Direct School Admissions for admission in 2027

Shape Your Future at Dunman Secondary School

Do you possess a specialized talent in Sports, Aesthetics, Leadership, or STEM? We invite all interested Primary 6 students to apply for the Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise for the 2027 academic year.

We encourage parents and students to choose a pathway that aligns with the student’s genuine aptitudes and strengths. When applying, please consider our school’s academic and non-academic environment, as well as the specialised programmes we offer to nurture your specific talents.

Students admitted through the DSA exercise are expected to honour their commitment to Dunman Secondary. This includes active participation in all activities and developmental programmes related to their talent area from Year 1 through Year 4.

Selection Considerations & Criteria

1. General Selection Process

CCA Track Record: Evaluation will be based on the student's primary school CCA records; no hard-copy submission is required at the initial stage.
Shortlisting: Only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the specific date and time for their trials, auditions, or interviews.
Supporting Documents (Optional): While not mandatory, you may choose to email additional supporting documents to the relevant Teacher-in-Charge (refer to the contact list below).

2. Talent-Specific Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting, applicants should meet the following requirements:

Sports & Games

• Consistent participation in a Sports CCA in Primary School.

• Regular involvement in competitive sports or organized games outside of school.

Performing Arts

• Active participation in a Performing Arts CCA in Primary School.

• Consistent involvement in Performing Arts programmes or performances outside of school.

STEM

• Active participation in a STEM-related CCA in Primary School.

• Participation in STEM-related competitions, workshops, or programmes outside of school.

Leadership (Must meet ALL criteria)

Held a recognized school-based leadership position (e.g., Prefect, CCA Leader, Class Monitor).
Demonstrated active contribution to school and/or community events.
Consistently maintained Exemplary Conduct grades.

Important Notes for Applicants

a) Meeting all criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

b) If your child has been shortlisted to undergo Direct School Admission (DSA) selection, you will receive notification by 10 July.

Below are some dates which you may want to take note

	PERIOD
Application	6 May (11am) to 2 Jun (4.30pm)
Interview/Trial (only for shortlisted applicants)	1 Jul to 28 Aug
Selection outcome release dates	17 Aug to 28 Aug
School preference submission period	19 Oct to 23 Oct

For more details, please refer to MOE website – https://www.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa

Information on the various talent areas

S/N

CCA

Teacher in charge

Selection Criteria

Opportunities For students

1

Basketball (Mixed)

Miss Leong Sen Tieng

(leong_sen_tieng@moe.edu.sg)

(A) Individual Skills

1) Speed

2) Agility and Balance

3) Endurance

4) Ball Control

(B) Game-Related Skills Testing

1) Passing:

2) Footwork

3) Verticality

(C) Game Play Evaluation

1) Positioning

2) Vision: Anticipation

3) Tactical Awareness

Participation and representing school in competitions:

1. Friendly matches

2. External competitions

3. National School Games

2

Netball

(Girls only)

Ms Fauzani Bte Kamsani

(fauzani_kamsani@moe.edu.sg)

(A) Individual Skills

1) Speed

2) Agility and Balance

3) Endurance

4) Ball Control

(B) Game-Related Skills Testing

1) Passing

2) Footwork

3) Elevation

(C) Game Play Evaluation

1) Positioning

2) Vision

3) Tactical awareness

3

Volleyball

(Boys only)

Mdm Koh Meng Geok

(koh_meng_geok@moe.edu.sg)

(A) Individual Skills

1) Standing Broad Jump

2) Vertical Leap

(B) Game Related Skills Testing

1) Passing

2) Setting

3) Serving

4) Spiking

(C) Game Play Evaluation

Application of skills

4

Badminton

(Boys only)

Ms Witty Goh

(goh_wen_ti_witty@moe.edu.sg)

(A) Individual Skills

1) Speed and Agility

2) Technique and Coordination

3) Control

4) Strategic Play

5) Stamina & Power

(B) Game Play Evaluation

Application of skills

5

Football

(Girls only)

Mr Harris Alexander

(harris_alexander@moe.edu.sg)

(A) Individual Skills

1) Speed

2) Agility and Balance

3) Endurance

4) Ball Control

(B) Game-Related Skills Testing

1) Passing

2) Footwork

3) Striking Technique

(C) Game Play Evaluation

1) Positioning:

2) Vision

3) Tactical Awareness

7

Choir (Mixed)

Ms Joyce Yap Yen Leng

(yap_yen_leng_joyce@moe.edusg)

Scales and Performance of a song

1) Melody, Pitch and Pitch Direction

2) Volume

3) Focus

Participating and representing school in public performances.

1. Internal performances on special occasions and school assembly.

2. External organised events/competitions.

3. Singapore Youth Festival Presentation

8

Concert Band (Mixed)

Ms Mazlinah Subandi

(mazlinah_subandi@moe.edu.sg)

Wind Players & Mallet Percussion

1) Instrumental Skills

2) Pitch and Rhythm Skills

Percussion Players

1. Instrumental Skills

2. Rhythm Skills

9

Leadership (Mixed)

Mr Wu Shu Long

(wu_shulong@moe.edu.sg)

A) Interview

B) Situation Test

Involving communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Leading and/or assisting in school programmes or student-initiated projects through their involvement as a Student Councillor, Peer Support Leader or CCA Leader.

10

STEM (Mixed)

Mr Joshua Chow

(chow_weiliang_joshua@moe.gov.sg)

A) Interview

B) STEM Performance Task Involving presentation of prototype (individual/collaborative).

Participating and representing school in STEM programmes, competitions and conferences.

1. Internal competitions and showcase.

2. External organised events/ programmes/ competitions.

For general DSA enquiry, please contact:

Mr Teo Khong Beng

HOD PE/CCA

teo_khong_beng@moe.edu.sg

Mr Harris Alexander

SH CCA/Leadership

harris_alexander@moe.edu.sg