Out of Bounds for All Monday in Term 2

 Dear SST Students,

Please note that ISH is out of bounds for all activities (including unstructured play) for all Mondays in Term 2, from 3:30 - 6pm. 

This will commence on the upcoming Monday (7/4/2025). 

Thank you. 

SST Inc. Recruitment 2025

SST Inc. is the ICT Talent Development Unit within the School of Science and Technology, Singapore. It serves as an incubator that nurtures student employees to run technology start-ups. The program aims to serve communities by developing digital solutions that enhance our world. SST Inc. trains, develops, and educates the next generation of innovators and developers.

Students play a crucial role in serving the community through #ProjectServe. They are responsible for initiating their start-ups, developing technological solutions that contribute to the betterment of society, and creating apps that directly benefit the community.

Your journey at SST Inc. begins with learning Swift, a coding language used to develop iOS applications with Xcode, as a Trainee.

After six months of dedicated learning, deserving Trainees are promoted to Associate Employees. This promotion marks the start of a new phase in their journey, during which they will learn another programming language, Kotlin, to develop apps using Android Studio for Android devices or React Native for cross-platform development.

Students will embark on ProjectServe after completing the Associate Employees’ training phase. In ProjectServe, students form companies, find clients, and develop app solutions. SST Inc. will guide and support this process, ensuring students have the necessary resources and knowledge to succeed.

Employees who excel during #ProjectServe can further their learning through #ProjectSF. This overseas learning opportunity includes visiting Silicon Valley, attending tech conferences, networking, learning from alumni and industry experts, and honing their skills.

Apply HERE.

[Impt Info] Venue unavailability: MPH, ISH and Atrium

In preparation for the 15th Anniversary celebrations, the following venues will be unavailable during the stated periods:

(1) MPH (Block D)

• 2 April (WED) - PM

• 4 April (FRI) - PM

• 9 to 12 April (WED-SAT) - Whole day

(2) ISH (Block D)

• 4 April (FRI) - PM: from 1.30pm to 3.30pm

• 9 April (WED) - PM

• 10 to 12 April (THU-SAT) - Whole day

(3) Atrium (Block A)

• 10 April (THU) - PM

• 11 to 12 April (FRI-SAT) - Whole day

Alternative arrangements will be made for affected lessons and activities. Your teachers will inform you of the details. 

Unstructured play at these venues will be suspended during this period. 

Do NOT enter these venues when they are out of bounds.

2025 HPV Vaccination for Sec 1 and Sec 2 (female students only)

Dear Sec 1 and Sec 2 Students (Female Students Only), 

Further to our message posted on 5 February 2025. Please note that the HPV vaccination for all Sec 1 and 2 female students (whose parents have given consent) will be conducted on 25 April 2025, Friday. 

Please refer to the schedule below and report punctually for the vaccination.

Date	25 April 2025 (Friday)
Venue	Blk B, 01-05, Visitor Centre (opp General Office)
Time	Class
9am - 9:30am	S1-01, S1-02, S1-03
9:30am - 10am	S2-04, S2-05, S2-06
10am - 10:20am	S2-01, S2-02, S2-03
10:20am - 11am	S1-07, S1-08, S1-09, S1-10
11am - 11:30am	S1-04, S1-05, S1-06
11:30am - 12pm	S2-07, S2-08, S2-09, S2-10

Thank you.

Provision of hot water for students after Canteen operating hours (after 3pm)

 A hot water dispenser at the GO reception

• Students can draw hot water to prepare snacks like instant oats/milo (not instant noodles).

• Students should not be using this to draw non-hot water from the GO or for other purposes.

Call for entries for The 20th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition 2025 (NAPE)

Dear SST Students,

Ngee Ann Cultural Centre (NACC), a subsidiary of the philanthropic organisation The

Ngee Ann Kongsi, will be organising the 20th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition

2025 (NAPE) at the galleries of LASALLE College of the Arts, from 14 June to 21

June.

NAPE, held annually by the NACC, commenced in 2005 to showcase the works and

talents of our local photographers, as well as to promote photographic arts in

Singapore. It provides an open platform for all shutterbugs to share their best works,

regardless of age, race, and religion. The Ngee Ann Kongsi has been acquiring

artworks from the exhibition each year to expand its Permanent Arts Collection,

aiming to support local photographers.

 If you are passionate about photography, do register to take part in this event under

the student category (10 – 20 years old) and showcase your photography skills to

fellow Singaporeans.

1) THEME

Entries celebrating SG60, or The Ngee Ann Kongsi’s 180th Anniversary, are encouraged.

2) NAPE2025 Rules & Regulations link here

3) SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 20 APRIL 2025 (SUNDAY)

4) THREE different REGISTRATION METHODS:

• Google form (Sign in to Google is required):

          https://forms.gle/Ehg9XsarQTjPjLsp9  OR

• Email: Download 2025 NAPE Entry Form and submit via

          nacc@nak.org.sg, together with a cloud-sharing portal link (such as

          WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) OR

• Mail a printed copy of the entry form with photos to: Ngee Ann Cultural

          Centre, 391A Orchard Road #24-04/05/06, Ngee Ann City Tower A,

          Singapore 238873

5) Please also fill up this Google form (with your name, class and screenshot of

proof of submission) after you have submitted as a record of submission, so

that the school is aware that you have submitted.

6) For more information, please email nacc@nak.org.sg

For latest updates, please visit http://www.facebook.com/NACCSG

Service-Learning opportunities - National Day Parade Hospitality Management Programme by Heartware Network

Dear Sec 3 and 4 student,  

Since 2000, Heartware Network has been supporting the National Day Parade Executive Committee (NDP EXCO) by training and managing a group of youth volunteers as part of the hospitality management team at the annual National Day Parade (NDP). 

In the 26th year of collaboration with the NDP EXCO, Heartware Network will be recruiting, training and developing youths into leaders of tomorrow through the exciting experience of serving the community at a national event.

Details:

During sign-up you will be asked on your choice of Padang Support OR Bay Celebration Support and please note the dates which you will have to commit to. We will all be EVENT VOLUNTEERS as the Volunteer Leader role is only for 17 years and above. 

*Please note that this is only open to students 15 years old and above. 

To sign up, please complete both TWO forms here: 
1. Official Sign-up form 

2. SST Sign-up form (so SST can provide the necessary support) 

Attached video for your reference. 

Any queries, please kindly contact Mr Keith Wee at wee_kheng_leong@sst.edu.sg

Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) [Talent Development Unit]

Dear Sec 1 & 2 students,

Overview:
Welcome to the world of problem-solving with Data Structures and Algorithms! You will discover how computers organise, store, and retrieve information efficiently. You will learn how data structures, like lists, dictionaries, stacks, and queues, work to manage data and how algorithms help solve problems step by step.

•  Understand the basics of arrays, linked lists, stacks, and queues.
•  Learn how to search through data and sort lists in fun ways.
•  Develop critical thinking skills to solve everyday problems using algorithms.
•  Use your new knowledge to create your mini-projects and challenges.

By the end of this course, you will have a basic foundation in understanding how data and algorithms are at the heart of technology, helping you build your cool projects and prepare for more advanced studies in computer science!

Ideal for: Students who are curious about how technology works and want to explore the exciting world of coding and problem-solving. Students should have a Python IDE installed on their LDs. Common Python IDEs:

• IDLE: https://www.python.org/
• Jupyter Lab Desktop: https://github.com/jupyterlab/jupyterlab-desktop
• VSCode: https://code.visualstudio.com/

Training Details:
Day: Every Even Thursday
Time: 1530 - 1730
Venue: TBA (Usually a classroom)
Scheduled days: T2W2, T2W4, T2W8, T3W2, T3W4, T3W6, T3W8, T4W2

If you are interested, do not miss out on the opportunity to sign up through the link provided!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAfV0RIl9OHG0OQLEbHazectl4lk2o7T-A_PU0-GS4cTEtZA/viewform?usp=dialog

2025 SASMO Registration

Dear Students

1. You are invited to take part in the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO) 2025.

2. It will be held on 7 April 2025 (Monday) from 3.10 pm to 4.40 pm in school.

3. All S1-S4 students are eligible to sign up.

4. There will be a compulsory online training module consisting of 30 questions, to be completed at your own convenience, before participating in the competition.

5. The competition fee is $28 and will be collected through Edusave.

6. If you do not have sufficient Edusave funds, the fee will be collected through GIRO.

7. If you are keen to sign up, kindly sign up here.

8.The deadline for signing up will be 21 March 2025 (Friday) 7.00 p.m.

9. More updates and the official registration form will be communicated via your school email once you have signed up.

10. Should you have further questions, you can contact Mr Ivan Tan at tan_yiren_ivan@sst.edu.sg.

---

[S4, S3] 2025 GCE O-Level Examination Registration

Dear S4 and S3 HMTL students,

2025 GCE O-Level Examination Registration will take place from 27 February to 11 March 2025.

Please refer to the attached documents for the details:

• 2025 Registration (1-page poster)
• 2025 GCE N(T) N(A) O-Level Registration Information for School Candidates.

You will be guided to check and sign on the Verification Slip by your Form Teacher next Monday, 3 March 2025.

2025 INTER-SCHOOL ULTIMATE FRISBEE UNDER-17 COMPETITION

Dear Upper Secondary Students,

Singapore Flying Disc Association (SFDA) will be organising its annual Inter-School Ultimate Frisbee Competition on 12 April 2025 (Saturday) from 8.00am to 1.00pm. 

Each school can send up to a maximum of TWO mixed teams with a minimum of 1 female per team and up to a maximum of 10 registered players per team. All players must be under 17 years old as of 1st January 2025. Prizes will be awarded to the teams that finish in the Top 3 positions. No registration fee is required for this competition. 

If you are interested in signing up, please fill out this Google Form or via the QR code below. 

Registration will end on 4th March (11:59pm), and a tryout will be conducted on 6th March (3:00-5:00pm) if there are more than 20 registrants.

Thank you.

Service-Learning Opportunity: Relay for Life event by Singapore Cancer Society

Dear SST Family,

I am Kevin Anthony Velasco Orjalo from S4-03, representing the (Singapore Cancer Society) SCS@ACE Team, a team 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.

Once again, the flagship SCS event, Relay for Life (RFL) 2025, is back!

You can find out more about the SCS’s Relay for Life (2025) event https://www.scsrelayforlife.sg/

RFL aims to rally the local community to celebrate the lives of those who battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has taken so much. The event also aims to raise funds for cancer treatment subsidies, welfare assistance, public education and cancer support group initiatives in Singapore.

You can Volunteer for RFL 2025:

The Physical event will be held at Singapore National Stadium from 8 March to 9 March

Thus, we are looking for student volunteers to help out for the physical event on 8 March for either the 2 PM to 8 PM (on 8 Mar) or 10PM (on 8 Mar) to 6AM (On 9 Mar).

If you are interested in this volunteering opportunity, please fill out this form here to sign up! 

*PLEASE NOTE TO ONLY SIGN UP through the Google form abive AND NOT DIRECTLY WITH SCS/RFL

Form closes FRIDAY, 28 February 2025 11:59 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)

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,

The ACE Student leaders SCS@ACE team

 

EL Orator's QueSST is back!

Organised by the English Language Department, this competition is your chance to showcase your public speaking skills, command an audience, and make an impact with your words. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just eager to challenge yourself, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

How it works:


1) Preliminary Round – Choose one of three thought-provoking topics and craft your speech. Submit your entry online—no stage fright yet!

2) Finals – If you make it through, you will deliver your speech live in front of a panel of judges. Winners will even get the chance to speak in front of the entire school!

So, are you ready to take on the challenge? 

Scan the QR code on the poster for more details.

We can’t wait to see you shine!

Please direct all queries to any of the Organisers:

1) Ms Carine Liao:  liao_yin_mei_carine@sst.edu.sg

2) Mr John Chok:  chok_yong_hui_john@sst.edu.sg

3) Ms Megan Lim:  lim_suet_ching_megan@sst.edu.sg

Service-Learning opportunity - Kids Learn Code initiative

Dear Secondary 1 to Secondary 3 SST Students, 

As you may know from our website (https://kidslearncode.org/), Kids Learn Code (Kids Learn Code) is a non-profit ground-up initiative planned and run by students from SST since 2022. We are inviting interested students to volunteer in our upcoming programmes and workshops. 

This year, we will be recruiting Volunteers to join our team. Please see below on the job scope: 

• Ad-Hoc Volunteer

• Participate in selected workshops if keen

• Based on an ad-hoc basis

• Requirements/Commitments are Less Stringent

If you want to volunteer with us, please find out more or apply at https://link.kidslearncode.org/volunteer25. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at volunteer@kidslearncode.org.   

Yours sincerely, 

Volunteer Engagement Team of Kids Learn Code

 

[S1, S2, S3, S4] 2025 Term 1 Class Tests Schedules

 Dear students,

2025 Assessment Plans & Schedules were posted on the Student Blog on 17 Jan 2025 . These were also shared with your parents via Parents Gateway (PG) on 6 Feb 2025.

Term 1 Class Tests will take place in Week 8, from 24 Feb to 28 Feb 2025.

Here are the Term 1 Class Tests Schedules:

• Secondary 1 Term 1 Class Test Schedule
• Secondary 2 Term 1 Class Test Schedule
• Secondary 3 IDP Term 1 Class Test Schedule
  
• Secondary 3 Term 1 Class Test Schedule
• Secondary 4 IDP Term 1 Class Test Schedule
• Secondary 4 Term 1 Class Test Schedule

Please refer to the following links for details:  

• Test/Exam Rules and Regulations - refer to pages 1 & 2
• Briefing on School-based Assessments.

2025 House Fiesta briefing and team registration

Dear SST Students,

The 2025 House Fiesta will happen on 7th March (T1W9 Friday). It is a schoolwide event that involves ALL students and will take place during curriculum hours in lieu of the normal lessons.

The 2025 House Fiesta involves 15 different station games that will challenge students in their skills, ranging across many different sports. A more detailed briefing and team registration (about 40 minutes) will take place next week.

Details for the briefing & registration for House Fiesta
All Upper Sec students are to report to ISH next Monday (17th Feb) at 3.10pm. All Lower Sec students are to report to ISH next Tuesday (18th Feb) at 2:30pm. Attendance is compulsory. If you cannot attend the briefing, please inform your respective House Masters. Thank you and see you next week! 

Black House - Mr Jerome Tan
Blue House - Mr Wade Wang
Green House - Ms Camilla Lee 
Red House - Ms Choo Mui Luan
Yellow House - Ms Adele Lim

- Mr Wade Wang 
On Behalf of S&W Dept

Service-Learning opportunity: Project Homeworks with Habitat for Humanity (HFH).

Dear students, 

[Only applicable for students of minimum 15 years of age]

Do you want to make a difference for someone during your weekends? Well during April, we invite you to join Project HomeWorks where the team rehabilitate homes with the belief that everyone deserves a safe and dignified home. 

Do check out the website at: https://www.habitat.org.sg/project-homeworks for more information on what happens during the service-learning experience. 

Participation dates are: (choose 1 date)

12 April, Saturday 9am-2pm

26 April, Saturday 9am-2pm

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

If there are any queries, please contact

Yeoh Tian Huai from S4-04 at yeoh_tian_huai@s2022.ssts.edu.sg , 

Ms Christine Quan at quan_ming_wai_christine@sst.edu.sg 

Thank you! 

An Open Group student initiated service-learning project from ACE. 

2025 Total Defence Day Commemoration

Dear students, 

As a follow-up to the briefing on the Total Defence Day (TDD) Programme on Monday (10th Feb), here are some key points to take note of. 

The theme of TDD 2025 is Together We Keep Singapore Strong and the focus this year is to develop Singaporean’s readiness for crises and disruptions, and to understand the many ways we can put Total Defence into action in our everyday lives.

Here is an outline of the Commemoration Activities: 

For the Food Resilience Preparedness Programme (FRPP) on Monday (17th February), the details are as follows: 

Date: 17th February 2025, Monday (T1W7)

Time: Respective recesses

Venue: Atrium - all classes are to report to Atrium for recess

Do note that NO Canteen Stores/ Cafes will be open on Monday (17th Feb) so please bring along food for lunch if you need to stay back after school for afternoon activities. 

We  encourage you to fully immerse yourself in the experience and try out the restricted food selection during your recesses even if it is not what you usually choose or prefer. Please also do not bring snacks/ your own food to consume during recess so that you can truly experience what it will be like during food disruption.

For students with food allergy and intolerances your parents would have received a Parents Gateway notification to notify the school of any food allergies and alternative arrangements would have been made. 

Thank you and we hope you have a meaningful experience. 

Brought to you by National Education Team (Active Citizenship Committee)

House Bonding Session Monday, 17th February 2025.

Dear Students,

As part of our continued efforts to strengthen school spirit and camaraderie among our students, House Exco and S&W Dept will conduct a House Bonding Session on Monday, 17th February 2025. 

Please eat your breakfast before coming to school and bring your own water bottle because school canteen will be closed.

Session Details:

 Date: 17th February 2025 (Monday)
 Time: All students are required to report to school by 7:40 AM
 Attire: Sports & Wellness attire for the whole day
 Venue: House Meeting Venues

• Black Unicorn House – Auditorium
• Blue Pegasus House – Outside Science Lab
• Green Dragon House – Atrium
• Red Phoenix House – ISH
• Yellow Griffin House – MPH

This session provides students a valuable opportunity to connect with their House members across different levels, fostering a strong sense of belonging and teamwork. Through engaging activities, we hope to nurture school spirit and encourage positive student interactions.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!