Talent Area

Selection Criteria

Selection Process

Debating and Public Speaking

Applicants should demonstrate:

• competency in the English Language 

• interest, motivation and experience (if any) in public speaking

• positive personal dispositions and learning attitudes

Shortlisted applicants:

• will be invited for an in-person interview to share their relevant achievements and experiences (if any)

• will sit for a performance task: plan and deliver a speech on a topic that will be given to the applicant during the session

Media / Journalism

Applicants should have:

• competency in the English Language

• interest, motivation and experience (if any) in communicating through different types of media 

• positive personal dispositions and learning attitudes

Shortlisted applicants:

• will be invited for an in-person interview to share their relevant achievements and experiences (if any)

• will sit for a performance task: craft a photo story with a title and photo captions, based on information and photographs provided during the session. 

Bilingualism

Applicants should have:

• competency in Mother Tongue Language (MTL) & English Language (EL)

• interest, motivation and experience (if any) in bilingualism and biculturalism

• positive personal dispositions and learning attitudes

Shortlisted applicants:

• will be invited for an in-person interview to share their relevant achievements and experiences (if any)

• will sit for a performance task: simple translation and word splash involving EL and MTL during the session.

Community Youth Leadership

Applicants should have:

• the will to serve the school and the community

• experience in leading others

• interest in deepening leadership skills

Shortlisted applicants:

• will be invited for an in-person interview to share their relevant achievements and experiences (if any)

• will sit for a performance task: situational task related to leadership.

Rugby

Applicants should have:

• skills in ball passing, tackling, and evasive running during a game play

• motivation, experience and achievements (if any) in playing rugby 

• positive personal dispositions and learning attitudes

Shortlisted applicants:

• will be invited for an in-person interview to share their interest and motivation in playing rugby

• will take part in a physical skill demonstration test