Advocacy@SST 2021

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Dear SST family,

I am Kylie Sim from S3-03, one of the ACE leaders in charge of the SSTACTvocates team.

This year, the SSTACTvocates team is starting a new initiative called Advocacy@SST, where SSTudents can submit their takes and opinions on issues they will like to advocate for, and have them featured on our Instagram page, @sstactvocates.

Through Advocacy@SST, we aim to encourage and inspire every SSTudent to contribute to the local and global community by advocating for a cause through social media. Furthermore, we hope to provide students with a platform that helps empower them to advocate for different issues for the betterment of society by ensuring that their voices are heard.

All you need to do is:

1. Submit a topic of your choice along with relevant information into the Google form.

2. The SSTACTvocates team will pick a submission and you will work with the SSTACTvocates team to design a post, create a poster, or even film a video.

3. Once your content has been approved, it will be posted on our Instagram page @sstactvocates immediately!

Some minor guidelines to take note of:

1. Before submission, ensure that the information submitted is accurate and has examples and evidence.

2. Ensure sensitivity is observed to the culture and context of the issue.

3. Credit the source of information or data.

4. Ensure that appropriate language is used and images used are not copyrighted.

You can submit the necessary information using the Google form found in the @sstactvocates account biography or by clicking here. You will be required to submit information about the cause you are choosing to advocate for, so you will have to include your resources, as well as the ways the audience can help!

Should you have any further enquiries, feel free to ask us via email at sstactvocates@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing your take on different issues! Do also follow us at @sstactvocates for any future updates!

Thank you!

Warmest Regards,

Kylie Sim, S3-03

On behalf of SSTACTvocates

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[S1, S2, S3] Term 2 Class Test and End-of-Module Test Schedules

Dear students,

Test 2 Class Tests and End-of-Module Tests will take place in Week 7 and Week 8. 

Please refer to the following links for the schedules:

2021 S1 Term 2 Class Test and End-of-Module Test Schedule

2021 S2 Term 2 Class Test and End-of-Module Test Schedule

2021 S3 Term 2 Class Test Schedule.

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

SST Math Challenge #6

Dear students,

Math Challenge #6 starts today. You may participate here: tinyurl.com/2021mathchallenge6

Note that submissions are open from Monday (12 Apr) to Friday (16 Apr) 5pm.

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

[You are Invited!] Photo & Video Contest 2021

Our Schools, Our Stories (OSOS) is back!  A contest organised by the Ministry of Education.

Here's your chance to take part in the 2021 contest to showcase school stories through the lens of teachers or students.

Click HERE to access the website for more details.

Link to the infopack. 

Invitation to Statistics Competition 2021

Dear Students,

The NUS Department of Statistics and Applied Probability is organising a yearly competition for pre-university students. The objective of the competition for pre-university students. The objective of the competition is to expose young people to concepts and methods used in statistics and data science.

More details on the competition can be found here.

If you are interested in signing up for the competition, please form groups of no more than 3 people and indicate your interest via the Google form here.

The deadline for registration is 1 May 2020 (Friday), 5 p.m.
For queries, please contact Mr Samuel Lee at lee_tzi_yew_samuel@sst.edu.sg.

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Lightning Alert System

 Dear SST,

The school's lightning alert system lights up whenever there is an elevated risk of lightning. For your own safety, please seek shelter immediately when any of these lamps lights up, regardless of the weather condition. Thank you.

Singapore Mathematical Society (SMS) Essay Competition 2021

Dear Students,

You are invited to take part in the Singapore Mathematical Society (SMS) Essay Competition 2021.

The objective of the competition is to expose students to topics related to Math and encourage articulation of Math through the exposition on these topics. The theme for this year is “Mathematics and Pandemics”.

More details on the competition can be found HERE.

You may sign up for the competition as an individual or as a team of no more than 3 members from the same level (lower secondary/ upper secondary).

If you are interested in signing up for the competition, please submit your essay via this Google form. The deadline for this form submission is 1 May 2021 (Saturday), 5 p.m.

A panel of teachers will decide whether your essay is suitable for submission to the organisers. Cost of submission for the selected entries will be paid by the school.

Should you have further questions, you can contact Mr Ivan Tan at tan_yiren_ivan@sst.edu.sg.

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[S4] 2021 S4 Common Test Schedule

Dear S4 students,

2021 S4 Common Test starts on 26 April and ends on 12 May.

Please find the schedule in the link here: 2021 S4 Common Test Schedule - ver 2.

There will be two briefings to students:

1. 19 Apr, 07:45-08:00 - Common Test (Written)

2. 20 Apr, 07:45-08:00 - Common Test (Science Practical).

Kindly familiarise yourselves with the Test/Examination Rules and Regulations; pages 1, 3 and 4.

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

SST Math Challenge #5

Dear Students,

Math Challenge #5 starts today. You may participate here: https://tinyurl.com/mathchallenge5

Note that submissions are open from Monday (29 Mar) to Thursday (1 Apr) 5pm.

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

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

 

[Mathematics] π Week 2021 Day 5

Day 5 Puzzle: click here

Cracked the code and know what's Mrs Chan's favourite pie? Let us know here!

The fastest 3 people to submit the correct answer will win a prize!

Locations of QR Codes for Days 1-4

Day 1: Good News Cafe

Day 2: Mirrors

Day 3: Big Staircase in between Levels 3 and 4 at Block C

Day 4: ISH

LINK to SST's Math Blog 

Brought to you by: The Mathematics Department

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[Mathematics] π Week 2021 Day 4

The clue to the location of QR Code for Day 4:

Head over to SST's Math Blog to discover how you can crack the code and find out what Mrs Chan's favourite pie is! 

Brought to you by: The Mathematics Department

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[Mathematics] π Week 2021 Day 3

The clue to the location of QR Code for Day 3:

Head over to SST's Math Blog to discover how you can crack the code and find out what Mrs Chan's favourite pie is! 

Brought to you by: The Mathematics Department

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Media Talent Development Programme (TDP) Special Interest Group is recruiting!

If you have the interest and talent in this area of media please drop Ms Patricia Ng an email (patricia_ng@sst.edu.sg) as soon as possible as the first session of TDP SIG will start on Monday 29 March 2021 at 3.15 pm in the video production studio. 

Please share the reason for your interest and if possible, share your experiences in any area of media work: photography, videography, special effects, photo-journalism, podcast, design work, drone filming, etc.

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Sustainable Schools Competition: Microsoft X ZWSG

 Dear Students,

The programme is open to secondary school-age students (13-15 years old). Students will get a chance to hear from and be guided by mentors from Microsoft, Zero Waste SG, and other organisations. This will definitely give students a unique opportunity to learn about sustainability in a practical context and will be a meaningful out-of-school experience!

You can scan the QR code for more information.

Timeline

Apr- Confirmation of teams (up to 10 teams)

Week of May 17 - Mentorship and preparation on problem framing, understanding context and how to pitch project idea (3 sessions, timing TBC)

28 or 29 May (before start of Jun hols) - First round of pitching/ elimination to go into second round (up to 5 teams will enter final round)

Jun to Oct - Mentorship during project preparation, implementation and data collection process (up to 8 mentorship sessions, including mass speaker sessions for students; dates and time TBC)

Nov - Project wrap up & final round of competition pitch

Students who have signed up for the competition must be fully committed to the above timeline. In addition, they must also be able to commit time to meet up with the teacher mentors on Monday afternoons during TDP time from 3 - 4.30 p.m. as and when requested by the teacher mentors.

If you are interested, please form a team of not more than 5 students and email Mr Lam Hin Chew (lam_hin_chew@sst.edu.sg) with the full names and classes by Friday 26 March 1 p.m. Students can only sign up once they have been acknowledged by Mr Lam through email. 

Thank you.

Mr Lam Hin Chew 

Dean, Student Development

[Mathematics] π Week 2021 Day 2

The clue to the location of QR Code for Day 2:

Head over to SST's Math Blog to discover how you can crack the code and find out what Mrs Chan's favourite pie is! 

Brought to you by: The Mathematics Department

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2021 Blended Learning - Students' Guide

 

Dear students,

Attached is the 2021 Blended Learning - Students' Guide as mentioned by Mrs Chew. The HBL days will take place fortnightly, starting in Term 2 for lower secondary school students. Click 2021 Blended Learning - Students' Guide for more details.

[Mathematics] π Week 2021

Dear students,

To commemorate Pi Day which falls on 14 March (3.14), the Math Department is organising Pi Week from 22 - 26 March.

 
Head over to SST's Math Blog to discover how you can crack the code and find out what Mrs Chan's favourite pie is!

Thank you for your continued support.

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Term 2 Unstructured Play

Dear Students,

Unstructured play will start on Wednesday 24 March, please refer to the information below. For this year, there will not be online registration using the QR code but registration will be on physical form.

Guidelines for Unstructured Play

Use of Venue

1. The use of the various venues will be based on first come first serve basis at the venue. Prior booking is not allowed. (See tables below for availability of venues and number of groups)

2. Once the number of groups allowed for each venue is fully taken up, groups that come later will be turned away. They are not to loiter around the venue.

3. Students must register their full names and classes using the file provided by the teacher on duty before they can start to play.

4. The use of the venues is only allowed during the recess breaks and with teacher supervision. If the teacher is not at the venue, students are not allowed to start their play.

5. No unstructured play should take place before and after school.

6. In the event of inclement weather, ISH and MPH may be used by other S&W classes for wet weather proramme, hence they would not be available for unstructured play.

 During Activities

1. Students should only play with members of their class of up to 8 students, with 3m distancing between groups.

2. Once the number of groups allowed for each venue is fully taken up, groups that come later will be turned away. They are not to loiter around the venue.

3. Students must register their full names and classes using the file provided by the teacher on duty before they can start to play.

4. The use of the venues is only allowed during the recess breaks and with teacher supervision. If the teacher is not at the venue, students are not allowed to start their play.

5. Safe distancing should be at least 2m between individuals during these activities.

6. Students should end their play at least 5 minutes before the end of their recess to wipe down the equipment before returning them to the teachers.

7. The teachers will have the right to stop the unstructured play if the students do not follow instructions from the teachers.

Venues and Number of Groups Per Venue 

Venues, Time and Teachers on Duty

Mr Lam Hin Chew

Dean, Student Development

Timetable: 2021 Term 2

Dear Students

We are going to use a new timetable in Term 2. It will take effect from Term 2 Week 1 Monday. 

The timetable will be made available through your form teacher. Please look out for email/ notification coming from your form teacher. 

Thank you for your attention.

From: The KM Committee (Scheduling)

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