School Of The Arts, Singapore

[dance and theatre]

The one thing I really wish is that SOTA would put up public performances to raise funds for the needy or the arts community. This will allow people to understand the school better and see the standards of the performances … but so far, not much being put out and many of the students perform in their own capacity, not under the school.


Amni Musfira is a wonderful singer, but seldom performs under the SOTA banner, the Theatre students are amazing, same for the Visual arts, so much talent … but the public never gets to see them.

[PROUDY MUM]

Hi there, my DD will be entering SOTA next year any advise ?

N does anyone know what is the title of the literature book they using in Year 1 ???
By the way just out of curiosity , why is the CANTEEN food not operating in full swing ?? Or are the DC of SOTA actually eat out of the school or they brin their own food???!?
Cos when I was in SOTA on one of those visit during school day LUNCH TIME , the canteen vendor sells food that didn’t seems to be very appealing except the fruits stall …
Please enlighten me .

[dasalo]

PROUDY MUM:

Hi there, my DD will be entering SOTA next year any advise ?

N does anyone know what is the title of the literature book they using in Year 1 ????
By the way just out of curiosity , why is the CANTEEN food not operating in full swing ?? Or are the DC of SOTA actually eat out of the school or they brin their own food???!?
Cos when I was in SOTA on one of those visit during school day LUNCH TIME , the canteen vendor sells food that didn't seems to be very appealing except the fruits stall .....
Please enlighten me .

What time is your lunch time? SOTA canteen is not in full swing from the start. They had only a few stalls and the fruit stall attracts most. Also, they have a economic rice stalls which my dd says the aunty is kind and generous. However, my dds very seldom eat canteen's food. I packed bentos for them everyday since primary one so they are so used to my food.

[PROUDY MUM]

Hi Dasalo

Thank you for yr info abt the canteen food .
So if we prepare food for our DC do they hv microwave that our DC can warm it up or they just eat it cold . Very worry about this as she will be in Dance n she stay FULL day in campus so I m worried .

[dance and theatre]

Hi. I pack lunch for my daughter in a Japanese thermos container, or hearty sandwiches, lots of carrot and cucumber sticks, and nut bars (Uncle Toby’s or GNC). Whenever possible, extras include sausage buns or plain waffles, chocolate bread. It’s impossible to pack all the meals and most days one meal is outside which I leave it up to her. They are allowed to have meals out of school when dance starts late.


Chicken Rice at Dhoby Exchange is a fav, so too is the Sushi shop in the Cathay basement. POMO basement had some food outlets they like.

My thoughts are : It’s secondary school, you cannot worry about or cover all contingencies, you have to let go at some point. Teenagers will not deliberately starve themselves and once they have friends, they tend to want to eat where or what their friends eat. Fruit or Nut bars are great smack options, especially before dance. Just remind them to take healthier choices rather than fast food all the time.

[PROUDY MUM]

Thank you - dance and theatre.


You have given me some ideas of what to pack .
The reason I ask is because if they stay late in school n in between lesson at least they get some bites n not go hungry.
I m Sorry I m abit over protective especially this girl of mine n I know I need to learn to let go …
I heard that in Dance Faculty , they will tell the students if they put on weight …
So the choice of food may make a difference .

[Pixie28]

PSLE results this Thu. I wish there's a way of knowing in advance if my dd has been posted to sota.

[PROUDY MUM]

Haha…I know how you feel Pixie28.

Cant wait for Thursday to come.
Pixie28 ,which faculty id your dd in ??
Maybe we can catch up …

[Pixie28]

Same as yr dd proudy mom. I hope did yr dd go for SDT sleeping beauty audition?

[PROUDY MUM]

Yes yes . So did yr dd get the children’s role too???