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Whitley Secondary School

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DSA talent areas

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Language & Humanities

Debating and Public Speaking

What they look for ▾

What schools look for: Selection typically involves a written task or interview showcasing flair in the language or subject.

Open to boys and girls.

Check Whitley Secondary School's trial or audition format and dates on its official page ↗ before applying.

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Leadership & Uniformed Groups

Leadership and Character

What they look for ▾

What schools look for: Selection centres on interviews, leadership records and CCA involvement.

Open to boys and girls.

Check Whitley Secondary School's trial or audition format and dates on its official page ↗ before applying.

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DSA talent lists are published yearly — confirm the next window's list on the official page before applying.

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CCAs

19 CCAs at Whitley Secondary School. Any student can join a CCA once enrolled; only the DSA talents above offer a place through Direct School Admission. CCAs marked DSA are also recruited through DSA.

Sports (8)

Arts (4)

Clubs and societies (4)

Uniformed groups (3)

Source: MOE, Co-curricular activities (CCAs), data.gov.sg, updated 17 April 2026. CCAs can change each year; confirm on the school's official page.