School of Science and Technology
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emoh:
Definitely no point comparing. Each parent (and child) makes they decisions to the best of their ability. Those in SST will gain certain things that they would not have gained in other schools. Especially mainstream school. All school run their own programmes. I'm sure the opportunities and exposures are different for the child as well.
Do take note that once you have accepted the confirmed offer via DSA, you cannot appeal and change schools upon release of PSLE results. Many parents were caught by this ruling which was strictly enforced for the 2011 PSLE P6 batch.kwcllf:
My wife and I attended the SST Parent seminar on Saturday, 14 April. We were late and when we entered the auditorium, their V Principal was giving a presentation. The first impression I get when hearing her talk did not give me a good impression (I may be wrong of course).
She seemed to be talking at a \"superior\" level. What I mean is she seemed not an easy person to deal with. After the talk, when I told my wife what the impression I got, she also said she felt the same way.
Does anyone out there has experience with her?
SST would be O Levels so not as attractive compared to the other band 1 and 2 schools that has O Levels. -
kaka:
Correction: 20 vacancies only
Yes but I think in order to make an impact, need to win competitions.fifiyeo:
Does being in Robotics CCA help in SST's DSA?
DS wants to switch to Robotics for this year previously he was with the Science club.
Any advise?
Robotics is very popular in SST. My boy tried to get in in Sec 1 but there is only about 40 vacancies with about 100 applications (ie half the cohort). -
Hi,
My daughter has joined sec1 at sst, would appreciate if parents could guide on the progress of children at sst, though I feel the environment is very challenging. -
Can I check with those that apply for DSA before. We must take GAT & HAST for DSA ? Two different tests or both is the same ?
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Before was HAST for DSA. Seems like this year change to GAT. Correct me if wrong but that’s the impression I get.
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I regretted sending my son to this school.
He spent all his time on the Macbook these days. Grades went down, became very insensitive and disrespectful to people around him. I have had endless heated conservations with him over the "learning device" until I now almost given up.
If your child lack the discipline to refrain from overindulgence in computer time and you dont have the time to keep watching over him/her, than better think twice about sending him/her to this school. -
sotongdad:
In my opinion, its not just SST. River Valley High School is also starting to use the iPad, and all the parents are also saying the same thing as sotongdad. Now, we just have to accept it. Also, all his school notes are now on his computer, and also there are many things he need to do on his MacBook, like science projects, reports, and many other things. Don't think that because he is using his MacBook, he is playing as this is an ignorant excuse for wanting your child to close his Macbook. If you think your child is more suitable for textbook learning, then send him to a mainstream school.I regretted sending my son to this school.
He spent all his time on the Macbook these days. Grades went down, became very insensitive and disrespectful to people around him. I have had endless heated conservations with him over the \"learning device\" until I now almost given up.
If your child lack the discipline to refrain from overindulgence in computer time and you dont have the time to keep watching over him/her, than better think twice about sending him/her to this school. -
Traditional mainstream pen and paper supplemented with use of computers is still the way to go especially for lower secondary students.
SST is still under trial and test and have no track record of any sorts. Its a huge gamble we took to send him there so I guess we have to live with the consequences. I heard some of his classmates pulled out and transfer to mainstream school after 1 year as their parents felt the learning style not suitable for the children.
I am not sure if its too late for me to pull him out now that he is in Sec 2. sigh -
How does your son feel? Is he in favour of changing to a mainstream school? He has to make a decision fast because his results will affect the streaming in Sec3 and ultimately his chances of going to JC/Uni.
If you are worried about the syllabus, SST seems to be teaching faster than normal schools so he may still be able to catch up with those in mainstream schools. Only not sure if MOE allow changing schools midway through the year or whether he can get into another school of his choice. -
Hi Sotong Dad,
Not all kids are made for the same type of learning.
Some like more hands on enaging style while others mean do way better the tradition way with books and pens. I presume SST would be more poly style at secondary level?
You know your child best. Maybe you want to sit down and talk with the teachers and your child.
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