2015 Sec 1 SST Inc. Application

The Secondary 1 SST Inc.​ (ICT Talent Development Programme) application is now open.
Please visit http://bit.ly/2015S1SSTIncApp to apply. Application will close on 5 July 2015.

[For Secondary 1 students] Dialogue with Peers on 1 July, 215-3pm

Dear Secondary 1 students

As a follow-up from Orientation 2015, the Peer Support Board will be initiating a series of "Dialogue with Peers" sessions with all Secondary 1 students.

This session will be an effective platform for you to highlight pertinent issues and voice out feedback about your school experience.

Event details are as follows:

Date/Time: 1 Jul (Wed), 2.15pm to 3pm

Venue: Respective Secondary 1 classrooms. 

Please email the OICs Wen Kit (chin_wen_kit@sst.edu.sg) or Siting (zhao_siting) if you have any queries. 

Thank you. 

Regards, 

Shawn Kwek (Mr)

Academic Staff (Science)

Important - updating of information in SDM

To all students, 

Please get your parents to update the information in SDM and acknowledge the form (download from link here). 

Submit the signed form to your form teachers by this Friday (3 Jul).

Reminder: Attire and Grooming

Dear Students, Welcome to back to SST for Semester 2! I hope you all had a good break!

Gentle reminder for all students to be appropriately groomed when you report for school.

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)

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 Attire worn must be clean and neatly pressed with no no holes, tears or frayed areas.

Remember to bring along a book for silent reading during morning assembly! 

Please be promptly settled in the ISH before 0840. Unless you are having your breakfast in the canteen, you are not to remain the canteen beyond 0820 and should report to ISH for your silent reading.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

New Pedestrian Crossing at the foyer in front of General Office

Dear Students

Welcome back to school!

During the June vacations, the school has embarked on several projects to enhance our infrastructure. One key improvement to enhance safety is the implementation of a zebra crossing at the foyer in front of the General Office. Students who enter or leave the school via Gate B should utilize the zebra crossing. Please look out for incoming traffic and wait for the vehicles to come to a complete halt before crossing the road.

There are on-going improvement works. These are the installation of lift at Block B to C link way (from Levels 1 to 5), expansion of the Robotics Club Room and the implementation of a Makers' Space (former ADMT Studio). Please exercise caution when you are near these work areas.
Thank you.

2015 Term 3 Timetable

To all students, 

The timetable for Term 3 (2015) can now be accessed HERE.

Do make sure you take a good look at it before school re-opens.

Health Advisory to Parents

Dear Parents/Guardians

During the June vacation, you might have travelled to countries and regions affected by MERS-CoV (e.g. South Korea, Middle East etc). We would like you to note that Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised travellers to these affected countries to inform their doctor of the areas that they have travelled to should they become unwell or develop a fever within 2 weeks from the return to these areas. You may wish to refer to the following URL for further details on MOH advisory regarding travel to a MERS-CoV area (www.moh.gov.sg).  Students who are unwell within 2 weeks from their travel to a MERS-CoV affected area should see a doctor, and refrain from coming back to school until he/she is recovered.

To ensure the wellbeing of our students, we would like to seek your help to inform us if your child had travelled to South Korea or to the Middle East during the June vacation. We would appreciate it if you could provide us with the information using this link:

• Student Travel Declaration (Jun 2015).

Thank you.
Warmest regards,
School of Science and Technology, Singapore.

2015 Inter-House Cosplay Challenge and 2015 Inter-House Lip Synch Challenge

The Inter House Cosplay Challenge and the Inter House Lip Synch Challenge will take place during Assembly, 10 July 2015.  If you are interested in participating or helping, please contact your house captains or vice captains.

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2015 Inter-House CosPlay Challenge

This challenge will be judged on how the character(s) is/are closest to the original in terms of performance and costume(s). The costume(s) do/does not have to be self-made. The choice of character(s) to cosplay can be from any tradition. It can be from Japanese anime, Marvel comics, popular stories and movies.

• Each character is given a minimum of 1 minute and a maximum of 2 minutes to perform. The choice of performance is based on what your character is. For example: If she is a vocaloid, then singing and movement is expected or if the character is one from a first person shooter game then the actions have to be appropriate to that character.
• Each House must provide an emcee to introduce the character(s) and storyline if needed. This will count towards the overall marks.
• Do remember not everyone watches the same anime, play the same games, read the same books or watch the same movies, so you might have to help the audience appreciate your characters better.
• Music, sound effect, slides or video can be used as accompaniment.
• After 2 minutes (includes emcee time), the performer will be asked to leave the stage. 

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2015 Inter-House Lip Synch Challenge

This challenge is judged on how well your performer(s) can 're-create' the actual performer(s) of a song of your own choice. You will be given marks for creativity in the choice and use of props, sets, make up, costumes, slides, video, etc.

• You are given a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum of 4 minutes to perform (includes emcee time). You are allowed to truncate the song. However, you would have to do your own song mix to avoid any awkward sudden stopping of the performance.
• Each House must provide an emcee to introduce the item as this will count towards the overall marks.
• Music, sound effect, slides or video can be used as accompaniment.
• After 4 minutes (includes emcee time), the performer(s) will be asked to leave the stage.

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Info Hub Closed for Open House Rehearsal

Dear all,

Info Hub will be closed for Open House Rehearsal at 1.15pm, today, 29 May 2015. We will resume our operation hours after the rehearsal.

Info Hub Operation Hours during June School Holidays

Dear all,

Please note, Info Hub will be closed from 5 /6 - 9/6  and 15/6 - 18/6.

We will be operating as usual, 8.30am -5.00pm, except for the following dates.

2/6  - 1pm to 5pm
12/6  - 8.30am to 12.30pm
22/6 - 8.30am to 12.30pm

Any inconvenience caused is much regretted.

Post Exam Activities (S1) Gentle Reminder & More Info for Visit to Singapore Discovery Centre

Dear Students

1. Please note that you will be attending the Post Examination Activity: Humanities Learning Journey to Singapore Discovery Centre. The details of the event are as follow:

• Date: 28th May 2015
• Time: 0830 - 1200 hr
• Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre, 510 Upper Jurong Road S638365

2. You are to make your own way to the Singapore Discovery Centre in the morning and assemble at the Open Square at 0830hr. I will be there waiting for you.

3. Transport will be provided for the students from the Singapore Discovery Centre back to SST.

In addition, the following information have been disseminated to you via email on 26 May.

• Student Grouping List for Humanities Learning Journey 28052015
• Instruction Brief 

For enquiries, please email me at huang_pei_shan@sst.edu.sg

Regards,
Ms Huang Pei Shan
For Humanities Department
School of Science and Technology

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27 May 2015 - Morning Assembly Arrangements for the Various Levels

Dear students,

Please report to the following venues for morning assembly tomorrow (27 May 2015).

Level	Venue	Agenda
Secondary 1	ISH	Silent reading
Secondary 2	ISH	Silent reading
Secondary 3	ISH	Silent reading
Secondary 4	Classroom	Form Teacher’s Time

 
Thank you. 

Cyber4U: An online course to heighten your awareness and deepen your knowledge

Cyber4u project is a collaborative project between MDA, IDA and Singapore Polytechnic. We aim to promote awareness in the areas of Cyber Wellness, Cyber Security and Media Literacy, through an online portal, student ambassadors to secondary schools and a special meet-up session to learn and have fun at the same time.

You are strongly encouraged to access the portal at http://www.cyber4u.sg , work through all the 3 courses not only to learn for free but also stand a chance to be selected as the winner of a iPad. 

(The winner will be announced on 1^stAug 2015)

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How to participate?

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Student Librarian Volunteers 2015

Dear Students,

Do you have passion to see the Info Hub running effectively & developing its role into a research centre? Do you have an hour or two to spare? If you have answered 'YES' to the two questions, this is an opportunity to be part of the Info Hub Team running the Info Hub & promoting the Info Hub and its services to your peers as well as staff.

Job Description :

• act as a Info Hub representative to promote Info Hub ettiquette
• design and update Info Hub Blog
• design promotional posters
• write, illustrate for book reviews or talk about good reads during assembly
• conduct Info Hub orientation
• help students and staff use the Info hub facilities effectively
• assist during Info Hub events e.g. Book Display, Info Hub related competitions
• survey users for ideas to enhance the service
• issue and return books & magazines
• shelve and tidy book and magazine displays
• help in maintaining books and magazines

Qualities needed:

• reliable and responsible 
• friendly and helpful
• able to work without supervision

Benefits :

• obtain librarian skills training, certificates & badges
• acquire media literacy skills which be used for NYAA (Skills)
• get the chance to represent the Info Hub in competitions 
• receive leadership opportunities
• be the first to preview new books, magazines and audio visuals
• have the satisfaction of contributing to the improvement of the Info Hub

Interested students may apply for the volunteer student librarian position here . Successful applicants will be notified for a interview session at a later date with Info Hub Committee teachers.
http://goo.gl/forms/LFqCWZvXz6

NRIC Registration Exercise (for 15-year-olds)

Dear Students (for 15 year-olds)

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will be conducting NRIC Registration Exercise:
On: 29 June 2015
Time: 1:00 pm to about 3:00 pm
Venue: SST Learning Oasis 1

Class Schedule:
S3-08, S3-07 & others at 1:00 pm
S3-06 and S3-05 at 1:30 pm
S3-04 and S3-03 at 2:00 pm
S3-02 and S3-01 at 2:30 pm

You will be receiving the notification letters and application form from ICA two (2) weeks before registration date.

Please prepare a recent passport size photograph (35 by 45 mm dimension). The photograph should be in colour and taken against a white background with a matt or semi-matt finish. Eyebrows should not be covered by hair.

On the day of the registration, please bring the following items:

• Completed Registration Form
• Ezlink card/School Smart Card with a top-up value of minimum $10 for Singapore Citizen and $50 for Singapore Permanent Residents students
• One (1) recent passport-size colour photograph
• Supporting document if there is a change in name: Baptism / religion certificates (for inserting of religious name) and Deed Poll (for change in name including ethnic name)
• For Singapore Permanent Resident students: Foreign passport with valid Re-Entry Permit

For an overview of the process, please refer to the following weblink
IC Registration for 15-year-olds

Please note that absentees will have to proceed to ICA directly with their parents to register for their NRICs.

For further clarification, you may call SST General Office. Thank you.

T2W10 (S1 & S2) Post-Exam Activities Schedule

Click HERE to access the Schedule

Take note of the materials/ equipment required for the activities.

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Doodle 4 Google SG Competition and Adobe Design Achievement Awards

Dear all,

The following are two design competitions for your consideration:

Doodle for Google - Singapore, the next 50 years

One talented artist will see his or her artwork on the Google homepage on National Day, and win a trip to meet the doodle team at our global headquarters in Mountain View, California.

Closing date for entries is Monday, June 8, 2015
See http://www.google.com.sg/doodle4google/ for more details.

2015 ADOBE DESIGN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Students, you could win recognition from the global creative community, Adobe software, cash, mentorship, and more. Enter your best work. See how far you go.

CALL FOR ENTRIES 2nd deadline: June 19, 2015.

Contest is open to all individuals age 18 years or older who are students in an accredited institution of higher education and who reside in an eligible country.

See http://adobeawards.com/us for more details.

SCS Splash Awards 2015

Students who are interested to participate in the following completion, you may approach any teacher whom you think can advise or guide you. At the same time, please keep Mr Aurelius Yeo or Dean Ang informed of your intended participation. Thank you.

Click HERE to access the website for more details.

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SCS Splash Awards 2015 - Beyond 2015: Education and Work – Reimagined

A national Infocomm competition in collaboration with MOE and IDA

The Splash Awards is back! Envision the future of Singapore beyond our 50^th year of nationhood using any media platform you prefer and stand towin $20,000 worth of prizes!

The competition is open to individuals or teams of not more than three students in TWO categories:

·         Category 1: Pre-tertiary Students  -   from Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges

·         Category 2: Tertiary Students  - Full-time and part-time students from ITEs, Polytechnics and Universities

So spread the word, stretch your imagination and be sure to send your entries before 3 July 2015! See details in the eflyer below.

For enquiries, please contact Sharon or Camilla at 62262567 ext 15/13 or email splash@scs.org.sg .

Regards, 

Splash Awards 2015 Committee 
Singapore Computer Society 
www.infopier.sg/scssplashawards/2015 

*Under this open category, students can submit ANY project that is related to the main theme. Proposals for projects under this category first must be submitted to, and approved by, the organisers.

School Parent Meeting / Career Day@SST

Dear Students,

Do join us for our SPM & Career Day on 21 May 2015, Thursday.

For a list of key events happening on the same day, please refer to the attachment below:

• Career Day@SST Copy | Piktochart Infographic Editor

Student Travel Declaration (Jun 2015)

Dear Students

Some of us may have holiday plans in June. Please fill up this form if you are travelling overseas during the June school holidays. If you are not, no action is required.

You may update your declaration at a later date via this link. The declaration form will be available until 30 June 2015.

Thank you.