The SSTraits Times - For students, by SST's Media Club Journalists

Dear SSTudents,

The Media Club Journalism Team is pleased to announce that we are issuing the fifth issue of The SSTraits Times! The theme for this issue is to celebrate the SST way. 

If you are interested in receiving them, do fill out the subscription Google form.

To read the fifth issue of The SSTraits Times, click here.

Should you have any enquiries, do contact us at swetha_s_raja@s2021.ssts.edu.sg 

Happy reading!

2023 ACE Interactions@Henderson x Church of our Saviour - Service Learning opportunities

Dear SST Family,

We are the Interactions@Henderson Team, a dedicated team of ACE Leaders who collaborate with the Church of our Saviour (COOS) to foster connections and organise activities for residents of Henderson, with a particular focus on the elderly, living in less fortunate circumstances. Joining us in this heartwarming initiative can have a positive impact on our community, while also allowing you to develop valuable life skills such as empathy and effective communication. Your involvement can help reduce loneliness and create lasting memories. You can become a source of joy, companionship, and warmth in the lives of these residents.

Building the Henderson Community Farm with Residents and Gardeners

The gardening activity will take place on 18 November, Sat, at one of the Blks in Henderson Multi Storey Carpark, from 7am to 10am. Please note that the timing is subject to confirmation closer to the date. In addition to participating in basic gardening tasks, you’ll have the opportunity to assist in designing and painting over 40 pots, which will be repurposed for gardening purposes. We will also pre-paint some of the pots before the main event on November 18th to maximise our productivity.

If you are interested in contributing to the creation of the Henderson Community Farm, we encourage you to complete this sign-up form. Please do so by 6 November 2023.

By engaging in this meaningful gardening activity, you’ll be directly connecting with the residents of Henderson, enriching their lives and yours. If you have any other enquiries, feel free to contact Ms Ng Hui Min at ng_hui_min@sst.edu.sg or any of our ACE leaders.

Warmest regards,

ACE Interactions@Henderson team

Service-Learning / Volunteering Opportunities for November 2023 to December 2024

Dear Students, 

With the school holidays starting tomorrow for some of you, the ACE committee in collaboration with Heartware Network is sharing some volunteering opportunities which you may be keen to take up. 

To note: 

1. These opportunities are open from November 2023 and some projects do go into 2024.  

2. You will need to create an account on Youthbank to access the sign-up. 

3. To be awarded the Service-hours under LEAPS 2.0, you will need to submit the relevant information to the link here. 

Details: 

	Programme	Description of Programme	Period of Engagement	Sign Up Link
1	Heartware - River Hongbao 2024  (General Volunteers)	Provide hospitality management in roles such as ushering, VIPs and visitor management in the 10 -day extravaganza of lights, sights, and sounds to usher in the year of the Dragon.   Develop your interpersonal and communication skills, as you manage and interact with members of the public. Exposed to diverse communities and foster a deeper sense of appreciation for other cultures.	Jan 2024 - Feb 2024	https://www.youthbank.sg/eventdetail/?eventid=1092
2	Heartware Support Our Pioneers Programme 2024 (General Volunteers)	Bridge the inter-generational divide and promote active aging among the elderly, fostering tighter bonds with our pioneer generation.   Reach out to seniors who are less mobile and less socially active to receive guidance on important digital skills to enhance their day-to-day lives at the convenience of the senior house.	Jan 2024 - Dec 2024	https://www.youthbank.sg/eventdetail/?eventid=1073
3	Heartware Mobile Digital Clinic for Seniors in support of IMDA's Digital For Life 2023 (Quarter 4)   (General Volunteers)	Conduct Digital Learning Workshops for seniors at various centres or through home visitations. The workshop aims to equip seniors with relevant digital skills such as being proficient in using a smartphone and introducing them to digital services (i.e. Singpass/HealthHubSG). Be part of a national movement to empower seniors to protect themselves from scams and impart skills to navigate the digital space safely.	Nov 2023 - Jan 2024	https://www.youthbank.sg/eventdetail/?eventid=1074
4	Heartware Interactive Learning Series with Beneficiaries (December Holidays) (General Volunteers)	Heartware Interactive Learning Series with Beneficiaries is an initiative by Heartware Network to engage underserved beneficiaries from all walks of life through meaningful and educational activities.   Be involved in the planning, and executing of at least FOUR physical activities during the December school holidays. Express your creativity, and enrich the lives of the underserved beneficiaries.	Nov 2024 - Dec 2024	https://www.youthbank.sg/eventdetail/?eventid=1087

2023 End of Year SPF and CNB Advisory

 Dear all, 

You refer to the attachement for the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Central Narcotics Burea (CNB) for more information . 

Pre-loved Textbooks and files? Give them a new owner OR be their new owner!

Dear SST Students,

If would like to hand down your used textbooks/files, you could drop them off at the boxes placed in front of the House Noticeboard at the Canteen.

If you would like to obtain the textbooks/files, please feel free to take them as well.

Collection Period : 25 Oct - 3 Nov 2023

A Green Initiative by the Environmental Education Committee

Thank you.

Regards,

2023 SST Environmental Education Committee

[S3] Supplementary Lessons (30 Oct - 3 Nov)

Dear students,

Supplementary lessons will take place from 30 Oct (Monday) to 3 Nov (Friday).

Here is the schedule:

For details on venues, click on the link: (Student) 2023 S3 Supplementary Lessons (30 Oct - 3 Nov)

Do check your email for instructions from subject teachers on what to bring to class. 

Attendance is compulsory except for students who have valid reasons to be excused.

Results of Mathematics Competitions 2023: Congratulations 🎉

2023 ActiVe @ SST Lower Sec IHG

Dear Lower Secondary Students,
Are you excited about your IHG happening in TWO days' time?

To facilitate faster movement and clearer instructions on Thursday, please refer to the slides that were presented to you during the IHG briefing. You may find the rules and other instructions in the slides. 

May the odds ever be in your favour! =)

2023 S3 EOY Life Skills programme

Dear Sec 3 students, As we approach the final weeks of Sem 2, there will be Life Skills programme taking place from 20 - 27 Oct. Please refer to the schedule daily for updates and venue locations. Please click here for the schedule. Enjoy the programmes and learning! Regards, Ms Camellia Lee Year Head

[S2] Briefing for Course Option Exercise

Dear Sec 2 students

You may access the Briefing slides HERE.

Please remember to keep to the deadlines. 

2023 S2 EOY Lifeskills program

Dear Sec 2 students, As we approach the final weeks of Sem 2, there will be Life Skills programme taking place from 13 - 27 Oct. Please refer to the schedule daily for updates and venue locations. Please click here for the schedule. Enjoy the programmes and be engaged with your Hands, Head and Heart! Regards, Ms Camellia Lee Year Head

ActiVeSST 2023 S3 Dragonboating Experience

 Dear S3 Students,

This is the slide that I have presented to you today. Please take note of an additional point included in the slide => 'Also bring along a new set of clothes (school-based) and shoes to change after the Dragon boating.'

See all of you on Monday! 

[S1, S2, S3] Review of End-of-Year Exam Schedules

Dear students,

Review of End-of-Year Exam takes place next week. Please access the details via the given links above.

• S1 Review of EOY Exam Schedule - 17 Oct (Tue) and 18 Oct (Wed)
• S2 Review of EOY Exam Schedule - 17 Oct (Tue) and 18 Oct (Wed)
• S3 Review of EOY Exam Schedule - 17 Oct (Tue) to 19 Oct (Thu)

For S1 and S2 students, unless otherwise stated, the review will take place in your Form Classrooms.

If review is for combined classes, please report to the stated venue punctually.

All students are reminded to have only their calculators and green ink pens on their desks. 

All other stationery should be kept in their school bags.

[S3 HMTL students] GCE O-Level MTL Exam on 7 Nov 2023

 Dear Sec 3 Higher Mother Tongue Students

The GCE O-Level MTL Exams will be scheduled on 7 November 2023.

Please refer to the links below for details:

1. O-Level briefing slides to candidates

2. Seating Plan

Please read and note the following points before your examination.

THINGS TO NOTE:

1. REPORTING TIME

- Candidates are to report 45 min BEFORE the start of the exam paper at the exam assembly venue.

2. ASSEMBLY VENUE/ SEAT NUMBER AND SEATING PLAN

- Refer to your seat number and seating plan BEFORE the exam day.

- Assemble at ISH (sit according to the row number card on the floor).

3. THINGS TO BRING

- ENTRY PROOF and NRIC.

- All required exam stationery and equipment, approved dictionaries (with SST sticker) or e-dictionaries (with SST sticker).

- e-dictionaries model MUST be visible on your calculator or dictionaries.

- Only see-through stationery cases are allowed. No opaque stationery cases.

- OPTIONAL ITEMS: Water bottle, SST jacket (ONLY) (Some venues may have air-conditioning).

4. ATTIRE AND PERSONAL GROOMING

- Check your grooming (attire, hair, nails, etc).

- SST uniform and S&W attire are allowed.

- SST jacket (optional); no other jackets/sweaters are allowed.

5. TO ENSURE EXAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE NOT COMPROMISED

- SWITCH OFF all electronic devices, e.g. handphones, and put them in your bag before reporting at the Exam/ Assembly venue.

- Check that there are no slips of paper or notes in your pockets or jacket pockets. EMPTY your pockets before reporting to the Exam/ Assembly venue.

- Ensure that your calculator covers are in your bag before reporting to the exam venue.

- Jackets will be subjected to random checks. Ensure that all pockets are empty before entering exam venues.

6. SELF-CARE

- Visit the toilet BEFORE reporting at the Exam/ Assembly venue

- Fill your water bottles, if needed, BEFORE reporting to the Exam/ Assembly venue

7. OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE

- Write your FULL name and O-Level Index Number (Not your class register number) on EVERY piece of writing paper you use during the exam.

- Write your FULL name and O-Level Index Number (Not your class register number) DURING the given exam duration, NOT after the end of the paper.

- Use a ball-point pen for all your examination

Thank you, and all the best for your O-Level Exam! 

Mr Andy Chia, Presiding Examiner

National STEM Championships 2023

 Dear SST students, 

SST students have participated in the National STEM Championships and will appear on TV for some of the 6 episodes starting from 12 October onwards. To find out more about the trials and challenges that the team, consisting of Warisa, Kai Quan, Sean Ulric and Zachary Lo, do tune in to channel 5 at 7:30 pm. 

2023 S1 EOY Life skills programme (13 - 27 Oct) (Students)

Dear Sec 1 students, As we approach the final weeks of Term 4 towards the end of your Final exams, there will be Life Skills programme taking place starting 13 Oct (Fri). Please refer to the schedule daily for updates and venue locations. Please click here for the schedule. Life skills programme would be from 13 - 27 Oct 2023. Enjoy the programmes and with each day an open mind! That's where the greatest learning will take place. Regards, Ms Camellia Lee Year Head

Operation of canteen stalls and cafe (9 Oct to 13 Oct 2023)

 

Dear students,

Please take note on the operation of the canteen stalls for next week:

09 Oct 23

As 9/10/23 is marking day, all canteen stalls and cafe will be closed for the day

12 Oct 23

Only Stall 3 (Beverages) will be open on 12 Oct 23. The rest of the stalls and cafe will be closed.

 

Canteen stalls and cafe will operate as per normal on other days for next week.

Thank you for your attention.

Finance and Student Affairs Department

[S4] 2023 GCE O-Level Written Exam matters

Dear Sec 4 Students

The GCE O-Level Year-End Written Exam will take place from 16 October to 10 November 2023.

The SEATING PLAN and SEAT NUMBER can be found in the links below:
1. Main cohort - Click the link in Column H of the tab "SCHEDULE" to access the seating plan and seat number for the respective papers.

2. Students with Access Arrangement.

The O-Level briefing slides to candidates are also attached for your reference.  

Please read and note the following points before your examination.

THINGS TO NOTE:

1. REPORTING TIME

- Candidates are to report 45 min BEFORE the start of the exam paper at the exam assembly venue.

2. ASSEMBLY VENUE/ SEAT NUMBER AND SEATING PLAN 
- Refer to your seat number and seating plan BEFORE the exam day. 
- For Papers conducted at Block D: Assemble at ISH (sit according to the row number card placed on the floor). 
- For Papers conducted at Block B or C: Assemble at the stated exam venue. Bags should be placed OUTSIDE the Exam Room.

3. THINGS TO BRING 
- ENTRY PROOF and NRIC. 
- All required exam stationery and equipment, approved calculators (with SST calculator sticker), approved dictionaries (with SST sticker) or e-dictionaries (with SST sticker). 
- Calculators and e-dictionaries model MUST be visible on your calculator or dictionaries. 
- Only see-through stationery cases are allowed. No opaque stationery cases. 
- OPTIONAL ITEMS: Water bottle, SST jacket (ONLY) (Some venues may have air-conditioning).

4. ATTIRE AND PERSONAL GROOMING 
- Check your grooming (attire, hair, nails, etc). 
- SST uniform and S&W attire are allowed. 
- SST jacket (optional); no other jackets/ sweaters are allowed.

5. TO ENSURE EXAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE NOT COMPROMISED 
- SWITCH OFF all electronic devices, e.g. handphones, and put them in your bag before reporting at the Exam/ Assembly venue. 
- Check that there are no slips of paper or notes in your pockets or jacket pockets. EMPTY your pockets before reporting to the Exam/ Assembly venue. 
- Ensure that your calculator covers are kept in your bag before reporting to the exam venue. 
- Jackets will be subjected to random checks. Ensure that all pockets are empty before entering exam venues.

6. SELF-CARE 
- Visit the toilet BEFORE reporting at the Exam/ Assembly venue 
- Fill your water bottles, if needed, BEFORE reporting to the Exam/ Assembly venue

7. OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE 
- Write your FULL name and O-Level Index Number (Not your class register number) on EVERY piece of writing paper you use during the exam. 
- Write your FULL name and O-Level Index Number (Not your class register number) DURING the given exam duration, NOT after the end of the paper. 
- Use a ball-point pen for all your examination

Thank you, and all the best for your O-Level Exam! 

Mr Andy Chia, Presiding Examiner

[S1, S2, S3] Out of Bounds areas on 4 Oct, 9 Oct and 17 Oct

 Dear S1, S2 and S3 students,

• Please be informed that the Secondary 4 students will be taking their GCE O-Level Science Practical Examination on 4 Oct (Wed), 9 Oct (Mon) and 17 Oct (Tue).
• The exam venues are Biology Labs and Chemistry Labs in Block C, Level 1. As such, the area outside these labs are Out of Bounds to ALL students. Do not walk into this area.
• Other Out of Bounds areas in Block C are Level 2 (outside Phy Labs) and Level 3 (outside Lecture Theatre and Seminar Room).
• In addition, 2 sets of staircase are also Out of Bounds. Please use the staircase next to the walkway to MPH or the staircase next to the canteen. See the layout of Block C Level 1 below.

If you come across areas that are cordoned off, please take an alternative route.