[S3, S4] 2025 GCE O-Level MTL/B Listening Comprehension Exam

Dear S3 and S4 students,

The GCE O-Level MTL/MTLB Listening Comprehension Examination is on 8th July 2025.

Here are the links to the briefing slides:

• 2025 GCE Briefing to Candidates (SEAB)

• 2025 GCE MTL Exam Timing, Venues and Candidature, Instructions to take the Exam

Please check here for your assigned venue and seat number (LC): Candidature List and Seating Plans

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. REPORTING TIME

- Candidates are to report at 1.30pm for the first session at respective exam venue before the start of the exam paper. 

2. VENUES, SEAT NUMBER AND SEATING PLAN

- Refer to your seat number and seating plan in the Candidature List and Seating Plans spreadsheet BEFORE the exam day.

3. THINGS TO BRING

- ENTRY PROOF and NRIC.

- OPTIONAL ITEMS: Water bottles, SST Jackets (ONLY).

4. ATTIRE AND PERSONAL GROOMING

- Check your grooming (attire, hair, nails, etc).

- ONLY SST Uniform and S&W attire are allowed.

- ONLY SST Jacket are allowed (Optional).

5. TO ENSURE EXAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE NOT COMPROMISED

- SWITCH OFF all electronic devices, e.g. handphones, and put them in your bag before reporting at the Exam Assembly venue. 

- Check that there are no slips of papers or notes in your pockets or jacket's pockets. EMPTY your pockets before reporting to the Exam Assembly venue.

- Ensure that your calculator covers are kept in your bag before reporting to the exam venue. 

- Jackets will be subjected to random checks. Ensure that all pockets are empty before entering exam venues.

6. SELF-CARE:

- Visit the toilet BEFORE reporting at the Exam Assembly Venue

- Fill up your water bottles, if needed, BEFORE reporting to the Exam Assembly Venue

If you have any questions, please feel free to approach your Subject teacher, Form teacher, HOY or Presiding Examiner for LC (Ms Merlene Paik) and HOD MTL (Ms Wong Lu Ting). 

ALL THE BEST TO YOUR O-LEVEL EXAMINATION!! 😀

Best Regards,

Ms Merlene Paik

Presiding Examiner

Candidate Schedule for the GCE O Level EL / HMT / MT / MTB ORAL Examination [14 - 18 July]

Dear students

Attached are the candidate schedules for English / HMT / MT / MTB Examination.  Please look at it and ensure that you check

(1) the date / day / reporting time for your exam 

(2) the team number that you are assigned to

(3) the venue that you are supposed to go to for your exam (only for students taking CLB, ML, HTL, other languages)

(4) for any clashes with your coursework

If there are any issues or clarifications, please inform Ms Han (EL) or Ms Merlene Paik (HMT / MT / MTB / Other languages) by 4 July (Friday).  

See you all on 9 July (Wed) at 7.40 am at the auditorium for the detailed briefing for the GCE O Level Oral Examination. 

On behalf of Ms Han & Ms Paik

Invitation and Registration for SG75 Youth Engagement Event - LEGO challenge and Panel discussions

Dear SSTudents, 

The SG75 committee is back with a few exciting programs to commemorate our founding father, Mr Lee Kwan Yew's enterprising spirit and foresightedness. 

In line with the SG60 celebrations, this year's SG75 Singapore Our Home events invites us to imagine our nation's future through the theme "Building the Future of Singapore – Inspiring through the Built Environment"

As such, SST is excited to invite you to sign up and be part of the Engagement Event. 

Key Details: 

Date: 26 July 2025, Saturday 

Time: 9 am to 1 pm 

Venue: Big Picture Auditorium @ Capital Tower, Level 9 (168 Robinson Road, S068912)

Lunch will be provided. 

Programme Highlights: 

1. Interactive LEGO-Building Challenges: A wonderful opportunity for students to develop problem-solving skills, foster collaboration, and enjoy a memorable experience outside the classroom
   
   
2. Panel Discussion: A chance to hear and interact with those who influence the design of our beloved nation. 

Registration: 

1. Sign up here 

2. AND, sign up for the event using the QR code on the poster or using the link here 

Closing date: 20 July 2025. 

If there are any queries, please do feel free to email Mr Keith Wee at wee_kheng_leong@sst.edu.sg

2025 NRIC Registration Exercise - 25 July 2025 (Friday)

Dear Sec 3 students

Under the National Registration Regulations, all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are required to register for their NRIC in the year they reach the age of 15 years.  The NRIC Registration Exercise (biometrics enrolment) will be conducted at SST on 25 July 2025 (Friday) by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). 

Date:    25 July 2025 (Friday)
Time:   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Venue: Learning Oasis 1, Blk C, 03-12

Class Schedule  
1.00 pm  -  S3-01, S3-02
1.30 pm  -  S3-03, S3-04, S3-05
2.00 pm  -  S3-06, S3-07, S3-08
2.30 pm  -  S3-09, S3-10

Parents will be required to login to - go.gov.sg/icreg with their SingPass to submit the NRIC registration online at least 3 days before the appointment date. They are required to do the following:

• Verify their child’s particulars; 
• Upload their child’s photograph and supporting documents (where applicable); and
• Make payment for their child’s NRIC application ($10 for Singapore Citizens / $50 for Permanent Residents) 

To ensure that your biometrics are enrolled smoothly, please complete the registration online before 22 July 2025.

Students are to bring along their Ez-Link Card (MOE School Smart Card) on the day of the registration.

Students who are unable to be present for the biometrics enrolment in school will be required to make an appointment with ICA for their biometrics enrolment after 15 August 2025.

If you have any queries, please contact SST General Office at Tel: 6571 7200. 

Thank you.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore 

[You are invited!] 2025 SST Rubik's Cube Competition

Dear Students,

 

We are hosting the SST Rubik's Cube Competition on 21 July 2025 (Monday). If you are interested in community building with like-minded and passionate puzzle-solvers, you are welcome to join the organising committee by indicating here before 7 July 2025 (Monday).

The competition will be held after school from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. You do not need to attend the entire duration, only the event that you wish to participate in. Your participation should not affect your CCA or other school activities. For each event, there will be two categories, Competitive and Open.

 

In the Competitive Categories, participants will be timed for three solves, with prizes up for grabs. House points will be awarded — come and challenge yourself! If you are new or just exploring cubing, try out the same scrambles in a relaxed format in the Open Categories. You may track your own timings. House points will still be awarded — come down and have fun!

 

The timings for the segments are as follows:

 

2x2 cube (Competitive)	3:30pm
3x3 cube (Competitive)	3:50pm
Pyraminx (Competitive)	4:10pm
2x2 cube (Open)	4:30pm
3x3 cube (Open)	4:50pm
Pyraminx (Open)	5:10pm

 

You will be required to bring your own Rubik's cubes or Pyraminx. You may participate in more than one segment. To help us plan for the scale of the competition, please sign up to indicate your interest here before 7 July 2025 (Monday). Updates will be sent to students who have signed up closer to the competition date.

 

Want to watch instead? A live Google Meet broadcast will be available for audience members. 

 

For queries or scheduling concerns, please contact Mr Ivan Tan at tan_yiren_ivan@sst.edu.sg. 

GALESS Singapore Conference 2025

Dear students,

Please be informed that SST is hosting the GALESS Singapore Conference, 29 June to 4 July 2025 (Term 3 Week 1). The main programme from 30 June (Monday) to 3 July (Thursday) will be held at SST.

Welcome Back to Term 3 – Reporting Details and Reminders for 30 June 2025

 Dear Students,

Welcome back to SST for Term 3!

We hope you had a restful June break and are ready to take on the new term with renewed focus and positivity. Let’s continue to uphold high standards in conduct, attire, and learning as we begin the new semester. 

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Reporting Details – Monday, 30 June 2025

Please take note of the reporting time and venue for your level:

• Sec 1, 3 and 4: Report to the Indoor Sports Hall (ISH) by 8:40 a.m.

• Sec 2: Report to the Auditorium by 8:40 a.m.

Students should report in full school uniform if they do not have Sport & Wellness (S&W) lessons before recess.
Gentlemen must be in long pants as part of the full school uniform.

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Termly Attire and Grooming Check

The attire and grooming check will be conducted as follows:

• Sec 1, 3 and 4: After morning assembly on Monday, 30 June

• Sec 2: At assembly on Wednesday, 2 July, 1240 p.m.

Key Guidelines to Note

General

• Uniforms must be clean, neatly ironed, and free of damage.

• Replace items that are too tight, short, or faded.

Male Students

• Hair must be short, neat, and combed.

• Clean-shaven (no facial hair such as moustaches or long sideburns).

• Polo shirts must be tucked in; belts (if worn) must be plain black with simple buckles.

• Long pants are required as part of the full school uniform.

Female Students

• Long hair must be tied up neatly.

• Use simple black accessories (e.g., clips or bands).

• Long fringe must be clipped back.

• Fingernails must be clean, short, and unvarnished.

For the full attire and grooming guidelines, please click here.

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Additional Reminders

• Bring a rag for classroom cleaning.

• Bring a book for silent reading.

Let’s begin Term 3 strong – with discipline, pride in our appearance, and readiness to learn. We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Warm regards,
Student Management Team
School of Science and Technology, Singapore

2025 School Dental Service (Sec 1 and Sec 3 Students) - 30 Jun to 27 Aug 2025

 Dear Sec 1 and Sec 3 Students,

The School Dental Service (SDS) will commence service to Secondary 1 and 3 students from 30 June to 27 August 2025.

Students, whose parents have given consent earlier, will be required to report during school hours, upon request by the Dentist, to the mobile SDS bus which will be stationed at the visitors' car park.

Please click HERE to view the schedule.  The schedule may be subject to changes depending on the situation each day and the nature of the treatment. 

For more information, please contact the General Office at Tel: 6571 7200 or Email: sasd@sst.edu.sg.  

Thank you. 

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

[S4] 2025 Supplementary Lessons, 3 to 6 June

Dear students,

Supplementary lessons will take place from 3 Jun (Tuesday) to 6 Jun (Friday).

Here is the schedule:

For details on venues and grouping, click on the link: (STUDENT) 2025 S4 Supplementary Lessons - 3 - 6 Jun. 

Do check your email for instructions from the subject teachers on what to bring to class. 

Attendance is compulsory.

[S1, S2] HMGICS Discovery Tour & Plastic Recycling Workshop

Dear students,

In partnership with Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), there is an upcoming discovery tour and plastics recycling workshop. 

The details of the programme is as follows :

Date : 3 June 2025 (Tuesday, first week of June Holidays)
Reporting Time at SST : 9:00am
Dismissal Time from SST : 1.00pm

20 spaces open for Lower Sec Eco-Ambassadors and students who are keen in Environmental Science!

Sign up fast if you are keen! Refer to the form and attachment for further details.

Link to Google Form 

[S4] 2025 GCE O-Level MTL/MTLB Examination

 Dear S4 students,

The GCE O-Level MTL/MTLB Examination is on 2 Jun 2025.

Here are the links to the briefing slides:

• 2025 GCE Briefing to Candidates (SEAB)

• 2025 GCE MTL Exam Timing, Venues and Candidature, Instructions to take the Exam

Please check here for your assigned venue and seat number: 

• 2025 MTL/MTLB Candidature List and Seating Plans

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. REPORTING TIME

- Candidates are to report to the ISH at least 30 min BEFORE the start of the exam paper. 

2. VENUES, SEAT NUMBER AND SEATING PLAN

- Refer to the SUMMARY for your exam venue, CANDIDATE LIST for your seat number and SEATING PLAN in the spreadsheet BEFORE the exam day.

- Assemble at ISH (Sit according to the row number card placed on the floor). For exam in the MPH, bags to be placed INSIDE, AT THE FRONT OR BACK of the MPH. For exam in Our Space and ACE Leaders Room, bags should be placed AT THE BACK of the room.

3. THINGS TO BRING

- ENTRY PROOF and NRIC.

- All required exam stationery, approved dictionaries or e-dictionaries.

- E-dictionaries model MUST be visible on your dictionaries. Bring extra batteries/ e-dictionaries. NO EXTRA BATTERIES will be provided.

- OPTIONAL ITEMS: Water bottles, SST Jackets (ONLY).

4. ATTIRE AND PERSONAL GROOMING

- Check your grooming (attire, hair, nails, etc).

- ONLY SST Uniform and S&W attire are allowed.

- ONLY SST Jacket are allowed (Optional).

5. TO ENSURE EXAM RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE NOT COMPROMISED

- SWITCH OFF all electronic devices, e.g. handphones, and put them in your bag before reporting at the ISH. 

- Check that there are no slips of papers or notes in your pockets or jacket's pockets. EMPTY your pockets before reporting to the ISH.

- Jackets will be subjected to random checks. Ensure that all pockets are empty before entering exam venues.

6. SELF-CARE:

- Visit the toilet BEFORE reporting to the ISH.

- Fill up your water bottles, if needed, BEFORE reporting to the ISH.

7. OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:

- Write your FULL name, O-Level Index Number (Not your class register number) on EVERY piece of writing paper you use during exam.

- Write your FULL name, O-Level Index Number (Not your class register number) DURING the given exam duration, NOT after the end of the paper. Please do not test the system.

- Use a black or dark blue ball-point pen for all your examination.

- FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE CPE/ PE/ INVIGILATORS STRICTLY.

If you have any questions, please feel free to approach your exam coordinator (Mrs Lim Woon Foong) leong_woon_foong@sst.edu.sg  or your presiding examiner (Ms Merlene Paik) merlene_paik_xin_yi@sst.edu.sg. 

ALL THE BEST TO YOUR O-LEVEL EXAMINATION!! 😀

Ms Merlene Paik

Presiding Examiner (PE)

[S1 & S2] Revised JC Admission Criteria

Based on the briefing during morning assembly on Thursday, 22 May, 2025, please note the updates to the JC Admission criteria with effect from 2028. 

The slides are accessible via this LINK, for your reference and to start thinking about your choice of subjects in Upper Sec. 

Do note that your choices should reflect the full picture of who you are and what you want to grow in - your strengths, interests, well-being and aspirations.

Thank you.

Regards,
Ms Priscilla Lee
Dean, Academic Studies

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Snap and Seek Scavenger Hunt

 

snap & seek scavenger hunt by Kmy Er Sze Lei Student

To promote fun and community building through an interactive and exciting scavenger hunt. This game encourages students to explore, collaborate, and creatively engage with their school environment.

• ✅ Follow us on Instagram: @sstudent.life – new clues will drop there regularly!
• ✅ Solve the clue and find the item or location it points to
• ✅ Snap a photo with the item/location (at least one team member in it!)
• ✅ Submit your find using this Google Form
• ✅ We’ll track your team’s score and post a live leaderboard on IG!

Information about SSTride for Wellness

 Dear SST Students,

Thank you for clocking in your steps with GrowCalth! It’s time to see what you’ve achieved on the final day of GrowCalth—28 May.

I hope you’re all excited for SSTride for Wellness! As mentioned, the reporting time is 7:40 a.m., and the reporting venues are as follows:

• Sec 1 → Bukit Batok Nature Park (Meeting Point 1)

• Sec 2 → Rifle Range Nature Park (Pavilion)

• Sec 3 → Jurong Lake Gardens (Passion Wave)

• Sec 4 → Hort Park

Form Teachers will take attendance first before you join your House Group for flag-off activities.

Please refer to this slide for more detailed information.

Thank you, and let’s hope for good weather on 28 May!

SPM and Career Day (29 May)

 Dear students, kindly inform your parents that there will be a School Parent Meeting on 29 May 2025 from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Students are expected to come with their parents on that day. Students are to be attired in the SST school uniform on that day. S2 - S4 students are expected to attend the Career Day @ MPH on that day also. Thank you.

[S1 to S3 Only] Invitation to Participate: The International Applied Mathematics Olympiad (IAMO)

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 12 July, from 0730 PM to 0930 PM, and the second round will be held online on 19 July, from 0730 PM to 0930 PM. (Do note that the two dates fall on a Saturday)

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 based on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you wish to participate in this challenge, kindly sign up here.

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP INDIVIDUALLY via the link provided by the organiser - WE SIGN UP TOGETHER AS A SCHOOL.

The deadline for signing up will be 25 June 2025 (Wednesday).

Once you have signed up, more updates will be communicated via your school email. If you have further questions, contact Mr Andy Chia at chia_song_zhe_andy@sst.edu.sg.

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