Youth against scams video competition by SPF

Hey everyone!

Think you’ve got what it takes to create impactful content that can make a real difference? 💡 The Youth Against Scams 2025 video competition is now open – and it's your chance to shine while helping raise awareness about scams!

💼 Organised by:

Singapore Police Force – Clementi Police Division

🗓️ Competition Period:

01 May 2025 (12:01 AM) – 31 July 2025 (6:00 PM)

📱 Platforms:

• TikTok

• Instagram

• YouTube

👥 Who Can Join:

• Individuals or teams (all team members must be from the same school)

🎥 What You Need to Do:

• Use the resources provided to create videos that raise scam awareness

• Videos must be at least 15 seconds long

• Include both hashtags in your caption:
  #YouthAgainstScams2025
#SingaporePoliceForce

• Make sure your accounts are public and videos stay online until the prize presentation!

🔁 Posting Guidelines:

• TikTok: Post as a regular video

• Instagram: Post as both a video and a reel

• YouTube: Upload as both a video and a shorts post

• Make sure the views, likes, and shares can be seen

• You can choose to post on one or all platforms – if using all, the same video must be posted on each

• Try to use the same username across platforms

• Feel free to submit multiple videos!

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💌 Interested?

Drop an email to choo_mui_luan@sst.edu.sg if you’d like to sign up or have any questions!

Let’s use our creativity for a good cause and make a difference. 💪 #YouthAgainstScams2025

International Friendship Day Commemorations at SST

Dear all, 

We look forward to seeing you at the Atrium this Wednesday to join in the fun and games to commemorate International Friendship Day 2025.  

In addition, please remember to vote for your peers who took part in ASEAN Tapestry - Stories WovenThrough Time!

Best regards, 

Teachers from the ACE committee. 

2025 #SSTGreenChallenge | An #ACEarth Month initiative

Dear SST Family, 

Looking for a simple way to help the Earth this month? Join the #SSTGreenChallenge 2025 for this year’s theme: Our Power, Our Planet!

#SSTGreenChallenge is a competition organised by #SST-ACTvocates, to encourage SSTudents and SSTaff to play their part for the environment while inspiring others to advocate through social media platforms like Instagram.

2025 Theme: Our Power, Our Planet

In line with Earth Day (22 April), this year's challenge is all about switching off the lights and powering up your creativity instead! 

How can I participate?

#SSTGreenHour

1. Turn off the lights for at least one hour

2. Do a fun activity in the dark!

• Play a game or some other activities with friends or family!

3. Snap a picture of yourself doing the activity.

4. Post it to your Instagram post/story or submit it directly to the Google form!

5. If you are posting on Instagram, make sure your account is public.

Bonus points if you:

• Tag @sstactvocates

• Use #SSTGreenChallenge #ACEarthMonth and #SSTGreenHour

Top 5 entries stand to win attractive prizes, all participants will earn house points

Form link: https://forms.gle/qSQPk4rWiteDeV2q6

The deadline for submission is T2W6 30 April Tuesday, 10pm.

Rules and Guidelines 

1. Account must be set to public.

2. Have to tag @sstactvocates and use the hashtag #ACEarthMonth and #SSTGreenChallenge 

3. No inappropriate words/poses in the caption/photo

4. Captions

5. Video requirements:

1. Must show an activity being carried out in the dark (can be timelapse)

2. Audio quality should be clear 

3. Voice (if you have) and words are clear and loud (can be heard)

4. If (background) music is used, there should be no profanities/ inappropriate language 

6. Any post that does not abide by the rules and guidelines will not be considered.

Criteria: 

Relevance	How related is the photo/video related to this year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet”, and the competition
Creativity	How creative is the post in expressing its message
Effectiveness	How effective are the post and captions in presenting their message

[The #SST-Actvocates team reserves all rights to amend and modify the competition rules without prior notice. Should disputes arise from the competition rules, submission, results or any other matters concerning the #ACEarth Month Competition, the decision by the #SST-Actvocates team is final and binding.]

#SSTGreenChallenge is a fun and exciting competition for you to invest in our planet and encourage others to do the same. So, what are you waiting for? Join the challenge now!

An #ACEarth Month initiative by #SST-ACTvocates, ACE Committee

Support SST Students Finalists in ICIA Innovation Awards “BioWall” Project

Dear SST students, 

We’re proud to announce that Gedeon Koh (S305) and Arnab Ghosh (S301) from SST have been selected as Global Finalists in the International Creativity and Innovation Award (ICIA) 2025, under the prestigious Innovation Award category.

Their project, BioWall, is a visionary concept that transforms a simple wall into a multi-functional climate solution — capturing carbon, harvesting wind energy, repelling dirt, and reducing heat all at once, in just a single wall. Built on science, innovation, and sustainability, BioWall is a powerful response to the global climate crisis, solving mutiple UN sustainability goals such as SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), by transforming ordinary walls into intelligent, climate-responsive systems that cool cities, capture carbon, and generate clean energy.

Now, they need your support.

As part of the finals, their video and Instagram feature are live — and every like, comment, and share boosts their visibility and strengthens their presence on the international stage.

🎥 Watch, like and comment on their video:

📸 Support them on Instagram here 

Let’s rally behind our students. Your support can amplify their message, inspire global audiences, and show the world what SST innovators are capable of. Together, let’s help bring BioWall to life!

GrowCalth is Back for 2025

 Dear SST Students, 

To commemorate World Health Day, SST is bringing back GrowCalth — the app that helps you stay active and support your House! Whether you are walking between classes or clocking in evening runs, every step counts toward your health goals and House Points.

GrowCalth is a student-developed mobile app designed to:

• Track your daily step count and distance travelled

• Display motivational quotes

• Show your House’s ranking

• Earn GrowCalth Points daily to boost your House!

• Find out SST NAPFA Champions in the app

✅ How to Get Started

iPhone Users:

1. Open the GrowCalth app.

2. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Health > GrowCalth.

3. Enable all permissions.

Android Users:

1. Download Health Connect.

2. Install Google Fit and sync it with Health Connect.

3. Download and open the GrowCalth app.

4. Grant all required permissions.

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📥 Download or Update GrowCalth Application

• iOS: https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/growcalth/id6479011869

• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.growcalth_android

Or Scan the QR code below.

Download the app, explore its features, and share your thoughts with growcalth.main@gmail.com. Your feedback is invaluable to them as they continue to improve and enhance the services. Thank you for being a part of this exciting milestone with us!

Let’s move more, earn more, and support our Houses together in 2025!

2025 e-Student Handbook: What's inside? (Part 1)

This short quiz will test your understanding of key areas from the SST e-Student Handbook, focusing on: Assessment, Use of Technology and Student Management 

💡 Take a few minutes to review these sections in the e-Student Handbook, which you can access via Google Classroom (shared by your Form Teachers at the start of the year).

🎯 Complete the quiz and earn House Points!

 
Show that you know the rules—and how to thrive at SST!
Deadline: 7 April 2025 MONDAY

LINK

[S1, S2, S3, S4] T2W3 HBL Information

Dear Sec 1s - Sec 4s,

Please be informed that there will be lessons as per usual on 10 April 2025, Thursday (Week 3), following the timetable for ODD Friday. 

HBL for Week 3 will take place on 11 April 2025, Friday. You do not need to report to school on 11 April 2025, Friday, unless you are a prize recipient or have specific roles in our 15th Anniversary Celebrations@SST.

Do check with your form/ subject teachers if you have any questions for this.

Thank you.

Regards,
Ms Priscilla Lee
Dean, Academic Studies

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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.

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[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.