No access to SLS: 28 Nov to 29 Nov

[Announcement updated on 23 NOV 2024]

To better meet user needs, the Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS) has shifted its year end release day. As a result, SLS will now be temporarily unavailable during a system upgrade from 28 November 2024 (Thursday) until the evening of 29 November 2024 (Friday). 

Thank you for your understanding as we enhance the system.

General Office (GO) Operating Hours During School Holidays

Dear Students

Please be informed that the GO operating hours from 19 November to 23 December 2024 will be as follows:
Monday to Thursday: 8.00am – 3.30pm
Friday: 8.00am – 3.00pm

Please note that students are required to scan the QR code for attendance at the security posts at Gate A/B when returning to school during school holidays.

Additionally, the GO will be closed on the following dates:
15 & 18 November 2024: Whole day
24 & 31 December 2024: 12.00pm onwards

Thank you.
School of Science and Technology, Singapore

[S3, S4] GCE O-Level HMTL and MTL Exam on 6 Nov

Dear students,

The GCE O-Level HMTL and MTL Exam takes place on 6 Nov 2024.

Please note that there is a short break between Paper 1 and Paper 2.
After Paper 1, you will be led to the Music Room for the break.
Do pack some snacks with you as the canteen is not open that day.

Ms Janet Tan, Presiding Examiner

[S3 HMTL students] 2024 GCE O-Level MTL Exam

Dear students,

The GCE O-Level MTL Exam will take place on 6 November 2024.

Please refer to the details here: [FOR S3 HMT STUDENTS] 2024 GCE O LEVEL MT SEATING PLAN

SEATING PLAN and SEAT NUMBER - Click the links in Column K and Column L of the tab "SCHEDULE & VENUES" to access the seating plan and seat number 

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 at least 30 min BEFORE the start of the exam paper at the EXAM ASSEMBLY VENUE (Column J of SCHEDULE AND VENUES tab).

2. ASSEMBLY VENUE/ SEAT NUMBER AND SEATING PLAN 
- Refer to your seat number and seating plan in this spreadsheet BEFORE the exam day. - Assemble at ISH (Sit according to the row number card placed on the floor). Bags to be placed INSIDE, AT THE FRONT OR BACK of the hall.

3. THINGS TO BRING 
- ENTRY PROOF and NRIC. - All required exam stationery and equipment, approved calculators, approved dictionaries or e-dictionaries. - Calculators and e-dictionaries model MUST be visible on your calculator or dictionaries. Bring extra batteries/ calculators/ e-dictionaries. NO EXTRA BATTERIES will be provided. - All calculators cover should be place in the bag before entering the examination hall/ room. - OPTIONAL ITEMS: Water bottles, SST Jackets (ONLY).

4. ATTIRE AND PERSONAL GROOMING 
- Check your grooming (attire, hair, nails, etc). - ONLY SST Uniform and S&W attire are allowed. - ONLY SST Jacket are allowed (Optional).

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 papers or notes in your pockets or jacket's 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 up your water bottles, if needed, BEFORE reporting to the Exam Assembly Venue.

7. OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE 

- Write your FULL name, O-Level Index Number (Not your class register number) on EVERY piece of writing paper you use during exam. - Write your FULL name, O-Level Index Number (Not your class register number) DURING the given exam duration, NOT after the end of the paper. Please do not test the system. - Use a black or dark blue ball-point pen for all your examination. - FOLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE CPE/ PE/ INVIGILATORS STRICTLY.

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

Ms Janet Tan, Presiding Examiner

[S3, S4] SUTD What The Hack (WTH) 2024

 

Hi students, sharing an announcement from SUTD. 

WTH is SUTD’s premier Hardware and Software hackathon that’s open to students of various backgrounds. This year, we’re Hacking it up a Notch by offering bigger prizes and bigger perks!

We’ve prepared $8,000 of prizes for winners in the following categories:

·         Everyday Automation

·         Circular Economy & Sustainable Living

·         Reducing Inequalities

·         Healthcare & Accessibility Tech

There are even more to give out as Open Category Prizes!

Still not convinced? Every team will receive a Hackpack with an ESP32-S3 and other electronic components to help bring your ideas to life.

No experience? No problem! We’ll have introductory and intermediate microcontroller workshops in the lead up to the event!

Important details:

 Date: 21st to 22nd December 2024

 Venue: SUTD Campus, 8 Somapah Road

 Open to all undergraduate, polytechnic, JC and secondary school students as well as NSFs.

 Applications close on 8th November 2024 at 2359

Intrigued? Find out more information and apply now at sutdwth.com!

Purchase of School Textbooks and Uniform for AY 2025

Dear Students

Purchase of School Textbooks 

Purchase of school textbooks can be made via the vendor's online ordering platform from 4 November 2024.  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 17 December 2024.  Students may request delivery to their home address (a delivery charge of $11.99 per location is applicable) or request self-collection from the School Bookshop (by appointment only).  Students can select the date and time for collection after orders have been placed and payments have been made online.  

2025 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 ($6 per sales transaction applies)

- Purchase in SST (refer to the following link for the sales date and time)

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

Current students are encouraged to purchase the uniform before 30 November 2024, and new Secondary 1 students to purchase it before 13 December 2024.  Please refer to the following link for further details on online purchase and booking of appointments.  

2025 Uniform 

Online Uniform Purchase

Thank you.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

SSTride for Wellness

 Dear Students,

I hope all of you are really excited and hyped up for tomorrow's SSTride for Wellness! As mentioned, the reporting time is 7:40am, and the reporting venue(s) are as follows:

Sec 1 => West Coast Park
Sec 2 => Labrador Nature Reserve
Sec 3 => Rifle Range Nature Park

Please refer to this deck of slides for more exact information.

Thank you, and let's hope for good weather tomorrow! 

Service-Learning opportunity: Habitat for Humanity Programme in November 2024

[Only for students of minimum 15 years of age] 

Dear students, 

Do you want to make a difference for someone during the start of the end-of-year school holidays? Well during November, we invite you to join in Habitat for Humanity programme. 

Do check out their website at: https://www.habitat.org.sg/ (Project Homeworks) for more information. 

Participation dates are (you need to be present for both dates):

4 Nov, Monday 3.30pm online training/sharing from Habitat for Humanity

9 Nov, Saturday whole day session at beneficiaries, from around 9am

To sign up, please complete and submit the Sign-up google form 

If there are any queries, please contact Yeoh Tian Huai at yeoh_tian_huai@s2022.ssts.edu.sg

Thank you!

Join Us for the Youth Digital Citizenship Dialogue 2024

 Dear fellow schoolmates,

We are excited to invite you to the Youth Digital Citizenship Dialogue 2024, organised by the Digital Citizenship Board (DCB), on 11 November 2024 (Monday) from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. This event will bring together Cyber Wellness Ambassadors from schools across Singapore to discuss important topics in digital citizenship, and you are welcome to participate.

In addition to gaining insights from the keynote speaker, you will select one of the five topics from the concurrent sessions to listen and share your views, making the discussions more enriching and meaningful.

Outline of the Programme:

Click HERE to find details of the dialogue

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early by clicking HERE.We’ll notify successful applicants by 28 October 2024.

If you have enquiries, please contact Fu Cai Gui (fu_cai_gui@s2022.ssts.edu.sg)  or Yang Kai Jun Brian (yang_kai_jun_brian@s2023.ssts.edu.sg).

We look forward to your participation!

Best regards,

Liang Tian Qi

Digital Citizenship Board Chairperson

[S3] 2024 S3 Supplementary Lessons (28 Oct to 1 Nov)

Dear students,

Supplementary lessons will take place from 28 Oct (Monday) to 1 Nov (Friday).

Here is the schedule:

For details on venues, click on the link: (Student) 2024 S3 Supplementary Lessons (28 Oct - 1 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.

[S2] Briefing for Course Option Exercise

Dear Sec 2 students

You may access the Briefing slides HERE.
Please remember to keep to the deadlines.

 

From: Knowledge Management (KM) Committee

[S1, S2, S3] GCE O-Level Exam - Out of Bounds areas

Dear students,

2024 GCE O-Level (Written) Exam for Secondary 4 students started last Friday, 11 Oct and will end on Monday, 11 Nov.  

During this period of time, please note the Out of Bounds areas and timings. For most exam days, the entire Block D (ISH, Gym, MPH and Outdoor courts) and the school field are Out of Bounds.

Please check this schedule before you embark on any activity in school.

If you have any questions, please approach Ms Janet Tan (Presiding Examiner), FT or HOY.

EOY S1 - S3 Life Skills Assembly schedule and programme

 Dear students, 

Life Skills programme for S1 - S2 would be starting on 10 -25 Oct and S3 would start on 16 Oct. 

Please refer to your email for your respective level's programme sent out by your Head of Years. 

Here's the Morning Assembly schedule for your reference. Please report to the correct venue for your level everyday. 

[S4] 2024 GCE O-Level Exam Matters

Dear Sec 4 Students

The GCE O-Level Year-End Written Exam will take place from 11 October to 11 November 2024.

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

Students with approved access arrangements will receive an email from the Presiding Examiner, Ms Janet Tan by the end of the day.

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 30 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 in this spreadsheet BEFORE the exam day. - For Paper conducted at Blk D: Assemble at ISH (Sit according to the row number card placed on the floor). Bags to be placed INSIDE, AT THE FRONT OR BACK of the hall. - For Paper conducted at Blk B or C: Assemble OUTSIDE the exam venue. Bags should be placed OUTSIDE of the Exam Room.

3. THINGS TO BRING 
- ENTRY PROOF and NRIC. 
- All required exam stationery and equipment, approved calculators, approved dictionaries or e-dictionaries. - Calculators and e-dictionaries model MUST be visible on your calculator or dictionaries. Bring extra batteries/ calculators/ e-dictionaries. NO EXTRA BATTERIES will be provided. - OPTIONAL ITEMS: Water bottles, SST Jackets (ONLY).

4. ATTIRE AND PERSONAL GROOMING 
- Check your grooming (attire, hair, nails, etc). 
- SST uniform and S&W attire are allowed. 
- SST Jacket (ONLY) (Optional).

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, O-Level Index Number (Not your class register number) on EVERY piece of writing paper you use during exam. - Write your FULL name, O-Level Index Number (Not your class register number) DURING the given exam duration, NOT after the end of the paper. Please do not test the system. - Use a black or dark blue ball-point pen for all your examination. - FOLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE CPE/ PE/ INVIGILATORS STRICTLY.

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

Ms Janet Tan, Presiding Examiner

[S1, S2, S3] Block C Out of Bounds areas on 2 Oct, 7 Oct and 15 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 2 Oct (Wed), 7 Oct (Mon) and 15 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 OR staircases that are cordoned off, please take an alternative route.

2024 NRIC Registration Exercise - 21 Oct 2024

Dear Sec 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 (biometrics enrolment) will be conducted at SST on 21 Oct 2024 (Monday) by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). 

Date:    21 Oct 2024 (Monday)
Time:   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Venue: Learning Oasis 1, Blk C, 03-12

Class Schedule  
1.00 pm  -  S3-01, S3-02
1.30 pm  -  S3-03, S3-04, S3-05
2.00 pm  -  S3-06, S3-07
2.30 pm  -  S3-08, S3-09

Parents will be required to login to - go.gov.sg/icreg with their SingPass to submit the NRIC registration online at least 3 days before the appointment date. They are required to do the following:

• Verify their child’s particulars; 
• Upload their child’s photograph and supporting documents (where applicable); and
• Make payment for their child’s NRIC application ($10 for Singapore Citizens / $50 for Permanent Residents) 

To ensure that your biometrics are enrolled smoothly, please complete the registration online before 15 Oct 2024.

Students are to bring along their Ez-Link Card (MOE School Smart Card) on the day of the registration.

Students who are unable to be present for the biometrics enrolment for their NRIC in school will be required to make an appointment with ICA for their biometrics enrolment.  

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

Thank you.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore 

[S4] 2024 Study Leave/ Revision & Consultation/ Supervised Study

Dear students,

Study Leave/ Revision & Consultation/ Supervised Study takes place next week, over 4 days, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 3 Oct and 4 Oct.

Please find the following for your reference:

• Briefing slides
• (Student) 2024 S4 Study Leave_Consultation_Supervised Study Schedule - daily lesson schedule, groupings and venues.
  

If you have any questions, please approach your FT, HOY, Dean (Acad Studies) or HOD Science.

Extension of School Smart Card (SSC) Concession Validity for Sec 4 Graduating Students in 2024

Dear Sec 4 Students

Your School Smart Card (SSC) will expire on 31 December 2024.

Kindly proceed to any SimplyGo Kiosk, Top-Up Kiosk, Passenger Service Centre (PSC) or Ticketing Service Centre/ Ticket office from 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024 to extend the SSC concession validity to continue enjoying public transport concession fares on public transportation.  Students whose SSCs are linked to GIRO or Auto Top-up are also required to extend the concession validity of the SSCs.

After extension, your SSC will be valid for use till 30 April 2025 for Sec 4 graduating students in 2024.

For more information, please refer to the digital poster.

The SSTraits Times Issue 7

 Dear SSTudents,

The Media Club Journalism Team is pleased to announce the release of the 7th issue of The SSTraits Times! 

Delve into this edition of our student newsletter, where we highlight key events such as Staff Appreciation Week, the National School Games, and the Student Exchange Programme. This issue also offers thoughtful perspectives on environmental sustainability, student-led initiatives, and essential strategies for excelling in the EOY exams."

   

Should you have any enquiries, do contact us at chong_ka_hyun_gwenda@s2023.ssts.edu.sg

 

Happy reading!

[S3] 2024 End-of-Year Exam Matters

Dear students,

The S3 End-of-Year Exam takes place from 30 Sep (Mon) to 11 Oct (Fri).

Please find the following files for your reference:

• Examination Schedule
• Briefing slides
• MPH Seating Plans.

Should you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Form Teacher, Mr Stanley Tan (HOY), Ms Priscilla Lee (Dean, Acad Studies) or Mrs Lim WF (HOD Science).

[S1] 2024 End-of-Year Exam Matters

Dear students,

The S1 End-of-Year Exam takes place from 30 Sep (Mon) to 8 Oct (Tue).

Please find the following files for your reference:

• Examination Schedule
• Briefing slides
• Seating Plans
• HMTL & MTL Paper 1 & 2
• MTL Paper 3

Should you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Form Teacher, Mr Tan Chuan Leong (HOY), Ms Priscilla Lee (Dean, Acad Studies) or Mrs Lim WF (HOD Science).

[S2] 2024 End-of-Year Exam Matters

Dear students,

The S2 End-of-Year Exam takes place from 30 Sep (Mon) to 8 Oct (Tue).

Please find the following files for your reference:

• Examination Schedule
• Briefing slides
• Seating Plans
• HMTL & MTL Paper 1 & 2
• MTL Paper 3

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

[S4] 2024 GCE O-Level Science Practical Examination

Dear students,

The GCE O-Level Science Practical dates are as follows:

• 2 Oct (Wed) - Chemistry 6092/03
• 7 Oct (Mon) - Physics 6091/03
• 15 Oct (Tue) - Biology 6093/03.

Please refer to the link below for your assigned shift, lab and seat:
(STUDENT) 2024 GCE O-Level Science Practical Exam

Check that you have been assigned a shift, lab and seat for the different Science subjects.

Please refer to the links below for the briefing conducted by the Presiding Examiner, Ms Choo Hui En on 16 September (Fri).

• 2024 GCE O-Level Science Practical Exam briefing
• 2024 GCE Briefing to Candidates
  

Should you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Science teacher, Presiding Examiner (Ms Choo Hui En), HOY (Ms Karen Ng) or HOD Science (Mrs Lim WF).

Service-Learning opportunity: Singapore Cancer Society@ACE - Race Against Cancer 2024

Dear SST Family,

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

The 16th Race Against Cancer, RAC 2024, invites people from all walks of life to join in the fight and run alongside those who are impacted by cancer because no one should fight cancer alone. RAC aims to raise funds for cancer treatment subsidies, welfare assistance, cancer rehabilitation, hospice care, cancer screenings, research, public education and cancer support group initiatives in Singapore.

Volunteer for RAC 2024 Event

RAC 2023 will take place on 29 September 2024. You can volunteer from 5am to 11am at Angsana Green, East Coast Park, with shuttle buses from different MRT stations at 4am, to help out with the 2024 Race Against Cancer.

If you are interested in any of these volunteering opportunities, please do fill out this form to sign up! 

Form closes 24 September 2024 12:00 pm!

Let’s support the Race to Save Lives, and make our statement against cancer, to Minimise Cancer and Maximise Lives.

Learn more about this volunteering opportunity & other advocacy posts at [#SST-ACTvocates](https://www.instagram.com/sstactvocates/)

You can find out more about the SCS’s Race Against Cancer event [here](https://raceagainstcancer.org.sg/)

If you have any other enquiries, feel free to contact Varchel and Kevin at varchel_ho_zi_xiong@s2022.ssts.edu.sg and kevin_anthony_velasco_orjalo@s2022.ssts.edu.sg.

Warmest regards,

SCS@ACE team