School of Science and Technology

[JRLam]

kaka:

Hi, I received your pm. I think most of what I know is found somewhere in this thread and in SST web.


Regards DSA, my son did not prepare for the selection test. After clearing the test, he was invited to a half day \"camp\" and tested on writing and practical (kind of problem solving on a given scenerio, working in a group) . He has to submit photocopy of school results and any CCA achievements then.

Hi Kaka,

What CCA achievements in Pri sch did your son have? Sorry to be so specific, just want to know what's the chances for my son coz although he is keen, he has not really been very outstanding in his CCAs, or join any technology-related CCA eg Robotic ...

Also, his Sci results had so far been quite good ie >80 but the recent SA1 was not, so kind of worry that will affect his chance ....

Thanks.

[kaka]

JRLam:

Hi Kaka,

What CCA achievements in Pri sch did your son have?

My Ds was in Scouts because I asked him to. He went for some camps and had a few badges but nothing outstanding. If given a choice then, he would have join Media or Robotics but I had wanted him to build social and survival skills.

I think as long as there is interest/passion in Science and Technology, there is a chance.

[The_Choice_Institution]

Hi,


SST OPEN HOUSE
Sat. 21 May 2011
9.00am ~ 5.00pm


http://media.sst.edu.sg/dsa


Thanks

[fifiyeo]

Hi!


Anyone know how new is SST? What's the cirriculum like?

Got a P5 boy so just started to think about Sec schools for him after PSLE next year. But my son's grades aren't so good even though he is above his school's average scores and teachers say he's doing ok. Very worrying!

[phankao]

fifiyeo:

Hi!


Anyone know how new is SST? What's the cirriculum like?

Got a P5 boy so just started to think about Sec schools for him after PSLE next year. But my son's grades aren't so good even though he is above his school's average scores and teachers say he's doing ok. Very worrying!

SST started in 2010. That's all I can tell you...the other parents with kids in SST should be able to tell you more.

[fifiyeo]

Thanks Phankao!


It is indeed a very new school. Any parents with kids in there? Really appreciate if you could share some info.

I like the location of the school cos it’s just 4 bus-stops away. These days seems like many sec schools don’t have schoolbus service or timings don’t quite fit well.

[kaka]

Hi fifiyeo


The following link may help answer your query on curriculum and more:
http://www.sst.edu.sg/template02.dwt.php?page=9

Good luck!

[fifiyeo]

Hi Kaka,


Thanks a million!

I know the website paints a very attractive picture. But what is it really like in there? Is it like what the school promotes itself to be? It’s really new so most poeple I know either don’t know much about it or haven’t even heard of it. They kinda think I’m mad!

Any parents with kids in there? Much appreciated if you have anything to share.

[kaka]

Hi fifiyeo


I have assumed you had read some of my previous posts

My son is enjoying himself in SST as he likes the teachers, friends and teaching method. Yes, I felt it is like what the school promotes itself to be. Due to the small classroom size, the teachers have more attention for the children. All students must buy the LD (learning device - Mac Pro :moneyflies: ) and do most of the work/ learning through the LD.

However, many parents have shared concern of children on computers all the time, not knowing how much of the time is spent on working or others. I think this concern is generic also in other school but more so in SST. Teaching children responsibility and close supervision is critical. :nunchuk:

[fifiyeo]

Hi Kaka,


I like the smaller class size. I think to have 40+ kids in a class is way too much for quality education.

Was it very hard to get through the selection camp?