SST Media Club Photo & Video Competition 2025

Dear students and staff,

The SST Media Club Photo & Video Competition returns this year with the theme “Catching Our Dreams.” This is an opportunity for our community to reflect on what it means to aspire, to persevere, and to capture the journey of turning dreams into reality.

This year, all entries will take the form of a Photo Story:

3 to 5 photos

A 50–150 word caption that connects them into a meaningful narrative

Categories and Awards

Students: 1 award and 1 honourable mention per level

Staff: 1 award and 2 honourable mentions

Every submission will also contribute to House Points, so remember to indicate your house colour (Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, or Red) when submitting your entry.

Submission Deadline: 1st September (end of Term 3, Week 10)

Submission Form: https://forms.gle/ub6mAGDp1o2XRnHs9

More Information : https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvHUp23YE/H-WIFK_nhULCHR2pLR0uJA/edit

Let us take this chance to capture our stories, to share our perspectives, and to remind ourselves that every dream begins with a step forward. We look forward to seeing how you choose to frame your vision of “catching our dreams.”

2025 Inter-House Zap! Bang! Boom! Graphic Narrative Challenge

Overview 

In this graphic narrative challenge, students can work alone or collaborate to create an engaging narrative.

Theme
Your graphic narrative can be centred around the following theme: Second Chances.

Your graphic narrative may explore various aspects of your chosen theme and various values and perspectives that come into play in the story’s revelation.

Objective
We hope that this Graphic Narrative Challenge will empower SST students to explore and express their identities, ideas, and creativity through the art of visual storytelling. By crafting a graphic narrative of up to four pages maximum, participants will develop their narrative voice, visual communication skills, and empathy, while gaining confidence in sharing perspectives that matter to them.

👉 Click HERE to read the Challenge Brief

 
Challenge closes on: Monday, 15 September 2025.

[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. 

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!

[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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1st SST History War & Diplomacy Card Game Challenge

Dear SST Students,

Sharpen your wits and dive into history with our very first individual strategy showdown! Draw “action” cards to plan offensives, negotiate alliances and react to surprise “scenario” cards—every choice racks up points toward your personal leaderboard.

How it works

• Individual competition across fast-paced rounds

• Preliminary → Semi-Finals → Grand Finals in Perspectives Cove

• Top scorers advance; every play counts!

Workshops (mandatory)

• Lower Secondary: 15 May 2025 (Thu), 3:00 – 4:00 pm @ Perspectives Cove (L5, beside MTL Room)

• Upper Secondary: 16 May 2025 (Fri), 2:00 – 3:00 pm @ Perspectives Cove (L5, beside MTL Room)

Competition Rounds

• Preliminary & Semi-Finals: 22 May 2025 (Thu), 4:00 – 5:30 pm @ Learning Oasis 1

• Finals: 27 May 2025 (Tue), 1:00 – 2:00 pm @ Perspectives Cove

Note: Attendance at your assigned workshop and all competition rounds is mandatory—non-attendance will result in disqualification. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email. 

Register yourself through the following link:

https://forms.gle/ii79WGKcuVNWpGQ46

For questions, contact Mr Firdaus at mohammad_firdaus_bin_sulaiman@sst.edu.sg.

Get ready to outthink, outmaneuver and outscore your peers—see you at the Cove!

[S2, S3] Invitation to participate in Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) 2025

You are invited to participate in the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) 2025.

The AMC is an engaging 30-problem competition that demonstrates the importance and relevance of mathematics in students' everyday lives.

Details

Date of competition: 6 August 2025 (Wednesday)

Time/Venue: 2.30 - 4.30 pm

Cost: AUD8.50 (S$7.58) (collected through Edusave)

All Sec 2-3 students are eligible to sign up.

More information regarding the competition can be found here.

Please sign up for the competition here. 

The deadline for signing up will be 30 May 2025 (Friday) 5 p.m.

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

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

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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2025 INTER-SCHOOL ULTIMATE FRISBEE UNDER-17 COMPETITION

Dear Upper Secondary Students,

Singapore Flying Disc Association (SFDA) will be organising its annual Inter-School Ultimate Frisbee Competition on 12 April 2025 (Saturday) from 8.00am to 1.00pm. 

Each school can send up to a maximum of TWO mixed teams with a minimum of 1 female per team and up to a maximum of 10 registered players per team. All players must be under 17 years old as of 1st January 2025. Prizes will be awarded to the teams that finish in the Top 3 positions. No registration fee is required for this competition. 

If you are interested in signing up, please fill out this Google Form or via the QR code below. 

Registration will end on 4th March (11:59pm), and a tryout will be conducted on 6th March (3:00-5:00pm) if there are more than 20 registrants.

Thank you.

EL Orator's QueSST is back!

Organised by the English Language Department, this competition is your chance to showcase your public speaking skills, command an audience, and make an impact with your words. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just eager to challenge yourself, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

How it works:


1) Preliminary Round – Choose one of three thought-provoking topics and craft your speech. Submit your entry online—no stage fright yet!

2) Finals – If you make it through, you will deliver your speech live in front of a panel of judges. Winners will even get the chance to speak in front of the entire school!

So, are you ready to take on the challenge? 

Scan the QR code on the poster for more details.

We can’t wait to see you shine!

Please direct all queries to any of the Organisers:

1) Ms Carine Liao:  liao_yin_mei_carine@sst.edu.sg

2) Mr John Chok:  chok_yong_hui_john@sst.edu.sg

3) Ms Megan Lim:  lim_suet_ching_megan@sst.edu.sg

2025 House Fiesta briefing and team registration

Dear SST Students,

The 2025 House Fiesta will happen on 7th March (T1W9 Friday). It is a schoolwide event that involves ALL students and will take place during curriculum hours in lieu of the normal lessons.

The 2025 House Fiesta involves 15 different station games that will challenge students in their skills, ranging across many different sports. A more detailed briefing and team registration (about 40 minutes) will take place next week.

Details for the briefing & registration for House Fiesta
All Upper Sec students are to report to ISH next Monday (17th Feb) at 3.10pm. All Lower Sec students are to report to ISH next Tuesday (18th Feb) at 2:30pm. Attendance is compulsory. If you cannot attend the briefing, please inform your respective House Masters. Thank you and see you next week! 

Black House - Mr Jerome Tan
Blue House - Mr Wade Wang
Green House - Ms Camilla Lee 
Red House - Ms Choo Mui Luan
Yellow House - Ms Adele Lim

- Mr Wade Wang 
On Behalf of S&W Dept

[S1, S2, S3, S4] Adopt-a-Float Programme - Float Naming & Design Challenge

Dear students,

Please find the deck of slides presented during morning assembly about the Adopt-a-Float Programme HERE.

Please submit your entries for the Float Naming & Design Challenge on the Google Form by 21 February 2025 (Friday). Environmental Ambassadors, please work with your classmates and every class should submit at least 1 entry.

Please look for Ms Choo Hui En if you have any questions. We look forward to your submissions. Thank you! 

[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.

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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

[S3, S4] SUTD What The Hack (WTH) 2024

 

Hi students, sharing an announcement from SUTD. 

WTH is SUTD’s premier Hardware and Software hackathon that’s open to students of various backgrounds. This year, we’re Hacking it up a Notch by offering bigger prizes and bigger perks!

We’ve prepared $8,000 of prizes for winners in the following categories:

·         Everyday Automation

·         Circular Economy & Sustainable Living

·         Reducing Inequalities

·         Healthcare & Accessibility Tech

There are even more to give out as Open Category Prizes!

Still not convinced? Every team will receive a Hackpack with an ESP32-S3 and other electronic components to help bring your ideas to life.

No experience? No problem! We’ll have introductory and intermediate microcontroller workshops in the lead up to the event!

Important details:

 Date: 21st to 22nd December 2024

 Venue: SUTD Campus, 8 Somapah Road

 Open to all undergraduate, polytechnic, JC and secondary school students as well as NSFs.

 Applications close on 8th November 2024 at 2359

Intrigued? Find out more information and apply now at sutdwth.com!

Photo and Video Competition 2024 By Media Club

Dear Students,

We are pleased to announce that Media Club will be hosting its annual Photography and Videography  Competition yet again this year. 

This year, in anticipation of our 15th year anniversary in 2025, our theme for this photo and video competition will be "Essence of SST, capturing moments in SST that make us the school we are. What we are looking for this year are moments that encapsulate the SST spirit, be it through instances during your school day or the ones that make you go, “I am proud to be part of the SST Family!”

With regards to the rules, some things to take note of will be that the photos and videos submitted must be the participant's original work. Basic enhancements such as effects, filters, cropping, and basic light adjustments by the camera or phone are allowed. However, digital manipulation that distorts the reality of the content is not accepted. The use of Generative AI is not accepted.

You can submit your entries using this link by the 15th of September 2024, end of T4W1.

Please refer to the slides here for more details with regard to rubrics and submission of entries.

We look forward to your entries! Thank you.

Best,

Media Club

2024 SST Rubik's Cube Competition

Dear Students,

 

We are hosting the SST Rubik's Cube Competition on 15 July 2024 (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 1 July 2024 (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. Depending on the event that you are participating in, this should not affect your CCA or other school activities. For each event, there will be two categories, Competitive and Open.

 

For the Competitive category events, students will be timed and the timing of 3 solves will be recorded. Prizes will be awarded to the top timings for each event. Your Houses will be recorded for House points. Challenge yourself!

 

For the Open category events, students who are just starting out and interested can try out the same scrambles as the competitive categories. You may record your own timings. Your Houses will be recorded for House points. Just come down to have some 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. Please sign up to indicate your interest here before 1 July 2024 (Monday) so that we can plan and arrange for the scale of the competition. Updates will be sent to students who have signed up closer to the competition date.

 

For audience members, you may wish to watch our live coverage of the competition on Google Meet.

 

Please contact Mr Ivan Tan at tan_yiren_ivan@sst.edu.sg for more information or if there are any issues with the timings of the segments.