[S3] 2024 S3 Supplementary Lessons (28 Oct to 1 Nov)

Dear students,

Supplementary lessons will take place from 28 Oct (Monday) to 1 Nov (Friday).

Here is the schedule:

For details on venues, click on the link: (Student) 2024 S3 Supplementary Lessons (28 Oct - 1 Nov)

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

Attendance is compulsory except for students who have valid reasons to be excused.

[S2] Briefing for Course Option Exercise

Dear Sec 2 students

You may access the Briefing slides HERE.
Please remember to keep to the deadlines.

 

From: Knowledge Management (KM) Committee

[S1, S2, S3] GCE O-Level Exam - Out of Bounds areas

Dear students,

2024 GCE O-Level (Written) Exam for Secondary 4 students started last Friday, 11 Oct and will end on Monday, 11 Nov.  

During this period of time, please note the Out of Bounds areas and timings. For most exam days, the entire Block D (ISH, Gym, MPH and Outdoor courts) and the school field are Out of Bounds.

Please check this schedule before you embark on any activity in school.

If you have any questions, please approach Ms Janet Tan (Presiding Examiner), FT or HOY.

EOY S1 - S3 Life Skills Assembly schedule and programme

 Dear students, 

Life Skills programme for S1 - S2 would be starting on 10 -25 Oct and S3 would start on 16 Oct. 

Please refer to your email for your respective level's programme sent out by your Head of Years. 

Here's the Morning Assembly schedule for your reference. Please report to the correct venue for your level everyday. 

[S4] 2024 GCE O-Level Exam Matters

Dear Sec 4 Students

The GCE O-Level Year-End Written Exam will take place from 11 October to 11 November 2024.

The SEATING PLAN and SEAT NUMBER can be found in the link below:
Main cohort - Click the link in Column K of the tab "SCHEDULE & VENUES" to access the seating plan and seat number for the respective papers.

Students with approved access arrangements will receive an email from the Presiding Examiner, Ms Janet Tan by the end of the day.

The O-Level briefing slides to candidates are also attached for your reference.  

Please read and note the following points before your examination.

THINGS TO NOTE:

1. REPORTING TIME

- Candidates are to report 30 min BEFORE the start of the exam paper at the exam assembly venue.

2. ASSEMBLY VENUE/ SEAT NUMBER AND SEATING PLAN 
- Refer to your seat number and seating plan in this spreadsheet BEFORE the exam day. - For Paper conducted at Blk D: Assemble at ISH (Sit according to the row number card placed on the floor). Bags to be placed INSIDE, AT THE FRONT OR BACK of the hall. - For Paper conducted at Blk B or C: Assemble OUTSIDE the exam venue. Bags should be placed OUTSIDE of the Exam Room.

3. THINGS TO BRING 
- ENTRY PROOF and NRIC. 
- All required exam stationery and equipment, approved calculators, approved dictionaries or e-dictionaries. - Calculators and e-dictionaries model MUST be visible on your calculator or dictionaries. Bring extra batteries/ calculators/ 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). 
- SST uniform and S&W attire are allowed. 
- SST Jacket (ONLY) (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 paper or notes in your pockets or jacket 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 your water bottles, if needed, BEFORE reporting to the Exam/ Assembly venue.

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

Thank you, and all the best for your O-Level Exam! 

Ms Janet Tan, Presiding Examiner

[S1, S2, S3] Block C Out of Bounds areas on 2 Oct, 7 Oct and 15 Oct

 Dear S1, S2 and S3 students,

• Please be informed that the Secondary 4 students will be taking their GCE O-Level Science Practical Examination on 2 Oct (Wed), 7 Oct (Mon) and 15 Oct (Tue).
• The exam venues are Biology Labs and Chemistry Labs in Block C, Level 1. As such, the area outside these labs are Out of Bounds to ALL students. Do not walk into this area.
• Other Out of Bounds areas in Block C are Level 2 (outside Phy Labs) and Level 3 (outside Lecture Theatre and Seminar Room).
• In addition, 2 sets of staircase are also Out of Bounds. Please use the staircase next to the walkway to MPH or the staircase next to the canteen. See the layout of Block C Level 1 below.

If you come across areas OR staircases that are cordoned off, please take an alternative route.

2024 NRIC Registration Exercise - 21 Oct 2024

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 21 Oct 2024 (Monday) by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). 

Date:    21 Oct 2024 (Monday)
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
2.30 pm  -  S3-08, S3-09

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 15 Oct 2024.

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 for their NRIC in school will be required to make an appointment with ICA for their biometrics enrolment.  

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

Thank you.

School of Science and Technology, Singapore 

[S4] 2024 Study Leave/ Revision & Consultation/ Supervised Study

Dear students,

Study Leave/ Revision & Consultation/ Supervised Study takes place next week, over 4 days, 30 Sep, 1 Oct, 3 Oct and 4 Oct.

Please find the following for your reference:

• Briefing slides
• (Student) 2024 S4 Study Leave_Consultation_Supervised Study Schedule - daily lesson schedule, groupings and venues.
  

If you have any questions, please approach your FT, HOY, Dean (Acad Studies) or HOD Science.

Extension of School Smart Card (SSC) Concession Validity for Sec 4 Graduating Students in 2024

Dear Sec 4 Students

Your School Smart Card (SSC) will expire on 31 December 2024.

Kindly proceed to any SimplyGo Kiosk, Top-Up Kiosk, Passenger Service Centre (PSC) or Ticketing Service Centre/ Ticket office from 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024 to extend the SSC concession validity to continue enjoying public transport concession fares on public transportation.  Students whose SSCs are linked to GIRO or Auto Top-up are also required to extend the concession validity of the SSCs.

After extension, your SSC will be valid for use till 30 April 2025 for Sec 4 graduating students in 2024.

For more information, please refer to the digital poster.

The SSTraits Times Issue 7

 Dear SSTudents,

The Media Club Journalism Team is pleased to announce the release of the 7th issue of The SSTraits Times! 

Delve into this edition of our student newsletter, where we highlight key events such as Staff Appreciation Week, the National School Games, and the Student Exchange Programme. This issue also offers thoughtful perspectives on environmental sustainability, student-led initiatives, and essential strategies for excelling in the EOY exams."

   

Should you have any enquiries, do contact us at chong_ka_hyun_gwenda@s2023.ssts.edu.sg

 

Happy reading!

[S3] 2024 End-of-Year Exam Matters

Dear students,

The S3 End-of-Year Exam takes place from 30 Sep (Mon) to 11 Oct (Fri).

Please find the following files for your reference:

• Examination Schedule
• Briefing slides
• MPH Seating Plans.

Should you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Form Teacher, Mr Stanley Tan (HOY), Ms Priscilla Lee (Dean, Acad Studies) or Mrs Lim WF (HOD Science).

[S1] 2024 End-of-Year Exam Matters

Dear students,

The S1 End-of-Year Exam takes place from 30 Sep (Mon) to 8 Oct (Tue).

Please find the following files for your reference:

• Examination Schedule
• Briefing slides
• Seating Plans
• HMTL & MTL Paper 1 & 2
• MTL Paper 3

Should you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Form Teacher, Mr Tan Chuan Leong (HOY), Ms Priscilla Lee (Dean, Acad Studies) or Mrs Lim WF (HOD Science).

[S2] 2024 End-of-Year Exam Matters

Dear students,

The S2 End-of-Year Exam takes place from 30 Sep (Mon) to 8 Oct (Tue).

Please find the following files for your reference:

• Examination Schedule
• Briefing slides
• Seating Plans
• HMTL & MTL Paper 1 & 2
• MTL Paper 3

Should you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Form Teacher, Ms Camellia Lee (HOY), Ms Priscilla Lee (Dean, Acad Studies) or Mrs Lim WF (HOD Science).

[S4] 2024 GCE O-Level Science Practical Examination

Dear students,

The GCE O-Level Science Practical dates are as follows:

• 2 Oct (Wed) - Chemistry 6092/03
• 7 Oct (Mon) - Physics 6091/03
• 15 Oct (Tue) - Biology 6093/03.

Please refer to the link below for your assigned shift, lab and seat:
(STUDENT) 2024 GCE O-Level Science Practical Exam

Check that you have been assigned a shift, lab and seat for the different Science subjects.

Please refer to the links below for the briefing conducted by the Presiding Examiner, Ms Choo Hui En on 16 September (Fri).

• 2024 GCE O-Level Science Practical Exam briefing
• 2024 GCE Briefing to Candidates
  

Should you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Science teacher, Presiding Examiner (Ms Choo Hui En), HOY (Ms Karen Ng) or HOD Science (Mrs Lim WF).

Service-Learning opportunity: Singapore Cancer Society@ACE - Race Against Cancer 2024

Dear SST Family,

We are the SCS@ACE Team, a group of ACE Leaders who collaborate with the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) to advocate for their work and encourage student volunteers to contribute to their efforts.

The 16th Race Against Cancer, RAC 2024, invites people from all walks of life to join in the fight and run alongside those who are impacted by cancer because no one should fight cancer alone. RAC aims to raise funds for cancer treatment subsidies, welfare assistance, cancer rehabilitation, hospice care, cancer screenings, research, public education and cancer support group initiatives in Singapore.

Volunteer for RAC 2024 Event

RAC 2023 will take place on 29 September 2024. You can volunteer from 5am to 11am at Angsana Green, East Coast Park, with shuttle buses from different MRT stations at 4am, to help out with the 2024 Race Against Cancer.

If you are interested in any of these volunteering opportunities, please do fill out this form to sign up! 

Form closes 24 September 2024 12:00 pm!

Let’s support the Race to Save Lives, and make our statement against cancer, to Minimise Cancer and Maximise Lives.

Learn more about this volunteering opportunity & other advocacy posts at [#SST-ACTvocates](https://www.instagram.com/sstactvocates/)

You can find out more about the SCS’s Race Against Cancer event [here](https://raceagainstcancer.org.sg/)

If you have any other enquiries, feel free to contact Varchel and Kevin at varchel_ho_zi_xiong@s2022.ssts.edu.sg and kevin_anthony_velasco_orjalo@s2022.ssts.edu.sg.

Warmest regards,

SCS@ACE team

[S4] 2024 S4 Structured Revision

Dear students,

Please find the following for your reference:

• Structured Revision briefing slides
• (STUDENT) 2024 S4 Structured Revision Schedule - Timetable structure, Overview of lessons, Daily lesson schedules

Kindly complete the Google Form - Sign Up using your sst email account, by tomorrow, 13 Sep, 12.40pm.

Please refer to the link below for the venues for Structured Revision:  

(STUDENT) 2024 S4 Structured Revision - Sign Up Form (Responses)

Should you have any query, do approach your FT, HOY or HOD Science.

[Sec 4] 2025 Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) Information for Sec 4E students

Dear Sec 4 students,

As you will be completing your GCE O-Level examination this year and embarking on the next phase of your education, you will be participating in JAE, in which you can apply for courses offered by junior colleges, Millennia Institute, polytechnics, and Institute of Technical Education. In the “2025 JAEInfo Sheet” attachment, you can find the key dates and timeline for the 2025 JAE as well as online resources for post-secondary education. The “Guide to CourseFinderand SchoolFinder” attachment highlights the tutorial and shortlist tool on how to fully utilise the CourseFinder and SchoolFinder online resources that you can use to explore the JAE courses.

Thank you.

[S4] 2024 Preliminary Exam - Review of Scripts Schedule

Dear students,

Hope you had a good break. Term 4 re-opens on Monday, 9 September 2024.

Here is the Review of Scripts Schedule and programme for Week 1, 9 to 13 September.

If you have any queries, please feel free to approach your Form teacher, HOY or me.

[S1, S2, S3] 2024 End-of-Year Examination

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

There will be a briefing for all students in Term 4 Week 3, 23 Sep (Monday).

Sec 3 students, please note that there you are required to attend supplementary lessons in Term 4 Week 8, 28 to 30 Oct and 1 Nov, 8.00am to 1.00pm. 

THANK YOU!

Dear SST Students, 

Our C Division Floorball School Team Chairperson, Zachary Poh (S2-02), would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the staff and students who have consistently supported them throughout their NSG journey.

Below is his email on behalf of the C Division Floorball team.

Dear SST Family, 

I am Zachary Poh (S2-02), Captain of the SST C Div Floorball team. 

On behalf of the Floorball team, I am thrilled to share the wonderful news that we have achieved an impressive 2nd place in the League 2 Finals of the National School Games (NSG) Floorball Competition. This is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship of our players. Despite facing strong opponents, the team stood our ground and pulled through to win second place. 

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire school community for your unwavering support throughout this competition. Your encouragement and enthusiasm have been invaluable to our team's success.

Additionally, special thanks to:

• Mr Chan, Mr Sze, Mr Tan, Mr Lam and EXCO, for their encouragement and support at the competition venue.
• Mr Ng, Ms Adele and all the teachers who organised the cheer team to rally behind our players. 
• Ms Katherine coordinated the bus booking and the administrative staff who went to Tampines Hub to support the team. 
• All teachers who helped to bring the students to Tampines Hub and led the students in cheering for the team.
• Our beloved teachers and peers who went down to Tampines Hub to support us.

With your encouragement, we look forward to even greater success in the future!

Thank you once again for being part of this journey with us.

Yours Sincerely,

Poh Ze Rui Zachary (S2-02)

On behalf of the Floorball C Div school team