1.   Selection Criteria

The Selection Criteria for Leadership, Visual Arts, Fencing, Basketball and Guzheng talent areas as follows:

#1 Evidence in talent area

For Leadership (Girls and Boys):

• Student leadership involvement in primary school.

• Leadership position held at school level, CCA or cohort-level projects.

• Involvement in Values-in-Action or Community Services.

For Visual Arts (Girls and Boys):

• Student Art portfolio (Portfolio of 3 – 5 original works to be presented during the interview).

• Other relevant qualifications pertaining to Art.

• On the spot Art talent demonstration via Art task (students will be required to complete the Art task within a set time limit).

For Fencing (Girls and Boys):

• Strong passion in fencing and display positive attitude to learn, improve and contribute. 

• Candidates who display determined and competitive sporting qualities through their participation in sports CCAs will be preferred.

For Basketball (Boys):

• Strong passion in Basketball and display positive attitude to learn, improve and contribute. 

• Candidates who display determined and competitive sporting qualities through their participation in sports CCAs will be preferred.

For Guzheng Ensemble (Girls):

• Strong passion in music and/or playing Guzheng, and display positive attitude to learn, improve and contribute. 

• Relevant experiences in performing the Guzheng or other similar instruments at school and/or external events.

• Other achievement(s)/attainment(s) in Guzheng or music.

#2 Assessment of attitude and suitability: (during the interview)

• Positive attitude in learning and/or contributing.

• Communication skills.

• Passion and interest in the identified talent area.

#3 School reports (to be submitted)

• Primary 5 and Primary 6 school examination results.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview session. During the interview session, applicants will be assessed on the qualities and/or potential indicated in the DSA Selection Criteria.

• For Leadership, applicants will need to provide evidence of leadership capabilities.

• For Visual Arts, applicants will be required to provide evidence of their level of aptitude in art.

•  For Fencing, applicants will be required to provide evidence of their sporting qualities, either through demonstration of Fencing abilities or equivalent sporting ability.

• For Basketball, applicants will be required to provide evidence of their sporting qualities, either through demonstration of Basketball abilities or equivalent sporting ability.

For Guzheng, applicants will be required to provide evidence of their level of aptitude in music.

Note:

• Applicants who do not have prior experience may also apply. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the applicants.

• Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the DSA applicant will be shortlisted or given an offer.