Update on SLS Release 15 (R15), available from 23 June 2021

Look out for these new features in the SLS!

 

Dear Sec 4 Students,

During the June holidays, Secondary 4 students with a higher risk of tooth decay may be receiving a short 15 mins call from the School Dental Service (SDS) staff. The staff will be providing you with some oral health tips and raise awareness on how you may take on self-responsibility for dental care and maintenance once you leave the school system.

If you need further clarification, you may contact SDS during office hours from Mondays to Fridays, 8.30am to 5.00pm at 6435 3782 or send an email to HPB_Dental_Counter@hpb.gov.sg.

Thank you.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

COVID-19 Vaccination Exercise for Students

 

Dear Students,

With reference to the vaccination exercise, please note the following:

* Bring along your student's Ezlink Card/NRIC for both appointments

* Please turn up on time

* Please wear short-sleeved attire, or sleeves loose enough to be rolled up

* If you are unwell, stay home and postpone your appointment

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

[For those who are interested] Training for algorithmic & competitive programming

These sessions will provide you with the basic skill set required for programming competitions.One of the focuses will be for the upcoming AIO 2021.

Please note that these sessions are not meant for total beginners. 

Pre-requisites

You should possess some basic knowledge of programming constructs (sequence, selection and iteration) and data types. 

Python Language

Date: 14th, 15th & 16h June 2021

Time: 9 am to 11 am (including a 15-min break)

C++ Language 

Date: 21st & 22nd June 2021

Time: 9 am to 11 am (including a 15-min break)

Sign up via this Google form.

From: Mr Robin Pang

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Monthly Concession Pass Refund for Students During Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)

Dear Students, 

In view of Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) and full Home-Based Learning period from 19 to 28 May 2021, Transit Link Pte Ltd (TransitLink) recognises that most students would not have to take public transport during this period. As such, all students from primary to tertiary level who purchased their Monthly Concession Passes (MCP) on or before 16 May 2021 will receive an automatic pro-rated refund for the period from 19 May to 13 Jun 2021, or up to the pass expiry date, whichever is earlier. The refund amount will be based on the unused days of the pass during the valid refund period and will be made by way of a public transport electronic voucher.
 
Students can redeem the public transport eVoucher at any TransitLink Ticket Office (TLTO)/ Concession Card Replacement Office (CCRO)/ Add-Value Machine/ TransitLink Kiosk/ Top-up Kiosk/ Assisted Service Kiosk by crediting it to their concession card or use it to offset the price for the next MCP purchase starting from 17 Jun to 30 Sep 2021.  Please refer to the FAQ on Transit Link’s website (www.transitlink.com.sg) for reference.
 
For any queries, please contact TransitLink Hotline at 1800-2255-663 directly.

Thank you.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

NUS Lee Kong Chian Natural History (LKCNHM) Museum's Thursday Talk Shop Series

Dear students,

The NUS Lee Kong Chian Natural History (LKCNHM) Museum's Thursday Talk Shop Series is back! This school holidays, the LKCNHM will be conducting two virtual talk shop sessions –‘Nature & Us’ and ‘Folklore, Myths & Misconceptions’. Join LKCNHM online for some engaging biodiversity learning, suitable for everyone!

Click on the links below to register:

‘Nature & Us’ (10 June, 3pm-4:15pm): https://tinyurl.com/LKCNHMTTS4

‘Folklore, Myths & Misconceptions’ (17 June, 3pm-4:15pm): https://tinyurl.com/LKCNHMTTS5

2021 SST Inc. (ICT TDP) Recruitment

Dear SST Students,

This is the moment that many of you have been waiting for:

SST Inc. is the technology Talent Development Programme in the School of Science and Technology, Singapore. It is an incubator that nurtures student employees in running technology start-ups to serve communities and better our world. We are seeking to recruit passionate and innovative candidates to join us in impacting our society.

To apply, visit go.sstinc.org/join2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Exercise for Students

Dear Sec 4 Students,

As part of the national vaccination exercise, all parents of the graduating cohort will progressively be receiving an SMS invite today from MOH.  

Please remind your parents to look out for the SMS message and book your preferred vaccination slots as soon as possible so that you can have greater flexibility in scheduling your vaccination appointments in view of your upcoming national examinations.

For more information on the vaccination, please refer to the MOH website.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore 

2021 GCE O-Level MTL/HMTL Oral Exam

 Dear S4 MTL/HMTL & S3 HMTL students,

The GCE O-Level MTL/HMTL eOral examination will take place from:

(i)  7 to 16 July(MTL)

(ii) 11 to 16 Aug(HMTL)

The exam will commence between 1.45pm to 6pm on each day.

The detailed oral schedule will be posted via your subject Google Classroom.

regards

Peng Wee Chuen

HOD MTL 

SLS: Unavailability on 22-23 June 2021 due to system upgrade

[Message from MOE SLS Team] 

The Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS) will be temporarily unavailable durnng a system upgrade on Tues, 22 June 2021 until the evening of Wed 23 June 2021. Thank you for your understanding as we enhance the system. 

You may wish to take note of this and plan ahead if you have holiday homework assigned through the SLS.

[Other Information] 

Some useful resources from SLS: Click HERE to access 

Climate Resilience Webinar

FOR UPPER SECONDARY STUDENTS ONLY

Raffles Institution is organising a webinar titled “Climate Resilience”. The webinar, to be held on Zoom, on 7 July 2021 1530 to 1700 hrs. It will comprise a panel of eminent speakers knowledgeable in water and environment related issues, including policymaking, international relations, technology, and business and commercial interests. The experts will also deliver keynote lectures and host a dialogue session. To find out more about the conference, please log on to www.ri.edu.sg/waterconference

You may also refer to the details below for more information.

If you are interested to participate in this webinar, please email Ms Rachel Yau at rachel_yau@sst.edu.sg. (Reminder: This is for upper secondary students only).

LEAPS 2.0 Briefing Slides

Dear Sec 1's and 3's,

One of you has asked for the slides from this morning. You can find it here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mosfPjGisqefW5bqVt2TK65P3UxlD0yA/view?usp=sharing

Hope you find it useful. If you have questions, please hold on to them till you have received a copy of your CCA records next semester. It will be clearer once you see the actual records and your LEAPS levels.

As this deck of slides is meant for SST only, do not share it with anyone other than your parents. Thank you!

Best Regards,

Mr Dennis Lam

[S4] Updated T2W10 Timetable (ver 2)

Dear S4 students,

Please find updated T2W10 Timetable for Monday, 24 May and Tuesday, 25 May in the link below:

2021 S4 T2W10 Timetable - ver 2

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

S3 Term 2 Lifeskills Program (24 -25th May 2021)

Hi Sec 3s,
There will be Lifeskills program taking place coming Monday and Tuesday.
Please look at the schedule and note the online arrangements.
S3 Lifeskills program

S2 Term 2 Lifeskills Program (24 -25th May 2021)

Hi Sec 2s,
There will be Lifeskills program taking place coming Monday and Tuesday.
Please look at the schedule and note the online arrangements.
S2 Lifeskills program

S1 Term 2 Lifeskills Program (24 -25th May 2021)

Hi Sec 1s,
There will be Lifeskills program taking place coming Monday and Tuesday.
Please look at the schedule and note the online arrangements.
S1 Lifeskills program

[S4] Updated Term 2 Week 9 Timetable

Dear S4 students,

Please find updated timetable for tomorrow, 18 May in the attached file:

2021 S4 T2W9 Timetable (ver 4). 

Review of Common Test will take place in the classrooms. The usual venues for lessons apply. 

To facilitate the distribution and collection of scripts, please sit according to register number.

By Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

[S4] T2W9 and W10 Timetables for Common Test Review & MTL Lessons

Dear S4 students,

Review of Common Test and MTL lessons will take place in T2 Week 9 (17-21 May) and Week 10 (24-25 May). 

Please find Special Timetables for these 2 weeks in the links below:

2021 S4 T2W9 Timetable (ver 3)

2021 T2W10 Timetable

Review of Common Test will take place in the classrooms. The usual venues for lessons apply. 

To facilitate the distribution and collection of scripts, please sit according to register number.

By Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

Early Dismissal for Muslim Students on Eve of Hari Raya Puasa

Dear Students (Muslim Students Only), 

In view of the preparation for Hari Raya celebrations, all Muslim students are allowed to leave the school at 10.40 am on the eve of Hari Raya Puasa on 12 May 2021, Wed.

We would like to wish all Muslim staff and students and their families "Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri". 

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

Math Challenge #8

 Dear Students,

Math Challenge #8 starts today. 

You may participate here: tinyurl.com/2021mathchallenge8

Note that submissions are open from Monday (10 May) to Friday (14 May) 5pm.

Note that this will be the last Math Challenge for Term 2.

Here are the previous challenge's top house and class:

If there are any queries, please contact Ms Deana (deana_syazwani_binte_azman@sst.edu.sg) or Mr Tan (tan_yiren_ivan@sst.edu.sg).