was introduced in

2004.

DSA-Sec Exercise seeks to promote

holistic education.

DSA-Sec allows participating schools

to select Primary Six students for

admission to Secondary One, based

on the students’ achievements and

talents before the PSLE results are

released.

What is Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec)?

STEM

Applicants should:

STEM

1. Have a passion for Mathematics or Science, with an

inquiring mind, and be able to work well in a team.

2. Have obtained a Conduct Grade of 'Very Good' or better

in Primary 5 and 6.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to attend the

selection interview, including a short STEM assessment.

Criteria for Applications

Gan Eng Seng School . Direct School Admission (DSA) Exercise

Basketball (Boys)

Male applicants should:

Sports

1. Have a passion for Basketball.


in Primary 5 and 6.

3. Attained Silver or Gold standard for NAPFA.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a General

Physical Ability Test and a basketball skills assessment trial.



Football (Boys)

Male applicants should:

Sports

1. Have a passion for Football.


in Primary 5 and 6.



Physical Ability Test and a football skills assessment trial.



Table Tennis (Girls)

Female applicants should:

Sports

1. Have a passion for Table Tennis.


in Primary 5 and 6.



Physical Ability Test and a table tennis skills assessment trial.



Choir

Applicants should:

Performing

Arts

1. Have a passion for singing/music.


in Primary 5 and 6.

3. Enjoys singing as part of an ensemble.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a selection

trial on which will include singing a piece of their choice.



Contemporary Dance

Applicants should:

Performing

Arts

1. Have a passion for Dance.


in Primary 5 and 6.

3. Exhibits a passion for dance and is able to express

creativity in dance routines.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a dance

selection trial. Shortlisted applicants can bring and submit a

simple 2-minute video-recording of the applicant showcasing

dance routines to a song (Optional). The video may not

necessarily be a new, isolated one solely for DSA application;

the video may feature applicant in his/her primary school

production.



Drama - English

Applicants should:

Performing

Arts

1. Have a passion for Drama acting.


in Primary 5 and 6.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview

and a selection trial on vocal projection, articulation,

interpretation of character, emotion, and stage movement,

followed by a scenario in which they will have to think

creatively to improvise a scene.



Band (Concert)

Applicants should:

Performing

Arts

1. Have a passion for Music.


in Primary 5 and 6.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview

and a selection trial on aural tests (rhythm and pitch), playing

of scales (tongued and slurred) and performing a short

prepared piece that showcases your ability on the relevant

instrument.



DSA–Sec Application to GESS

GESS will notify all applicants of the outcome via post by 30

August 2019, as follows:

Confirmed Offer

Waiting List

Unsuccessful

Interviews / Trials for shortlisted applicants

22, 24, 25, 26 and 29 July 2019

STEM

Sports (CCA)

Performing Arts (CCA)

Submit application by 04 June 2019, Tuesday by 3 pm via

MOE online DSA-Sec Portal

Flow Chart for DSA-Sec Application


Date Day Details

08 May 2019 Wed Opening Date for DSA applications.

04 Jun 2019

(by 3 pm)

Tue Closing Date and time for DSA applications. No late

applications will be entertained.

22 Jul 2019

24 Jul 2019

25 Jul 2019

26 Jul 2019

29 Jul 2019

Mon

Wed

Thu

Fri

Mon

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to come for

DSA interviews and/or trials.

Shortlisted candidates are to bring all additional relevant

documents (non- school based experiences and

competitions) on day of interview / trials.

30 Aug 2019 Fri All applicants will be informed of the selection outcome by

Gan Eng Seng School via post.

21 Oct 2019

(9 am) to

25 Oct 2019

(3 pm)

Mon to

Fri

Students are required to submit their School Preference

Form from 21 Oct 2019, 9 am to 25 Oct 2019, 3pm to MOE.

Please note that DSA-Sec offers will be considered lapsed if

students did not submit their School Preference Form to MOE

during this period.


Important Schedule

Category Details

Centralised

DSA-Sec

Application

Process

From 2019, application for DSA-Sec

can be submitted through the online

DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-

of-charge and will be open from 8 May

to 4 Jun 2019. For more details, please

refer to MOE website:

www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-

admisisons/dsa-sec.

Additional

noticeParents 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.


Important Notes for Applicants

Category Details

Applications

that are not

accepted

The school shall not accept the

following applications:

a) Incomplete applications,

b) Application not via MOE

online DSA-Sec Portal,

c) Late submission.

Interviews

and Trials

Only for shortlisted applicants.


Important Notes for Applicants

Name of Teacher Telephone Email

STEM (Science) Mdm Goh Yuh Mein

Ms Tay Yian Ling

6474 5594 ext 1243

6474 5594 ext 1256

[email protected]

[email protected]

STEM (Mathematics) Mrs Tan Li Pei

Mr Marcus Quek

6474 5594 ext 1254

6474 5594 ext 1243

[email protected]

[email protected]

Basketball (Boys) Mr Tay Chew Woo 6474 5594 ext 1263 [email protected]

Football (Boys) Mr Sathis Kumar 6474 5594 ext 1263 sathis_kumar_niana_sekaran

@moe.edu.sg

Table Tennis (Girls) Mr Jeffrey Phua 6474 5594 ext 1250 [email protected]

Contact Information


Name of Teacher Telephone Email

Choir Mrs Kalai Vani

Thanapalan

6474 5594 ext 1257 [email protected]

Contemporary

Dance

Mdm Asnur Mursalin

Bte Aspar


Drama -

English

Mr Lim Wei Yi 6474 5594 ext 1238 [email protected]

Band

(Concert)

Ms Vinodhini M

Selveindran


Contact Information


Thank You

for your interest in joining us.


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Gan Eng Seng School · 2019. 4. 24. · Gan Eng Seng School (GESS) welcomes Primary 6 students to participate in the 2019 Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Exercise for Admission