2023 Student Congress Programme

Dear students,

Student Congress will take place tomorrow 7th July 2023. Morning assembly will take place in the ISH before the opening of the event. 

The programme for the day is below. Please report to your respective venues for the Panel Discussion promptly and be seated by 1050hrs so that we can start at 1100 sharp. 

Thank you.

Closure of Info Hub Level 5

 Dear students,

Please be informed that Level 5, Info Hub will be out of bounds to all students from 7 July (Fri) to 17 July (Thurs) and 28/7 (Fri) to 3/8 (Thurs) as the GCE O Level MTL Oral Examination will be using the venue.

[S4] 2023 S4 Preliminary Examination

Dear S4 students,

2023 S4 Preliminary Exam starts on 14 Aug (Monday) and ends on 30 Aug (Wednesday).

Please find the schedule in the link here: 2023 S4 Preliminary Exam Schedule.

There will be two briefings to students:

1. 1 Aug (Tue), 07:45-08:00 - Prelim Exam (Science Practical) (tbc)

2. 3 Aug (Thu), 08:45-09:00 - Prelim Exam (Written) (tbc)

Kindly familiarise yourselves with the Test/Examination Rules and Regulations; pages 1, 3 and 4.

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

Call for SAW Concert Performance is On!

Dear SST students,

Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) is an annual event eagerly awaited by staff and students. 

The objectives of SAW are:

• To appreciate the contributions that both teaching and non-teaching staff in SST have made to support the school’s community

• For students to bond with the staff in SST and to recognise their efforts by learning more about them and their backgrounds

• To encourage the SST community to practice appreciation and gratitude towards each other 

• To foster a positive and grateful culture through appreciating the numerous things the SST family do for each other daily. 

• To build a platform where SST students can rally together as one SST to express thanks and foster school spirit and identity as a family

• To foster a respectful and grateful relationship with the staff of SST

In line with the objectives, the theme for SAW 2023 is “Our Tapestry of Thanks”

Just like how tapestry and clothing are woven meticulously into one fabric, each and everyone of us make up our unique tapestry of our one SST family.

This year, the SAW concert will be held live in the MPH on 31 August (T3W10 Thursday).

We are inviting students to come forward and display their talents at the SAW concert.  The audition submission will be online, but the callbacks will be live! Applications are open to all individuals and groups. The performances can include: singing, dancing, playing instruments, etc.! More information will be found in the audition sign-up form.

Do note that the purpose and story behind your performance will be considered during the selection process.

Here are some guidelines if you wish to participate in the audition:

1. Sign-up with the form (please fill in: https://forms.gle/6nqVrLHiz217CYZ57) (Audio and visual (480p and above) of your video must be clear

2. Your audition piece must be at most 6 minutes (maximum 1 min introduction + 5 mins performance piece

3. Be dressed appropriately (use costumes and props if needed, if you don’t know what to wear, SST school uniform is the default!)

4. No explicit content

5. Follow the theme – “ Our Tapestry of Thanks”.

The deadline for the submission is T2W3 Tuesday, 11 July. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified with a follow-up email.

Please ensure that your performance impacts both the staff and students of SST, and is enjoyable for everyone (don’t use any specific references)! 

If you have any questions, please email 

chen_linyi_adele@s2021.ssts.edu.sg or layla_khairyn_putri_imanurdin@s2022.ssts.edu.sg.

We look forward to your submissions!

~ brought to you by the Peer Support Board :D

OEE Briefing

 Dear S2 Students,

Please be reminded to be in the ISH at 3pm on Thursday (6 Jul) for the OEE Briefing.

Attendance is compulsory, so if you cannot attend this briefing, do inform Mr Tan Kai Chin (tan_kai_chin@sst.edu.sg) and Mr Ng Jun Wei (ng_jun_wei@sst.edu.sg). 

Thank you.

[S4, S3] 2023 GCE O-Level MTL Listening Comprehension Exam

Dear students,

Here is the link to Mr Andy Chia’s briefing slides for the 2023 GCE O-Level (LC) Exam.

• LC Briefing Slides

Students who were absent on the day of the briefing, please go through the deck of slides.

Additionally, you may find the following documents for your reference:

• 2023 MTL LC Venue and Exam Timing
• Namelist and Seating Plans

Please make a note on what time to report for the exam, which classroom to go to, where your seat is, and what to bring for the exam. Do not wait till the last minute to find out the details.

If you have any queries, kindly approach your FT, HOY or Mr Andy Chia.

Gentle reminders for 2023, Term 3

 Dear Students, 

Welcome back to SST in Term 3, 2023!

Gentle reminder for all students to be appropriately attired and groomed when you report for school on 26 Jun 2023 (Monday). The attire and grooming check will be conducted on Term 3 Week 1, Friday, 30th Jun 2023 during the Form Teacher time in class.

• Attire worn must be clean and neatly pressed with no holes, tears or frayed areas
• Kindly also replace your uniform if they are too small and/or short or they have become too faded

• Male Students
• Hair must be short and neatly combed
• Clean-shaven (not allowed to keep facial hair such as beards, long side-burns or moustaches)
• Must tuck in their polo t-shirt and wear a belt if necessary.
• Belts (if worn) must be black in colour and must be plain without fancy patterns.
• Buckles must only have simple designs and must not be too large.

• Female Students
• Hair that is shoulder length or longer must be tied up
• Simple hair accessories such as hand bands, hair clips may be worn
• Long fringe should be clipped up
• Fingernails must be kept clean, short and unvarnished

Click here for more guidelines

Please also remember to bring along a rag for cleaning up the classroom and a book for the reading.

[Invitation to Participate] The 2023 NUS Statistics Poster Competition

Dear Students,

The Department of Statistics and Data Science, NUS, is organising a yearly competition for pre-university students. The objective of the competition is to expose young people to concepts and methods used in statistics and data science.  

Participation is open to all students of secondary schools, polytechnics and junior colleges in Singapore.  

Submissions have to be in the form of a poster, in which students attempt to answer a well-specified question by means of a specific data set.

Students may work individually or in teams. The maximum number of students per team is five. Students will work on their entries under their teachers' supervision.

Students are free to choose a topic of their interest, and they are free to choose a data set related to that topic. They are also free to formulate the specific questions they want to answer with that data set.  

If you are interested in signing up for the competition, please form groups of no more than 5 people and indicate your interest here.

More information on the competition can be found here:

https://www.stat.nus.edu.sg/2023/05/25/statistics-competition-2023/

The deadline for registration is 3 July 2023 (Monday), 5 p.m.

More details will be given to you once you have registered.

For queries, please contact Mr Andy Chia at chia_song_zhe_andy@sst.edu.sg.

[S4] GCE O-Level MTL & MTLB Exam (29 May & 30 May)

Dear students, 

Here are the links to Mr Andy Chia's briefing for the GCE O-Level MTL and MTLB Exam on 29 May and 30 May respectively.

Students who were absent today, please go through the different decks of slides.

1. 2023 GCE Briefing to Candidates

2. 2023 GCE MTL Exam Timing, Venues and Candidature

3. 2023 GCE MTL Seating Plans & Seat Allocations

4. List of approved dictionaries

If you have any queries, kindly approach your FT, HOY or Mr Andy Chia.

Posted by Mrs Lim Woon Foong, HOD Science

Games Carnival Finalised Team + Rules of Games

 Dear Students,

You may refer to this for the finalised name list for all the games. Please also read through the rules and be familiar with them for your game.

The venues of all the games are as follows: 

ISH - Human Foosball & Snookball 

Field - Bubble Soccer, Archery Tag & American Touch

MPH - Dodgeball

Atrium - Carnival Games

Field - Battle Arena

See all of you tomorrow, and may the best House prevail! 

An Invitation by Media Club: Photo Exhibition at URA

[Announcement was first posted on 16 May;  updated on 23 May 2023]

Dear SST students,

On behalf of SST Media Club, we would like to extend an invitation to all of you to attend a photo exhibition organised by the Media Club students of our school at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). The exhibition is a showcase of the many facets of the Singapore River, capturing its iconic landmarks, bridges, buildings, and the vibrant life that surrounds it. As you know, the Singapore River is a crucial part of the country's history and an iconic landmark of the city. It has been the main artery of trade and commerce for the British and continues to play a significant role in modern-day Singapore as a well-connected system linked by bridges that have stood the test of time. The exhibition captures the essence of the Singapore River and offers a unique perspective on this iconic landmark.

Our secondary 4 Media Club students have put a lot of effort into curating the exhibition and presenting it through their lenses. We are confident that it will be an exciting and informative experience for all. The exhibition will also provide an excellent opportunity for you to engage with our students and understand their creative processes and perspectives.

The duration of the exhibition will be from the 19th of May to 31st of July. It is free and open to the public at Urban Redevelopment Authority. More details can be found on the poster.

We look forward to your presence and support at the exhibition.

Best Regards,
Ms Afiah,Mdm Nurus, Mr Firdaus & Ms Xu Wei
(Teacher I/Cs of Media Club)

Students Accessing School During June School Holidays/Saturday

Dear Students

Please note that you are required to inform your FT if you are returning to school during the June holidays for unplanned activities.

You are also required to sign in at the security post using a QR code. Please note that you should be in your school attire when you are in school.

Thank you.

[S3] Holiday Lesson Schedule (30 May to 1 Jun)

Dear S3 students,

Please note the following Holiday Lesson Schedule from 30 May (Tue) to 1 Jun (Thu):

Please refer to this link for updates.

For remedial lessons, selected students will be informed by their respective subject teachers.

Australian Mathematics Competition 2023

You are invited to take part in the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) 2023.

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

• More information regarding the competition can be found HERE.
• You may wish to view some resources and past papers HERE.

Details

• Date of competition: 2 August 2023 (Wednesday)
• Time/Venue: TBC
• Cost: AUD8 (S$7.14) (collected through Edusave) If you do not have sufficient Edusave funds, it will be collected through GIRO.
• All S1-S4 students are eligible to sign up.

Training

There will be 6 compulsory online training lessons for students to complete before going to the competition (which can be taken any time before the competition).

If you are keen to sign up, kindly do so HERE. 

The deadline for signing up is 1 June 2023 (Thursday) 5.00 p.m.

Should you have further questions, you can contact Ms Deana at deana_syazwani_binte_azman@sst.edu.sg

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SPM and Career Day (25 May 2023)

Dear students, kindly inform your parents that there will be a School Parent Meeting on 25 May 2023 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. Thank you

Term 2 Week 10 Life Skills program

Dear Students, 

Please check your email for the schedule for the different levels. 

1) Please check the schedule daily for most updated info. 

2) Take note of venues, things to bring and attire for the day 

3) Morning assembly would still be taking place on Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri. 

There is a slight change in assembly venue for Wednesday for Games Carnival. 

Please assemble at MPH for Games Carnival day instead of ISH. 

• Mon and Wed - 8:40am/7:40am @ MPH (please out your bags in the classrooms/lockers before coming down for assembly 
• Tues - 7:40am @ ISH 
• Fri - 7:40am @ Classrooms

ACTIVESST @ Games Carnival 2023 Briefing Slides & Registration information

 Dear SST Students,

This is the slide I used for today's briefing. 

Registration is happening for the Lower Secondary students today (16/5/2023),  from 2:30-3:00pm. It will happen tomorrow (17/5/2023) for the Upper Secondary students, from 1:45pm-2:15pm. 

Please note that registration is COMPULSORY for all students, and each student can only register for ONE event.

In the slides, you may find more information about registering for ACTIVESST @ Games Carnival 2023.

If you cannot make it for the registration, please inform your respective House Master. You can also inform your fellow House members of the event you wish to register for.

Thank you. 



Mr Ng Jun Wei
On behalf of S&W Department 

[S4] Special Timetable (17 May to 26 May) & Supplementary Lessons (30 May to 1 Jun)

Dear S4 students,

Please note the following:

• MTL Intensive Lessons, 17 May to 26 May 
• GCE O-Level MTL Exam, 29 May, 08:00 - 12:30
• GCE O-Level MTLB Exam, 30 May, 08:00 - 11:00
• Supplementary Lessons, 30 May, 12:00 - 16:00, 31 May, 08:00 - 17:00, and 1 June, 08:00 - 15:30.

Please find Special Timetable for 17 May to 26 May below or in this link.

Details on the Supplementary Lesson Schedule for 30 May to 1 June are also available in the link.

Info Hub and EL TDP Flash Fiction Writing Workshop and Competition

 Are you ready to unleash your inner writer? 

Do you have a story to tell, a message to convey, or an idea to explore? 

If so, we invite you to participate in our upcoming writing workshop and competition!

Our workshop and competition are designed to help you tap into your creative potential, hone your writing skills, and share your unique voice with the world. Whether you love to craft elegant essays or to weave vivid tales in a flash, we have something for you.

We understand that writing can be challenging, but we are here to support you every step of the way. Our workshop will guide you through the art and craft of writing, providing you with insights, techniques, and feedback that will help you elevate your writing to the next level. Our competition will allow you to showcase your skills, compete with other talented writers, and perhaps even win some fabulous prizes!

We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities and challenge yourself to be the best writer you can be. Whether you are a seasoned writer or just starting out, we believe that you have the potential to create something truly remarkable.

So, mark your calendars and get ready to participate in our upcoming writing workshop and competition. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Sign up immediately! LINK

Workshop: Flash Fiction Writing Workshop conducted by Mr Felix Cheong
Date: 16 May 2022 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:00 -6:00 p.m.
Venue: Info Hub Level 5

The 3-hour workshop consists of:
1. Introduction to Flash Fiction 
2. Short writing exercises (& feedback from Mr Felix Cheong)

Session: Timed Flash Fiction Writing Competition
Date: 22 or 23 May 2022 (Monday or Tuesday) [To be confirmed]
Time: 3:00 -4:00 p.m.
Venue: Info Hub Level 5

Limited seats are available. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

If you have any questions, please email: rachel_oh@sst.edu.sg

ACE Food Drive 2023 (in collaboration with Buona Vista Youth Network)

Dear SST Family,

The school-wide ACE Food Drive is back after 2 years!

In collaboration with Buona Vista Youth Network, Social Services Office @ Queenstown, Health Promotion Board, the ACE leaders have come together to organise our 5th annual SST food donation and distribution drive. 

We hope for you to join us in helping these underprivileged families by the donation of daily necessities! 

Our beneficiaries

Low income families with young children living in rental flats in Buona Vista. 

Items requested: ITEM LIST

• Ayam Brand Tuna Flakes - Water (Light) | $3.45 | 150g x 30 Qty

• Ayam Brand Sardines in Tomato Sauce | $3.05 | 230g x 30 Qty

• Milo Instant Chocolate Malt with Milk - Gao Siew Dai | $7.02 | (17 x 33g) x 30 Qty

• Nescafe 3 in 1 Instant Coffee (Less Sugar) | $6.15 | (37 x 15g) x 20 Qty

• Cowhead Organic Rolled Oats (Instant) | $ 4.00 | 500g x 40 Qty

• Nestle Nestum All Family Multi Grain Cereal - Original | $3.33 | 250g x 20 Qty

• Munchy's Oat Krunch Crackers- Strawberry Blackcurrant | $4.85 | 390g x 30 Qty

• Munchy's Oat Krunch Chunky Hazelnut Extra 25% | $3.59 | 260g x 30 Qty

• Frezfruta Creamy Peanut Butter - No Sugar Added | $5.00 | 225g x 40 Qty

Do ensure that all food items have the Health Promotion Board Healthier Choice Symbol (HCS), are Halal certified with a shelf life of 6 months or more. 

Any alternatives that satisfy the above mentioned criteria will also be accepted.

This year, we will also be collecting the following daily necessities too! The following items are accepted:

• Toothbrush/Toothpaste

• Mouth wash

• Tissue paper / Wet wipes

• Dish washing liquid

• Hand soap

Donation drop off points:

The locations of the RED donation boxes can be found at:

• Outside General Office

• Bus-bay drop off point

• Outside Staff Room

• Outside Blk C Level 4 classrooms

The donation period will be held between 3 May, T2W7 Wed, to 22 May, T2W10 Monday. 

Volunteers: SIGN UP HERE

We need volunteers to help out with the packing of donation bags on the following dates:

• 3:30pm to 4:15pm 15 May 2023 (T2W9 Mon)

• 4:15pm to 5:00pm 15 May 2023 (T2W9 Mon)

• 2:30pm to 3:15pm 16 May 2023 (T2W9 Tue)

• 3:15pm to 4:00pm 16 May 2023 (T2W9 Tue)

• 4:00pm to 4:45pm 16 May 2023 (T2W9 Tue)

• 3:30pm to 4:15pm 22 May 2023 (T2W10 Mon)

• 4:15pm to 5:00pm 22 May 2023 (T2W10 Mon)

Please check that the slot you intend to volunteer does not clash with any other school activities or lessons. 

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the following ACE Leaders, chew_keng_yik_eason@s2021.ssts.edu.sg or kenneth_koh_kai_le@s2020.ssts.edu.sg. 

Thank you, and we look forward to your generous donations :)

Best regards,

ACE Food Drive Team