Caring Teacher Awards (CTA) 2022

Dear Students,

The Caring Teacher Awards (CTA) are aimed at acknowledging teachers in our schools who go beyond the call of duty, nurturing the holistic development of their students and ensure their charges grow up to be confident, independent and resilient learners for our nation.

You may visit the CTA 

website at www.cta.nie.edu.sg to nominate teachers who exemplify the values of caring for the academic, moral, social, emotional, and mental welfare of their students.

To nominate a teacher, you may submit the online Nomination Form by 31 January 2022.

Thank you.

National Cyber Wellness Advocacy Challenge (NCAC) 2021

Dear Students

SST's Cyber Wellness Ambassadors are participating in the National Cyber Wellness Advocacy Challenge (NCAC) 2021.

The Theme for this year's challenge is 

--> '𝑭𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔: 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕 𝑰𝒕, 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑰𝒕, 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑰𝒕!'

Here is the podcast of three interconnected episodes which explain more about fake news, its consequences and how to prevent it. 

Give your support by watching the videos and fill in the feedback form so that they would be able to collect all information on how effective this was for others. Your thoughts would matter, and this would also help them in this Digitial Cyber-wellness Competition.

[S1, S2, S3] 2021 End-of-Year Examination Schedules

Dear students,

The End-of-Year Examination will commence in Term 4 Week 4.

Please find the End-of-Year Examination Schedule for the respective levels in the links below:

• Secondary 1 EOY Examination Schedule
• Secondary 2 EOY Examination Schedule
• Secondary 3 EOY Examination Schedule - ver 2

Do share the examination schedule with your parents.

There will be a briefing for all students on 27 September (Monday).

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

SAW Celebration 2nd Sept

Dear Students, 

The Peer Support Board (PSB) is proud to helm the Staff Appreciation Week (SAW): The Thank You Show e-Concert on 2nd September 2021, Thursday

Objectives:

• To inculcate a positive culture in which the SST community readily shows our gratitude.

• To extend an appreciation for the guidance put in by all SST staff in contributing to and supporting the well-being and learning of our students;

• To promote an inclusive culture of kindness in the school. 

 

The theme for SAW 2021:

"An Attitude of Gratitude"

 

Things to bring

1. Silent Reading Material

2. Thermometer & Trace Together Token

3. (Only class EXCOs) MacBook and Charger

4. (only for Sec 4s) Writing Stationery

 

Reporting Time:  7:40 am

 

Dismissal Timing

Sec 1: 10:10 am

Sec 2: 10:20 am

Sec 3: 10:25 am

Sec 4: 10:15 am

 

Thank you

Proudly presented by the Peer Support Board

Math Challenge #11

2021 SST Math Challenge is back for one last challenge for the year!

This week, we are combining Art and Math.

Many of our students are familiar with Desmos to help us visualise graphs easily. However, Desmos can also be used to draw pictures that include straight lines and curves. 

Have you ever thought of using Desmos to create art?

Here are some ideas:

Not sure how to get started? 

Check out https://www.desmos.com/art for more ideas, and https://cambridgemathshub.org/using-desmos-to-draw-a-picture to help you get started.

When ready, submit your drawing HERE.

Submissions are open from 30 Aug (Mon) to 3 Sep (Fri).

2021 Semester 2 Unstructured Play

 Dear Students,

Unstructured play will start on Thursday 26 August, please refer to the information below. 

Guidelines for Unstructured Play

1. The use of the various venues will be based on first come first serve basis at the venue. Prior booking is not allowed. At each venue, a maximum of 4 groups are allowed.

2. Once the number of groups allowed for each venue is fully taken up, groups that come later will be turned away. They are not to loiter around the venue.

3. Students must register their full names and classes using the file provided by the teacher on duty before they can start to play. The group must comprised only students from the same class.

4. The use of the venues is only allowed during the recess breaks and with teacher supervision. If the teacher is not at the venue, students are not allowed to start their play.

5. No unstructured play should take place before and after school.

6. In the event of inclement weather, ISH and MPH may be used by other S&W classes for wet weather programme, hence they would not be available for unstructured play.

7. Students should only play with members of their class of up to 5 students, with at least 3m distancing between groups.

8. Safe distancing should be at least 2m between individuals during these activities.

9. Students should end their play at least 5 minutes before the end of their recess to wipe down the equipment before returning them to the teachers.

10. The teachers will have the right to stop the unstructured play if the students do not follow instructions from the teachers.

Thank you.

Mr Lam Hin Chew

Dean, Student Development

Project DonACEtion - an ACE and S306 collaboration

Dear SST Family,

We are ACE leaders Sung Yeji and Muhammad Osaid of S306 and S307 organising this year’s Clothes donACEtion drive together with class S3-06.

We have come together to organise our very first clothes donACEtion drive for the needy in sub-Saharan Africa.

1. Our Beneficiaries:

Our main beneficiaries are victims of poverty, natural disaster and catastrophe in sub-Saharan Africa. We will be collaborating with two charities to distribute clothes there, namely Change 1’s Life and Lagos Food Bank.

2. How you can help:

By donating clothes you do not need anymore as long as they fulfil the following criteria:

1. Shirts or pants are highly recommended,

2. No offensive symbols and words on the clothes,

3. No stains on the clothes,

4. In decent condition with no tears,

5. No undergarments and socks will be collected for hygiene purposes.

3. The donACEtion drive period:

The donACEtion drive would take place from 24 August to 1 September, where a box would be placed outside a taped area near the S306 classroom (located at block C level 5) from 7.30 am to 3:00 pm. We encourage all students to help wherever possible. 

Clothes donated should be only from your own households. Do not solicit donations from your neighbours or beyond your homes. 

4. Donating after the drive

If you would like to donate after the collection period and you have a substantial amount of clothes to donate, please contact the donACEtion team at sung_yeji@s2019.ssts.edu.sg and muhammad_osaid@s2019.ssts.edu.sg  

Any queries, please contact us at sung_yeji@s2019.ssts.edu.sg and muhammad_osaid@s2019.ssts.edu.sg

We look forward to accepting your donations!

Please refer to this set of slides [click here] highlighting the key points.

Have an amazing week ahead!

Regards,

Sung Yeji and Muhammad Osaid

On behalf of the Clothes donACEtion team and S306

[S4] Consultation Schedule - 19 & 20 Aug

Dear students,

Please find the Consultation Schedule in the link here.

As mentioned at the briefing, 

1. For those interested in consultation, indicate preferred timeslot in the Consultation Schedule. Key in name and class in brackets.

2. If your preferred timeslot has been taken by other student(s) or if there are no other timeslots available, please make alternative arrangement with your teacher.

3. Students can choose to meet teachers individually or form small groups of no more than 5 for the consultation session.

4. Students can choose to meet teachers face-to-face. If it is face-to-face group consultation, students must be from the same class.

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

[S4] 2021 S4 Preliminary Exam (Written)

Dear students,

Please refer to the links below for the details for the Preliminary Exam (Written):

1. Briefing slides - Preliminary Exam (Written)

2. Seating plans 

(a) Seating Plans for Applied Subjects

(b) Seating Plans for Science subjects

(c) Seating Plans for MTL

Posted by: Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

Quiz on Safety Videos by Workplace Safety & Health Council (WSHC) and MOE Workplace Safety & Health Section (WSHS) 2021

Dear students,

The Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council has collaborated with the MOE Workplace Safety & Health Section (WSHS), Safety, Security and Emergency Branch, on ‘Quiz on Safety Videos’ with the aim of raising students’ awareness on general safety. This year’s theme is “Situational Awareness,” to encourage students to practise “Look-Think-Do” in school, at home and in all their daily activities.

You may watch the 2 Safety Videos and answer a quiz during your free time.

100 participants from each of the top 25 schools with the highest number of submissions with the correct answers will stand to win a voucher for a pint of Swensen’s healthier choice ice-cream.  The 100 participants from the 25 schools will be shortlisted by WSH Council and the winners will be identified by the (i) Name of the school, (ii) Class and (iii) Index number.

We look forward to your participation.

·         Link to the Quiz (Videos are also embedded in the form) https://go.gov.sg/m56vqb

·         The Quiz Answers and Notes will be released following completion of this event on 13 Sep 2021, 11:59pm.

·         WSH Council will contact the winning schools via email to arrange for the dispatch of ice-cream vouchers.

·         The decision by the judges is final.

 

Thank you.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

Handbrake Requirement for Bicycles

Dear Students

Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in the number of people using bicycles as a mode of transport or for leisure, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. This may include students who cycle to and from school, or during the weekends with friends and families.

Some students who cycle may be fixie enthusiasts. Fixies, also known as fixed-gear bicycles, generally do not have hand-operated brakes, but instead, rely on the rider’s pedal resistance to stop. This makes it challenging for riders to brake quickly, endangering themselves and other path and road users.

To improve safety, from 1 September 2021, LTA requires that all bicycles ridden on public paths and roads must have at least one functioning handbrake.  Please note so as to promote a safe and gracious riding culture in Singapore. 

Thank you.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

[S4] 2021 S4 Preliminary Exam (Science Practical)

Dear students,

Please find the following documents for your reference:

1. Briefing slides

2. (STUDENTS) 2021 S4 Prelim Exam - Science Practical (Shift Plan, Lab & Seat Allocation)

Please check to ensure that you have been assigned a shift, lab and seat for the different Science subjects. Should you have any queries, please approach your FT, HOD Science or HOY.

 

Posted by: Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

[S4] Special Timetable for Revision (11-20 Aug)

Dear students,

Please find the information on the Special Timetable for Revision (11 - 20 Aug) in the links below:

1. Briefing

2. Special Timetable by Class. Do refer to the correct tab.

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

🇸🇬 National Day Celebration Reminders 🇸🇬

Good afternoon students, please note the following for the 6th August National Day Commemoration:

1. Attire

Students are encouraged to be dressed in Red &/White clothing.

Attire should still adhere to the fundamental philosophy of the SST Student Code of Conduct and uphold the dignity of both the SST student and the school.

Please remember the usual rules of decency and apply in the choice of your outfit.  As such, revealing clothes and clothes with objectionable/offensive text & prints should not be worn.

Students are required to wear covered shoes.

Students who do not wish to come in red and white may choose to don the full school uniform and are reminded to not be in half uniform. e.g.  S&W and school pants, Red t-shirt with school pants.

2. Please remember to bring a fully charged LD to lessons as part of the day's activities.

3. The dismissal for the different levels is as follows.  Please remember to head straight home and avoid loitering around in public for your own safety.

Dismissal Timings

Sec 1 - 0930

Sec 2 - 0940

Sec 3 - 0950

Sec 4 - 1000

Thank you, and have a great National Day break.

Best regards,

Mr Choo

Extension of Concessionary Travel for All Sec 4 Students

 Dear Sec 4 Students,

Please note that the concessionary travel for all Secondary 4 (Express) students who are taking the GCE "O" Level examinations in 2021 will expire on 31 Dec 2021. 

Please present your School Smart Card (SSC) at any Transit Link (TL) Ticket Office, Concession Card Replacement Office (CCRO), Passenger Service Centre (PSC), Add Value Machine (AVM) or the General Ticketing Machine (GTM) to extend the concession validity of your SSCs to continue enjoying concessionary travel till 31 Jan 2022.

All students can start to activate the extension with effect from 2 Aug 2021 and the last day for extension of concessionary travel is 12 Sep 2021.  Please call TL-Hotline at 1800-2255 663 for assistance if you encounter problem extending the concession validity. TL's Hotline Operating hours are from 8am - 6pm daily and they are closed on Public Holidays.

Students who are paying their fare charges through GIRO or Auto Credit Card are also required to extend the concession validity of their SSCs at any of the machines/offices mentioned at para 2 above.

Coffee with a COP Session

Coffee with a COP Session 

Coffee with a COP is a platform for youths to have an informal sharing session (virtual) with Police Officers. This session is a closed-door, and kept at a maximum of 10 participants per session.

 

The aim of this session is to allow youths to express their query (of any police related topic) in a ‘relaxed environment’. 

If you are a Student Leader, aspired to consider SPF as your future career or would just like to find out information of "any police related topic", kindly email me at choo_mui_luan@sst.edu,sg to express your interest by this Friday 6 Aug 2021. It will be on a first come first serve basis due to the limited number of participants allowed. Time and date will be arranged with all the selected participants at the later date.  

Locations of First Aid Kit and AED

Dear Students,

In the event of an injury, please approach the nearest adult for help. If none is available, you can call 65717200 or go to the General Office for assistance. In the event that the General Office is closed, please go to the Security Guard posts located next to Gate B to seek help. 

If the adult asks you to get a first aid kit, you should get it from the General Office (Level 1) or the Staff Room (Level 3). In the event that an AED is required, you can find one at the follow locations:

(You can find an AED inside)

Please remember these few locations - you never know when your friends and teachers will be relying on you to get help!

[S4] 2021 S4 Preliminary Exam Schedule

Dear students,

Preliminary Exam will commence in Term 3 Week 9, Monday, 23 Aug and ends in Term 4 Week 1, Friday, 17 Sep.

Here is the Preliminary Exam Schedule.

Two briefings will be conducted.

• 12 Aug (Thu): Science Practical Exam
• 17 Aug (Tue): Written Exam

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

Reminder - POSB Smart Buddy Programme

 Dear Students,

With the implementation of the POSB Smart Buddy Programme in School and amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, we encourage you to go cash-free in school to minimise any contact risk and giving your parent extra peace of mind for your wellbeing in these unprecedented times.

You may use any of the following cards to make a payment at all the canteen stalls, cafe, bookshop and  General Office.

For more details on the Smart Buddy Programme, please log into www.posb.com.sg/sst.

Regards

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

[S4 only] Instructional Programme (IP) Survey

Dear students,

The Instructional Programme (IP) Survey is conducted each year to give you the opportunity to share with the school your experience of the SST curriculum. Your feedback will help the school to review and enhance its curriculum.

This year, the IP Survey will be conducted on 22 Jul (Thu) and 23 Jul (Fri). You will be given time after flag raising to complete the survey. 

In the morning of the two days, you will receive an information email indicating the subject(s) which you need to provide your feedback on. You would only be completing ONE/TWO survey(s) each day.

Your feedback is important to us and we want to hear from you. We hope you will provide honest and candid responses. Although your details are required, this is solely for tracking the completion of surveys. Your details will not be included when the survey results are generated for analysis.

Should you have any query, please do not hesitate to email Mr Koh Siak Peng (HOD/IP).

From:

Instructional Programme Committee

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