Friday 17 May 2024

[S4] GCE O-Level MTL Examination

Dear students,

The GCE O-Level MTL/MTLB Examination is on 27 May 2024.

Here are the links to the briefing slides:

Please check here for your assigned venue and seat number: Candidature List and Seating Plans

If you have any questions, please feel free to approach your Subject teacher, Form teacher, HOY or Presiding Examiner (Ms Afiah).

Thursday 16 May 2024

Lower Sec IHG Finalised Groupings + Reminders

Dear Lower Sec Students,

Please see the attached PDF file for your IHG group. You are reminded to keep all valuables in your lockers before reporting for morning assembly. You are also discouraged from bringing your learning device to school. 

Thank you, and see all of you on Friday! 

Wednesday 15 May 2024

SST Inc. Recruitment 2024

 Dear students,

SST Inc. is an ICT TDP (Talent Development Programme) which aims to serve the community with the app development skills we pick up throughout our journey in SST Inc. For example, some of you may see this post on the SST Announcer App. SST Inc. made the Announcer App, which has benefited the SST community by making it much easier to see students's blog posts on their mobile phones. Through Project Serve, everyone will create apps or web apps to solve real-world problems in the community.

At SST Inc., your journey starts with a Swift course to set your foundation in iOS app development. Then, you will move on to React Native or Kotlin to hone your app development skills for other platforms such as Web and Android. SST Inc. is open to all Secondary 1 and 2 students, regardless of whether you have any prior coding knowledge. All you need is the commitment to learn to code and a passion to better our world!

Do note that the following certifications have to be achieved before submitting your application form:

•⁠  ⁠Apple Teacher Certification (https://education.apple.com/learning-center/T006360A-en_US)

•⁠  ⁠⁠Google Applied Digital Skills Certifications 1-8 (https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/s/en/home)

Please note that the SST Inc. application deadline is 10 June 2024. What are you waiting for? Click the link here to access our application form!



Tuesday 14 May 2024

SPM and Career Day (23 May 2024)

 Dear students,

Kindly inform your parents that there will be a School Parent Meeting on 23 May 2024 from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Students are expected to come with their parents on that day. Students are to be attired in the SST school uniform on that day.

Thank you.

Monday 13 May 2024

[You are invited!] An Inter-House Virtual Experience Challenge

Young Ladies and Gentlemen,

Welcome to the cutting-edge virtual reality world! Today, we invite you to embark on a thrilling journey – the Inter-House VR Challenge 2024.

Should you accept it, your mission is to design an immersive virtual experience that brings the SST environment to life without leaving your seat. Harness the power of 3D design and augmented reality to craft an interactive adventure that captivates the senses and ignites the imagination.

Will your house be the one to create the most mesmerizing VR experience and claim victory?

The challenge awaits – let the creativity unfold!




Thursday 9 May 2024

Invitation to participate in Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) 2024



You are invited to participate in the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) 2024.

The AMC is an engaging 30-problem competition that demonstrates the importance and relevance of mathematics in students' everyday lives.

Details
Date of competition: 7 August (Wednesday)
Time/Venue: TBC

Cost: AUD8.50 (S$7.58) (collected through Edusave)

All S1-S4 students are eligible to sign up.

More information regarding the competition can be found here.
Please sign up for the competition hereThe deadline for signing up will be 31 May 2024 (Friday) 5.00 p.m

 

Transition to Innovative Research Resources and AI Tools: Important Announcement from Infohub

 Dear Students,

Infohub will be transitioning from Britannica School to explore other research resources and emerging AI technologies that could better serve our needs. We appreciate the value Britannica School has offered in the past. Please save any necessary information, as access to Britannica School will soon be discontinued.

As part of this transition, Infohub is considering a subscription to Generative AI tools, which offer innovative capabilities to enhance research and learning experiences for students and staff. We look forward to exploring these new possibilities and continuing to provide valuable resources for our academic community.


Regards,
Info Hub Team


Tuesday 7 May 2024

ACE Food Drive 2024, #ACEFoodDrive2k24

Dear SST Family,

*Update 9 May: Thank you for the overwhelming responses, we have exceeded our collection targets in less than 48 hours and thus, will stop the collection of food items from this Friday 10 May. 

Thank you for making a positive difference to someone's life. 

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I am Kevin Anthony Velasco Orjalo from S3-03, one of the ACE Leaders in charge of ACE Food Drive 2024. 


As shared during 7th May's morning assembly, the ACE Leadership board will be holding a food donation drive this year in collaboration with Passion Arts (PA) and Chong Pang Community Club. 


ACE Food Drive will only be successful with your support, and there are two ways you can help.


1. Donation of food items.


The collection period is from 7th May, Term 2 Week 8 (Tuesday) until 20th May 2024, Term 2 Week 10 Monday.


To ensure minimal wastage, we will be collecting the items found in the list here. Please only donate the items provided in the list. 


Do ensure that all donated items contain the Healthier Choice Symbol (HCS), and have a shelf life of 6 months or more. If you wish to donate an entire bag of items (i.e. one of each), please email Mr Keith Wee at wee_kheng_leong@sst.edu.sg.


Donation boxes can be found at the following locations:

  • Outside General Office

  • Bus-bay drop off point

  • Outside Staff Room


Here are important dates to take note:

  • 7 May 2024, T2W8 Tuesday

Collection begins.

  • 20 May 2024, T2W10 Monday
    Final collection day.


2. Volunteers to help out with the packing and distribution of donation bags:


Volunteers: SIGN UP HERE 


Packing within SST:
  • T2W10 Thursday, 23 May, 2:20PM to 3:20PM

  • T2W10 Tuesday, 21 May, 2:40PM to 3:40PM

  • T2W10 Monday, 20 May, 3:20PM to 4:20PM

  • 8 June Saturday for Distribution day (timing to be advised) (updated on 9 May due to a change from organising partner side)

Please check that the slot you intend to volunteer for does not clash with any other school activities or lessons. Also, vacancies are on a first come first served basis, subject to availability.


Feel free to reach out to kevin_anthony_velasco_orjalo@s2022.ssts.edu.sg and tan_ig_jer_kenji@s2022.ssts.edu.sg or approach any ACE Leader if you have any questions.


Thank you and we look forward to your donations!


Yours Sincerely,

Ace Food Drive Team

#ACEFoodDrive2k24

(An ACE@SST collaboration with Passion Arts)





Monday 6 May 2024

Vote for SST Dance Crew in 2024 Chinese Street Dance Competition

Dear SST family,


I am Aldrey Panti from S3-09, the chairperson of the SST Dance Crew under the 
Show Choir and Dance CCA. Recently, 7 of our members participated in the 2024 Chinese Street Dance Competition under the name of 新科中街舞团 (SST Dance Crew).


We are currently vying for the 
最佳人气奖(Most Popular Team Award) award, and we would love to have your support in this contest!


Voting will be held from 6 to 8 May 2024, and it will restart every day at 00:00, where the public can vote once every day. Each user can cast up to 3 votes per day for each category. Thus, we hope you can vote for our group as one of your choices.


Here is the voting link for the competition: https://cstreetdance.sg/voting


We are at the bottom centre of the voting tab:



In addition, we are excited to share with all of you that we have made it to the final round! 😀The finals will be held on 11 May 2024 (Saturday) at Toa Payoh HDB Hub Atrium, 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh S(310480). It will start at 1 pm and end approximately at 3:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

On behalf of the SST Dance Crew, we thank you for your support!

With thanks,

Panti Aldrey Sebastian Ramiro S3-09


Alongside, 

Lee Xuan Shi, Isabelle S4-02

Toh Zheng Li, Shawn S4-05

Tan Yu Kai James S3-06

Cheng Wei Yue S3-07

Ng Yan Xue, Kaiser S3-07

Pooja Sasi S2-09

Thursday 2 May 2024

Invitation to sign up for the North West Youth Assembly (YA) program. (Leaders in Service-learning)

Dear SSTudent, 

Annually, the North West Community Development Council (CDC) invites nominations to join the North West Youth Assembly (YA) program.

 

The North West YA is a youth voluntary group comprising young leaders. Members are involved in various self-initiated programmes, and together with the North West CDC, help to implement community projects through a Service-Learning approach. 


Criteria: 


  1. Candidate must be a Singaporean Citizen or Permanent Resident currently in Secondary TWO level. 

  2. Programme include a compulsory camp from 19 to 21 June 2024. 

  3. PASSIONATE about community service

  4. Able to commit at least 70% attendance at meetings and community service projects organised by North West CDC

  5. Preferably residing in the North West District

*there will be monthly meeting (except months with exams) at the office of North West CDC (Woodlands Civic Centre)


Please note that you must be able to attend the full 3-days 2-night Young Leaders Camp (YLC) scheduled for 19 to 21 June 2024. 


Sign-up process: 

  1. Submit your interest and particulars in the Google form here by 09 May 2024, 6 pm. 

  2. The teachers in charge will contact you by email for further instructions. 

  3. *Please note that signing up does not guarantee selection as this is an exclusive program for selected candidates. 


Other information: 


• Nominated students will be able to accumulate service hours/points; The points may be used to achieve the Gold Award in the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Service Learning Category Gold


• Nominated students will be able to undertake or initiate a project which will serve or have a beneficial impact on the community at large.

The project may help the students to achieve the Gold Award in the National Youth

Achievement Award (NYAA) Community Leadership Initiative Category


• Nominated students will be able to lead their fellow mates to run a project in collaboration with the schools to have a beneficial impact on the community at large.





Any questions, please contact:
Mr Keith Wee at wee_kheng_leong@sst.edu.sg

Mr Ng Guohui at ng_guohui@sst.edu.sg


ISDN – SUTD Drone Workshop and Racing

Dear SST Students,

SUTD is partnering with ISDN Holdings to host a drone workshop cum racing competition at the SUTD campus this year. We are honoured to be invited to send SST students as participants for this exclusive workshop!

You will learn how to programme and fly your drones through these activities. You will be exposed to the tenets of design thinking and taught the inner workings of a drone, such as drone dynamics and block-based visual programming. You will also learn about flight theory and control, undergo drone simulator practice, and familiarise yourselves with a First-Person-View (FPV) drone before racing your drones.

The top 3 best performing teams will also be awarded prizes.

Workshop Details :
Date: 20 June 2024
Day: Thursday
Time: To report at SST ISH at 8am. The workshop will end at 5pm
Venue: Multi-purpose hall, SUTD

If you are interested, please sign up using this link. Please note that the workshop is allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis, as we have a limited capacity for this workshop.

Registration deadline is 8 May 2024, 6pm. 

Thank you.


Debate 101 Masterclass

 

Dear SST Students,


𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 (𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲), 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬. 

🔺 Secure your spot at https://bit.ly/6MayDebate101


Here's what we'll cover:


✨ 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕: Dive into the World Schools style, learn about speech timings, and roles of speakers. Learn how to handle both prepared and impromptu motions effectively.


✨ 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 Discover how to construct compelling cases, with a focus on structure, clear reasoning, and impactful conclusions. We will also delve into crafting engaging openings that grab attention.


✨ 𝑨𝒓𝒈𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒍: Enhance your skills in building strong arguments and rebutting counterpoints. We will explore logical, emotional, and ethical appeals and teach you to identify and exploit weaknesses in opposition arguments.


✨ 𝑺𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚: Improve your public speaking with tips on clarity, fluency, and engagement. Understand the importance of body language and voice modulation to make a more persuasive case.


✨ 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 (𝑷𝑶𝑰𝒔): Get strategic about offering and responding to POIs to strengthen your position or destabilise your opponents during a debate.


𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝟏.𝟓 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑:


🌟 𝐙𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐚 - Best Speaker (Grand Finals) & Champion Team

🌟 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐧 - Best Speaker (Semifinals) & Champion Team

🔥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐚 - Best Speaker (Semifinals)

🔥 𝐙𝐡𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐫 - Best Speaker (Quarterfinals)

🔥 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐰 - Best Speaker (Preliminary)


🗓 Date: 6th May 2024

⏰ Time: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Monday)

📍 Venue: SST (Details sent via Email)


Enhance your debating prowess and prepare to tackle challenges in both academic and competitive environments. Secure your spot now by RSVPing at

https://bit.ly/6MayDebate101