School Of The Arts, Singapore

[BangalterLahPlz]

Alicorn:

OMG! 251! Confirmed! SOTA, here I come for 2014! So excited! :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

OMG congrats!!!
(no offence but isn't SOTA's COP about 230+ only?) :itwasntme: my mum told me that!!!

[Alicorn]

BangalterLahPlz:

Alicorn:

OMG! 251! Confirmed! SOTA, here I come for 2014! So excited! :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

OMG congrats!!!
(no offence but isn't SOTA's COP about 230+ only?) :itwasntme: my mum told me that!!!

Hi!

You actually just need Express to get in! However, to get in, you do need to have the talent as well as the X Factor, otherwise even if you got 300 for PSLE you wouldn't even be able to get in!

And fellow parents, have you received the reporting day package yet? Nada here!

Alicorn :thankyou:

[155dorcas]

messageinabottle:

155dorcas:

Hi all,

I am not a mummy but a sec 1 student currently in SCGS. Though SCGS is a one of the top schools in singapore, it has not really given me the \"space\" to develop my passion, art. So I'm thinking of transferring through visual arts to SOTA next year.
However, I have certain things I'm still quite unsure about.

1. Given that I am actually in the lowest class in SCGS, is it okay to go to SOTA? My PSLE score was only 226 and I have friends with scores of 250 and above who are already in SOTA. So what's the average scores of students there?

2. So far, I am not doing very well for my CA's and i doubt my SA's will be any better. For CA3, i scored B4s and B3s for History, Geography, Science and Chinese. The only As i got are for English-A1 and Math-A2. So is this mark range acceptable? Also, Chinese is my worst subject and the only reason i managed to clinch a B4 is because I was cast as the lead in a theatre segment for Chinese that accounted for 30% of CA3. So if not for that I would have failed chinese. (CA2 chinese D7) So I would like to know if its okay to not do so well for chinese...(heheh)

3. If I were to join through visual arts, are there other opportunities for me to experience other art forms? I actually enjoy singing alot and my current CCA is choir. So will there be chances for me to do dance and theatre and all the other art forms?

4. Lastly, I like my art but I'm not sure if it's actually up to standard. I have a strong passion for it. Yet I'm not even sure if I can get in. so here's a link to some of my art stuff...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Noz39_A_OPLmlqDJ5Rzmw77nYc7vim-WSayAMtflz2Y/edit?usp=sharing

Anyways, I hope some mummies and current students of SOTA can answer my queries. Thank You in advance

Your work is simply amazing!!!! U shld have been in the AEP programme!!!u are truly gifted!!! I am not a SOTA mum... But i hope someone can help you...perhaps u can send your portfolio to SOTA directly?

Thank You!! I went to check out what the AEP program is however, SOTA doesnt state HOW to get into it. I called SOTA up actually and they said that wasnt an option. So now I have to wait till Jan 2nd to see if there are any spaces in SOTA before i go for the audition. HOPING THERES SPACE!!! :xedfingers:

Can anyone else give me their opinions? If theres any thing I can work on for my art and improve on, do tell me!

[155dorcas]

I have another question. Is it possible to audition for both Visual Arts and Theatre??? I absolutely love both!!! I cant decide just yet. so if they could allow me to audition for both, that would be great!

[Alicorn]

155dorcas:

I have another question. Is it possible to audition for both Visual Arts and Theatre???? I absolutely love both!!! I cant decide just yet. so if they could allow me to audition for both, that would be great!

Hi!

Yes it is possible, but I would recommend you to think carefully about it, as it is a major decision - it's something you will be doing 20hrs a week. So, you really need have the passion, the zest for the art form. Otherwise, you wouldn't enjoy your school life! Just my 2c.

Oh and also, the AEP program isn't for SOTA. It's only offered at Bukit Panjang Govt. High School, CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh), Hwa Chong Institution, National Junior College, Nanyang Girls’ High School, Victoria School and lastly, Zhonghua Secondary School. Sorry to say that SCGS doesn't offer the AEP programme. You can find out more at http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/art-elective-programme/

Good luck and all the best! Hope it helps! :ugogirl: :ugogirl:

Alicorn

[155dorcas]

Alicorn:

155dorcas:

I have another question. Is it possible to audition for both Visual Arts and Theatre???? I absolutely love both!!! I cant decide just yet. so if they could allow me to audition for both, that would be great!

Hi!

Yes it is possible, but I would recommend you to think carefully about it, as it is a major decision - it's something you will be doing 20hrs a week. So, you really need have the passion, the zest for the art form. Otherwise, you wouldn't enjoy your school life! Just my 2c.

Oh and also, the AEP program isn't for SOTA. It's only offered at Bukit Panjang Govt. High School, CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh), Hwa Chong Institution, National Junior College, Nanyang Girls’ High School, Victoria School and lastly, Zhonghua Secondary School. Sorry to say that SCGS doesn't offer the AEP programme. You can find out more at http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/art-elective-programme/

Good luck and all the best! Hope it helps! :ugogirl: :ugogirl:

Alicorn

hmm, it doesnt state in that website.. however, i found it on sota's site... http://www.sota.edu.sg/AboutUs/TheSOTAEducationExperience/ArtsExcellenceProgramme.aspx Im not sure if its the same thing though, since one is elective and one is excellence. Very confused! :scratchhead:

[yip33]

chibimaruko:

happyluckymom:

Sota had emailed on the day of the psle results that a reporting day package will be posted and also emailed to you in the next one week and it would contain the administrative procedures for registering your child/ward at SOTA, as well as information on purchase of books, materials and uniform. Anyone received it coz i havent?

I received the email but have not received the reporting day package.

Same here! Getting really edgy, because it hasn't come. I hope I'm not the only one?

[Alicorn]

155dorcas:

Alicorn:

[quote=\"155dorcas\"]I have another question. Is it possible to audition for both Visual Arts and Theatre???? I absolutely love both!!! I cant decide just yet. so if they could allow me to audition for both, that would be great!

Hi!

Yes it is possible, but I would recommend you to think carefully about it, as it is a major decision - it's something you will be doing 20hrs a week. So, you really need have the passion, the zest for the art form. Otherwise, you wouldn't enjoy your school life! Just my 2c.

Oh and also, the AEP program isn't for SOTA. It's only offered at Bukit Panjang Govt. High School, CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh), Hwa Chong Institution, National Junior College, Nanyang Girls’ High School, Victoria School and lastly, Zhonghua Secondary School. Sorry to say that SCGS doesn't offer the AEP programme. You can find out more at http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/art-elective-programme/

Good luck and all the best! Hope it helps! :ugogirl: :ugogirl:

Alicorn

hmm, it doesnt state in that website.. however, i found it on sota's site... http://www.sota.edu.sg/AboutUs/TheSOTAEducationExperience/ArtsExcellenceProgramme.aspx Im not sure if its the same thing though, since one is elective and one is excellence. Very confused! :scratchhead:[/quote]155dorcas,

Sorry if I misled you! I'm not too sure, but what it looks like is that the two AEPs are different - one is under MOE and the other one is specially for SOTA students.

Good luck!

Alicorn

[Alicorn]

yip33:

chibimaruko:

[quote=\"happyluckymom\"]Sota had emailed on the day of the psle results that a reporting day package will be posted and also emailed to you in the next one week and it would contain the administrative procedures for registering your child/ward at SOTA, as well as information on purchase of books, materials and uniform. Anyone received it coz i havent?

I received the email but have not received the reporting day package.

Same here! Getting really edgy, because it hasn't come. I hope I'm not the only one?[/quote]yip33,

Don't worry - you're not the only one. After all, it's under snail mail.

Good luck!

Alicorn

[thrice]

I have received the reporting day package email attachment earlier today, in the evening. The snail mail should probably arrive tomorrow or day after.