Direct School Admission (DSA)

Direct School Admission (DSA)

2024 Direct School Admission (DSA)–Sec (For 2025 Secondary 1 intake)

Seng Kang Secondary School is inviting primary school students with a strong passion for Sports to apply for 2024 DSA-Sec. Students who have represented schools or clubs in sporting games and competitions are most welcome to apply.

DSA-Sec Talents Offered at SKSS
School team players or its equivalent in Primary School for any of the following sports:

  • Badminton (Boys & Girls)

  • Basketball (Boys & Girls)

  • Hockey (Boys & Girls)

  • Football (Boys)

  • Netball (Girls)

For more information on DSA-Sec, please refer to the MOE website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

Learning for Life (LLP) @ Seng Kang Secondary School
TREK for Life

Seng Kang Secondary School (SKSS) was awarded Niche Status to develop hockey as a niche sport in the school in May 2009. This award has been a culmination of many years of sustained achievement by the school’s various hockey teams in the national competitions. In 2014, our Niche status was converted into the Learning for Life Programme (LLP) - Building Character through Sports and Outdoor Adventure. And this year in 2024, Seng Kang Secondary School has reviewed its Learning for Life Programme (LLP) and rebranded it into TREK for Life as our new LLP initiatives.

  • T (Think Positive)

  • R (Rest Well)

  • E (Eat Right)

  • K (Keep Moving)

LLP Key Programmes

Think Positive

  1. Mindful Mondays – Assembly programmes for student wellbeing

  2. Mental Health Week – Raising Awareness

  3. Positive Education – Teaching Approach

Rest Well

  1. Assembly Programmes – Raising awareness of sleep cycles

  2. Sleep Pods – Rest areas within the school

  3. Parent Workshops 

Eat Right

  1. Canteen Food Management - Healthy food options

  2. Nutrition programmes

Keep Moving

  1. Sports Development Plan – Holistic plan for athletes

  2. SKY Play – Recess and after school play

  3. Cohort Trekking Events 4

  4. Health Promotion Board Collaboration (Active Youth Programme)

Go to LLP (Sports & Outdoor Adventure) for more details at  https://www.sengkangsec.moe.edu.sg/curriculum/learning-for-life-programme-llp/

1.      Application (7 May 2024, 11am to 3 June 2024, 3pm)

Application opens for all Primary Six Students, Returning Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and Foreign Students.

All applicants will apply for DSA-Sec through a centralised DSA-Sec Portal.

Please note the following regarding application through the centralised DSA-Sec Portal:

a. Accessing the DSA Portal. 

i. Applicants from MOE mainstream primary schools: Parent may log in directly to DSA-Sec Portal. Only one parent’s Singpass is required. Parents/ guardians who are unable to apply online can approach their child’s primary school for assistance.

ii. Other applicants not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools: They need to apply for a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) to access the DSA-Sec Portal. Schools may refer them to MOE website at: https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application.

b. Choices. Students can indicate up to three choices (maximum of two choices for the same school under two different talent areas)

c. Information to provide. 

i. Valid email address and local mobile number.

ii. Applicants studying in mainstream primary schools will have their primary school information shared directly with the DSA-Sec schools that they apply to. It is optional to indicate non-school-based activities and achievements.

Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 7 May 2024, 11am to 3 June 2024, 3pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website – [ www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec].

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 selected for from year 1-4. 

2.      Selection Criteria

Good track record of performance in relevant Sports CCA or relevant external competition.

Applicants should:

  • have represented in zonal or national competitions.

  • be a member of Junior Sports Academy (JSA) or school team.

Primary 6 students who do not have relevant experience in school CCA or did not participate in any sporting competitions but demonstrate talent in sports or a keen interest in relevant sports will also be considered. Example: Active participation in relevant organised activities outside school such as Active SG Sports Academy, Junior Sports Academy etc.

Attributes: (Based on submitted documentation, Coaches/Teacher’s recommendation, trials and Interview). Character traits. Positive Learning attitude. Ability to work in a team.

Physical skills: (Technique, agility, speed), Sports Specific Skills & Game Play, Tactical awareness in game situations.

Others: Leadership Positions held in relevant CCA (optional).

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo sports trials/performance tasks and may be required to attend F2F interview with the selection panelists for the next part of DSA process.

(Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.)

3.      Selection Process (24 June 2024 – 9 September 2024)

All shortlisted applicants will be informed of their sports trial dates and interview during this period. Selection will be made based on the following:

Part 1: Track records, relevant experiences, teachers and coaches’ recommendation Evidence of active participation and achievements in relevant sports through CCA records, certificate of participation, certificate of achievement or its equivalent. Video evidence (Optional) will also be considered if available. 

Part 2: Sports Trials (F2F) for shortlisted candidates 

Part 3: Interview (F2F) for shortlisted candidates based on outcome of sports trials. 

Details of the Sports trials and interview will be released at a later date. All shortlisted students are required to attend an interview. Only shortlisted students who applied via the MOE DSA (Sec) Portal will be considered. For more details, please go to www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec. 

4.         Only short-listed applicants are required to attend an interview by the Selection Panel from 10 July to 28 August 2024.

5.      All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by 9 September 2024 via email or post. Successful applicants’ primary schools will follow-up on other actions of the DSA exercise. Results of posting will be released on the day of the release of the PSLE results.

6.         The application timeline for 2024 is summarised as follows:

Contact Persons for more enquiries: 

·         Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Aris (HOD PE/CCA) at mohamed_ibrahim_aris@moe.edu.sg

·         Ms Valerie Chan Shi Min (School Admin Staff) valerie_chan_Shi_Min@moe.edu.sg

School Email Address: skss@moe.edu.sg, Office Tel: 63887258

Useful Weblinks

SKSS LLP - Building Character through Sports & Outdoor Adventure
https://www.sengkangsec.moe.edu.sg/curriculum/learning-for-life-programme-llp/

SKSS Sports Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sksssports/

DSA-Sec Main Webpage
https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

DSA-Sec School Finder
https://go.gov.sg/dsa-secschfinder

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