30 Jan 2016: Parents Engagement Session 2

Dear Parents Please "sign" your attendance by filling up the following form. Thank you.
 

Nominate your English Teacher - closing date: 31 March 2016

Dear Students

The Inspiring Teacher of English Award is now open for nominations. Please click here for a copy of the brochure. You may download the nomination form from this website. The closing date is on 31 March 2016. All students, parents and fellow teachers are invited to send in nominations. Thank you.

[Sec 1 - Sec 3] Interschool Step Challenge

Dear Students,

Please be reminded to download the application "Healthy 365" from itunes or google store by THURSDAY, 28th Jan.

Note the following,

• Sign up using the profile tab - please use the SST email in the sign up
• If your phone is not IOS 8 or android 4.3 and above, you might not be able to sign up. You may use your tablet or ipad. 
• If you do not own any of the devices, you will sign up after Inter School Steps Challenge briefing on Friday, 29th Jan at the Kiosk provided the Health Promotion Board.

You may download the FAQs in the attached for more details or enquire Health Promotion board personnels on Fridayduring Assembly.

Regards,

Sports & Wellness Department

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Z-eybT9aNAMFpFVU5STlZVNEh3ZjJLLXMta2FzeVJUWmNv/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Z-eybT9aNATUlhamgxX0hORGtzRUEydF9NMGxyX29iTVVz/view?usp=sharing

15th National Inter-school Golf Championship

The 15th National Inter-school Golf Championship is open for registration. It will be held on 4 & 5 April 2016. Students interested to participate are to email Mr Dennis Lam. Thank you.

[For Info] Uniform Shop at Ang Mo Kio outlet will be closed from 5 to 12 Feb 2016 for Lunar New Year celebrations

[S1] Language Arts - Alternative Assessment Briefing on Monday (25 Jan)

Dear Sec 1 Students, 

Please proceed to the Auditorium after you CE lesson on Monday (25 Jan) afternoon. Attendance is compulsory. 

Bring along your notebook and pen for note taking.

• Event : Secondary One Language Arts Alternative Assessment: Science Fiction Short Story Briefing (Conducted by Mr Tan Hoe Teck and Mr Noor) 
• Venue: Auditorium
• Date/ Day: 25 January 2016 (Monday)
• Time: 1400h-1445h

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[S1-S3] EL TDP - Oratorical Auditions

Dear students,

Auditions will be held for all Sec 1-3 students who are interested to be trained as emcees to host school events, play host to our visitors or participate in oratorical competitions.

If you feel that you have excellent public speaking skills, an ability to think on your feet, and the wit to speak clearly and intelligently, we welcome you to audition for this English Language Talent Development Programme.

Training sessions will be held three Mondays, from 3.30pm-4.30pm.
More details will be disseminated to students who are shortlisted for the programme.

Here are the details of the first audition:

• Day & Date : Thursday, 28th January 2015
• Time : 4.00pm
• Venue : Multi-purpose Room 3 (beside LO2)

Interested parties, please sign up HERE to secure an audition slot and if you have any other queries, you may contact Mr Mohammad Noor at mohammad_noor@sst.edu.sg.

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Study Support Programme (SSP)

Dear Students

Please refer to the LINK at the left panel (see screenshot below) of the Students Blog for detailed information for the programme.

• Take note of the TIME of each day and VENUE assigned to each subject.

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Chingay 2016 Community Engagement Programme

Dear SST Students,

SST NE Committee, in collaboration with Student Development Committee, would like to inform you that CE Lesson on 25th January 2016 will be on the upcoming Chingay 2016 Community Engagement Programme.  

For smooth administration of the hands-on activity, Class NE Representative can get the classmates to pen down thoughts and ideas on what you dream of Singapore in 2065 (in 50 years’ time).  

• You may use various platforms like Class Blog, Google Classroom to start the online discussion.  
• You may refer to the E-Magazine from Chingay 2016 Committee for more information on the celebrations.

An interesting hands-on activity will be carried out during the CE Lesson on Monday, 25th January.  Please be reminded to bring permanent markers, decorative materials like coloured papers and other suitable materials.

Showcase your creativity on 25th January!

Thank you.

SST NE Committee in collaboration with Student Development Committee

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Chingay 2016 NE Show - Students' Participation

Dear Class NE Representatives & other students,

SST NE Committee wish to invite interested students to be part of Chingay 2016 NE Show.  We will be there as spectators.  

Do sign up via the attached Google Form.  

We have up to 37 vacancies available.  Do sign up fast.  

It will be on first come first serve basis.  

The deadline will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 20th January. 

The details are as follows:

• Event:  Chingay 2016 NE Show
• Date: 30 January 2016
• Venue: F1 Pit Building Area
• Reporting Time & Venue: 4.00 p.m. at SST Canteen
• Dismissal Time & Venue: 11.00 p.m. at SST Canteen
• Attire:  SST School Uniform
• Transport:  2-way transport from SST
• Teachers Involved: SST Teachers

You will be informed via SST email by 5 p.m. on Thursday, 21st January.  

Consent Form will be given to the students involved on Friday, 22nd January.

NE Committee

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Info Hub Operating Hours

Dear all,

Please note that the Info Hub will be operating from 8.15am to 12.00pm on 19 January 2016 (Tuesday).

Layout of CCA Fair

You can access the layout of CCA Fair here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1shv1nkPhYh5N9wd6RBkjR1qJ4vly68YvWzFccd3CQ1M/edit#slide=id.p

[Sec 3] Photo-taking for NRIC on 15 Jan 2016 (Friday)

Dear Secondary 3 Students

Please be reminded that the photography session tomorrow (15 Jan 2016) will be at the Visitor Centre. You would need to pay $4 for the photo. Please remember to bring $4 and pay to the vendor directly. Thank you.

(Digital Citizenship) Parents Engagement Session #2 on 23 January 2016 (Saturday) - RESCHEDULED to 30 January 2016 (Saturday)

You may click HERE to access the form if the form below does not work.

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Parents Engagement Session #1 - Attendance

Dear parents/ guardians

Please sign your attendance by filling up the form.

CCA Schedule 2016

Here's the link for Updated CCA Schedule for Term 1, 2016:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_f5qIr6ChyNHoxuynIO2YticAftIVaka0msFraBCEM8/edit#gid=0

Change of Citizenship status

Dear Students (non-Singapore Citizens and non-SPR)

If you have applied for Singapore Citizenship or Singapore Permanent Residence and have obtained approval from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), please inform us of the updated information at SST General Office. Please provide a photocopy of your Identity Card or Passport once you have completed the registration for our further attention.

For clarification or assistance, please contact SST General Office. Thank you.

CDAC - SFCCA Bursary 2016 (for Secondary 1 and 4 students)

Dear Secondary 1 and 4 Students

We are pleased to inform you that the CDAC - SFCCA Bursary 2016 is open for application from now till 1 February 2016.

The eligibility criteria and benefits are as follows:
Eligibility Criteria
(a) Race/Citizenship
Chinese students who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents

(b) Household Income
Gross monthly household income less than or equal to $1,900 or monthly per capita income less than or equal to $650

(c) Conduct (applicable to Secondary 4 students)
Excellent, Very Good or Good

(d) Attendance (applicable to Secondary 4 students)
At least 90% (unless with valid reasons)

(e) Others
Not receiving The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and other scholarship or bursary (with the exception of the MOE Edusave Merit Scholarship or bursary)

Benefits
Successful applicant will receive a bursary quantum of $450 via Interbank GIRO/Cheque by end April 2016. CDAC will grant 90% fee subsidy for the bursary recipients to attend enrichment programmes/courses organised by 12 CDAC centres. CDAC will waive the tuition fee for the academically weak bursary recipients attending CDAC Tuition Programme in 2016.

Application Procedures and Submission:
If you qualify to apply for this bursary, you may collect the application forms from SST General Office or download the application forms here. Please note that application to CDAC closes on 1 February 2016.

Thank you.

Release of results for 2015 GCE O-Level

Dear Class of 2015,

The 2015 GCE O-Level Examination Results will be released on Monday, 11 January 2016 at 2.00 p.m.

Reporting time & items to bring

• All students are to be seated at the Multi-purpose Hall by 1.30 p.m.
• If you should turn up prior to 1.30 p.m., please stay at the canteen and do not wander around campus as lessons are in progress.
• Please bring along your NRIC/Passport/Birth Certificate/Student Pass for identification purposes. Writing materials are optional.

Dress code & grooming

• All students must be properly attired in FULL SST uniform.
• Your grooming (i.e. hair colour, length, appearance) must adhere to the school’s standards.
• Students who fail to comply will be turned away at the Guardhouse. They will be allowed to enter the school premises once they have addressed their attire and grooming.

For students who are unable to collect their result slips on 11 January 2016

These are the ways in which you can collect your result slips if you are unable to do so on 11 January 2016 or if you arrive later than 5.00 p.m. on 11 January 2016.

• You may appoint either your parent/ sibling/ guardian to collect the result slips on your behalf.
• The appointed person will need present the following documents to the staff member at the General Office before he/she is able to collect your result slip.
  • SST Authorisation Letter duly completed
  • Your NRIC/Passport/Birth Certificate/Student Pass
  • Person’s original NRIC
• You may also collect your results in person from the General Office on 12 January 2016. You are required to present your NRIC/Passport/Birth Certificate/Student Pass for verification.

Here are some references that you may find useful in guiding you to making an informed decision for your next phase of education.

• Post-Secondary Brochure – Provides information on Post-Secondary Pathways and Educational Institutions
• JAE 2016 Booklet - Contains information on Joint Admission Exercise

If you have any further queries, please contact Ms Doreen Tan at doreen_tan@sst.edu.sg

Thank you for your cooperation and wishing you all the best!

Warmest regards,

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

Fruit token usage reminder

Dear students,

The school has implemented the Healthy Meals In School Programme from 4 Jan 2016. With this, every meal purchased in the canteen comes in a set with fruit. A token is given to every student to redeem a fruit from the fruit machine. All students are strongly encouraged to redeem and consume the fruits as part of a healthy diet.

For the fruit redemption system to work, the tokens given out must be returned to the system either by redemption from the fruit machine or returning the tokens to Canteen Stall 3 (Drinks and Fruits). These returned tokens will then be reused. The redemption system fails when the tokens are not returned to the system as there would be insufficient tokens in the system. We have experienced this intermittently.

The tokens, like the cutlery issued during every purchase, must be returned after use as they are the property of the canteen operators. Students are once again reminded to help the canteen operators make this system work by redeeming your fruits from the machine or returning the tokens to Canteen Stall 3 (Drinks and Fruits) if you do not wish to consume the fruits.