Direct School Admission 2024

Direct School Admission – Secondary (DSA-Sec) Exercise 2024
(For Secondary 1 Admission in 2025)

As a part of the Direct School Admission – Secondary (DSA-Sec) Exercise 2024, we are pleased to share that we will be admitting current Primary 6 students who possess exceptional interest and talent in the following areas:

  1. Sports and Games – Football (Girls & Boys)

  2. Sports and Games – Tchoukball (Girls & Boys)

  3. Performing Arts – Concert Band (Girls & Boys)

  4. Performing Arts – Modern Dance (Girls & Boys)

With a strong focus on character building and CCA excellence, the school has always prioritized development programmes through robust curriculum and strong partnerships.

Football CCA

We are proud to be one of ten secondary schools identified as a School Football Academy (SFA) since end 2022 under the Unleash the Roar! (UTR) national project led jointly by Ministry of Education (MOE), SportSG and Football Association of Singapore (FAS). Striving under the programme, the school is doing exceptionally well for both B and C Division Boys. Starting from 2025, the school is starting the inaugural Football Girls CCA!

Tchoukball CCA

While Tchoukball is relatively new in Singapore, it is an established sport in the school with a strong legacy. We are known to have nurtured many national players, coaches and officials in the sport. Our own alumnus is also serving as the President of the Tchoukball Association of Singapore (TBAS). Our school continues to excel in the sports, sweeping top awards, including the 2023 and 2024 Inter-Schools Tchoukball Boys Championships!

Concert Band CCA

Led by one of our school alumni, Conductor Mr Joseph Teo, the Bendemeer Concert Band has taken part in the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation and achieved commendable results. The Concert Band has also performed in school concerts and prestigious public performances such as the Limelight Series Concert organised by Esplanade. Most recently, they achieved the Gold Award in the Asia Pacific Band Festival Competition (ABFC) 2024.

Modern Dance CCA

The Modern Dance CCA in Bendemeer Secondary School is an empowering platform for individuals to express themselves through movement and music. Upholding high standards, the Dance CCA has performed in numerous school performances and participated in various competitions. In the 2023 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation, the CCA achieved the highest accolade of the Certificate of Distinction!

Character and CCA Excellence

Our focus in building both character and CCA excellence have resulted in nurturing outstanding results in various competitions throughout the academic year.  More importantly, we build character, strengthen our strengths and nurture a mindset of excellence.

Join us and look forward to a journey of development, growth and excellence!  

Check out our CCA websites for more information!

Admission Criteria for Sports and Games – Football and Tchoukball

In the selection of students, we are looking for those who:

  • Are active in sports-related CCAs in their primary schools,

  • Are passionate about Football or Tchoukball and,

  • Have represented their schools, clubs or academies in Football or Tchoukball or any other sporting competitions.

Shortlisted applicants for the talent areas of Football and Tchoukball will be invited for a trial and in-person interview. During the trial, they will be assessed based on

  • Skill-based drills

  • Small-sided game performance

Admission Criteria for Performing Arts – Concert Band and Modern Dance

In the selection of students, we are looking for those who:

  • Are active in performing-arts related CCAs in their primary schools,

  • Are passionate about music or dance and,

  • Have represented their schools or external organisations in music or dance performances or competitions.

Shortlisted applicants for the talent area of Concert Band will be invited for an audition and in-person interview. During the audition, they will be required to perform the following performance tasks using a Concert Band instrument of their choice such as brass, woodwind and/or percussion:

  • A self-prepared solo piece

  • Any two scales

Shortlisted applicants for the talent area of Modern Dance will be invited for an audition and in-person interview. During the audition, they will be required to undertake the following performance tasks:

  • A self-prepared dance segment lasting at least 1 minutes with accompanying music

  • Perform a demonstrated brief dance sequence

Note:
Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer. The decision of the Interview Panel on the DSA-Sec application is final.  The school reserves the right not to release the reasons for non-selection of applicants and/or the results of the interview.

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 are selected for from year 1-4.

Application Procedure
All applicants will apply for DSA-Sec through a centralised DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 7 May 2024, 11am to 3 June 2024, 3pm.

If students are from MOE mainstream primary schools, one parent may log in directly to DSA-Sec Portal. Only one parent’s Singpass is required. You may refer to the MOE website at: https://www.dsa-is.moe.gov.sg/login/mainstreamapplicant. Parents/guardians who are unable to apply online can approach their child’s primary school for assistance.

Applicants NOT studying in MOE mainstream primary schools need to obtain a Registration Number online via the MOE DSA website (online form) before they can apply through the DSA-Sec Portal.

For applicants not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools. Please apply for a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) to access the DSA-Sec Portal. You may refer to the MOE website at: https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application for more details.

Application forms that are sent through fax or email will not be considered.

All applicants will be informed of their application outcome by 9 September 2024.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an in-person interview and trial/audition between 24 June 2024 and 9 September 2024.

For further details, please visit the MOE website at: https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

For Enquiries

For further enquiries, please contact Mr Lee Chen Siang, HOD/PE&CCA, at 6292 7616. Alternatively, you can email your enquiries to bendemeer_ss@moe.edu.sg .