Monday, 27 January 2025

MTL Fortnight - SST I am a Singer 2025 母语双周 新科中《我也是歌手》歌唱比赛

 Dear teachers and students

After a one-year hiatus, the I Am A Singer competition is finally returning to SST! This year, we have added two new categories, and we encourage everyone to participate! Grab this opportunity to unleash your talent and let your voice works its magic!

Competition Details & Rules:

Important Dates

  • Registration Deadline: Term1 Week 7, 17th February 2025, 23:59
  • Grand Finale: Term 1 Week 9, 5th March 2025, 12:40-13:40 (during the afternoon assembly)
  • If selected, the organizer will notify the participants between T1W7 and T1W8.

How to Register:
Record a video of yourself or your group singing and upload it to this Google Form before the registration deadline.

Registration Video & Competition Requirements

  • No acappella singing is allowed.
  • You may play an instrument yourself,  have someone to do it, or use a karaoke track (minus one).
  • A participant can only upload one song in the same category.
  • A participant can join different competition groups, but in any choral category, they can only represent one singing group.

Competition Categories

  • Solo (Student)
  • Choral (Student) (2-5 participants)
  • Choral (Teacher-Student)(3-5 participants. The group must consist of at least two students and no more than two teachers.)

Song Selection
Any Mandarin song
(The content of the original song must not involve inappropriate descriptions related to politics, society, language, religion, race, or other sensitive topics. If violated, the organizer reserves the right to disqualify the participant.)

Prizes
The SST I Am A Singer 2nd Edition trophies and an invaluable experience!

Thank you and we look forward to your participation! 各位老师和同学:

睽违一年的新科中《我也是歌手》歌唱比赛不负众望,终于回归了!今年新增了两个组别,希望大家踊跃参与!
赶快踏上梦想的舞台,用你的歌声创造奇迹!

比赛详情与规则:

重要日期
报名截止日期:T1W7,17/2/2025, 2359
大决赛:T1W9, 5/3/2025, 1240-1340 (学校下午集会)
若成功入选,主办方将在T1W7至T1W8之间通知参赛者。

如何报名
拍下自己唱歌的视频在截止日期前上载到这份谷歌表格

报名视频和比赛要求
  1. 不允许清唱
  2. 可以自行弹唱或由他人伴奏或使用伴唱音乐(Minus one)
  3. 同一个参赛者在同一个组别内只可以上载一首歌
  4. 同一个参赛者可以参加不同的比赛组合,但在任何一个合唱组别中,该参赛者只可以代表一个歌唱组合。
比赛组别
  1. 学生独唱
  2. 学生合唱(人数介于二至五人)
  3. 师生合唱(人数介于三至五人。小组须由最少两位学生以及最多两位老师组成)
参赛歌曲
任何华语歌曲
(*创作歌曲的内容不得涉及政治、社会、语言、宗教、种族等方面的不当描述。如有违反,主办方有权取消其参赛资格。)

奖品
独一无二的新科中第二届《我也是歌手》奖杯和无价的体验

赶快报名,我们等着你!

Lunar New Year Celebration

Dear Students,

We are excited to celebrate Lunar New Year together in school tomorrow! 🎉 Let’s embrace the festive spirit and enjoy the meaningful activities planned.

Please take note of the following details:

  • Morning Assembly: Report to your classrooms at the usual time.
  • Dismissal: School will end at 10:30 am.

We look forward to seeing you in your festive best and celebrating this joyous occasion as a school community!

Wishing everyone a prosperous and happy Lunar New Year in advance! 🍊🍊

If you didn't manage to scan the QR code to vote for the teacher to represent the level this morning, please click on this link

[S1, S2, S3] Invitation to Participate: NIE Mathematics Challenge 2025

Dear Secondary 1 to 3 Students


You are invited to participate in the 2025 Singapore NIE Mathematics Challenge for Secondary School Students (NIEMC).


It is open to all Secondary One to Three students. The competition fee is $10.90 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 T2W9 Monday, 19 May 2025, 330 PM to 500 PM in school, and your LD is required to conduct the competition.

If you want to participate in this challenge, kindly sign up here.
The deadline for signing up will be 28 March 2025 (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 Ms Deana at deana_syazwani_binte_azman@sst.edu.sg or Mr Andy Chia at chia_song_zhe_andy@sst.edu.sg.



Wednesday, 22 January 2025

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

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Vote for [Team Takoyaki] !!! Voting closes at 11.59 PM, 9 February 2025

 Please vote for [Team Takoyaki] to support!


Click here to vote  or

scan the QR code below to vote for us !!!



Scroll down and look for Takoyaki Animation and VOTE for us! 



Do also get your family, friends and relatives to vote for us too by sharing this link with them: https://nemation.animagine.com



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.

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

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

Tuesday, 14 January 2025

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.

Monday, 13 January 2025

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!

Thursday, 9 January 2025

Wednesday, 8 January 2025

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
18 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. 

Tuesday, 7 January 2025

[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



Monday, 6 January 2025

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. 



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!