Welcome Back to SST in 2022!

Dear students, 

Welcome back to SST in 2022! 

We hope that you have had a good break and are looking forward to seeing your friends and teachers back in school! :) 

We have planned class-based bonding activities and organised talks to support you in your transition back to school.  

• Secondary One : Orientation Programme 
  
• Theme: We will not fear the future for we strive 
  
• Please refer to the information about the programme on Parents Gateway (through your parents)
• Secondary Two to Four : Welcome Back to School Programme

 

On the first day of school, 4 January 2022, Tuesday, please report to your classroom by 0740 when you arrive in school. 

Here are some useful information and usual reminders to help you prepare for your return to school. 

Preparing for the School

1. Things to pack: 

• TraceTogether token / App on Handphone
  
• A working digital thermometer
  
• A lock to secure your locker
  
• Reusable bag to store your mask 
  
• Hand sanitiser / Wet wipes
  
• A book for reading.
  

2. Attire and Grooming 

• A gentle reminder for all students to be appropriately attired in your school uniform and groomed when you report for school. 
  
• You may refer to the SST School Attire guidelines for details. 
  
• Attire for first day of school
  
• Secondary One : School Uniform
  
• Secondary Two : S & W attire
  
• Secondary Three School Uniform
  
• Secondary Four : School Uniform
  

3. Your Journey to School

• You are advised to set off earlier than usual from home for school. 
  
• When commuting to school on public transport, you are advised to be socially responsible by avoiding talking and practicing good hygiene by sanitising your hands after touching surfaces like handrails. 
  

4. Safe Management Measures in School

All students are expected to play their part as a responsible member of the SST community by complying with the Safe Management Measures. 

Social Responsibility: 

• Remain at home if you are feeling unwell or have a positive ART result and seek medical advice. 
  
• If you are placed on Health Risk Warning (HRW), please ensure that you have a valid negative ART result and show it to your form teacher before coming to school.
  
• Check and monitor your own temperature daily. 
  

5.  Maintaining a Safe Distance at All Times

• Abide by all social distancing measures when commuting between home and school
  
• Maintain social distancing from others at the school gate when entering and leaving the school. 
  
• When buying food, obey queue markers on the floor of the canteen for safe distancing. You are encouraged to join the queue that is cleared faster. 
  

6. Practising Good Hygiene Upon Arrival in School 

• Wash hands with soap and water or clean hands with hand sanitiser
  
• Report directly to your classroom. 
  
• No playing of sport games (free/ unstructured play) or board games.
  
• Wipe down your desk area.
  
• Wash hands with soap and water or clean hands with hand sanitiser after wipe-down.
  

Here’s wishing you Happy New Year and have a great year ahead! :) 

Looking forward to seeing you back in school!

[2022 S1] Secondary 1 class

Dear S1 students

Please be informed that your S1 class is now displayed beside your profile in the Parents Gateway, which your parents may log in to check.

Turnstile Operations in January 2022

Dear Students of SST,

Welcome back to school! With effect from 4 Jan 2022, Gate C (gate next to bus stop) will be open for entry and exit for all students. Do note that students' access to Gate C will be subjected to certain timing only. Please click HERE for more details. Please do not hesitate to approach the Form Teachers or Operations Team if you need any clarification on Gate C opening time.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

[2022 S2, S3 & S4] Connection to in-campus wifi

Dear Students

Please refer to an email that was sent to you on 30 December 2021 that informed you to activate your Student iCON account (before school reopens) and the steps required to connect to the school network when you return in 2022. 

More information will be shared with you in a briefing scheduled in Term 1 Week 1.

[2021 S2] Year 2022 Secondary 3 class

Dear Students 

Some of you might be aware of your 2022 S3 class through your parents.

If you are not aware....

• You may ask your parent to check the Parents Gateway. Your 2022 S3 class is reflected under your profile.
• Alternatively, do look out for email notification in the next few days as your Sec 3 Form Teachers are going to invite you to your class Google Classroom. 

Changes in GO Operating Hours from Dec 2021

 Dear Students

Please note that with effect from 15 December 2021, the GO operating hours during school holidays are as follows:

GO Operating Hours During School Holidays

Mondays to Thursdays: 8.00 am to 4.30 pm

Fridays: 8.00am to 4.00pm

In addition, please note the changes in the GO operating hours for the following dates:

24 Dec 2021, Friday (Christmas Eve) - Open from 8.00am - 12.00pm only

27 Dec 2021, Monday (substitute holiday for Christmas Day which falls on Saturday) - Closed

31 Dec 2021, Friday (New Year Eve) - Open from 8.00am - 12.00pm only

Stay safe and happy holidays!

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

[2021 S4] Extension of SLS access for 2021 graduating cohort

Announcement by the MOE SLS Office (12 Nov 2021):

In view of the removal of the common last topics from the 2021 national examinations, SLS access for the 2021 graduating cohort will be extended till 31 Mar 2022. This is to that the students can continue to access self-paced learning packages related to the common test topics in the MOE library in the first quarter of next year.  

SUTD Sustainable Design Hack

Dear 2021 Sec 2 and 3 students, 

There is an upcoming SUTD Sustainable Design Hack coming up in Jan-Feb 2022.

If you are keen to participate, form a team of 3-4 students, submit your registration via this link, by 14 November (Sunday). Details are found in the form.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you very much.

From,

Environment Comm

Purchase of School Textbooks and Uniform for AY 2022

Dear Students

Purchase of School Textbooks 

Purchase of school textbooks can be made via the vendor's online ordering platform from 8 November 2021.  Please note that you are required to register an account before proceeding with your online purchase.  To ensure timely delivery of the school textbooks, all online orders should be placed by 15 December 2021.  Students may request delivery to their home address (a delivery charge of $10 per location is applicable) or request self-collection from the School Bookshop (strictly by appointment only).  Students can select the date and time for collection after orders have been placed and payments have been made online.  

2022 Booklists

Online Textbook Purchase

Purchase of School Uniform 

Purchase of school uniform can be made through one of the 3 options:  

- Online purchase with delivery to home address ($5 per sales transaction applies)

- Purchase in SST (strictly by appointment only)

- Purchase at vendor's retail outlet (strictly by appointment only).  

Current students are encouraged to purchase the uniform before 30 November 2021, and new Secondary 1 students to purchase it before 13 December 2021.  Please refer to the following link for further details on online purchase and booking of appointments.  

2022 Uniform 

Online Uniform Purchase

Please note that the sale of School Uniform items in the School Bookshop will be suspended during the school holidays and until 5 January 2022.  

As part of Safe Management Measures, kindly note that only one parent can accompany the student to enter the school.

Thank you for keeping our school safe.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

2021 Media Club Online Exhibition

Dear SST community,

Today, Media Club would like to bring to you our very first online exhibition! 

To showcase the skills we learnt, every 2021 Media Club member has created their own "Passion Project." These projects showcase our skills and interests in media. We have worked hard over the past few months and successfully produced an exhibition to showcase all our projects!

Because of the pandemic, we were unable to hold a physical exhibition. However, we are excited to release an online exhibition instead! We have compiled our projects into a website, and have also created a virtual exhibition with each product.

We hope you enjoy viewing our exhibition!

Please click HERE to access the exhibition.

Additionally, you may look at the virtual gallery at:

https://www.artsteps.com/embed/6124c71c5f0138f2ddb4dfcf/560/315

Best Regards,

The 2021 Media Club EXCO

[Invitation to take part] SLS Avatar Competition

[This post was first posted on 3 September]

The Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS) will soon be launching an “Avatar” feature so that users will be able to personalise their SLS profiles. 

The SLS Design and Development Team is organising an SLS Avatar Competition to allow students to design the avatar choices for this feature.

An SLS Avatar Competition Lesson is published in MOE Library, where you can find detailed instructions such as judging criteria, templates and FAQs for the competition. 

After logging into the SLS, click the pages at the side to read the details. 

SLS: Unavailability 7-8 December 2021

Message from the Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS)

Please be informed that SLS will be temporarily unavailable during a system upgrade from Tuesday 7th December until the evening of Wednesday 8th December 2021. 

Thank you for your understanding as we enhance the system.

[S2] Course Options Briefing on Elective Subjects & Admin Matters

Dear S2 students,

Here are the briefing slides for your reference.

1. Course Options Briefing on Elective Subjects

2. Course Options Briefing - Admin Matters

Please note the following changes for submission of online form:
start date: 27 Oct (Wednesday)
end date: 29 Oct (Friday).

Posted by Mrs Lim WF, HOD Science

SLS: Upcoming features... coming to you from 8 December

 

[S3] Review of EOY Exam Scripts on 21 Oct, 22 Oct and 25 Oct

Dear S3 students,

Review of EOY Exam scripts will take place on 21 Oct (Thu), 22 Oct (Fri) and 25 Oct (Mon).

Here is the 2021 S3 EOY Exam Review of Scripts Schedule.

Depending on the subjects, you will be using the following rooms:

• S3-01 to S3-08 - ISH     OR 

• S3-01 to S3-04 - Auditorium
• S3-05 & S3-06 - Lecture Theatre (LT)
• S3-07 & S3-08 - Seminar Room (Sem Rm).

For AS, HCL and Hum (Hist), refer to other tabs in the spreadsheet.

Please familiarise yourselves with the room layout. You are to use the designated entry and exit door to take your assigned seats.

Kindly check your email for more details.

Posted by Mrs Lim WF, HOD Science

[S2] Review of EOY Exam Scripts on 20 Oct and 22 Oct

 Dear S3 students,

Review of EOY Exam scripts will take place on 20 Oct (Wed) and 22 Oct (Fri).

Here is the 2021 S2 EOY Exam Review of Scripts Schedule.

For most subjects, you will be using the following rooms:

• S2-01 to S2-04 - Auditorium
• S2-05 & S2-06 - Lecture Theatre (LT)
• S2-07 & S2-08 - Seminar Room (Sem Rm).

Please familiarise yourselves with the room layout. You are to use the designated entry and exit door to take your assigned seats.

Kindly check your email for more details.

Posted by Mrs Lim WF, HOD Science

[S1] Review of EOY Exam Scripts on 20 Oct and 21 Oct

Dear S1 students,

Review of EOY Exam scripts will take place on 20 Oct (Wed) and 21 Oct (Thu).

Except for MTL, please report to your Form Classroom for the review.

Here is the 2021 S1 EOY Exam Review of Scripts Schedule.

Kindly check your email for more details.

Posted by Mrs Lim WF, HOD Science

S1 - 3 Life skills programme (Week 6 & 7)

Dear S1 - 3 students, Life skills programme would be taking place in Week 6 and 7. Please check your emails for your level programme. Wishing you a fruitful and meaningful Life Skills programme ahead! With each day an open mind! Regards, Ms Camellia Lee

[S1, S2 & S3] Important Note: Out of Bounds areas on 12 Oct and 14 Oct

 Dear S1, S2 and S3 students,

This week, 12 Oct (Tue) and 14 Oct (Thu), Secondary 4 students are taking the GCE O-Level Science Practical Examination.

On these 2 days, please note that Block C, Level 1 area outside the laboratories is STRICTLY OUT OF BOUNDS TO ALL STUDENTS. 

As such, students can only use either Staircase 1C or 2C to go to their classrooms. 
DO NOT USE Staircase 3C or 4C. 

Guiding principle: Whenever you come across a red and white tape cordoning off an area or a staircase, you should find an alternative route. 

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

[S4] GCE O-Level (Written) Exam Matters

Dear students,

Here is the link to Mr Karlson Goh's briefing slides for the GCE O-Level (Written) Exam.

Students who were absent on the day of the briefing, please go through the deck of slides.

If you have any queries, kindly approach your FT, HOY or Mr Karlson Goh.

Posted by Mrs Lim WF, HOD Science 

[S1, S2 & S3] Important Note: Out of Bounds areas on 4 Oct, 12 Oct and 14 Oct

Dear S1, S2 and S3 students,

On 4 Oct (Mon), 12 Oct (Tue) and 14 Oct (Thu), Secondary 4 students are taking the GCE O-Level Science Practical Examination.

On these 3 days, please note that Block C, Level 1 area outside the laboratories is STRICTLY OUT OF BOUNDS TO ALL STUDENTS. 

As such, students can only use either Staircase 1C or 2C to go to their classrooms. 
DO NOT USE Staircase 3C or 4C. 

Guiding principle: Whenever you come across a red and white tape cordoning off an area or a staircase, you should find an alternative route. 

Posted by Mrs Lim WF, HOD Science

Suspension of Unstructured Play

 Dear Students, 

In view of the SMM for stabilisation phase to slow down Covid-19 spread, unstructured play will be suspended until further notice.

Thank you.

Lam Hin Chew

Dean, Student Development

IP Survey 2021 (Sec 1-3)

Dear students,

The Instructional Programme (IP) Survey is conducted each year to give you the opportunity to share with the school your experience of the SST curriculum. Your feedback will help the school to review and enhance its curriculum.

This year, the IP Survey will be conducted on 29 Sep (Wed) and 30 Sep (Thu). You will be given time after flag raising to complete the survey. 

In the morning of the two days, you will receive an information email indicating the subject(s) which you need to provide your feedback on. You would only be completing a max of TWO surveys each day.

Your feedback is important to us and we want to hear from you. We hope you will provide honest and candid responses. Although your details are required, this is solely for tracking the completion of surveys. Your details will not be included when the survey results are generated for analysis.

Should you have any query, please do not hesitate to email Mr Koh Siak Peng (HOD/IP).

From: Instructional Programme Committee

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[S1] 2021 S1 End-of-Year Exam Matters

Dear students,

The S1 End-of-Year Exam takes place on 4 Oct (Mon) and from 8 Oct (Fri) to 13 Oct (Wed).

Please find the following files for your reference:

• Examination Schedule
• Briefing slides
• Seating Plans
• (8 Oct) MTL Paper 1 & 2
  
  

Should you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Form Teacher, Ms Priscilla Lee (HOD Math) or Mrs Lim WF (HOD Science.

Posted by Mrs Lim WF, HOD Science

[S2] 2021 S2 End-of-Year Exam Matters

 Dear students,

The S2 End-of-Year Exam takes place on 4 Oct (Mon) and from 8 Oct (Fri) to 13 Oct (Wed).

Please find the following files for your reference:

• Examination Schedule - ver 2
• Briefing slides
• Seating Plans
• (8 Oct) MTL Paper 1 & 2
  
  

Should you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Form Teacher, Ms Priscilla Lee (HOD Math) or Mrs Lim WF (HOD Science.

Posted by Mrs Lim WF, HOD Science

[S3] 2021 S3 End-of-Year Exam Matters

Dear students,

The S3 End-of-Year Exam takes place from 6 Oct (Wed) to 18 Oct (Mon).

Please find the following files for your reference:

• Examination Schedule (ver 2)
• Briefing slides
• Seating Plans
• ISH
• (7 Oct) 2021 S3 HMTL:MTL
  
• (8 Oct) 2021 S3 AS BT 
• (8 Oct) 2021 S3 AS Computing Paper 2
• (13 Oct) 2021 S3 Math P1 & Hum (Geog:Hist)
• (18 Oct) 2021 S3 Bio:Phy

Should you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Form Teacher, Ms Priscilla Lee (HOD Math) or Mrs Lim WF (HOD Science.

Posted by Mrs Lim WF, HOD Science

[S4] GCE O-Level Science Practical Examination

Dear students,

GCE O-Level Science Practical Examination is scheduled on the following dates:

• 4 October 2021 (Monday) - Physics (6091/03)
• 12 October 2021 (Tuesday) - Biology (6093/03)
• 14 October 2021 (Thursday) - Chemistry (6092/03)

Please refer to the links for the details: 

• GCE O-Level Science Practical Exam - Shift Plans, Lab & Seat Allocations
• Briefing slides 

Please check to ensure that you have been assigned a shift, lab and seat for the different Science subjects. Should you have any queries, please approach your FT, HOD Science or HOY.

Posted by: Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

Dear Students,

A new schedule for unstructured play due to a change in timetable will start on coming Monday 20 September, please refer to the information below. 

Guidelines for Unstructured Play

1. The use of the various venues will be based on first come first serve basis at the venue. Prior booking is not allowed. At each venue, a maximum of 4 groups are allowed.

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. The group must comprised only students from the same class.

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 programme, hence they would not be available for unstructured play.

7. Students should only play with members of their class of up to 5 students, with at least 3m distancing between groups.

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

9. 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.

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

Thank you,

Lam Hin Chew

Dean, Student Development

Race against Cancer, a project by ACE leaders and SCS

For Student Blog

Dear SST family,

We are the SCS@ACE team, a group of ACE leaders who collaborate with Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) to advocate for their work and encourage student volunteers to contribute to their effort.

This year, we hope to be able to help raise awareness about Race Against Cancer (RAC), one of SCS’s flagship events. RAC is a race to save lives and it aims to raise funds to help to drive SCS' programmes and services such as the SCS Cancer Care Fund and SCS Cancer Rehabilitation Centre. 

RAC 2021 will be a 9-day event, from 18 September to 26 September 2021, where participants can run anywhere in Singapore by using a GPS-enabled app (STRAVA is the preferred app) to track their runs. 

To support RAC, the SCS@ACE team started an initiative: The Call 2021, a virtual advocacy outreach, which would help to promote and gather participants (adults, students, or anyone willing to participate) for RAC 2021.

To help introduce SCS and RAC to SSTudents, as well as the public, we have created multiple promotional materials: 
1. Promotional Poster
2. Promotional Video
3. Posts on @sstactvocates

How you can help:
1. Raise awareness! Encourage your family and friends to participate in RAC 2021. Just by running, you can help these people and contribute a little more to society even during a pandemic. Do share our promotional materials too!

2. Take this opportunity to give back to society and participate in RAC 2021! Not only can you train for NAPFA, keep fit, and most importantly, you can also help raise funds for cancer patients.

Want to participate in RAC 2021? Here’s what you can do:
1. Head over to https://www.raceagainstcancer.org.sg/signup to sign up for RAC 2021. Please note that you have to obtain parental or guardian consent before participating in the event and are required to fundraise a minimum of $30 to participate. Do read the rules and regulations.
2. Registration closes on 17 September so hurry sign up!

Should you have any further enquiries, feel free to ask us via email at sung_yeji@s2019.ssts.edu.sg and sim_zi_hui_kylie@s2019.ssts.edu.sg.

For more information regarding RAC 2021, check out https://raceagainstcancer.org.sg/ or email rac@singaporecancersociety.org.sg.

We look forward to your participation in RAC 2021 and please do ensure safety distancing measures are always in place and adhered to when participating in the activities. 

Thank you!

Warmest Regards,
The SCS@ACE team

Caring Teacher Awards (CTA) 2022

Dear Students,

The Caring Teacher Awards (CTA) are aimed at acknowledging teachers in our schools who go beyond the call of duty, nurturing the holistic development of their students and ensure their charges grow up to be confident, independent and resilient learners for our nation.

You may visit the CTA 

website at www.cta.nie.edu.sg to nominate teachers who exemplify the values of caring for the academic, moral, social, emotional, and mental welfare of their students.

To nominate a teacher, you may submit the online Nomination Form by 31 January 2022.

Thank you.

National Cyber Wellness Advocacy Challenge (NCAC) 2021

Dear Students

SST's Cyber Wellness Ambassadors are participating in the National Cyber Wellness Advocacy Challenge (NCAC) 2021.

The Theme for this year's challenge is 

--> '𝑭𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔: 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕 𝑰𝒕, 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑰𝒕, 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑰𝒕!'

Here is the podcast of three interconnected episodes which explain more about fake news, its consequences and how to prevent it. 

Give your support by watching the videos and fill in the feedback form so that they would be able to collect all information on how effective this was for others. Your thoughts would matter, and this would also help them in this Digitial Cyber-wellness Competition.

[S1, S2, S3] 2021 End-of-Year Examination Schedules

Dear students,

The End-of-Year Examination will commence in Term 4 Week 4.

Please find the End-of-Year Examination Schedule for the respective levels in the links below:

• Secondary 1 EOY Examination Schedule
• Secondary 2 EOY Examination Schedule
• Secondary 3 EOY Examination Schedule - ver 2

Do share the examination schedule with your parents.

There will be a briefing for all students on 27 September (Monday).

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

SAW Celebration 2nd Sept

Dear Students, 

The Peer Support Board (PSB) is proud to helm the Staff Appreciation Week (SAW): The Thank You Show e-Concert on 2nd September 2021, Thursday

Objectives:

• To inculcate a positive culture in which the SST community readily shows our gratitude.

• To extend an appreciation for the guidance put in by all SST staff in contributing to and supporting the well-being and learning of our students;

• To promote an inclusive culture of kindness in the school. 

 

The theme for SAW 2021:

"An Attitude of Gratitude"

 

Things to bring

1. Silent Reading Material

2. Thermometer & Trace Together Token

3. (Only class EXCOs) MacBook and Charger

4. (only for Sec 4s) Writing Stationery

 

Reporting Time:  7:40 am

 

Dismissal Timing

Sec 1: 10:10 am

Sec 2: 10:20 am

Sec 3: 10:25 am

Sec 4: 10:15 am

 

Thank you

Proudly presented by the Peer Support Board

Math Challenge #11

2021 SST Math Challenge is back for one last challenge for the year!

This week, we are combining Art and Math.

Many of our students are familiar with Desmos to help us visualise graphs easily. However, Desmos can also be used to draw pictures that include straight lines and curves. 

Have you ever thought of using Desmos to create art?

Here are some ideas:

Not sure how to get started? 

Check out https://www.desmos.com/art for more ideas, and https://cambridgemathshub.org/using-desmos-to-draw-a-picture to help you get started.

When ready, submit your drawing HERE.

Submissions are open from 30 Aug (Mon) to 3 Sep (Fri).