Secondary 1 Registration Day 2020
Welcome Address from the Principal
Welcome to the School of Science and Technology, Singapore (SST)! An exciting journey awaits your child at SST. Transiting from primary to secondary school can be a stressful time for both students and parents. We have prepared the following brief to keep you informed of the key administrative matters so that your child’s integration into the SST family will be a smooth one. Please refer to the following for details.
SST Secondary 1 Registration Day
In particular, please pay attention to the following:
- Submission of information (online and hard copies, when applicable)
- School-related purchases, which should be completed before 31 Dec 2020
- Engagement programmes for students and parents
1. Welcome Email From SST
SST will send an email to all parents whose children have been successfully admitted to SST, shortly after the release of 2020 PSLE results. This email will provide important information on getting ready for the start of the school term in 2021.
Parents are to use the information provided to prepare their children for Secondary 1 in 2021
2. Purchase Of Items
Students may purchase their school uniform, textbooks and stationery early by referring to the information below. In view of the Safe Management Measures in school, students are encouraged to purchase textbooks and school uniforms through the online portal provided by the vendors.
| School Uniform | Textbooks & Stationery | |
| Online Purchase | Purchase online via www.jeepsinguniform.com
(from 1 Dec 2020 onwards) |
Purchase online via www.asencio.com.sg
(From 16 to 23 December 2020) |
| Purchase at Outlet | Address
4012 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 #01-09 Techplace 1 Singapore 569628 Operating hours: Monday to Friday: 10 am to 6 pm (closed for lunch from 1 – 2 pm) Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed |
Please contact the bookshop at Tel: 9109 0109 for an appointment. Please note that appointment slots are limited in view of the safety management measures. |
| Delivery Options |
*For self-collection at School, the appointment will be confirmed by the vendor after the online order is received. |
*Self-collection location: SST Block B, Level 2 @ B-02-03 Date:
Timing: 9 am – 3 pm You will be contacted on the appointment for collection by the bookshop staff within 7 working days after the online order has been made. |
| Items to Purchase | Click HERE to view the guide to our school uniform & price. | Click HERE to view Sec 1 Booklist (2021) (Updated on 17 Dec 2020) |
| Contact Information | Jeep Sing Fashion
Tel: 6456 3198 Email: sales@jeepsinguniform.com |
Asencio Pte Ltd
Tel: 6764 3102 Email: bookshop@asencio.com.sg Whatsapp Message: 8031 0502 (Weekdays 9 am to 5 pm. All calls to this number will not be answered.) |
2.1 Learning Device
SST’s 1-to-1 computing programme is an integral part of our school programme to equip students with the 21st century skills for the digital age. The teaching and learning programmes in SST will require an Apple MacBook to utilise applications from macOS to develop applications natively for iOS and Android. The Apple MacBook is also needed to access online platforms and tools.
Students should not purchase the learning device yet. SST will advise all students regarding the purchase of their learning devices on a later date.
3. ICT Matters For Students And Parents
3.1 Email Account
All SST students are assigned an official email account for communication and access to learning resources during their course of study. The official email account will be used for all correspondences between the school and students. The login information (ID and Password) will be emailed to parents once it is available.
3.2 Students’ Blog
The students’ blog serves as a platform to communicate announcements and general information to students.
URL: http://studentsblog.sst.edu.sg/
Students may refer to the blog regularly to keep abreast of school updates. In addition, students can also download the app “SST Announcer” on their mobile phones. The app enables updates to be pushed to users.
Click here to download the SST Announcer App:
- SST Announcer on Apple store
- SST Announcer on Play store
3.3 Digital Communications
The school website, www.sst.edu.sg, is the general portal for communication to the public.
For SST parents, we have planned the following channels of communication:
- A Parents’ Newsletter will be sent via the Parents Gateway at the start of every school term (Week 1) and end of every school semester to inform you of SST’s current activities and future events on a regular basis. The Parents Gateway is a new digital platform developed by the Ministry of Education and GovTech to bring greater convenience to parents to perform simple administrative transactions and to stay updated on schools’ programmes and activities.
- Parents who do not have access to Parents Gateway may email ssd@sst.edu.sg for information regarding the onboarding procedure.
3.4 SST Official Social Media Platforms
For regular updates on our students, school events and achievements, follow our official social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the 2 Instagram channels, @sstudents.life (run by our Student Council) and @SSTenYears (A tribute to SST’s community of innovators across 10 years of transforming learning).
3.6 Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
The AUP is intended to prescribe effective, ethical and lawful use of ICT resources by students and ensure a conducive and safe virtual environment in our learning community. This policy applies to the use of the ICT resources owned and managed by SST, as well as those brought in for use by students in SST. All students are to comply with this policy.
Students and parents will be briefed about the terms of AUP during Secondary 1 Orientation and Parent Engagement Session respectively. Parents are encouraged to go through the AUP with the students before accepting the AUP in the electronic form.
Click HERE to view the AUP
3.8 Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
SST has put in place a personal data privacy policy in view of the enactment of the Personal Data Protection Act effective since 2 July 2014. This pertains to SST’s collection and use of data belonging to you or your child. SST will/may collect, use, disclose and/or process your child/children and/or your personal data for various purposes.
In administering and/or managing activities organised and/or held by SST, please note that photographs(s) or video/interview images of your child/children and/or you may be taken during such activities and used, disclosed, processed and published in materials (both soft and hard copy) such as on our online social media platforms, newsletters or other publications.
For more details, please view the Privacy Policy on the SST website.
Administering: If you have any questions relating to our collection, use, disclose and/or process of your child/children and/or your personal data or matters set out in this document, please email us at contactus@sst.edu.sg. And if you wish to withdraw your consent in part or as a whole, please state details of your withdrawal request and email it to contactus@sst.edu.sg
4. Secondary 1 Registration Day
Secondary 1 Registration will take place on 23 December 2020. (Link HERE)
Students do not need to report to SST on the S1 registration day. However, SST will conduct a briefing on Higher Mother Tongue Language (HTML) matters for students who are NOT eligible for HMTL / Third Language but wish to apply for HMTL / Third Language. Students who are eligible for HMTL / Third Language may attend this briefing if they wish to find out more information.
| Time | HMTL/ Third Lang Briefing and Q&A |
| 9.30 am to 10.00 am | Briefing via zoom session |
Please note that all HMTL will be offered in SST and all third language will be offered in external venues. SST will also conduct a briefing regarding bursaries & financial assistance matters for students.
| Time | Bursaries & Financial Assistance Briefing and Q&A |
| 10.15 am to 10.45 am | Briefing via zoom session |
Please refer to the briefing slides for Bursaries and Financial Assistance here.
5. First Day Of School
The school year begins on 4 January 2021 (Monday). Students are expected to report to school in full school uniform (SST T-shirt & pants/skorts) by 8.40 am.
6. Secondary 1 Orientation and Induction Programme
The Secondary 1 Orientation Programme 2021 will place emphasis on individual adaptability to the new learning environment during this period of transition, getting to know new classmates, seniors and school staff team who will be crucial in helping them transit and settle into the new learning environment. Orientation also aims to help students develop self-discipline and imbibe a sense of accountability to self and others in SST and the community through the learning of key qualities such as SST culture, ethos and policies. This will inevitably prepare them for a positive team-based learning experience in SST.
2-Day Orientation Camp:
The Orientation Camp will be held on the school campus from 4 to 5 January 2021, Monday to Tuesday. It would be a 2-day event with no overnight component. More details will be provided closer to the date.
3-Day Induction Programme:
The Induction Programme on 6 to 8 January 2021, Wednesday – Friday, will consist of workshops and activities that will equip students with essential skills and knowledge for their transition.
7. Badge Ceremony
The Badge Ceremony will be held on 8 January 2021 (Friday).
At SST, we believe that parents are our partners in creating meaningful learning experiences for our students. The Badge Ceremony is an important day in the life of Secondary 1 Students as it marks the day when they are formally inducted into the SST community. The ceremony will be held in school for students only. Parents will be invited to join the ceremony online, via Zoom.
During this ceremony, they will be presented with their school badges. We believe that your presence online at SST’s Badge Ceremony on 8 January 2021 (Friday) will provide greater encouragement for your child/ward to be engaged in their learning at SST.
8. Parents Engagement Programme
Online Parents Engagement Sessions
A series of Online Parents Engagement Sessions (as part of the Digital Citizenship Programme) has been planned for parents to provide the necessary support and guidance to their children when they embark on their 1-to-1 ICT-enabled learning in SST.
| Series | Date & Time | Topic & Speaker |
| Online Parents Engagement Session #1 | 05 Jan 2021
Tuesday 1200-1300 |
Topic: Induction to Learning in an ICT-enabled environment
Speaker: Mr Aurelius Yeo, HOD, Educational Technology |
| Online Parents Engagement Session #2 | 06 Jan 2021
Wednesday 1200-1300 |
Topic: Transition and Work Habits
Speaker: Ms Karen Sciberras, Lead School Counsellor |
| Online Parents Engagement Session #3 | 07 Jan 2021
Thursday 1200-1300 |
Topic: Restitution and Self-Management
Speaker: Miss Choo Mui Luan, Subject Head, Student Management |
Register your interest for our Online Parents Engagement Sessions on the 5, 6 & 7 January 2021 here.
Online Hands-on Session
We will also be conducting an Online Hands-on Session where you can engage in some activities prepared by our students using the MacBook to gain a better understanding of the students’ learning in our school.
Topic: Classroom Learning – The SST Way
Speaker: SST Cyberwellness Student Ambassadors
| Series | Date & Time |
| Online Hands-on Session #1 | 22 Jan 2021
Friday 1600-1700 |
| Online Hands-on Session #2
Note: This is a Re-run of Session #1 |
23 Jan 2021
Saturday 0900-1000 |
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the sessions.
Information on how you can register for these sessions will be shared via Parents Gateway.
9. General Administrative Matters
9.1 School Fees And Financial Assistance
Please click the following link to download the documents pertaining to the payment of school fees and the Application Form for Interbank GIRO. The Interbank GIRO Form should be submitted to the SST General Office by 6 January 2021.
No deserving Singaporean student will be denied a place at SST due to his/her family financial situation. If you require financial assistance, please refer to the MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB) Scheme to understand the eligibility criteria and entitlement under the scheme.
You may refer to the SST website or call the General Office on Tel: 6571 7200 for enquiry or clarification. All completed forms, together with the necessary documents, should be submitted to SST General Office (hardcopy required) by 6 January 2021 for the bursary to be effective from January 2021 onwards. Application forms can be submitted via mail to: 1 Technology Drive, Singapore 138572.
Information is correct as of 2 December 2020.