Direct School Admission
Direct School Admission
1. Direct School Admission (DSA) Exercise
The DSA-Sec Exercise was introduced by the Ministry of Education in 2004 to promote holistic education and provide students an opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talents in seeking admission to a secondary school. Under this DSA-Sec Exercise, participating schools will be able to select Primary Six (P6) students for admission to Secondary One. The selection will be based on their achievements and talents before the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results are released.
Click HERE to find out more from the MOE website.
2. School Vision
Springfield’s school vision is “Lifelong Learners, Exemplary Leaders”. In Springfield, we believe in providing our students with opportunities to develop their sporting talent, leadership and creativity, along with school representation. Our DSA talent areas of Rockwall climbing, Floorball, Taekwondo and STEM provide the platforms for our students to achieve these.
(a) Rockwall Climbing
The Springfield rock wall is an outstanding Tampines landmark that has captured the attention of many passing by. Built in 1995, it was one of the first outdoor rockwalls in a secondary school. Over the years, thousands of our students have learnt the basics of rockwall climbing through our Physical Education (PE) Programme, and many have excelled in the sport. Our climbers have always been recognized as the rugged and robust students in the school. Rockwall climbing develop mental strength and inculcate qualities such as integrity, resilience, and perseverance.
In Springfield’s PE Programme, Lower Secondary students are equipped with the basic knowledge, skills, and confidence in rockwall climbing; climbing, rope ascending and abseiling. They will learn to appreciate the rigour of the sport and the intrinsic value of climbing. With the opportunity to participate, students can be engaged in self-discovery and cultivation of values. Secondary 2 students will also be given the opportunity to attain the Singapore National Climbing Standard Rockwall Climbing Certification Level I.
(b) Floorball
This sport was introduced in Springfield in 2007 as many Springfielders had displayed talent and interest. With the passion and support from the teachers, the School was able to achieve significant results. The team is now known for their all-round skills, teamwork, and resilience.
Participation in competitions such as the National School Games play a vital role in providing our students with opportunities to develop their technical skillsets and qualities such as leadership, teamwork and resilience. At Springfield, our floorball students also organize Springfield Blast!, - our very own an annual inter-school floorball competition. Through this platform, students develop other competencies such as organizational skills, and different aspects of leadership skills and teamwork, that complement the skills that they need in the court. Such holistic development grooms our students to be well-rounded individuals who are grounded in values.
(c) Taekwondo
Springfield’s Taekwondo (TKD) Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) programme supports and reinforces the interests and abilities of students. Students are involved in various competitions, training camps, community involvement projects and leadership training. Grading assessment is also integrated into the CCA to promote rigour and professionalism. Aesthetics-based activities like Taekwondo Aerobics is included in the programme to provide students with exposure to a greater range of experiences and activities as well. The TKD CCA programme serves to inculcate values and imbue in students the desired outcomes of education.
With the introduction of Taekwondo in the National School Games in 2009, Springfield Taekwondo was provided with greater scope for involvement and achievements. Participating students are given participation opportunities that range from team display to sparring categories. Participation in competitions help students to develop mental strength, focus and resilience.
Consolidated trend and major achievements
(d) STEM
Springfield’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme focuses on STEMpowering lifelong learners and exemplary leaders with STEMpathy. Through problem-based learning and authentic STEM experiences, we aim to ignite curiosity and enable our students to appreciate the relevance of their learning beyond the classroom. We develop our students to make connections and apply their creativity, communicate effectively and work collaboratively, and actively contribute to the community and society, so as to make a positive difference to the lives of others.
At Springfield, we inspire the interest in STEM in all students through our Applied Learning Programme, which is focused on Health and Food Science, as well as a STEM integrated IP Curriculum and transdisciplinary, real-world STEM-related projects. Students subsequently aspire to deepen their interest and gain further exposure via in-house programmes like STEMania, and national programmes like STEM Playground.
Students who apply through DSA will be given opportunities to excel in the area of STEM and further their passion and skillsets through learning journeys, work attachments and internships to STEM-related organisations for opportunities to apply their knowledge and gain greater awareness of the range of STEM-related job opportunities and industries. They will also be able to join our EcoSTEM Club CCA, and participate in STEM research programmes and national competitions with mentorship from our teachers and Pathfinders in relevant STEM-related organisations and agencies.
For more information on STEM-ALP, click on this link: https://www.springfieldsec.moe.edu.sg/programmes/applied-learning-programme-alp/
For more information on EcoSTEM Club CCA, click on this link: https://www.springfieldsec.moe.edu.sg/cca/clubs-n-societies/ecostem-club/
Achievements
Science Research Programme
STEM Competitions
