School of Science and Technology

[Option]

I am also looking at the supplementary intake exercise. As an outsider, my first impression of SST is a school that provides more hands on work than other schools. Hands on projects that is, not (just) paper based planning projects.

I have heard feedback that Sec1-Sec2 students from the school do not experience more hands on exposure compared to other schools.
Separately, I visited a poly open house before covid 19 and 3 independent feedbacks from poly students were of the view that there was (not is) no difference in hands on project work between a SST and a non SST student.
So it seems to me that SST seems to be after a predominantly textbook/ MOE syllabus (?) type of education. Not saying that theory learnings aren’t important but what exactly is the unique advantage of SST vs non SST schools ?
Is it on offering Biotech, Electronics and Computing O level syllabi that most other schools don’t offer ?
The other thing I am interested to know is about the supplementary intake. Are they purely looking for candidates who are confirmed interested to join SST, subject to interview outcomes ?

[phtthp]

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I am also wondering what third language does sst offer cos my child is eligible for it.

Lastly, do you think going for third language or higher chinese is better?

Both have 2 points concession for o level if pass.

you are mistaken

Not everything got 2 points concession for O level


1)

If you clear O-level Higher Chinese, you get 2 discount points for your L1R5. This is correct


2)

But,

if you take 3rd foreign language (Japanese / French / German / Spanish) at O-level,

you don't get any discount point whatsoever



3)

But,
If you take MSP or CSP at O-level, you get 2 discount points for your L1R5.

Singapore wish to encourage more Secondary school pupils, to learn MSP / CSP


MSP : Malay special programme

CSP : Chinese special programme


more info available here, on MSP / CSP

https://www.schoolbag.edu.sg/story/mastering-a-third-tongue-for-a-regional-outlook

[me6328]

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me6328\" post_id=\"2004249\" time=\"1606351350\" user_id=\"187791:

I am also wondering what third language does sst offer cos my child is eligible for it.

Lastly, do you think going for third language or higher chinese is better?

Both have 2 points concession for o level if pass.

you are mistaken

Not everything got 2 points concession for O level


1)

If you clear O-level Higher Chinese, you get 2 discount points for your L1R5. This is correct


2)

But,

if you take 3rd foreign language (Japanese / French / German / Spanish) at O-level,

you don't get any discount point whatsoever



3)

But,
If you take MSP or CSP at O-level, you get 2 discount points for your L1R5.

Singapore wish to encourage more Secondary school pupils, to learn MSP / CSP


MSP : Malay special programme

CSP : Chinese special programme


more info available here, on MSP / CSP

https://www.schoolbag.edu.sg/story/mastering-a-third-tongue-for-a-regional-outlook

Ok, thanks for the info.

[me6328]

Hi, do any of you know where to purchase the S1 textbooks. There was a link given on sst website(http://www.asencio.com.sg/) to purchase textbooks. But after create account, the items shown were only Sec2,3,4 textbooks, Sec 1 textbooks cannot be found.


https://www.sst.edu.sg/secondary-1-registration-day-2020/

[ricvon]

Hi


Most textbooks are new edition. It is not available yet.

Try to check again from 2nd week of Dec onwards via the website.

[me6328]

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Hi

Most textbooks are new edition. It is not available yet.

Try to check again from 2nd week of Dec onwards via the website.

Ok. Thanks.

[llynnz]

My DS entering SST next year. Can anyone add me to the WhatsApp as well?

[tang_kweeyee.02795yahoo.02795com]

Can someone add me into the WhatsApp group pls? My ds is going to SST next year and we live in the East.


Thanks!

[nms1]

The school will also set up WA groups - one for the whole Sec 1 level and one for the class. These are moderated by a member of the PSG.

[cailaoshi]

Hi! There is a link at SST website, look for PforSST page under Community-current parents . 2021Sec 1 parents can join chat group using the link. Thks.