Selection Criteria
We are looking for students who are self-motivated and achievers with character.
Students who are interested in the Direct School Admission into Punggol Secondary School must fulfil the following criteria:
DSA Area |
Selection Criteria |
Volleyball (Boys & Girls) |
1. Students must fulfill at least one of the following: · An active member of Volleyball CCA in Primary School; and/or · Represented Primary School in Volleyball tournament (Zonal / National); and/or · Represented Primary School in tournaments for any other Sports CCA (Zonal / National) 2. Students achieved
at least a Silver award in Primary 4/6 NAPFA results. Students must pass the following criteria: · Physical Assessment · Games Skills Assessment · Interview |
Choir |
1. Students must fulfill one of the following: · An active member of Choir CCA in Primary School or has prior experience in choral/solo singing; and/or · Represented Primary School in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation in 2022 and/or · Represented national choral/vocal group or equivalent in performance(s) and/or any local, regional or international competition(s) · No experience in choir but has attained at least an ABRSM Grade 3 (or equivalent) in Theory and Practical on any instrument 2. Selection Trial Students must fulfill the following criteria: · Audition Shortlisted
candidates are to perform 2 contrasting pieces (with live or recorded
accompaniment) · Interview |
Community and Youth Leadership |
1. Students must fulfill the following criteria: · Have a keen interest and passion in leading their peers in service to the community; · Exhibit positive attitude and commitment towards learning and community service; · Attain a Conduct Grade of at least ‘Very Good’ in Primary 5 (overall) and Primary 6 (mid-year); and · Assumed leadership role in primary school e.g. School prefects, Class Chairperson, CCA Captains or CCA Presidents. 2. Experiences in the following areas would be a bonus: · Local and/or overseas service learning · Community outreach and VIA projects 3. All DSA applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of their conduct and participation in community service. Interviews will be conducted where necessary. |
Environmental Science |
1. Students must fulfill the following criteria: · Have a strong interest in subjects such as Science and Mathematics · Display a keen interest in environmental issues and actively engages in activities that are aimed at preserving the environment and promoting environmental awareness · Hold leadership positions in primary school (e.g. Environmental Ambassador/ Environment Club Chairman/Vice- Chairman, etc); or · Have done well in Science / Mathematics / Design-related / Environmental-related competitions or projects at school or national level 2. All DSA applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of the above criteria. Interviews will be conducted where necessary. |
Notes:
Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the students’ aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.
The selection criteria and process for the talent areas will be updated from early-May. For more information on DSA-Sec, please refer to the MOE website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.
Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted / given an offer.