2026 Sec 1 Admin Matters
Find key details for 2026 Secondary 1 enrolment, including financial assistance, uniform and textbook purchases, CCA options, and first-day arrangements.
Admin Matters
1. Edusave Standing Order for School’s Enrichment Programme (for Singaporean students only)
If you have not yet activated the Edusave Standing Order for your child’s participation in local and overseas enrichment programme, you may activate it through:
a) Parent’s Gateway mobile app (please access “Edusave Standing Order” via the Services tab); OR
b) via https://form.gov.sg/68511c58e85a5dd195cf326f (opens in new tab)
2. MOE Financial Assistance Scheme and School Based FAS Application
For students with approved MOE FAS:
Our General Office will contact you by 26 December to arrange for the collection of textbooks and school attire.
Collection Schedule
- Monday, 29 December: 9.00am - 2.30pm
- Tuesday, 30 December: 9.00am - 12.00pm
Important Notes
- Online sales are not available for FAS and School-Based FAS students
- Collection must be arranged through the General Office. For queries, please contact 6456 1336.
For students requiring financial assistance
School-Based FAS (MOE FAS not approved)
Needy Singaporean students who do not meet MOE FAS income eligibility criteria may apply for our School-Based FAS.
Please obtain the rejection letter from your child's primary school, showing the household GHI or PCI.
Approval will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and the school will contact you regarding the outcome.
MOE FAS (New applications)
Needy Singaporean students may apply for MOE FAS to help meet basic schooling expenses. Please refer to the attached pamphlets in various languages for more information on the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme.
MOE FAS Pamphlet EL.pdf (opens in new tab)
MOE FAS Pamphlet CL.pdf (opens in new tab)
MOE FAS Pamphlet ML.pdf (opens in new tab)
MOE FAS Pamphlet TL.pdf (opens in new tab)
You can apply for the financial assistance through the Parents Gateway app services (under Services tab > Financial Assistance) via Singpass login.
- Application may also be submitted using this link: https://go.gov.sg/moe-efasggas (opens in new tab).
- Please note that applications may take up to one month to process.
- If you purchase textbooks and uniforms before approval is granted, the school will not provide reimbursement.
4. Parent Support Group
We warmly invite you to be a member of our Parent Support Group (PSG).
The PSG recruitment form can be found in the link below: https://go.gov.sg/sec1psg2026 (opens in new tab)
5. Medical Appeal Exercise (MAE)
If you are considering to appeal to another school based on serious medical conditions/severe physical impairments, you may call the school at 6456 1336 to request for the application form by 19 December 2025, 5pm.
Other Important Information
1. First Day of School (2 Jan 2026)
First Day of School.pdf (opens in new tab)
2. Sec 1 Orientation Programme (2 – 9 Jan 2026)
Sec 1 Orientation Programme.pdf (opens in new tab)
3. Purchase of School Uniforms, Textbooks & PE Attire
Sale of School Textbooks and Uniform.pdf (opens in new tab)
Booklist for Sec 1 G1.pdf (opens in new tab)
Booklist for Sec 1 G2.pdf (opens in new tab)
Booklist for Sec 1 G3.pdf (opens in new tab)
4. Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
CCA information.pdf (opens in new tab)
5. Travelling To & From School
Travelling To & From School 2026 - Updated (opens in new tab)
6. Preparation Checklist
Preparation Checklist.pdf (opens in new tab)
Contact Us
For general enquiries on finance, student well-being and academic matters, you can call us at 6456 1336 or drop us an email via whitley_ss@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab).
FAQ for Possible Enquiries from P6 students/parents
How many Sec 1 classes are there in Whitley Secondary School?
This year we have 7 Sec 1 classes with students of different abilities mixing together under Full Subject Based Banding (FSBB). We have 4 classes of Posting Group 3, 2 classes of Posting Group 2 and 1 class of Posting Group 1 students.
MOE Posting Groups are categorized as follows:
PSLE score ranges, posting groups and indicative subject levels at start of Secondary 1
PSLE Score | Posting Group | Indicative level for most subjects at start of S1 |
4 - 20 | 3 | G3 |
21 and 22 | 2 or 3 | G2 or G3 |
23 and 24 | 2 | G2 |
25 | 1 or 2 | G1 or G2 |
26 – 30 (with AL7 or better in English Language and Mathematics) |
What is the cut-off PSLE Score for Whitley Secondary School?
Whitley Secondary 2024 PSLE cut-off points by posting group
Posting Group 3 | 6-22 |
Posting Group 2 | 23-25 |
Posting Group 1 | 25-30 |
Note: For Whitley Secondary, based on 2024 Sec 1 Posting data, these are our cut-off points: 22 for PG3, 25 for PG2 and 30 for PG1. Do note that the cut off points can change slightly every year. | |
What are the schooling hours?
Tentatively, students are required to report by 7:40 am. Curriculum ends by 2 pm for Lower Secondary students (12.30 pm on Fridays) and 2/3/4.30 pm on some days for Upper Secondary students.
What CCAs do Whitley Secondary School offer? How many CCA days and which are the days?
CCA days are usually twice a week (Tue, Thu), depending on which CCA they choose. These are our CCAs:
1.Badminton (Girls and Boys)
2.Basketball (Girls and Boys)
3.Football (Boys)
4.Golf (Girls and Boys)
5.Girl Guides (Girls)
6.National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls and Boys)
7.National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
8.Choir (Girls and Boys)
9.Modern Dance (Girls and Boys)
10.English Drama (Girls and Boys)
11.Concert Band (Girls and Boys)
12.Debating and Public Speaking (Girls and Boys)
13.Photography (Girls and Boys)
14.Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls and Boys)
What are the fees for PR/ IS in 2026?
The fees in 2025 are (schools fees + misc fees $20):
SC - $25
PR - $680 (ie total $700)
IS (Asean) - $1,090 (ie total $1,111.80)
IS (Non-Asean) - $2,190 (ie. total $2,211.80)
What are our special programmes?
- Applied Learning Programme (ALP) – Communicative Arts
- Learning for Life Programme (LLP) - Community & Youth Leadership: Active Citizenship for Social Change