one-north Festival 2019

Dear Students

The one-north Festival 2019, which is jointly organized by the Agency for Science, Technology And Research (A*STAR), JTC and the Singapore Science Centre, will be held on 13 and 14 September 2019 at Fusionopolis One.  This event is a celebration of the research, innovation, creativity and enterprise taking place in and around one-north. 

The public are invited to participate in a journey of learning discovery through participation in an exciting line-up of activities which include interactive demos at an exhibition, lab tours (including FusionWorld), open houses, workshops and fringe activities that include performances by an internationally renown science magician.  See attached poster for a snapshot of what to expect.

We also have lined up an exciting array of talks where you can hear directly from researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs as they discuss the latest developments or future possibilities that impact our lives.

Details, including information on registration, are available at www.onenorthfestival.sg.  As there are limited places available at some of the activities, we would encourage you to register early.

2019 S4 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Dear S4 students,

Please find the following documents for your reference:


1. 2019 Preliminary Exam Briefing slides
2. 2019 Preliminary Exam Schedule
3. 2019 Preliminary Exam - Seating Plans & Seat Allocations - Students

Should you have any queries, kindly drop me an email.

By Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

2019 S4 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION - SCIENCE PRACTICAL

Dear S4 students,

Please find the following documents for your reference:

1. 2019 S4 Preliminary Exam (Practical) Briefing - Students
2. 2019 S4 Prelim Exam - Science Practical Exam - Shift Plan, Lab and Seat Allocation - Students

Should you have any queries, kindly drop me an email.

By Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

2019 GCE O-Level English Oral Exam (13 to 23 Aug)

The GCE-O Level English oral examination will take place from 13 to 23 Aug, from 2 p.m. until around 6 p.m. each day.

The designated exam venue is InfoHub (Level 5) while the waiting room is Tutorial Room 3 (B-05-05).

Your assistance is required to ensure a conducive environment for the Sec 4s to take their examination. Please refrain from making noise or walking around the vicinity of the InfoHub and the linkway between Blocks A and B (Level 5) as you may disrupt those taking the oral examination.

The following places will also be out of bounds after 1:45pm:

• InfoHub (Level 5) (Exam Venue)
• Tutorial Room 3 (Waiting Room)
• Level 5 Linkway from Block C to Block B and from Block B to Block A

Finally, all Sec 4 candidates should refer to the following briefing slides and oral candidates' schedule. If your classmates were not around during today's briefing, kindly share with them important notes about the exam.

Thank you for your cooperation, and to the Sec 4s, all the best for your preparation!

Mr Perdana Pan
Subject Head (English), Acting

National Day 2019 Celebrations

Dear students,

As part of this year's National Day celebration, SST has arranged a series of events in the lead up to 9th August.  More details can be found on the slides.

• Link to slides - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18yvgt3ABepoUAgbBFzqNpxh70jebLNT51yiAYqmQQ4I/edit?usp=sharing

In addition, a National Day Quiz has been created by a team of Sec 4 students to test your knowledge about our nation.  Do take part to stand a chance to win house points and other attractive prizes!"

• Link to quiz - https://www.tinyurl.com/NDPQuiz19

From: 

Mr Leon Choo

Subject Head (History/Social Studies)

[S4 Students only] 2019 Mass Topical Revision

Dear students,

I am sharing with you the briefing slides and other information for your planning purpose.

(a) S4 Mass Topical Revision - Briefing to Students

(b) 2019 Mass Topical Revision (15 - 23 Aug) - Students - Overview of Lessons, Schedule, Daily Lesson Schedule.
(c) Google Sign-Up Form

By Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

[For Sec 4 Female Students only] School-based HPV Vaccination Programme (2nd Dose) on 22 Aug 2019

Dear Sec 4 Students (Female Students Only),

For female students who have taken the first dose of the HPV vaccination on 3 July 2019, please note that the second dose of the vaccination will be administered in School on 22 Aug 2019, Thu morning (instead of 8 Aug 2019).

Please refer to the schedule below and report punctually for the vaccination in your S&W attire.  

Thank you.  

2nd HPV Vaccination Schedule:  School of Science & Technology, Singapore
Level: Secondary 4 Female students only (those who have taken the 1st vaccination on 3 July 2019)
Date: 22 August 2019 (Thursday)
Venue: Block B, #05-01 / 02
Time	Class
0815 -0830	Sec 4-02
0830-0845	Sec 4-03
0845-0900	Sec 4-07
0900-0930	Sec 4-04
0930-1000	Sec 4-05
1000-1030	Sec 4-06

2019 NRIC Registration Exercise in School (for 15 Year Olds)

Dear Students (mainly Secondary 3 students),

Under the National Registration Regulations, all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are required to register for their NRIC in the year they reach the age of 15 years.  The NRIC Registration Exercise will be conducted at SST on 30 Aug 2019 by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). 

Date:    30 Aug 2019 (Friday)
Time:   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Venue:   SST Learning Oasis 1 (LO1), Blk C, Level 3

Class Schedule  
1.00 pm  -  S3-01, S3-02
1.30 pm  -  S3-03, S3-04
2.00 pm  -  S3-05, S3-06
2.30 pm  -  S3-07, S3-08

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who reach the age of 15 this year must register for their Identity Cards (ICs) before their 16th birthday.  Parents of registrants will receive notification letters from ICA two (2) weeks before the date of registration. The documents required for the IC registration will also be indicated in the notification letter.

Students are to bring along the following items on the day of the registration:

1. ICA's completed registration form (mailed to student's home address by ICA).
2. Birth Certificate (one photocopy)
3. One recent passport-sized colour photograph (with dimensions 35 x 45 mm) taken against a white background with a matt or semi-matt finish (eyebrows should not be covered).
4. MOE School Smart Card cum ez-link card with a top up value of minimum $10/- for a Singapore Citizen and $50/- for a Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR).  This is for payment for the NRIC registration.  Cash and NETS Flashpay will not be accepted.  Payment can also be made via Parent's credit card.  
5. Foreign passport, Certificate of identity (if any) with valid Re-entry Permit. (original and photocopy.  This item is for SPR only.)
6. Supporting document if there is a change in name:   

• Baptism / religion certificates (for inserting of religious name)
• Deed poll (for change in name including ethnic name). 
• If the deed poll was executed by only one of the parents, the other parent must execute a statutory declaration to state that he/she had consented to the name change of the child.) 

For an overview of the process, please refer to the ICA website.

Students who are unable to register for their NRIC in school will be required to produce their original birth certificate and photocopies of both parent's NRIC when they register at ICA.  

If you have any queries, please contact SST General Office at Tel: 6571 7200. Thank you.

[S4 students only] Briefing on Mass Topical Revision

Dear students,

Please be informed that there is a briefing on Mass Topical Revision tomorrow, 2 Aug 2019, 07:40-08:00, Auditorium. We will observe the national symbols in the Auditorium.

By Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science