Direct School Admission
Direct School Admission (DSA) is a MOE initiative designed to give selected schools greater flexibility in student admission so that a more diverse range of student achievements and talents can be recognised.
Mayflower Secondary School is conducting the DSA exercise to admit Secondary One students for Aesthetics, Effective Communication and Sports for the academic year 2024.
We are looking for students of calibre who possess talent with outstanding achievements in one or more of the following areas.
Chinese Orchestra – (Bass / Percussion / Plucking)
Concert Band
Choir
Modern Dance
Chinese Dance
English Drama
Public Speaking (English)
Debate (English)
Chinese Language (Public Speaking / Debate)
Malay Language (Public Speaking / Debate)
Basketball (Boys)
Taekwondo
Table Tennis
Football (Boys)
Successful DSA applicants will have the opportunity to represent the school in the Singapore Youth Festival (Aesthetics), National School Games (Sports), Debating and Public Speaking competitions.
Centralised DSA-Sec Application Process
Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free of charge and will be open from 11am on Thursday, 4 May 2023 to 3pm on Wednesday, 31 May 2023. For more details, please refer to the MOE website – www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.
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 selected talent from year 1-4/5.
Selection Criteria
Performing Arts Domain
Talent Areas
Chinese Orchestra (Bass/ Percussion/ Plucking)
Concert Band
Choir
Chinese Dance
Modern Dance
Drama (English)
Selection Criteria:
Applicants should preferably
have represented in SYF Arts Presentation.
have represented in local/overseas Arts Competition.
Selection Process:
Shortlisted applicants
Will be invited for a performance audition and interview carried out in-person at Mayflower Secondary School from 4th July to 31st August.
Will be notified in advance of the date and time of the audition and interview
Should arrange for loan and/or bring their own instruments
View the Performing Arts Domain Performance Task and Requirements below.
Sports Domain
CCA
Basketball (Boys)
Taekwondo
Table Tennis
Football (Boys)
Selection Criteria
Applicants should preferably
have represented in Singapore Primary School Sports Council National School games, Zonal or National competitions.
be a member of the Junior Sports Academy (JSA) or school team.
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants
Will be invited for a performance trial and interview carried out in-person at Mayflower Secondary School from 4th July to 31st August.
Will be notified in advance of the date and time of the trial and interview
Should be suitably attired for physical activity and arrange for loan and or bring their own equipment where possible.
View the Sports Domain Performance Task and Requirements below.
Academic Domain
CCA
Chinese Language
Malay Language
Debating
Public Speaking
Selection Criteria:
Applicants should preferably
have participated in English/Chinese/Malay Language Oratorical/Public Speaking/Debating competitions at the Zonal or National level.
be a member of the English/Chinese/Malay Language Oratorical/Debate/Speech and Drama/Cultural society within or outside school.
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants
will be invited for a performance trial and interview carried out in-person at Mayflower Secondary School from 4th July to 31st August.
will be notified in advance of the date and time of their trial and interview
View the Academic Domain Performance Task and Requirements below.
Please note that meeting all the criteria DOES NOT guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.
General Academic Ability Tests such as the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Higher Ability Selection Test (HAST) are not required in the selection process.
Only shortlisted applicants that meet our selection criteria will be informed by 14th July 2023 of the exact date and time of the performance audition and an interview. The in- person performance audition and interview will be conducted at Mayflower Secondary School for all talent areas. Applicants who are not shortlisted will not be informed that they are unsuccessful in their application.
All shortlisted applicants will be informed of the status of their application (Confirmed, Waiting List or Rejected) by 14th September 2023.
For further clarifications, please contact Mr Wong Yih Chon Eric, HOD PE/CCA (DID: 65940113, Email: wong_yih_chon_eric@moe.edu.sg) and Mrs Lucinda Leong, SH CCA (DID: 65940158, Email: cheam_phaik_tin@moe.edu.sg).
Selection Process
Performing Arts Talent Domain
There will be a short interview after the audition. All auditions and interviews will be carried out in-person at Mayflower Secondary school from 4th July to 31st August. The following are the audition requirements for the different areas:
Performing Arts Talent Area | Performance Task Requirements |
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Chinese Ensembles (Bass/ Percussion/ Plucking) |
NB: Applicant should arrange with their primary school for the use of any required instruments for the audition. Only the use of Mayflower Secondary School’s percussion instruments may be arranged. |
Concert Band |
NB: Applicant should arrange with their primary school for the use of any required instruments for the audition. Only the use of Mayflower Secondary School’s percussion instruments may be arranged. |
Choir |
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Chinese Dance |
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Modern Dance |
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Drama (English) |
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Sports Talent Domain
There will be a short interview after the trial. All trials and interviews will be carried out in-person at Mayflower Secondary school. The following are the audition requirements for the different areas:
Sports Talent Area | Performance Task Requirements |
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Basketball (Boys) |
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Taekwondo |
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Table Tennis | Perform the following tasks on a table tennis table with a partner:
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Football (Boys) |
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Academic Talent Domain
There will be a short interview after the trial. All trials and interviews will be carried out in-person at Mayflower Secondary school. The following are the audition requirements for the different areas:
Performing Arts Talent Area | Performance Task Requirements |
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Debating |
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Public Speaking |
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Chinese Language | Debating
Public Speaking
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Malay Language | Debating
Public Speaking
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