Victoria School IP: 2025 VCA Journey & DSA Domains

Q: What does the Victoria School IP guide cover?
A: Highlights from the school’s official VCA Integrated Programme pages—how the alliance frames learning, signature Helmsman/Imagineering experiences, and the 2025 DSA-Sec talent pathways (plus Year 3 lateral entry).

TL;DR
• The Victoria-Cedar Alliance (VCA) brings Victoria School, Cedar Girls’ Secondary, and Victoria Junior College together for a six-year journey that nurtures “Social Innovators, Passionate Learners”, blending shared CCAs, leadership, and talent development (VCA overview).
• Signature programmes include the Helmsman Programme (personal→organisational→community leadership across Years 1–6) and the Imagineering Programme, which uses Design Thinking to tackle real-world issues in partnership with SUTD and South-East CDC (Helmsman & Imagineering).
• 2025 DSA-Sec domains cover STEM (Math, Science), Community Youth Leadership, Aesthetics (Art, Concert Band, Chinese Orchestra, Choir), and Sports (Badminton, Floorball, Football, Hockey, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Wushu); applications run 7 May – 3 June 2025, with trials/interviews in July–August and outcomes by 4 September (DSA-Sec page).
• Outstanding Secondary 2 students from other schools can also apply for Year 3 entry (15–29 Oct 2025) via a separate test/interview process (Year 3 admission).

Quick facts for families

• Victoria boys join the Victoria-Cedar Alliance, learning with Cedar Girls’ and VJC friends over a full six-year stretch (VCA overview).
• Helmsman lessons move from personal habits to community leadership, so growth feels steady and guided (Helmsman & Imagineering).
• Imagineering projects use simple design-thinking steps to solve real issues with partners like SUTD and South-East CDC (same source).
• DSA 2025 opens 7 May and closes 3 June; shortlisted boys attend July–August trials before results land by 4 September (DSA-Sec page).