[Lower Sec] 🚀 DS&A for Competitive Programming

Already comfortable with Python basics? Ready to push further? This course is built for students who want to deepen their programming knowledge and tackle competitive programming challenges head-on.

 Learn advanced data structures & algorithms 
 Solve contest‑style problems under time pressure
 Optimise code for speed and efficiency
 Prepare for technical interviews and competitions

 Requirements:

• Solid understanding of Python Basic (variables, if-else, loops, functions)
• Not suitable for absolute beginners

Turn your Python skills into competitive programming mastery!

Register HERE!

[Upper Sec] ACE Leadership Board Service-learning opportunity - Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH) Flag Day 2026

[Only applicable for Sec 3 and 4] 

Dear Students, 

SAVH X Flag Day is an annual fundraising and awareness event where volunteers help to collect donations from the public.

The funds raised go towards supporting programmes and services that empower persons with visual impairment to live independently and confidently, including mobility training, assistive technology support, employment programmes, and community engagement activities.

Key details: 

1.⁠ ⁠Student volunteers will have to be aged 15 and above as of 25 April 2026.
2.⁠ ⁠Commitment itself will be on 25 April, 2026, 9a.m. to 1.30p.m. (Report at 8.30am)
3.⁠ ⁠Please be prepared to be stationed at any of the 4 locations: Toa Payoh, Bishan, Ang Mo Kio, and Serangoon MRT stations.
4.⁠ ⁠Indicate your interest here by 28 March, 2026, 2359 hours
5.⁠ ⁠Please note that students will be reporting direct to the organizer. There will be no teacher chaperone for the event. 
6.⁠ ⁠A separate consent form will be sent to parents via Parents Gateway once the number of volunteers has been confirmed.

Thank you for your service and we look forward to your help! 

Please direct any queries to Ms Ng Hui Min at ng_hui_min@sst.edu.sg 

[Upper Sec] Volunteering Opportunity: Heartware Network National Day Parade Event volunteer

Dear Sec 3 and 4 student,  

Since 2000, Heartware Network (HWN) 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 27th 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:

• Engagement period: May 2026 - August 2026
• Note: You are only required to attend 1 training session from the 4 available below. 
• Closing date for registration: 31 March 2026 

Some testimonials from 2025 SST volunteers: 

To sign up, please: 

1. complete the google form here 

2. complete the HWN Sign-up link  here 

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

Attached programme flyer for your reference. 

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

Hari Raya Puasa – School Holiday (Off-in-Lieu)

Dear students,

Please be reminded that Monday 23 Mar 2026 will be a school holiday in observance of Hari Raya Puasa. Classes will resume as usual on Tuesday for Term 2.

Hari Raya Puasa marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and is a meaningful occasion for reflection, gratitude, and celebration with family and community.

To all our Muslim students, staff, and members of the SST community, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful celebration.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Enjoy the holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Tuesday.

Inter-House WhatsApp Sticker Pack Challenge

Click the link to find more details:

2026 Inter-House WhatsApp Sticker Pack Challenge

Got a funny idea? A clever phrase? A reaction we all use in chats? Turn it into a and represent your !

We’re inviting all students to design a set of creative, original that capture school life, humour, and House spirit. The best sticker packs will be selected and shared across the school for everyone to use!


• Show off your creativity and design skills
• Earn points for your House
• See your stickers used in real school chats and maybe on official school merchandise.


Start brainstorming your funniest, most relatable sticker ideas now!
Click the link below for more details.

Brought to you by the ADMT Talent Development Unit.

Morning Assembly Venues on T1W10 Friday (13/3/2026)

Dear SST Students,

Due to all the Active@SST programs, the assembly point for T1W10 Friday's (13/3/2026) morning assembly will be as such for the different levels.

Sec 1 => Atrium
Sec 2 => Own classroom
Sec 3 & 4 => ISH

Thank you, and I hope you are all looking forward to your respective Active@SST programs! 

[S4] Registration for 2026 GCE O-Level Examination

Dear students,

Please find information on the registration exercise for the 2026 GCE O-Level Exam in the links below:

1. Briefing slides by FT

2. Registration poster

3. O-Level Registration Information for School Candidates

Should you have any queries, please approach your Form Teacher, Ms Lim Yi Wen or Mr Zeng Wei.

Invitation to Participate: The International Applied Mathematics Olympiad (IAMO) [Now open to all!]

You are invited to participate in the International Applied Mathematics Olympiad (IAMO).

The objectives of the IAMO are:

1. to foster critical thinking and scientific inquiry through the challenges of solving Mathematics problems

2. to identify the top students in the field of Mathematics who are ready to compete at an international level

It is a series of 90-minute online Mathematics quizzes for students.

• The 1st round is a 25-MCQ quiz, and finalists would be shortlisted to attempt a 2nd round of 30 MCQs.
• The 1st round will be held online on 11 April from 0730 PM to 0930 PM, and the 2nd round will be held online on 12 April from 0730 PM to 0930 PM. (Do note that the two dates fall on a weekend)

The competition fee is paid in SGD, equivalent to $20 USD, and will be collected through Edusave. The fee will be collected through GIRO if you do not have sufficient Edusave funds.

Slots are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to participate in this challenge, kindly sign up here.

The deadline for signing up will be 3 April 2026 (Friday). Once you have signed up, you will receive additional updates via your school email.

If you have further questions, contact Mr Andy Chia at chia_song_zhe_andy@sst.edu.sg.

 

Orator's QueSST 2026 Finals

The Orator’s QueSST 2026 Finals will take place on 11 March 2026 (Wednesday) from 3 pm to 6 pm at InfoHub. 

After a competitive preliminary round, the following students have emerged as our finalists: 

1. Goh Zhong Nguyen Jayce (S1-05)
2. Vinaya Angela Raj (S1-09)
3. Lee Jia En Tiffany (S1-10)
4. Ekansh Mishra (S2-03)
5. Mohammad Adnan Khilji (S2-05)
6. Goh Emmanuelle Mattea (S2-10)
7. Balasaravanan Dhanwin Basil (S4-01)

As they prepare for the finals, we invite the SST community to cheer them on and wish them the very best. Let us support them as they step forward to share their ideas and perspectives with confidence and courage.

We wish all our finalists the very best as they take the stage for the Orator’s QueSST 2026 Finals.

On behalf of the TDP (Speaking) teachers,

Ms Carine Liao

[S1, S2, S3] 2026 SST INCruitment

Dear Students,

Do you have a passion for coding? Have you ever wanted to learn app development but didn't know where to start? If you answered yes, you should join SST Inc. Applications are open until the 23rd of March 2026 for students interested in technology.

SST Inc. is the ICT Talent Development Unit within the School of Science and Technology in Singapore. We nurture student entrepreneurs to serve their communities by developing digital solutions that make a difference.

During your time at SST Inc., you will learn iOS development and have the option to choose between Kotlin, an Android-based language, or React Native, a multiplatform language. You will then apply your skills by developing an app for #ProjectServe. Throughout your experience at SST Inc., you will cultivate skills that will enhance your portfolio and prepare you for future opportunities in app development and technology careers.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated students to join SST Inc. Visit our application website at https://www.sstinc.org/ to learn more and apply today. Thank you!