Direct School Admission (DSA) 2022
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.|
DSA Category |
DSA Talent Area |
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Group 1 – Leadership |
Student Leadership |
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Group 2 – Sports & Games |
Softball (Girls) Basketball (Boys) Rugby (Boys) Cross Country |
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Group 3 – Performing Arts |
Drama – English Chinese Orchestra Malay Dance |
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Group 4 – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
Robotics STEM |
Group 1 - Leadership
| Talent Area | Criteria Eligibility for DSA | Selection Processes for DSA |
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| Student Leadership | - Key appointments in student leadership bodies and / or CCAs - Active involvement in leadership activities / CCAs / community service - Demonstrates the following character and qualities: ● Role model and good conduct ● Keen to serve and lead ● Takes initiative and is self-disciplined ● Able to work independently and in a team - Resilient
and willing to embrace challenges
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- Round 1: Track Records ● Leadership roles ● Leadership in service to school and community *Shortlisted candidates will be notified for Round 2 interview. - Round 2: Performance Tasks ● Individual Interview (character and qualities) - Group
Interview (leadership skills)
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Group 2 - Sports & Games
| Talent Area | Criteria Eligibility for DSA |
Selection Processes for DSA | |
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| Softball (Girls) | - Passion to further develop and do well in this game - Able to commit to 3 training sessions per week ● Skills: Mon and Wed ● Fitness and Conditioning: Fri - Regular member of a CCA softball team in primary school - Able
to play in more than one position will be an added advantage
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- Demonstrate basic mechanics of throwing and batting - Base- running speed (i) One Base (ii) Two Base - Confident in speaking up and positive attitude (receptive in learning and accepting challenges) - Adaptability
to making adjustments. Show keenness to play in more than one position
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| Basketball (Boys) |
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- Able to demonstrate understanding of basketball concepts, teamwork and leadership abilities during interview - Able
to demonstrate ability to play basketball and basketball skills during
performance tasks.
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| Rugby (Boys) |
We welcome both new and
experienced rugby players who are:
- Interested in holistic development: Athletics, Behaviour and aCademics - Passionate to learn new rugby skills and knowledge - Passionate to deepen his skills and knowledge to become better rugby player - Interested in forging strong brotherhood / friendships with teammates - Able to commit to 3 training sessions per week ● Skills: Mon and Fri ● Fitness and Conditioning: Wed Note:
Experience as a member of school CCA rugby team or external rugby club outside
school time is welcomed
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- Able to demonstrate ability to pass rugby balls, rugby skills as well as speed & agility during performance tasks. - Display of confidence and keenness to remain open to continuous learning during the interview. - Performance Tasks: (i) Skills and agility test (ii) Ball Passing and handling test (iii) Fitness
Test
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| Cross Country | - Passion in running and desire to excel. - Looking to improve and take one’s ability to the next level. - Able to commit to 3 training sessions a week - 1.6km run time: ● Boys: below 6 minutes 30seconds ● Girls: below 7 minutes 30seconds Or - Finalist in National Primary Schools Track and Field Meet in any of the following individual Track events: ● 100 m ● 200 m ● 300 m ● 600 m ● 1500 m ● Hurdles |
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Performance in 1.6km run / Beep test
Display
of confidence and keenness to strife for persistence during the interview.
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Group 3 -Performing Arts
| Talent Area | Criteria Eligibility for DSA | Selection Processes for DSA | ||
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| Drama and Debating - English | - Confident and eloquent - Able to work independently and collaboratively - Willing to take up production and acting roles in drama, and debate - Experience in drama productions, stage performances or competitive debating. - Experience
in emceeing is a bonus
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| Chinese Orchestra | Meet at least one of the following: - Demonstrate strong talent and interest in Chinese Orchestra - Minimum of 2 years playing experience in CO instruments like Dizi, Suona, Yangqin or Erhu etc. - Participation in Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation or any other public performances would be an advantage - Achievements / awards in international / regional / national competition an added advantage - Achieved quality grade in music examination for any specific instrument an
added advantage
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- Live audition (i) Playing of musical pieces on the instrument (2-3 minutes). (ii) Sight reading (2 minutes) |
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| Malay Dance | Meet at least one of the following: - Demonstrate strong talent, commitment and interest in Malay Dance - Regular member of Malay Dance CCA in primary school - either contemporary or traditional - Participation in Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation or any other
public/school performances would be an advantage
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- Confidence in speaking when delivering the dance synopsis before the performance (2-3 minutes). - Demonstrate knowledge, passion, stage presence and leadership through audience engagement. - Performance tasks (i) Live performance on the prepared dance item (2 - 3 minutes). (ii) Demonstrate
the knowledge of basic Malay dance techniques - either traditional or
contemporary.
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Group 4 - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
Note for all applicants: 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 4 May 2022. More details on our school DSA selection process/criteria and key dates will be provide by early May 2022. For more information on the DSA-Sec, please visit the MOE DSA-sec website (www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec).
Application Procedure
You have from 11am on Thursday, 5 May 2022 to 3pm on Wednesday, 1 June 2022 to submit your child's application. Follow these steps to apply:
- Log in to the Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec):Apply | MOE with your SingPass.
- 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 separate 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 for the selection process. Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee your child will be 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
Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer. Successful applicants will join BBSS in January in the year 2023. Students will be assessed on both their demonstrated and potential ability 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.
