2024 Direct School Admission (DSA)
COMPASSVALE SECONDARY SCHOOL
2024 DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION – SECONDARY (DSA-SEC) EXERCISE
We invite interested Primary 6 pupils to apply to join CVSS in Secondary One 2025 through the 2024 Direct School Admission – Secondary (DSA-Sec) Exercise under the school’s distinctive programmes and talent areas.
DSA-SEC TALENTS OFFERED
1. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM): AERONAUTICS, CODING, ENGINEERING, SUSTAINABILITY
Compassvale Secondary School provides a range of exciting opportunities to develop our students’ interests, talents, and passions in STEM.
The school’s Applied Learning Programme in Aeronautics, Coding, Engineering and Sustainability (ACES) allows students to learn flight science and develop complementary competencies like coding and engineering. This is done through formal curriculum lessons, local and overseas learning experiences, hands-on projects, and participation in national-level competitions. Students can also join the Aeronautics Club, Robotics Club, and Environmental Science Club to further their interests.
The school actively trains STEM talents to participate in STEM-related competitions such as the Singapore Math/Science Olympiads, Elementz Science Research Competition, Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award, Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition, Drone Odyssey Challenge, and more.
Experts from STEM-related industries are invited to engage our students to allow them to learn more about the latest developments. Students will also have the chance to intern with partner companies in the STEM or aviation industry to gain first-hand experience and insights into potential future careers.
Join us today and grow your strengths and talents in STEM!
Champions in the DJI Robomaster Drone Tournament
Prize winners in the Singapore Amazing Flying Machines Competition
Students from Aeronautics Club preparing for the Singapore Amazing Flying Machines Competition
SELECTION CRITERIA
a. Evidence of talent, passion and self-initiative to learn in the area of STEM and/or Aeronautics.
b. Participation/achievements in STEM and/or Aeronautics-related school programmes/events or external activities (e.g. CCAs/enrichment programmes/competitions/hobbies).
c. Performance during the selection process which includes an assessment in STEM/aeronautics and an interview by a selection panel.
d. Successful candidates are expected to participate actively and contribute to the school’s various STEM programmes (e.g. STEM-related competitions, Aeronautics Applied Learning Programme, Aeronautics/Robotics/Environment Science Club etc.)
SELECTION PROCESS
a. Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the applicant will be shortlisted/given an offer.
b. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email by 5 July 2024 and will be required to sit for an assessment on STEM/Aeronautics and attend an interview in Compassvale Secondary School between 8 July 2024 and 16 August 2024
c. Applicants may showcase any evidence of their pursuit of passion in STEM/Aeronautics that may support their application during the interview (e.g. artefacts of drones/gliders/machines, pictures/videos of themselves during competitions etc.)
d. All applicants will be informed of the application outcome via email by 9 September 2024.
e. The school’s decision is final and there will be no appeal process.
2. SPORTS AND GAMES: FLOORBALL (BOYS & GIRLS), SOFTBALL (BOYS ONLY) and NETBALL (GIRLS ONLY)
Compassvale Secondary School nurtures student-athletes with positive character traits, sportsmanship, and excellence in sports. We have a team of highly committed teachers and instructors who support each student’s growth and development.
Our Floorball, Netball and Softball student-athletes have excelled in various National Inter-School Competitions. Many have gone on to compete at higher levels in their post-secondary institutions. We are also very proud of our student-athletes who represent Singapore on the international stage.
We collaborate with sports organisations and Institutes of Higher Learning to allow our student-athletes to gain experience through competitions, receive top-level training and guidance, and develop their leadership potential within their chosen sport.
In school, our newly developed CCA nutrition curriculum is designed to help prepare our student-athletes physically and mentally for competitions.
Join us today and grow your strengths and talents in Floorball, Softball and Netball!
Floorball B Girls winning the NSG 2024 3rd Runner-up
Softball C Boys winning the NSG 2023 3rd Runner-up
Punggol Secondary School U14 Netball Carnival 2023 - CVSS Netball team posing with the winners’ medals
SELECTION CRITERIA
a. Evidence of talent and passion to develop in competitive Floorball/Netball/Softball.
b. Participation/achievements in Floorball/Netball/Softball competitions at school, National School Games or National Sports Association.
SELECTION PROCESS
a. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email by 5 July 2024 and will be required to perform skills-based tasks and attend an interview in Compassvale Secondary School between 8 July 2024 and 16 August 2024.
b. Applicants may showcase any evidence of their pursuit of passion in Floorball/Netball/Softball that may support their application during the interview (e.g. Certificate of participation/ achievements in Floorball/Netball/Softball competitions, pictures/videos of themselves during competitions etc.).
c. All applicants will be informed of the application outcome via email by 9 September 2024.
d. The school’s decision is final and there will be no appeal process.
Notes:
a. Do note that meeting all criteria does not guarantee the applicant will be shortlisted/given an offer.
b. Students who are successfully admitted to Compassvale Secondary School via DSA are expected to honour their commitment and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for.
KEY DATES
| Application Period | 7 May 2024, 11am to 3 June 2024, 3pm |
| Notification of Shortlisted Applicants | By 5 July 2024 |
| Selection of Shortlisted Applicants | 8 July 2024 to 16 August 2024 |
| Notification of Shortlisted Applicants | By 9 September 2024 |
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
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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 Jun 2024, 3pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website – www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.
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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.
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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 from year 1-4.
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For any queries, please contact the following school personnel in charge: DSA-Sec Coordinator: Mdm Yeo Hui Lee, Administration Manager Tel: 6881 5047 Email: cvss@moe.edu.sg (Indicate the subject: “Direct School Admission” in your email)