CDA Application

Application Intent - The SEMSS Award Renewal / Application function is a new on-line system which will be the main platform for schools to submit their application intent, CDA report and supporting documents. Schools may indicate their intention to apply for the award from 4 - 15 October 2010.

Written Submission - The due date for submission of the CDA application report for schools that are applying for or renewing their CDA is on 8 December 2010, 5.00pm.

 

 The full written submission should adhere strictly to the guidelines and format given in the below.

 Requirements of the report (**will be updated at a later date)

Content: Succinct description of the school’s character development processes and observable outcomes to justify the Award for the school according to the 3 criteria described in the CDA Handbook. (format of report is freestyle)
Length: Main section of the report not exceeding 3 pages, and annexes not exceeding 10 pages. Pages beyond the requisite limit will not be considered.
Document Format: A4 size, Arial font size 12, single spacing, with 1- inch margin all around. File Format: PDF File
Other documents to be attached: DM brief on school

Selection Process

  • Short-listing - Schools will be short-listed for validation visits based on the written submissions. Selected schools will be notified of the details in mid to late-February and a date in Semester 1 will be arranged. Short-listed schools are not necessarily awarded the CDA.
  • Validation Visit (1) – The CDA panel will visit the school for a series of interviews with the school management, teachers, and students. The visit will be about 4 hours. The agenda for the visit will be sent to schools at least 7 workings days before the actual visit.
  • Validation Visit (2) – Following the first validation visit, schools short-listed for the Outstanding Development Award (ODA) for Character Development will receive a 2nd validation. Notification will be sent in March and the agenda will be available at least 2 weeks before the actual visit.
  • Final Judging & Selection will be based on observations from the above selection process. Results of the CDA will be announced in the 3rd quarter of 2011.

 

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