December 2007
[December 2007]
Applying what is learnt in artistic thought—a unique School of the Arts
Singapore's first arts school established with the support of the government, offers professional arts training for artistically talented children. This signifies a new milestone in arts education in Singapore and reflects the development in society's acceptance of art as well as the increasing professionalism of the arts. 
Nanyang Arts
 

[31 December 2007]
Arts school opens to nurture young talent
The start of classes at the School of the Arts marks a culmination of years of efforts to establish a specialised arts school. Demand has been strong for SOTA, which held extra auditions to pick 300 students from among 1,000 applicants. 
The Straits Times
 
[22 December 2007]
SOTA hires adjunct faculty based on students' artistic talents. SOTA hires adjunct faculty based on students' artistic talents. An example is the hiring of a teacher to teach harp to a student learning the instrument. This ensures that students receive appropriate teaching and guidance.
Lianhe Zaobao
 

 [22 December 2007]
Arts school students get to wear designer uniforms
Students in the School of the Arts get to wear uniforms designed by homegrown design guru Theseus Chan. Chan is the editor of art fashion magazine Werk and heads advertising firm Work. He also won the Designer of the Year honour at the inaugural President's Design Awards last year.
The Straits Times
 

[21 December 2007]
Students prepare for opening of arts school 
With a PSLE score of 271, Tan Shee Yin could have had her pick of any top school. But her choice for SOTA was clear. She wants to improve her technique by learning from her peers and teachers at SOTA.
The Straits Times
 

[18 December 2007]
SOTA invites Harvard Professor to dialogue with teachers 
SOTA has invited Harvard Professor and Director of Project Zero Steve Seidel to dialogue with the School's teachers and share his insights on arts education.
Lianhe Zaobao
 

November 2007

[19 November 2007]
More students opting for arts schools
More youngsters are trading places in junior colleges, polytechnics and even universities to join arts institutions. SOTA held extra auditions to pick 300 students from among 1,000 applicants.
The Straits Times
 

September 2007

[13 September 2007]
Multi-talented head-start
The School of the Arts unveils its new faculty, comprising a mix of returning Singapore talents and experienced home-grown and foreign educators.
The Straits Times Life!
 

June 2007

[2 June 2007]
Arts school to hold fourth audition
An overwhelming response for SOTA has led to the school holding an additional audition on 7 July.
The Straits Times
 

May 2007

[11 May 2007]
Talented pupils get bigger chance at direct entry to Sec 1
About 3,500 Secondary 1 places will be offered to pupils talented in fields like sports or the arts, under this year's Direct School Admission (DSA) scheme. Nine more secondary schools, including SOTA, have been added to the existing 47 schools that are part of the scheme.
The Straits Times
 

[10 May 2007]
56 secondary schools to take part in Direct School Admission Exercise
This year's Direct School Admission Exercise will see 56 secondary schools participating, nine more than last year. It will also be extended to the new SOTA.
Channel NewsAsia
 

April 2007

[April / June 2007]
School of the Arts draws strong response
Even whilst construction of its purpose-built premises is underway at Kirk Terrace, SOTA is already attracting great interest from young talents.
Resonance
 

[28 April 2007]
Financial aid for arts school students
Talented SOTA students will get help with payment of school fees, with about 100 scholarships and bursaries given out.
The Straits Times
 

March 2007

[4 March 2007]
Arts School costs more than expected
SOTA, set to open its doors next January, will cost the Government more than the estimated $100 million, due to a rise in construction costs.
The Sunday Times
 

February 2007
 
[14 February 2007]
Ideas sought for crafting national art gallery
The search is on for the best architectural and design team to transform the City Hall and former Supreme Court buildings into the National Art Gallery. Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) Dr Lee Boon Yang said this and gave an update on SOTA at an annual dinner to thank members of MICA's various committees. 88 of the 101 students offered places at SOTA have signed up.
The Straits Times