This is the email from SST:

[quote]We would like to inform you that we will be reaching out to all shortlisted candidates in batches during the first two weeks of August. In the event that your child's application is not successful, we will also notify you during this period.

We kindly request your understanding and patience during this time, as we are currently in the process of shortlisting suitable candidates for the 2nd phase of the DSA-Sec exercise. [/quote]

While I find your enthusiasm in sharing your thoughts with other parents here positive, I am a bit disturbed by your conjectures about what SST is.


First, SST has a new male principal.

Second, It is Applied Subjects, not Applied Science. They offer Design Studies too.

On the point that there is strong sale pitch or peer pressure from school and peers to take up the IDP, is that from your first hand knowledge? Or is it your conjecture?

SST is offering only about 50 students for its new IDP out of its 200+ student per cohort. The majority of the students are stilling going to complete their 4-year O Level programme.

phtthp\" post_id=\"2084046\" time=\"1664460737\" user_id=\"35251:

If your younger son DS2 choose to accept CO ( SST ) over other Mainstream Secondary schools (eg. Gan Eng Seng),
then

your DS2 Sec 3 subject combination cannot follow that of his older brother (DS1) current Sec 3 or 4 subject combination, at Gan Eng Seng anymore,

Because

1) your younger DS2 cannot do Triple Pure Science (TPS) in SST,
because
SST forbid,
don't allow Sec 3 TPS subject combination.


2) your younger DS2 has to do a compulsory \"Applied\" Science subject. In SST, \"Applied\" Science is mandatory, starting from Sec 3.


3) SST Is pushing hard,
or at least
her school Principal is pitching hard at her sales and marketing strategy, trying to promote end of Sec 2 students, to enter the through-train Polytechnic programme, by-passing O level programme, especially since this new path had been launched.

If you or your husband
do not like the very strong & powerful influence coming from this school (SST), trying to \"encourage\" students to take up the through train Polytechnic route, then u should not send your younger DS2 into SST, to be tempted or face strong temptation here, to take up this newly launched through-train programme,

because

the peer pressure from the school management plus from his fellow (classmates + school mates) here, will be very strong.

Of course,
there will be some SST students here, end up still persists to go JCs. But your child must in the first place, be very strong firmly himself, not to be easily swayed nor be influenced himself,
in order to withstand the external influence coming from his peers and Teachers alike, in this school.


4) if your son DS2 still want to pursue Polyechnic path,
by all means, he can still do it, right after his O level exam is over, even by attending any other O level Mainstream Secondary school outside.

eg.
Attend Gan Eng Seng Secondary.
There is no need to purposely come into SST, to do this.

Anyone whose L1R5 O level results released can qualify for whichever Polytechnic unique Diploma admission entry, the student can certainly still pursue Polytechnic course, right AFTER his O level exam.

By that time,
at aged 16 years old, 4 years later, your son in his teenager years, he will be more mature, can think for himself, clearer, better:-
does he
still prefer Polytechnic
or prefer JC
or prefer IB route, instead ?
Then, let him make that decision for himself by then, 4 years later.

Very likely. The week before 14 Sept is a 1-week school holiday.

masshiro\" post_id=\"1991232\" time=\"1597630439\" user_id=\"21515:

Hi

Has all the e camps selection ended? We will likely get the final answer only in mid September right? Thanks

All the questions you are asking should be addressed by the Principal during the parents' talk on A Day@SST. It will be a more reliable and accurate source of information.

MyPillow\" post_id=\"1933159\" time=\"1567402247\" user_id=\"70594:

I have no knowledge of this sch , cant seem to find info in the sch website
Can parents share more on:

1) Number of years of course - 4 yrs O level ? same O level syllabus?

2) Any thru train to A level jc or poly courses?

3)Are the subjects offered O level based with compulsory humanities, sci, math ?
Then what is the big diff in SST and a normal Secondary sch who offers O level ... there are also STEMsci , IT in sec sch etc ... the fees are high ..

SST & NUSH ( lead to nush diploma) - SST which diploma?

thks for sharing!

Reporting Time is 8.40am on Mondays and 7.40am on other days.

phtthp\" post_id=\"1933070\" time=\"1567374387\" user_id=\"35251:

Hi meow and Crystal,

Since both of u staying in Punggol / Sengkang are keen on school bus service, perhaps form a list, see if other students are keen to join in, as well. The more students, the better

school hours start 7 am, end 6 pm


List of students (from Punggol / Sengkang), starting 2020, keen to take school bus to SST (Monday to Friday)

1) meow37
2) crystal7662
3)

I do not think you can find SST as an option if you choose sports under the talent area.


Look at the school website. https://www.sst.edu.sg/admission/selection-criteria/
All schools have to list the DSA talent area/s very clearly. You can ONLY apply to SST via STEAM.

call74\" post_id=\"1932141\" time=\"1567046297\" user_id=\"179399:

another question, those in here whose kids waiting for tomorrow result, did any of your kids dsa submitted using sports? if yes, which sports?

I think it is just a leading question. In some cases, I would imagine the interviewers' interest will be piqued if the students replied no CCA. It may suggest that the student may not be able to cope with CCA and PSLE prep.

call74\" post_id=\"1931850\" time=\"1566954782\" user_id=\"179399:

i did ask my boy during the project based selection , the interviewer did ask what CCA on those students, some said thru football, badminton, floorball etc...

thats why i have these thoughts that makes me wonder...hopefully i am wrong

SST only admits students through STEAM talent. They do not accept any other talent through DSA.


It would be very strange for any student try to enter SST through sports DSA because it is not even an option. To answer your question, any student who try to use any talent not related to STEAM to enter SST will have 0% of getting in.

call74\" post_id=\"1931841\" time=\"1566949265\" user_id=\"179399:

just a thought...

was browsing thru their website and saw their sch \"KEY\"achievement.

Generally, would say 90% are on the ICT side which is related to science and technology achievement.

If the final DSA selection camp is only 200+ students, how many will be consider for using sports to get into the school?

comparing the 200+ students vs the sch key achievement, using sports eg football, badminton etc might have a lower chances of getting it...but that's only my own opinion.

furthermore, during the last selection process ( project base), there is no right or wrong answer and in a group of 4 students, lets say will reject 2 students from each group to make up the total cohort of 200+, these 2 students will be based on DSA sports or based on their primary sch ICT CC.

what you guys think of the selection process?

Nethan Nerella\" post_id=\"1931754\" time=\"1566888932\" user_id=\"178724:[quote=\"Nethan Nerella\" post_id=1931754 time=1566888932 user_id=178724]
Ok but for the sie, how many places to they usually have left?[/quote]

I doubt anyone can answer this question. It is different every year and it is even harder to guess this year because this is the first year all DSA applicants have to use a centralised portal.

Furthermore, the number of places don't matter because I doubt any school would accept students below their criteria just to fill in places. The chances of getting into any school is more dependable on the candidate's ability than the number of vacancies left.

Nethan Nerella\" post_id=\"1931754\" time=\"1566888932\" user_id=\"178724:[quote=\"Nethan Nerella\" post_id=1931754 time=1566888932 user_id=178724]
Ok but for the sie, how many places to they usually have left?[/quote]

I doubt anyone can answer this question. It is different every year and it is even harder to guess this year because this is the first year all DSA applicants have to use a centralised portal.

Furthermore, the number of places don't matter because I doubt any school would accept students below their criteria just to fill in places. The chances of getting into any school is more dependable on the candidate's ability than the number of vacancies left.