Ministry of Education (MOE) Quality of School Experience (QSE) Survey for Sec 4 Students

Dear Secondary 4 Students,

Please be informed that you will be required to participate in the above questionnaire survey on 21 Aug 2017, Monday.  The questionnaire survey is to assess the extent to which students find their school experience positive and enriching.  

Date:      21 Aug 2017, Monday

Time:      1.40 - 2.40 pm

Venue:    Auditorium (A-04-01)

Please note the following for the survey:

• Attendance is compulsory for all (except for students who are scheduled for GCE O Level EL Oral on 21 Aug).  

• Students who are unable to to attend the survey on 21 Aug 2017 (including students who are scheduled for GCE O Level EL Oral on 21 Aug) will be scheduled to take the survey on : 

23 Aug 2017, Wed at 7.40 am at the LT (Room C-03-11)   

• Please bring your own Learning Devices (Macbooks) on 21 Aug as the survey will be administered on-line.  Students will NOT be allowed to do the survey using mobile phones or tablets.

• Students are required to be seated by class during the survey, and with an empty seat in-between each student.  

• Individual log-in ID and password will be distributed on the day of the survey.   

We are expecting MOE personnel to be present as observers during the survey.  As such, we seek your kind co-operation to remain orderly and follow all instructions carefully during the conduct of the survey.    

Thank you.  

[Join Us!] Show Choir Performance @ Clementi Community Centre

Dear SST students,

The SST show choir will be performing our Bedazzled pieces in the National Day Celebration Events from 5:45-6:00 pm this coming 9th August 2017 at Clementi Community Centre.

The details and event highlights are as per attached poster.

Do show your support and join us there!

From the Show Choir and NE Events Team
Ms Patricia Ng, Ms Chua Wanting, Ms Genevieve Tia, Ms Pearlyn Loke, Ms Yeo Leng Leng, Mdm Azizah, Ms Pearl Huang & Ms Wong Ho Yan

2017 National Day Celebration@SST (8 August)

Dear SST students

We will be celebrating Singapore’s 52nd birthday in SST.

Here are the details of the celebration:

1. Day/Date: Tuesday, 8 August 2017
2. Reporting Time: Before 7.40 a.m. (Morning Assembly)
3. Dismissal Time: 10.45 a.m.
4. Venue: ISH
5. Attire: SST School Uniform
6. Things to bring: Learning Device (fully charged)

Please remember to assemble in the SBOR position.
We will confirm the position during the Dry-Run on Monday 7th August during CE Lesson from 1.40 - 2.30 p.m. at ISH.

Do take note that SST Canteen and Café will be open on 8 August 2017.

Thank you.

On behalf of NE Events Team
Mdm Azizah, Ms Wong Ho Yan & Ms Pearl Huang

You are invited! AOGS Educational Outreach Talks Organised by the Astronomy Club

Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) was established in 2003 to promote geosciences and its application for the benefit of humanity, specifically in Asia and Oceania and with an overarching approach to global issues. AOGS is deeply involved in addressing hazard related issues through improving our understanding of the genesis of hazards through scientific, social and technical approaches.

From the 7th to 11th of Aug, SST will be hosting some of their lecturers!

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7th Aug 2017, Monday, 3-4pm @ Lecture Theatre:

• Flora of South East Asia by Dr Shawn Lum

8th Aug 2017, Tuesday, 1-2pm @ Lecture Theatre:

• Earthquake Waves by Dr Shengji Wei
• Volcanos and Singapore? by Associate Professor Adam D Switzer

11th Aug 2017, Friday, 2-3pm @ Lecture Theatre:

• An Overview of NASA Earth Sciences: From Satellites to Computer Models by Dr Steven E. Platnick

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Click HERE to sign up!

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We understand that some of the talks may clash with CCA timings so please seek permission from your teacher-in-charge on days of clash before signing up.

More information is provided on the sign-up forms.

From: Mr Tan Hoe Teck and Mrs Rachel Jang
Astronomy Club, Teachers-in-Charge

Note: Posters with updated information (refreshed on 5 August 2017)

Asia Oceania Geosciences Society Lectures

Dear students,

The Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) was established in 2003 to promote geosciences and its application for the benefit of humanity, specifically in Asia and Oceania and with an overarching approach to global issues. AOGS is deeply involved in addressing hazard related issues through improving our understanding of the genesis of hazards through scientific, social and technical approaches.

From the 7th to 11th of Aug, SST will be hosting some of their lecturers! 

You can read up on the speakers' Biography and Abstract for the lectures through here.

Interested students can sign up to attend the lectures through goo.gl/9qfAFW.

My Singapore! Photo Competition

Dear Students,

Media Club, in collaboration with NE Events Team, is organising 'My Singapore!' Instagram Competition.

Theme: Things that make us feel Singaporean
Entries: Up to 2 photos with caption via Instagram
Closing date: Sunday, 6 August 2017 at 5.00 pm

Click at the following links to find the details:

• My Singapore! Competition
• Terms and conditions

We look forward to your participation and amazing photos.

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Invitation: one-north Festival 2017- Pioneering an Innovation Future

A*STAR warmly invites you to bring your family and friends to the one-north Festival 2017! Held on 18 and 19 August, the festival features over 50 talks and interactive displays; as well as hands-on workshops and tours presented by the one-north community and beyond. Scientists, innovators and creators will bring you the latest breakthroughs that will shape and transform our lives. 

Register now for talks, workshops and open houses!

Visit www.onenorthfestival.sg and follow our Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates!

For enquiries, please email contact@onenorthfestival.sg

Digital Citizenship Week - Quiz 3

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CDAC - SFCCA Bursary 2018 (for Secondary 1 - 3 Students)

Dear Students,

We are pleased to inform you that the CDAC - SFCCA Bursary 2018 is open for application from now till 1 September 2017.

The eligibility criteria and benefits are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria
(a) Race/Citizenship:  Chinese students who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents

(b) Household Income:   Gross monthly household income less than or equal to $1,900 or monthly per capita income less than or equal to $650.
(c) Conduct:  Excellent, Very Good or Good
(d) Attendance:  At least 90% unless with valid reasons

(e) Others:  Not receiving The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and other scholarship or bursary (Those receiving MOE Edusave Merit Scholarships or ISB may apply.)

Benefits
Successful applicant will be notified of the application outcome and receive a bursary quantum of $450 via Interbank GIRO between 8 November 2017 and 8 January 2018.  CDAC will grant 90% fee subsidy for the bursary recipients to attend enrichment programmes/courses organised by 13 CDAC centres.  CDAC will waive the tuition fee for the academically weak bursary recipients when they attend the CDAC Tuition Programme in 2018.

Application Procedures and Submission
Students who qualify to apply for this bursary may collect the application forms from the SST General Office or download the application forms here.  Students from the same family are only required to complete 1 set of the form.  Completed application together with the required supporting documents must be mailed out to the CDAC Secretariat before the closing date (1 September 2017).

For further clarification or assistance, please call SST General Office on Tel: 6571 7200. 

Extension of Concessionary Travel for Secondary 4 Students

Dear Sec 4 Students, 

Please note that the concessionary travel for all Secondary 4 students will expire on 31 Dec 2017. 

 

Please present your School Smart Card (SSC) at any Transit Link (TL) Ticket Office, Concession Card Replacement Office (CCRO), Passenger Service Centre (PSC), Add Value Machine (AVM) or the General Ticketing Machine (GTM) to extend the concession validity of your SSCs to continue enjoying concessionary travel till 31 Jan 2018.

 

All students can start to activate the extension with effect from 17 Jul 2017 and the last day for extension of concessionary travel is 17 Sep 2017 . 

 

Students who are paying their fare charges through GIRO or Auto Credit Card are also required to extend the concession validity of their SSCs  at any of the machines/offices mentioned at para 2 above.

Please call TL-Hotline at 1800-2255 663 for assistance if you encounter problem extending the concession validity. TL's Hotline operating hours are from  8am - 6pm daily  and they are closed on Public Holidays.  

Thank you.  

2017 Hari Raya Aildifitri@SST

Dear SST students,

In the spirit of celebrating Hari Raya, these yummy cookies have been placed at the canteen for you to enjoy from today, 18th July to Friday, 21st July (while stock lasts).  Please feel free to have a bite or two.

On behalf of MTL Department (ML Unit)

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2017 Racial Harmony Day - Online Quiz & Cultural Heritage Display

Dear Students

The theme for this year's Racial Harmony (RH) commemoration is “The Singapore Way”. We celebrate Singapore as a harmonious society build on a rich diversity of cultures.  Each culture and race adds its own unique flavour to the Singapore way and together, we all play important roles in promoting social cohesion.

We have lined up an online quiz and displays on our cultural heritage in our daily living.

1)  Online Quiz

The online quiz portal will be opened on Tuesday, 18 July 2017 12 noon and closes on Wed and closes on Wednesday, 19 July 2016, 3 pm.

  

Attractive prizes will be given away!

Click  HERE for the online quiz.

2) Cultural Heritage Display

Display of traditional kampong games in the Info Hub.

Looking forward in receiving all of entries for your online quiz and see you in the Info Hub!

Digital Citizenship Week - Quiz 2

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Digital Citizenship Week - Quiz 1

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Staff Appreciation Week 2017

Dear Students,

Staff Appreciation Week 2017 will take place on on the 28th to 30th of August this year and we would love for you to be part of the celebrations. As such, we would like to invite you to show your appreciation through showcasing your talent during the Celebratory concert on 30 Aug. 

Sign up here at : https://tinyurl.com/sawconcert2017

Pls do note that signups close on the 4 Aug 2359 hours. See you and Thank you !

Peer Support Board and Ms Patricia Ng.

Dear all,

You may find the HIP & FIT month Inter Class fixture here.

Please contact your S&W or the teacher in charge of your level if you have any queries. Please report to the various venue on the day of your games.

Sec 1 - Mr. Ng Guohui/ Mr. Derrick Foo - ISH
Sec 2 - Mr. Goh Yingrui/ Mr. Patrick Hiap - Field
Sec 3 - Mr. Shawn Kwek - Atrium
Sec 4 - Mr. Lam Hin Chew - Field


Thank you and have fun!!

2017 Sec 3 English Language Oral Exam (19 to 24 Jul): Out-of-bounds Venues

The Sec 3 English Language Oral Examination will take place on 19, 20, 21 and 24 July 2017, from 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

The designated exam venue and waiting room will be Info Hub (Level 5) and Tutorial Room 3 (B-05-05) respectively.

As such, your assistance is required to ensure a conducive environment for the Sec 3s to take their examination. Please refrain from making noise in the vicinity of Block A, especially areas nearer to the Info Hub as your noise might affect the performance of those taking the oral examination.

The following venues will be out of bounds 15 minutes before the start of the examination:

• Info Hub (Level 5)
• Tutorial Room 3
• Level 5 linkway from Block C to Block B and from Block B to Block A

Thank you for your cooperation.


Mr Karlson Goh
Sec 3 EL Level Coordinator

InfoHub availability in July-August 2017

Dear Students

In July and August, a number of Oral Examinations take place in the afternoon at the InfoHub (Level 5):

• GCE O Level Exam - Mother Oral Examination
• GCE O Level Exam - English Language Oral Examination
• S3 English Language - Oral Examination

As such, the InfoHub (Level 5) will be out-of-bounds during this period (both morning and afternoon). In addition, InfoHub (Level 4) will be out-of-bounds in all the afternoons.

Thank you for your attention.

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GCE O-Level MT/MTB Listening Comprehension Exam Briefing on 10 July (Mon)

Dear Sec 4 MT and Sec 3 HMT students,

Please report to the Auditorium this coming Monday (10 July) for your morning assembly; there will be a briefing for the GCE O-Level MT/MTB Listening Comprehension exams.

Thank you for your attention.

HIP & FIT Month 2017

Dear all,

HIP & FIT Month is here again!

We have exciting activities planned ahead for you! This is the schedule of events. Please get more details and sign up via your various House Captains for IHG events! The ICG (Inter class) events will be facilitated by your S&W teachers.

IHG - 3-6pm on Mondays
10 Jul - Laser Tag
17 Jul - Water Soccer
24 Jul - Bubble Bump

ICG (Inter Class) - Recess Time
18 - 28 Jul
Sec 1- American Touch
Sec 2 - Handball
Sec 3 & 4 - Kinball

Assembly Talk - 12-12.45pm, Friday
Eye Care

Note: Please check your schedule before you sign up for the activities. If you have other activities that is on-going, e.g. CCA, SSP, etc, please seek permission from your teacher(s), you will not be excused from the activity unless permission is given by the teachers in-charge.