School of Science and Technology

[kwcllf]

I have called SST to enquire about the uniforms and text books.


For uniform, don’t buy the PE shirt yet as they have different colours for different groups. Students will be allocated to such groups later.

As for the text books, some are optional. That means you don’t need to buy unless you want your child to have more study materials for reference. Most of the notes will be given by the school.

[returningsingaporean]

Thank you so much for sharing! Appreciate it! Happen to know a current student, he’s been using the 13" mac book pro. So we’ve decided to order that too since it served him well.

[Ender]

We got the Air instead. I believe the processor of the Air enough for school work. We also add in the Applecare and insurance, as we do not intend to buy him another macbook should he lost or damage it in his 4 years there. You know, boys, they tends to be more careless.

[Go for it]

Student email is not ready. Check 1st slide of the instructions next week. Will be updated when ready.


Checked with a student when I went to buy uniform, she say most of them use MacBook Pro 13".

[kwcllf]

Go for it:

Student email is not ready. Check 1st slide of the instructions next week. Will be updated when ready.


Checked with a student when I went to buy uniform, she say most of them use MacBook Pro 13\".

This is what I have read. MacBook Air resolution is not as good as MacBook Pro. MacBook Pro uses Retina display while the Air does not.

If students uses the laptop often, a high resolution screen will not be so tiring to the eyes. Viewing angle for the Pro is also much better.

Just sharing.

[Ender]

kwcllf:

Go for it:

Student email is not ready. Check 1st slide of the instructions next week. Will be updated when ready.


Checked with a student when I went to buy uniform, she say most of them use MacBook Pro 13\".

This is what I have read. MacBook Air resolution is not as good as MacBook Pro. MacBook Pro uses Retina display while the Air does not.

If students uses the laptop often, a high resolution screen will not be so tiring to the eyes. Viewing angle for the Pro is also much better.

Just sharing.

That's right. That is why the retina display would cost more. The macbook pro is definitely much better machine than the Air, in terms of display, ram and processor. If the Pro is within your budget, go with it.
For me, I'm using a normal old Dell laptop with lower resolution for my work and I can spent hours staring at the screen. I feel the Air with the same resolution is adequate.

[returningsingaporean]

Hi, just fyi, there’s a new notification from sst announcer informing that there will be sec 1 2016 email updates on 15 Dec. Cheers!

[Dino mummy]

shurley197323:

Anyone know is black or blue sports shoes allow in sst?

Hi
Any colour..

[shurley197323]

Dino mummy:

shurley197323:

Anyone know is black or blue sports shoes allow in sst?

Hi
Any colour..

Thks. Dino mummy.

[kwcllf]

Just bought text books and uniforms from the school.


Bumped into another parents and we discussed about which MacBook to buy, 13\" Air or Pro.

He said the Air is good enough despite the lower screen resolution compared to the Pro. Moreover, he said students don't really need all the high specs offered by the Pro.

We went to talk to some Year 3 students and they are using the older version of the MacBook Pro, which is lower specs than the current Air. They said it is more than sufficient for them for whatever assignments they need to do.

I asked them whether they have any issues using their current older version of the Pro for multimedia purposes or projects and they said there are no issues.

Given that the Pro cost $500 more than the Air and is heavier, perhaps parents may want to re-evaluate which MacBook to purchase.

I initially want to buy the Pro but after talking to the students, I may change my mind.

Just for your info. :roll: