2024 Junior Leadership Board Application Opens!

Dear S2 students,

The Junior Leadership Board application is now open to all Secondary 2 students. It will close Saturday 3 Feb 1200hrs. You can find the form here.

Invitation to Participate: NIE Mathematics Challenge 2024

[Previously posted on 27 October 2023]

Dear Secondary 1 to 3 Students,

You are invited to participate in the 2024 Singapore NIE Mathematics Challenge for Secondary School Students (NMCSS).

It is open to all Secondary One to Three students. The competition fee is $10.80 and will be collected through Edusave. If you do not have sufficient Edusave funds, the fee will be collected through GIRO.

It will be held on Monday, 20 May 2024, 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm in school, and your LD is required to conduct the quiz.

If you are keen to participate in this challenge, kindly sign up here.
The deadline for signing up will be 1 March 2024 (Friday) 5.00 p.m.

More updates will be communicated via your school e-mail once you have signed up.

If you have further questions, contact Mr Andy Chia at chia_song_zhe_andy@sst.edu.sg.

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House Election Rally Reporting Venue

Dear all, please report to the following venues for Morning Assembly for House Election Rally.

Black Unicorn - Auditorium

Blue Pegasus - ISH

Green Dragon - Outside Sci Lab

Red Phoenix - Atrium

Yellow Griffin - MPH

Thank you.

SST B Div Football NSG Fixtures

Dear Students,

You may find the fixture list for SST Football Team for the upcoming B Division NSG. 

• Monday 22 Jan

• Thursday 25 Jan

• Monday 29 Jan

As shown above, we will have a DERBY MATCH against NUS High at 4.45pm today (Monday 22/1/24)!

Please turn up for the matches and show your support for the SST Football Team!  

[S1] Invitation to join the MINDEF's Sentinel Programme

MINDEF's Digital and Intelligence Service has launched the Sentinel Programme, a talent development programme to equip youths with cybersecurity and digital skills. Selected Secondary 1 students would go through a progressive training curriculum throughout their secondary school years to explore cybersecurity and digital applications, starting from the middle of their Secondary 1 year.

Please use  @students.edu.sg  email issued by MOE to sign up.

Programme Highlights in 2024
- Two workshops during the holidays in May/June and October/November.
- Further details on the programme schedule will be shared with successful applicants.

Application deadline
18 Mar 2024

Start of programme
May/Jun 2024

For more details 

Click to submit Application Form

[Reminder on Attire tomorrow, 22 Jan Monday] Secondary 1 Photo Taking

 Dear Sec 1 young ladies and gentlemen,

As mentioned in the post by respective Form Teachers, there will be photo taking scheduled for all Secondary One students tomorrow.

Please be reminded to be in formal school attire (long pants for gentlemen). Do prepare this later this evening.

Do check the time slot as shared by your Form Teachers on Google Classroom.

See you tomorrow.

Have a good evening with your loved ones.

2024 MTL Fortnight 29 Jan (Mon) to 9 Feb (Fri)

Dear SST students,

This year marks the 14th year with MTL Fortnight in SST. A myriad of activities has been planned by the MTL dept with the following objectives in mind:

(1) To create an immersive environment for the learning and appreciation of MTL;

(2) To provide platforms for students to actively learn MTL and the associated culture; and

(3) To provide authentic opportunities for students to use MTL and experience the culture.

Visit the 2024 MTL Fortnight Google Site (https://sites.google.com/sst.edu.sg/sstmtlfortnight2024) for the detailed programme and register for the various activities.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the activities!

Proudly brought to you by the MTL Department.

[Announcement to Sec 1 students] Morning Assembly @ Classrooms, 18 Jan 2024 Thursday]

Dear Sec 1 young ladies and gentlemen,

Please take note that the morning assembly will be held in the respective Sec 1 Classrooms tomorrow.

Hence, do report to classrooms instead of Indoor Sports Hall.

This arrangement is only for Odd week Thursdays.

Hence on odd weeks, the venue for morning assemblies will be as follows:

Mon to Wed - ISH

Thur to Fri - Classrooms

Hope this clarifies.

Thank you and see you tomorrow.

[S1, S2, S3, S4] 2024 Assessment Plans & Schedules

Dear students,

Please find 2024 Assessment Plans & Schedules in the links below:

• Secondary 1
• Secondary 2
• Secondary 3
• Secondary 3 IDP
• Secondary 4
• Secondary 4 IDP.

There will be a briefing to students on 7 February 2024.

MOE FB Live Session - Ask Me Anything About (AMAA)... Unlocking the Secrets of Quality Sleep on 23 Jan 2024 (Tue)

 1. How does sleep affect our children’s well-being and development? Why is getting sufficient sleep important? What are some tips and tricks for a well-rested night?

 

2.           Join us live on MOE Facebook on Tuesday, 23 January, 8pm to 9pm, as we learn more from our panel of medical experts and parents:

• Dr Ting Chun Yi, Associate Consultant, Respiratory Medicine Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Parent of 3
• Dr Tan Yi Hua, Consultant, Respiratory Medicine Service, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
• Ms Pamela Chong, Host, Parent of 2

 Have a question for the panellists? Share them on the event page here and click “interested” to get updates of the event.

[S2, S3 & S4] Call for sign ups for SST Model UN

Dear students, 

If you have a passion for international affairs or debating or just wish to broaden your general knowledge, we encourage you to sign up for the very first SST Model United Nations Conference being held from T1W9-T1W10!

We have 3 exciting councils that will cater to a wide variety of interests, and mentors will be provided to all delegates to ease you into your Model UN journey. 

You may access more information and the registration form on the Google site.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Regards,

Mr Don Seah Wei Kang
Humanities Department

Harms of Vaping - Stay Away!

Dear students,

E-cigarettes (also known as e-cigs, vapes, or mods) are illegal in Singapore for all ages. Under the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act, the possession, use, or purchase of e-vaporisers carries a maximum fine of $2,000. It is also an offence to import, distribute, sell, or offer for sale e-vaporisers and their components.  

This is the link to the video for information on Vaping. 

You may refer to the following for support services on Vaping:

- QuitLine: 1800 438 2000

- Email: HPB_smoking_control@hbp.gov.sg

- Website: novaping.gov.sg

Stay away from the harmful E-cigarettes!

2024 S1 CCA Tryout Schedule

Dear S1 Students,

Please refer to this spreadsheet for your CCA tryout schedule. All the CCA tryout sessions are held at their respective CCA training venue (unless otherwise stated).

As shared during my briefing last week, you are strongly encouraged to attend at least THREE different CCA tryouts. If you have valid reasons on why you cannot make it for any CCA tryout slots, please contact the CCA Teacher-in-charge and arrange another tryout slot with the CCA.

Do contact me at ng_jun_wei@sst.edu.sg if you have further clarifications. 

Thank you.

Release of 2023 GCE O-Level Examination Results

 This announcement is for all 2023 Secondary 4 students.

 

2023 GCE O-Level Examination Results will be released on Thursday, 11 January 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

 

Reporting time & items to bring

• All students are to be seated at the Multi-purpose Hall (MPH) by 1.30 p.m. 

• You will be allowed entry into SST from 1.00 p.m. onwards. Please stay in the Atrium and do not wander around campus as lessons are in progress. 

• Please bring along your NRIC/Passport/Birth Certificate/Student Pass for identification purposes. Writing materials are optional. 

Dress code & grooming

• All students must be properly attired in FULL SST uniform.

• Your grooming (i.e. hair colour, length, appearance) must adhere to the school’s standards. 

• Students who do not meet the attire and grooming rules will be directed to the Visitor's Center where they will obtain their results at that venue at a later timing. 

For students arriving later than 3.00 p.m. but before 5.30 p.m.

●  Students are to collect their result slip and certificate from the General Office.

• Students are required to present their NRIC/Passport/Birth Certificate/Student Pass to the staff member at the General Office for verification.

For students who are unable to collect their result slips on 11 January 2024

• Students can also appoint a proxy to collect the physical copy of their result slip and certificate on their behalf.

• Proxy may collect the result slip and certificate from the General Office from 11 January, 3.00 p.m. onwards. Proxy is required to present the following documents to the staff member at the General Office before he/she is able to collect the result slip.

■  SST Authorisation Letter duly completed

■  Student’s NRIC/Passport/Birth Certificate/Student Pass

■  Proxy’s original NRIC

• Result slip and certificate must be collected from the General Office latest by Friday, 12 January 2024, 5.00 p.m.

• Students are to contact 65717-200 (during office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) for assistance if they are unable to appoint a proxy. 

Here are some references that you may find useful in guiding you to make an informed decision for your next phase of education. 

• Overview of Post-Secondary Education Institutions (PSEI)

• What’s Next After O Levels?

• MOE CourseFinder

• MOE School Finder

• JAE Information

• MOE Education and Career Guidance Resources

• MySkills Future - Education and Career Guidance Portal 

Information for parents

If you are accompanying your child and you are driving, we seek your cooperation to park at the following HDB carparks and enter the school via Gate B (near to the zebra crossing) or Gate C (near to the bus stop). There will be strictly no parking of cars within the school compound as it is a school day.

For any further queries, please contact Mr Tan Chuan Leong (Assistant Year Head 4) at tan_chuan_leong@sst.edu.sg.

 

Thank you for your cooperation and wishing you all the best!

SST S1 CCA Matters

 Dear S1 Students,

As shared during my briefing yesterday, please indicate which CCA(s) tryouts you are interested in attending via the QR code shown below. You may also access the form via this link. 



I have also attached the slides that I used for my briefing for your reading and this is the link for the 2024 CCA Schedule.

Thank you and see all of you at the CCA Fair later! 

Project Electric Vehicle by Additive Manufacturing (EVAM) by SUTD on 8 Jan (Mon)

 Project Electric Vehicle by Additive Manufacturing (EVAM) by SUTD on 8 Jan (Mon)

 

How can I experience this…..

Date: 8 Jan (Mon) 

Time: 3 sessions (2pm - CCE period: only for selected classes, 3pm, 4pm)

Each session would last 1hr (20min sharing by SST alumni Class of 2015 Qianzhe & Joshua and a demo ride for the lucky few) 

• Make your way down to the Foyer (outside General Office) at the start of each session to experience this!

Nomination for Caring Teacher Award 2024

[This post was first published on 12 Sep 2023]

Dear Students,

Nomination for the Caring Teacher Award 2024 is now open. You can nominate deserving teachers for the award via online submission at https://www.cta.nie.edu.sg/home. Deadline for submission is 12 January 2024.

 

2024 ACE@SST: Service-Learning, Volunteering and Service Hours Matters

Dear students, 

Welcome to 2024! 

In SST, our ACE curriculum seeks to seeks to nurture passionate advocates engaged in active citizenship and transformed by service-learning and some cohort-wide programmes you will experience are listed below. 

Secondary 1

Basic Advocacy and Service Education programme

Secondary 2

ACE Student Leadership selection & ACE curriculum

#SSTActvocates

Secondary 3: 

Cohort-wide School Led Service projects with HaoRenHaoShi (好人好事)  

Student-initiated Service-learning projects (Term 1 to 3) 

Overseas Service-Learning trips (TBC)

Secondary 4: 

Cohort-wide School Led Service projects (Term 1 to 3) 

Student-initiated Service-learning projects (Term 1 to 3) 

Other than the cohort-wide service-learning programs, student agency is encouraged and further service opportunities are available through, 

1. Volunteering with Student-initiated projects organised by the ACE student leaders such as #SSTACTvocates. 

2. Initiating your own service projects

3. Volunteering with external organisations. 

Volunteering through Student-initiated projects. 

The ACE student leaders will organise student initiated service projects and will seek volunteers through our common ways of communication. Students are encouraged to sign up for them. Examples of projects are collaborations with Kids Learn Code, Singapore Cancer Society and MCYS and many others. 

Self-initiated service projects

Students are also encouraged to initiate their own service projects in the areas they are passionate about. If you are keen, please write in to the relevant teachers-in-charge or seek out a fellow ACE student leader who will guide you from there.

More info on this will be posted on the SST student blog later.

Volunteering with external organisations. 

SST recognises service rendered to external organisations provided certain conditions are met. Please note the following information on volunteering and submission of service hours documents. 

(i) Before volunteering: Get permission from your parents/ guardians before signing up with the external organisation.

(ii) After volunteering: Obtain an official document from the external organisation with your full name and the hours volunteered. This document must be signed by the personnel in charge or stamped with the official logo of the organisation.

(iii) Within 2 weeks after the completion of service: Submit a scanned copy or clear photo image of the official document using “ACE@SST: Service Hours Submission” Google Form.

* If you intend to volunteer regularly/ multiple times at the same external organisation, submit the official document only after the last service for the year latest by 1 November 2024.  

* For service at an external organisation with a group of friends on the same dates, only 1 representative should submit the Google Form on behalf of the group, attaching the relevant documents for every group member in the form.   

#SST-ACTIVATE Resources Site. 

To provide ideas on possible service-learning and volunteering opportunities, the ACE committee of teachers have also created this site where you can read, consider and of course, look at some already completed service-learning projects by your seniors. 

If you have queries on the following service learning matters, you may contact the following teachers:

Queries on ACE programmes, ACE Student leadership and service-projects: 

Mr Keith Wee (wee_kheng_leong@sst.edu.sg) 

Queries on self-initiated projects and LEAPS 2.0: 

Ms Nurus Sa'adah Binte Hatraby (nurus_sa'adah_binte_hatraby@sst.edu.sg)

Mr Elson Loh (loh_heng_meng_elson@sst.edu.sg)

Here's to a great 2024 ahead!