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.