S1 & S2 Class Chairpersons Meeting with P

Dear Secondary 1 & 2 Class Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons, Kindly be informed that there will be a meeting with the Principal on the respective dates below: Secondary 2 Class Chairpersons Meeting with P Date: 4th  April 2012 (Wed) Time: 1.40 pm to 2.45 pm Venue: Learning Oasis 2 (Blk C #03-01) Secondary 1 Class Chairpersons Meeting with P Date: 11th April 2012 (Wed) Time: 1.40 pm to 2.45 pm Venue: Learning Oasis 2 (Blk C #03-01) Kindly be punctual. Thank you.

NUS Geography Challenge 2012 - Round 2

Congratulations to the following students for completing Round 2 of the NUS Geography Challenge 2012!

Kimberly Ong (S309)
Dionne Choo (S309)
See To Yu Xiang (S307)
Lee YuChong (S308)

In this second round, they had to create a 5-minute video clip to market Marina Bay to foreign students and the results of this activity will take up 40% of the total score. Needless to say, part of this score depends on the number of votes and we would like to seek your support to vote for them by clicking on the attached link. Kindly note that you will be required to 'LIKE' the Marina Bay page before you can vote.

The team will proceed to Round 3 (Geo-Trail) on 31 March 2012 where they will be dashing across the island to get into the Grand Finals. We wish them all the best and remember to spread the word to your family and friends to vote for them!

Voting page: https://www.facebook.com/marinabaysg?sk=app_136969593038645

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POSB "My Turn to Save" Contest 2012

Dear Students,

In conjunction with Total Defence Day, POSB is organising an inter-school “My Turn To Save” Contest 2012 from 15 February to 13 April 2012.

All you need to do is build an iconic Singapore symbol you want to protect using recycled materials (plastics bottles, old boxes, drink cans, etc), and you could win S$1,000 POPULAR Book Vouchers for your school! There are 2 categories for Primary and Secondary schools.

Kindly approach teachers on your own, if you are keen to take part in this competition.

Hurry, email us at POSBkids@dbs.com to register by 23 March 2012 with the following details:

Name of school
Address of school
Details of teacher-in-charge (name, email and contact number)
A short story (in 50 words or less) on the Symbol the contestants will be building and how they use the recycled materials

Early Bird Sign Up: First 5 schools in both categories will receive S$500 cash.

Please visit www.posb.com.sg/posbkids for more details as well as the full terms and conditions for the “My Turn to Save” Contest 2012.

eLearning Week (19-23 March 2012)

SST eLearning Week Schedule (and link) is now available via the GoogleSite (Announcement page & "eLearning" link at the left panel)

Please note that
1. The hyperlinks to the subject site will be activated in the morning of the day.
2. Please do NOT click the "Request for Access" button before the stipulated time.
3. The teachers will not activate the link earlier than 8 am on the day unless it is otherwise indicated in the schedule.

Sec 3 students:
Please take note of the schedule & venue for applied subject lessons.

SST's Got Talent Semi-Finals

Dear Students,

Semi-finalists who have yet to complete registration outside the staffroom for the semi-finals on Tues 27 March and Thurs 30 March 2012, please do so by 26 March 2012.

If there should be an issue of unavailability on the two given days, a video submission would be required by Thurs 30 March 2012.

Please send video submission to patricia_ng@sst.edu.sg and if there should be enquiries, please contact Ms Patricia Ng on Ext 414 in the staff room or email her in the above address.

Zebra Crossing

Dear Students,

Please be informed that the zebra crossing along 1 Technology Drive is ready for use. Students are advised to use this zebra crossing when coming from/going towards Dover MRT and enter/leave the school compound via the Gate B beside the Guard House.

Thank you.

Warmest regards,

School of Science and Technology, Singapore

20120310 (all levels) eLearning Week Schedule

Dear Students

The eLearning Schedule has been posted in the GoogleSite. Please login to view the schedule.

Look out for the eLearning site in the middle of next week, where more information will be made available to you :)

20120310 (Sec 3) Applied Subjects Schedule during eLearning Week (19-23 March)

Dear Sec 3s

Please login to the GoogleSite for the overview of the Applied Subjects Schedule during eLearning Week (19-23 March).

(20120310) Four Days in February: Adam Park the Last Battle by Singapore Heritage and National Heritage Board with support from NLB

Visit the “Battle for Adam Park” exhibition and find out about Adam Park and its role as one of Britain’s defence positions in Singapore during World War II. The exhibition features a physical recreation of the topography of Adam Park and showcases the research findings and artefacts uncovered by the Singapore Heritage Society during its archaeological excavation of Adam Park. The exhibition is from Wednesday, 8 February 2012 to Sunday, 24 June 2012.

For more details, please visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/Exhibitions.aspx

Source: NE FORTE 9 March 2012 ISSUE
Character & Citizenship Education Branch. Student Development Curriculum Division. Ministry of Education
http://library.edumall.sg/library/slot/reslib/dc57/c66d0122a_56855.pdf?ticket=ST-368936-zYqlsqVRd3c6SJm7FUds-962b

(20120310) National Stamps Collecting Competition for Secondary Schools by Singapore Philatelic Museum

The objective of the competition is to provide students with the opportunity to use stamps and philatelic materials to explore a variety of topics such as nature, science and culture. The competition will also help students gain knowledge about Singapore and other countries and acquire learning and thinking skills through activities involving language development, writing, research, organisation and creativity.

The competition will be held from Friday, 31 August 2012 to Sunday, 2 September 2012.
For more details, please visit
http://www.spm.org.sg/programmes/school_programmes/secondary_school_1.html

Source: NE FORTE 9 March 2012 ISSUE
Character & Citizenship Education Branch. Student Development Curriculum Division. Ministry of Education
http://library.edumall.sg/library/slot/reslib/dc57/c66d0122a_56855.pdf?ticket=ST-368936-zYqlsqVRd3c6SJm7FUds-962b

(20120310) Transforming Landscapes, Improving Lives by Singapore Changi Airport

Trace 50 years of Singapore’s economic evolution at Singapore Changi Airport. Learn more about how Singapore’s physical, economic and social landscapes were shaped by key economic developments. The exhibition provides a glimpse into the future of Singapore as a home for global business, innovation and talent. On display for the first time are originals of some of the first products manufactured in Singapore. Visitors are invited to share their visions and hopes for the Singapore of the future, in an art installation that will change and evolve with every visitor’s contribution over the course of the exhibition.

Click HERE for more details.

Source: NE FORTE 9 March 2012 ISSUE
Character & Citizenship Education Branch. Student Development Curriculum Division. Ministry of Education
http://library.edumall.sg/library/slot/reslib/dc57/c66d0122a_56855.pdf?ticket=ST-368936-zYqlsqVRd3c6SJm7FUds-962b

(20120310) Singapore History Gallery by National Museum of Singapore

The Singapore History Gallery allows you to explore the struggles that early settlers had to overcome by taking you through the drama of major national events as well as the personal stories of individuals. You can select your own ‘path’ into the past. The events path traces the major events and characters that were part of Singapore’s history, while the personal path tells the stories through the eyes of the man on the street.

Click HERE to see more details.

Source: NE FORTE 9 March 2012 ISSUE
Character & Citizenship Education Branch. Student Development Curriculum Division. Ministry of Education
http://library.edumall.sg/library/slot/reslib/dc57/c66d0122a_56855.pdf?ticket=ST-368936-zYqlsqVRd3c6SJm7FUds-962b

Wushu Training - March Holidays

Dear Students,

There will be a Wushu training for students who are involved in the competition during the March Holidays.

The details will be as followed:
Date: 16th March 2012
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Venue: MPH

Thank you.

The Engaging China Seminar with Business China Singapore by Pioneer Junior College

Dear Students,

Pioneer Junior College (PJC) will be co-organising The Engaging China Seminar with Business China Singapore on 31 March 2012(Saturday). This year's theme is entitled"China-Quotient Student Forum- Grooming a Generation of Bicultural Singaporeans".

This Seminar targets mainly at pre-university and secondary school students who are interested in contemporary China, to motivate them to keep pace with its rapid developments. More importantly, it also aims to sow how Singaporeans should capitalise on our median location, multilingual and multicultural populace, to effectively maneuver between the East and West.

Details of the seminar are as follows:

Theme: China-Quotient Student Forum- Grooming a Generation of Bicultural Singaporeans"
GOH: Mr Lim Swee Say
Minister in Prime Minister's Office
Date: 31 March 2012(Saturday)
Time: 8.15am-11.am
Venue: Ngee An Kongsi Auditorim, PJC
Address: 21 Teck Whye Walk
Singapore 688258.

The Seminar will be conducted in English and Mandarin.

The MTL department will be nominating 20 sec 3 students offering HCL/CL to attend the event. One-way transport will be provided from SST to PJC at 7.30 am on 31 Mar 2012. For details, pl contact HOD MTL Mdm Bek Su Ling at bek_su_ling@sst.edu.sg.

Thank you!

2012 Celebrations@ SST - Day Programme

Dear students,
Here is the day programme for 8 March 2012 (Thursday). Do remember to bring along a rag to clean your classroom. Do also remember to clear your lockers before you leave for the school holidays.


Here's wishing you an enjoyable holiday ahead!:)

Time	Event
7.40 a.m.	Morning Assembly in class
7.40 a.m. to 8.00 a.m.	Class Clean-up
8.05 a.m. to 8.55 a.m.	First lesson (according to class timetable)
8.55 a.m. to 9.45 a.m.	Second lesson (according to class timetable)
9.45 a.m. to 10.45 a.m.	Recess
10.50 a.m.	All students are to be seated in the Multi-purpose Hall.
10.50 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.	2012 Celebrations @ SST Assembly Programme
	Introduction SST’s Founding History and Key Milestones by Principal Sharing by Friends of Singa 2011 Awardees The Chronicles of an SST student – Concert   Closing with school cheers *Expected Time of Dismissal: 12 noon

Level 2 GCP Service Learning trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia (May 2012)

Dear students,

Kindly obtain an application form from outside the staff room if you are interested to participate in the level 2 GCP service learning trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia in May 2012.

This trip is opened to students who have some prior experience in community service and can take on a certain level of physical and emotional challenges. Only Sec 2 and 3 students may apply. No subsidy will be given for this level 2 trip and participants will have to bear the full cost of the trip which is around $1500 (or less).

Application forms are to be submitted latest by Thursday, 8 Mar to Mr Seth Tan's pigeon hole outside the staff room.

Cheers,
GCP Cambodia Trip Team

Stories Behind Singapore Streets Exhibition

Dear Students,

Stories Behind Singapore Streets exhibition

Where: The Promenade, levels 7 and 8,
             National Library Building
When: On till June 29, 10am-9pm daily
           (excluding public holidays)

You can download the PDF here for more information on Stories Behind Singapore Streets that appeared on yesterday's Straits Times.