2025 Call for Student-Initiated Service Learning Projects (Open Group & CCA)

Dear students,

Amidst the preparation and execution of your class service-learning projects, this is a call for those among you passionate in making a positive difference and keen on initiating separate student self-initiated projects.

To apply, please follow the instructions and timelines in this document for Open Group. You are to make a copy of the proposal document. Please do NOT edit directly. 

(Open Group projects are for students across levels, classes in the same service-learning project) 

If you would like to initiate projects within your CCA group, please refer to the instructions and timeline in this document instead. You are to make a copy of it. Please do not edit directly. 

Here are some key dates for ease of reference:

• Before 25 February 2025 - Form a committee of a maximum 5 students. Alternatively, you may embark on the project individually.

• By 25 February 2025 - Submit a draft proposal (Stage 1 and Stage 2A of the Student-Initiated Service Learning Project Form) and book a consultation with an ACE teacher-in-charge.

• 24 March 2025 (2200 hrs) - Submit the final and completed proposal

• By 2 April 2025 - Receive the result of the proposal submitted, i.e. whether the project is approved 

• By 30 June 2025 - Service of the student-initiated project to be completed (for Sec 4 students) 

• By 1st November 2025 - Service of the student-initiated project to be completed (for Sec 1,2 and 3 students) 

 

Should you have further queries regarding Student-Initiated Service Learning Projects or the above procedures, please do not hesitate to contact any of the following ACE Committee teachers via email:

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

2. Mdm Nurus Sa’adah (nurus_sa'adah_binte_hatraby@sst.edu.sg)

3. Ms Liew Sui Qiong (liew_sui_qiong@sst.edu.sg) 

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2025 Blended Learning: Home-Based Learning (HBL)

Dear students,

Blended Learning: Home-Based Learning (HBL) is designed to equip students with the skills, attitudes, and habits needed for lifelong learning. Please prioritise your responsibilities before engaging in leisure activities.

 

During Home-Based Learning, it is essential to observe cyber wellness, practice the 4Rs, and always follow the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Recording the Google Meet or Microsoft Teams sessions is not allowed.

 

You can find the slides from today’s briefing on Google Drive*.

*Note: Student's login is required.

2025 MTL Fortnight Part 1 - 20 Jan (Mon) to 24 Jan (Fri)

 Dear SST students,

This year marks the 15th 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 2025 MTL Fortnight Google Site 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.

Mother Tongue Fortnight and Lunar New Year - Song Dedication

Dear students, 

 If you want to dedicate a song for your teachers and friends this lunar new year season, do fill up the form here. Have fun during the Mother Tongue Fortnight and have a great lunar new year! 

 Mother Tongue Languages Department

2025 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 SIX different CCA tryouts. If you have valid reasons on why you need to rearrange your tryout slots, please contact the CCA Teacher-in-charge and arrange.

Contact me at ng_jun_wei@sst.edu.sg or Ms Adele Lim at adele_lim@sst.edu.sg if you need further clarification. 

Thank you.

Call for sign ups for 2025 SST Model UN Conference

Dear students, 

If you have a passion for international affairs or debating or wish to broaden your general knowledge, we encourage you to sign up for SST's very own Model United Nations Conference being held during T1W9!

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!

Invitation to join the ADMT & ChangeMaker Talent Development Programme 2025 (Mainly Sec 2s)

 You can click the link to the form for details and registration.

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CCA Matters

Dear SST Students,

As shared during the S1 CCA briefing on Monday, these are the critical dates to take note of for your CCA selection: 

15 Jan - 14 Feb: CCA Try-out
17 Feb - 26 Feb: Sec 1 CCA Option Exercise
14 Mar: Sec 1 CCA Allocation
26 Mar: Sec 1 CCA commences

I have also attached the S1 and Upper Sec briefing slides.

CCA Briefing Slides for S1 

CCA Briefing Slides for Upper-Sec

You may email me at ng_jun_wei@sst.edu.sg if you have further questions about CCA. 

Thank you. 

[S1, S2, S3] Lesson Arrangements on Thursday, 9 Jan 2025

Dear Sec 1s - Sec 3s,

Please be informed that there will be USUAL LESSONS in school on Thursday, 9 Jan 2025 for this week. 

Please follow the Even Thursday timetable for the lessons on Thursday, 9 Jan 2025. 

We will only commence Home Based Learning (HBL) from Week 3 onwards. 

Do check with your form/subject teachers if you are unsure.

Thank you.

Ms Priscilla Lee

Dean, Acad Studies

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10 January 2025: SST-NP IDP Graduation Ceremony for Students & Release of 2024 GCE O-Level Examination Results

This announcement is for all 2024 Secondary 4 students.

Below is the programme for the events taking place on 10 January 2025 (Friday). 

Time	Programme	Venue
1300 to 1400	SST-NP IDP Graduation Ceremony for Students For students from classes 4-03 & S4-04 1400 to 1420: Movement of students from classes S4-03 & S4-04 to the MPH.	SST Auditorium
1400 to 1430	Sharing by Head-of-Year 4 (2024) on ECG and JAE Matters For all students from classes S4-01. S4-02, S4-05 to S4-09.	SST Multi-purpose Hall
1430 to 1530	Release of GCE O Level Examination Results For all students from classes S4-01 to S4-09	SST Multi-purpose Hall

Reporting time & other Instructions

• Students must be properly attired in FULL SST uniform and 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 and certificate at that venue at a later timing. 

• You will be allowed entry into SST from 12.40 p.m. onwards. 

• Please bring along your NRIC/Passport/Birth Certificate/Student Pass for identification purposes if you are collecting your results on that day. 

• Please refer to the SST Student Blog or your SST email for more information and details.

Students collecting their GCE O-Level results arriving later than 3.30 p.m. but before 5.00 p.m.

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

• Students must 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 GCE O-level result slips on 10 January 2025

• 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 10 January, 3.30 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 the next working day on Monday,13 January 2025, 5.00 p.m.

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

• Here are some references that you may find helpful 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

Additional 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 the zebra crossing) or Gate C (near the bus stop). There will be strictly no parking of cars within the school compound as it is a school day.

Kindly proceed to the Atrium where chairs will be provided for you while waiting for your child.

For any further queries, please contact Ms Karen Ng (Head of Year 4, 2024) at karen_ng@sst.edu.sg.

We look forward to seeing you back in SST this Friday. 

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