Travel Declaration for Nov/Dec 2017 (Sec 1 to 3 Students)

Dear Students, 

We understand that some of you may be travelling overseas during the school holidays in Nov/Dec 2017. Please complete the on-line Travel Declaration Form and also update the school of unplanned travels once school opens on the first day of school. You do not need to complete the form if you are travelling on a GCP trip organised by the school.

Travel Declaration Form 

This information is vital to help us safeguard all our students' health. 

Thank you and happy holidays!

Nomination of Teachers for OYEA and PAT

Dear students,

Following up on this morning's announcement during assembly, please visit the respective websites hyperlinked below for more information and the online nomination forms for the two national level awards.

The Outstanding Youth in Education (OYEA) Award (Closing date: 30 Nov 2017): The OYEA is a national award that recognises excellent young teachers for their enthusiasm, energy and active involvement in the development of youth. 

The President's Award for Teachers (PAT) (Closing date: 15 Jan 2018)

The PAT recognises excellent educators for their role in moulding the future of our nation. 

Do submit your nominations before the closing date. 

Thank you and have a wonderful year-end break ahead

House Meeting (Lower sec)

Dear Lower Sec,

Please be at the House Meeting on 24th Oct, Tuesday 

1.45pm - 2.30pm at your allocated house venue.

Auditorium - Black & Red

Atrium- Yellow

Lecture Theatre- Green

Seminar Room - Blue

Thank you.

Junior Student Leaders Selection Briefing for S1 Applicants

Junior Student Leader Selection Briefing for S1 Applicants

All S1 students who applied to join the junior student leadership boards in 2018, please report for an important briefing as follows: 

Venue: Seminar Room.
Date: 11 October 2017.

Time: 10:30am.

At the briefing, we will explain the selection process and announce the candidates shortlisted for the selection interview.

For enquiries, please email Mr Chen Jinquan at chen_jin_quan@sst.edu.sg.

Thank You.

ISH - Out of Bounds

Dear students,

Please be informed that ISH is out of bound from Thursday 5th October 12 p.m. till Friday 6th October 3 p.m.  This is to prepare for S4 Graduation Ceremony.

Thank you.

On behalf of HOY4 & Sec 4 Teachers

Train Disruption during End of Year exams (S1-3 only)

Dear Sec 1-3,

In the event of MRT service disruption, students DO NOT need to get a verification chit from the MRT station. Affected students will be given full duration of the paper.

Thank you.

Charity Bazaar on 25 Oct. Canteen stalls and Cafe will not be open.

We are having our annual Charity Bazaar on 25 Oct and the students will be selling food and drinks, as well as running games and merchandise stalls. 50% of all profits will go to charity. The canteen and cafe vendors will not be operating due to the bazaar and students will only be selling food until 11am. Please plan ahead for your meals in school on that day!

Thank you.

Sec 2 Environmental Project - an initiative by S2-04 & S2-08

Dear Students

S2-04 and S2-08 are collecting used pens that have run out of ink. If you have any pens you would like to donate, please drop them in the donation box located next to the IT Helpdesk by Wednesday, 4 October 2017. 

Thank you.

The Caring Teacher Awards 2018

Dear Students,

The Caring Teacher Awards (CTA) are aimed at acknowledging and rewarding teachers in our schools who show care and concern for the holistic development of their students and go the extra mile to ensure their charges grow up to be confident and independent learners. 

To nominate a teacher, do submit the nomination form here @http://www.cta.nie.edu.sg/ by 13 October 2017.

Thank you.  

[S1-S3] [Invitation to Participate] American Mathematics Olympiad

The American Mathematics Olympiad is an annual competition to encourage students in mathematics and stimulate their interest in mathematical problem solving. This competition will take place in SST on 17 Oct (Tues) from 3pm - 4:30pm and is open to all Sec 1 - 3 students. 

This contest costs $20 per student, which will be paid by Edusave. In the event that you do not have an Edusave account/do not wish to pay through Edusave, it will be deducted through GIRO.

If you wish to participate in this competition, please click HERE to fill up the form.
[Note: Please inform your parents before committing to the competition]

The deadline for registration is Sep 25 (Monday). 

If you have further queries, please email Mr Chen at chen_jin_quan@sst.edu.sg. 

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Info Hub Closure

Dear students,

Please be informed that the Info Hub is closed from 4/9 to 6/9 (Monday - Wednesday) during the September school break. Info Hub will operate as usual from Thursday, 7/9. Any inconvenience caused is much regretted.

2017 Staff Appreciation Week Assembly Arrangements

Dear students,

This is a reminder to assemble in the MPH on 30 Aug (Wed) in the usual assembly seating arrangement by 0740 hrs.

We will begin the day with the Staff Appreciation Concert in the MPH immediately after the National Symbols.

Thank You.

2017 Staff Appreciation Week

Dear Students,

This week, the Peer Support Board will organise the Staff Appreciation Week (SAW). The theme for 2017 SAW is "Together, One SST"; it is a platform through which the SST community comes together as one to express our gratitude for the staff of the school.

If you have not submitted your entry for the SST Sayat.chers event, do drop by our booth in the canteen near the elevator during your recess on Monday (28 Aug).

The week-long celebration will culminate on Wednesday (30 Aug), and no lessons will be held on that day. Students are to report to school as usual in school uniform. The programme for the day will be as follows:

Programme for Wed (30 Aug 2017)
Time	Item	Venue
07:40 - 07:50	National Symbols	MPH
07:50 - 09:00	Staff Appreciation Concert	MPH
09:00 - 09:30	Recess	Canteen
09:30 - 10:15	Class Games with PSB	Classrooms
10:15 - 10:30	Clean-up and Dismissal	Classrooms

We look forward to a meaningful and memorable week as the end of the term approaches.

Ministry of Education (MOE) Quality of School Experience (QSE) Survey for Sec 4 Students

Dear Secondary 4 Students,

Please be informed that you will be required to participate in the above questionnaire survey on 21 Aug 2017, Monday.  The questionnaire survey is to assess the extent to which students find their school experience positive and enriching.  

Date:      21 Aug 2017, Monday

Time:      1.40 - 2.40 pm

Venue:    Auditorium (A-04-01)

Please note the following for the survey:

• Attendance is compulsory for all (except for students who are scheduled for GCE O Level EL Oral on 21 Aug).  

• Students who are unable to to attend the survey on 21 Aug 2017 (including students who are scheduled for GCE O Level EL Oral on 21 Aug) will be scheduled to take the survey on : 

23 Aug 2017, Wed at 7.40 am at the LT (Room C-03-11)   

• Please bring your own Learning Devices (Macbooks) on 21 Aug as the survey will be administered on-line.  Students will NOT be allowed to do the survey using mobile phones or tablets.

• Students are required to be seated by class during the survey, and with an empty seat in-between each student.  

• Individual log-in ID and password will be distributed on the day of the survey.   

We are expecting MOE personnel to be present as observers during the survey.  As such, we seek your kind co-operation to remain orderly and follow all instructions carefully during the conduct of the survey.    

Thank you.  

[Join Us!] Show Choir Performance @ Clementi Community Centre

Dear SST students,

The SST show choir will be performing our Bedazzled pieces in the National Day Celebration Events from 5:45-6:00 pm this coming 9th August 2017 at Clementi Community Centre.

The details and event highlights are as per attached poster.

Do show your support and join us there!

From the Show Choir and NE Events Team
Ms Patricia Ng, Ms Chua Wanting, Ms Genevieve Tia, Ms Pearlyn Loke, Ms Yeo Leng Leng, Mdm Azizah, Ms Pearl Huang & Ms Wong Ho Yan

2017 National Day Celebration@SST (8 August)

Dear SST students

We will be celebrating Singapore’s 52nd birthday in SST.

Here are the details of the celebration:

1. Day/Date: Tuesday, 8 August 2017
2. Reporting Time: Before 7.40 a.m. (Morning Assembly)
3. Dismissal Time: 10.45 a.m.
4. Venue: ISH
5. Attire: SST School Uniform
6. Things to bring: Learning Device (fully charged)

Please remember to assemble in the SBOR position.
We will confirm the position during the Dry-Run on Monday 7th August during CE Lesson from 1.40 - 2.30 p.m. at ISH.

Do take note that SST Canteen and Café will be open on 8 August 2017.

Thank you.

On behalf of NE Events Team
Mdm Azizah, Ms Wong Ho Yan & Ms Pearl Huang

You are invited! AOGS Educational Outreach Talks Organised by the Astronomy Club

Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) was established in 2003 to promote geosciences and its application for the benefit of humanity, specifically in Asia and Oceania and with an overarching approach to global issues. AOGS is deeply involved in addressing hazard related issues through improving our understanding of the genesis of hazards through scientific, social and technical approaches.

From the 7th to 11th of Aug, SST will be hosting some of their lecturers!

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7th Aug 2017, Monday, 3-4pm @ Lecture Theatre:

• Flora of South East Asia by Dr Shawn Lum

8th Aug 2017, Tuesday, 1-2pm @ Lecture Theatre:

• Earthquake Waves by Dr Shengji Wei
• Volcanos and Singapore? by Associate Professor Adam D Switzer

11th Aug 2017, Friday, 2-3pm @ Lecture Theatre:

• An Overview of NASA Earth Sciences: From Satellites to Computer Models by Dr Steven E. Platnick

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Click HERE to sign up!

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We understand that some of the talks may clash with CCA timings so please seek permission from your teacher-in-charge on days of clash before signing up.

More information is provided on the sign-up forms.

From: Mr Tan Hoe Teck and Mrs Rachel Jang
Astronomy Club, Teachers-in-Charge

Note: Posters with updated information (refreshed on 5 August 2017)

Asia Oceania Geosciences Society Lectures

Dear students,

The Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) was established in 2003 to promote geosciences and its application for the benefit of humanity, specifically in Asia and Oceania and with an overarching approach to global issues. AOGS is deeply involved in addressing hazard related issues through improving our understanding of the genesis of hazards through scientific, social and technical approaches.

From the 7th to 11th of Aug, SST will be hosting some of their lecturers! 

You can read up on the speakers' Biography and Abstract for the lectures through here.

Interested students can sign up to attend the lectures through goo.gl/9qfAFW.

My Singapore! Photo Competition

Dear Students,

Media Club, in collaboration with NE Events Team, is organising 'My Singapore!' Instagram Competition.

Theme: Things that make us feel Singaporean
Entries: Up to 2 photos with caption via Instagram
Closing date: Sunday, 6 August 2017 at 5.00 pm

Click at the following links to find the details:

• My Singapore! Competition
• Terms and conditions

We look forward to your participation and amazing photos.

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Invitation: one-north Festival 2017- Pioneering an Innovation Future

A*STAR warmly invites you to bring your family and friends to the one-north Festival 2017! Held on 18 and 19 August, the festival features over 50 talks and interactive displays; as well as hands-on workshops and tours presented by the one-north community and beyond. Scientists, innovators and creators will bring you the latest breakthroughs that will shape and transform our lives. 

Register now for talks, workshops and open houses!

Visit www.onenorthfestival.sg and follow our Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates!

For enquiries, please email contact@onenorthfestival.sg