The SST Way

See the Possibilities Seek the Solutions

Transform the Future

10 Competenciesfor Success in the 21st Century

Intellectual: ▪CriticalThinking▪Creativity▪Curiosity

Affective: ▪Confidence▪Commitment▪Courage

Social:▪CollaborativeSkills▪Communication Skills▪Citizenship▪CrossCultural Understanding

Why Choose Applied Learning

Making Learning Relevant and AuthenticApplied Learning at SST

Choosing a secondary school is an important decision that couldinfluenceyourchild’sfuture.Ifyourchildhasanaptitudeforscienceortechnology,readontodiscoverwhatSSTcanoffer.

Applied Learning takes a learner-centred and active approach tolearning.Itfocusesontheprocessesoflearningjustasmuchasitdoesoncontentwithinandacrossdisciplines.Learningcanbemaderelevantandauthenticbymakingconnectionsbetweenacademicconceptsandreal-worldissuesandapplications.StudentsinSSTarealsoencouragedandfacilitatedtoexploreacademicconceptsfromfirstprinciplessothattheymaydeveloptheskillstobeindependentlearnerswhoareabletocontributeincollaborativeenvironmentsaswell.

Inthisengaginglearningenvironment,yourchildwilldevelopastrongfoundation in thevariousdisciplinesandadeeperunderstandingandappreciationoftheworldtheylivein.Italsolaysthefoundationforthemto become confident thinkers, creative innovators, and leaders withentrepreneurialmindsetsandapassiontoserveothers.

- Mr Chua Chor Huat, Principal of SST

Taken from: http://www.fi.edu/learn/brain/exercise.html

Holistic development is the cornerstone of the SST experience. Beyond academic excellence, we aim to nurture every SST student into life-long learners of character with the courage to catalyse positive change in society.

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A stimulating environment enhances a student’s learning ability by 25%, while an environment with little stimulation reduces it by 25%.SST achieves this heightened capability by igniting the curiosity of students, channelling their interests towards a project through experiential learning and applying theories learned to real-world challenges.

Apple Inc.An American multinational corporation founded by the legendary Steve Jobs that designs and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. It is the most valuable company in the world today because of its innovative and successful products.

A*STARThe Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN), a member of A*STAR’s biomedical sciences institutes, was established to spearhead the advancement of biomedical sciences in Singapore. innovation-driven Singapore.

As early as 2009, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between SST, IBN and Exploit Technologies Pte Ltd in an effort to nurture more young scientists and technopreneurs.

SST’s partnership with this renowned company has extended its learning networks for our students. SST Secondary 2 students participated in the Apple Education Leadership Summit 2011, an interactive event for education leaders committed to finding innovative ways to help teachers teach and students learn. Some students even took part in a reverse mentoring programme with one of the most impactful writers today, Daniel Pink, in front of an international audience of 500!

DSO National LaboratoriesA research and development institution specialising in defence-related technologies with more than 1,000 cross-discipline research scientists and engineers.

The bi-annual Singapore Amazing Machine Competition (SAMC) is jointly organised by SST, Science Centre Singapore, DSO and NUS High School. The SAMC is a science competition in which teams dream up and construct a complex machine that performs a seemingly simple task in as many steps as possible.

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DigiPen Institute of TechnologyAn institution specialising in education and research in computer interactive technologies, catering to students from more than 32 countries worldwide.

All Secondary 1 students get to attend a workshop on games development at DigiPen Institute of Technology, a world renowned leader in education and research in computer interactive technologies. This interesting workshop teaches you to apply your mathematics and physics knowledge in ways you never thought possible!

Ngee Ann PolytechnicNgee Ann Polytechnic is one of Singapore’s leading institutions of higher learning. Its eight academic schools offer 48 full-time diploma courses.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic contributes to the extended and varied learning experiences of SST students. All Secondary 1 students attend a fun-filled and engaging two-day Innovation and Entrepreneurship Camp at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), where they learn fundamental skills in design and market products to improve the quality of our lives. In addition, the Applied Subjects offered in SST are conducted by experienced NP lecturers.

Nanyang Technological UniversityA university founded on science and technology, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) nurtures creative and entrepreneurial leaders through a broad-based education in various disciplines.

The SST-NTU Flagship Programme is jointly organised by SST and eight schools of science, engineering and media design from NTU. This 3D2N residential camp at NTU aims to excite and inspire our Secondary 2 students towards the fields of engineering, design, technology and applied sciences. Every year, Secondary 2 students from SST get to attend an exciting 3D2N residential camp at NTU. The SST-NTU Flagship Camp offers participants the opportunity to work with professors and students from eight schools of Science, Engineering and Media Design on various projects of their choice

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Getyourchildtocompletethequizbelowtofindout.Placeatickaftereverystatementyourchildidentifieswith,addingapointforeachtick.Ilovetofigureouthowthingswork.IperseveretomasteraskillorgamethatIwanttolearn.Legos, Do-It-Yourself kits and improvised toys were my companionsgrowingup.Myfriendsandfamilyhavealwayssaidthat Ihaveauniqueperspectiveonlife.Ialwaysask‘Whatif…’questions.I watch various programmes on science and technology on TV tounderstandhowthingswork.Ienjoycollaborativeworkwithmypeersandproducebetterworktogetherwiththem.Iwishtojoinoneormoreofthefollowingco-curricularactivities:MediaClub,RoboticsClub,ComputerClub,InfoCommClub,YouthFlyingClubandmaybetheShowChoir.Iliketoreadscientificortechnologicalmagazinesandjournalsduringmyfreetime.Iworkoninterestingandchallengingmathematicsandsciencepuzzles.

How Do you Know if your Child is a Potential SST Student?

Taking a Closer Look

Humans continue creating new neurons throughout their lifespan in response to mental activity. At SST, students are presented with a variety of creative Applied Learning platforms that will promote mental acuity.

Taken from: http://www.emedexpert.com/tips/brain.shtml

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KEY8-10pointsYou have the makings of an exemplary SST student! Readonformoreinformation.

5-7pointsYou have the potential to be an SST student. Readontofindoutmore.

3-4pointsWell done! You may find SST a possible route to your university of choice.Readontoseeifyouagree.

1-2pointsSST might not be your first choice, but it’s always good to keep your options open!Readonanyway.

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Contents

02 Why Choose Applied Learning: Making Relevant And Authentic

05 How Do you Know if your Child is a Potential SST Student: Taking A Closer Look

08 Shaping Future Innovators, The SST Way

09 Examining Things Through Different Lenses

1 1 A Peek into SST’s Enriched Curriculum

1 5 A Glimpse into Possible Careers in Applied Disciplines

1 7 A Peek At How Our Students Have Developed Since SST Started In 2010

18 A Snapshot Of Our People

19 A Quick Scan Of Our Campus

21 Information At A Glance

22 Selection Criteria

22 School Fees

Shaping Future Innovators,

The SST WayAt SST, we believe that every student has the capacity for imagination andinnovativegenius.

Webelieve thatour job is to fan theflamesof curiosity so thatour studentswill continue tobe intriguedby the investigativeworkaroundusand journeytoadvancehumanknowledge.Webelievethatgroundingstudentsinscience,mathematics and technology integratedwith other disciplineswill best serveSingapore and the world in the 21st century. The complexity of present andfutureproblemsplaguinghumanityneedsanintegratedapproachthatmarriestheprinciplesofthehardscienceswiththecreativityofthehumanitiesandtheinnovationsintechnology.

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Calling all aspiring scientists and innovators!

EarlystarttoAppliedLearning–Providing an Edge Beyond ‘O’ Levels

AtSST, learning isnotconfinedwithin the fourwallsof theclassroom. It iscarefullydesigned toensure thatstudentsareactivelyengaged in learningtasksthatarenotonlycontentrich,butprocessfocussed,andmeaningfullyconnectedtoissuessetinthecommunityandtheworldatlarge.Byenablingstudents to apply their learning to challenges outside the classroom earlyon,studentsgainmasteryofacademicsubjectsthroughacquiringadeeperunderstandingofcriticalconceptsandskillsinauthenticreal-lifecontexts.

This integration of a strong academic foundation with an Applied Learningapproach to instruction will prepare students well for ‘O’ Levels and beyond,enablingthemtopursuetheirchosenpathsandexcelintheirfutureendeavours.

TalentDevelopmentProgramme– Enabling Students to Realise their Full Potential

SST’sTalentDevelopmentProgramme (TDP) provides opportunities for allstudentstogainfoundationalskillsandcompetenciesthatcapitaliseontheirpersonalstrengthsandinnatetalents.Assuch,allstudentsareprovidedwithamyriadlearningexperiencesbeyondthenormalrangeofclassroomlessonssothattheyareabletochooseanyareafromthiswidespectrumfromwhichtodeveloptheirinterestsandtalents.StudentsevengettoattendaPhysicsprogrammeattheSpaceCentreintheUS!

State-of-the-ArtFacilities–Enhancing Learning Experiences

SST’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities such as specialised labs,innovativeprogrammesandhigh-techequipmenteffectivelysupportandenhancethelearningofourstudents.Withanaverageclasssizeofjust20to25,everystudentwillreceiveindividualisedattentionandmaximisedlearningopportunities.

Examining Things through

Different Lenses

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Partnership-LearningNetworks–Grooming Global Citizens

As a specialised independent school, SST aims to groom our students tobecomeacademically,professionallyandgloballycompetitiveinthefieldsofscienceandtechnology.

Wehave forgedpartnershipswith premier tertiary institutions inSingaporesuchasNanyangTechnologicalUniversityandNgeeAnnPolytechnicsothatourstudentsmayexperiencevariouslearningopportunitiesthatareexclusiveto SST. We also have partner schools and organisations in our overseasnetworks in the United States, China and ASEAN countries that provideadditionallearningopportunitiesforourstudents.

-Ivey Erika, S1-01

Learning in SST is different. We can learn faster and easier with the help of various learning devices.

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GENERAL COURSE OF STUDY

Languages

SST will go beyond honing writing, reading and oral communication skillsin language classes.Through effective language learning,we aim to groomeloquent and effective communicatorswho are able to hold an independentpositiononissues,andclearlyarticulatetheirviewsinacogentandcompellingmanner.Studentswillengageinahostoflearningactivitiestodevelopcriticalthinking skills to become discerning consumers of information and users ofknowledge. These include using critical thinking tools to deconstruct andanalyse texts, uncovering advertising strategies to evaluate the reliability ofadvertising claimsaswell ashaving special lessons indeliveryof advocacyspeechesandpresentingproductproposals.

A Peek into

SST’s Enriched Curriculum

Taking anApplied Learning approach to the delivery of the curriculum,SSTprovidesstudentswithastrongfoundationinthedisciplinesandmore.Hereisabriefdescriptionofhowweapproachthelearninginthevariousdisciplines:

Winston Churchill, thought to be one of the best orators in history, memorised every speech forwards and backwards while practising just to hide his stutter. With SST’s language programme, students will learn how to speak, write and represent themselves fluently and effectively to reach the purpose, context, culture and audience of the message intended.

Taken from: http://www.d.umn.edu/~cspiller/stutteringpage/famous.htm

Which famous British politician struggled with his stuttering during World War II?

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We view subjects as “ways of thinking”, rather than mere content as the former can be forgotten or outdated. However, the “ways of thinking” support self-directed, life long learning.

Did you know?

Science

Grounded in inquiry,experimentationanddiscovery, thiscurriculumpresentsstudentswithopportunitiestoencounterscienceinall itsforms.Throughthiscurriculum,theyarenurturedtodevelopkeenobservationandanalyticalskills,toenablethemtosatisfy theircuriosityabout thenaturalworld,andcultivatehabitsofmindtobeout-of-the-boxinnovators.Somelowersecondarystudent-initiatedScienceexperimentalstudiesincludetheexplorationofhowtraditionalChinesemedicineextracts can inhibit bacterial growthand theevaluationofhowfactorssuchastheangleofattack,shapeandspeedofairflowcanaffecttheliftofwingsonaeroplanemodelsthattheythemselveswilleventuallybuild.

Mathematics

Mathematicsisbroughttolifebyteachingfromfirstprinciples,togiveourstudentsadeeperunderstandingofhowtheorems,lawsandformulascameabout.Throughperformancetasks,studentsaregivenopportunitiestoapplymathematicsintheireverydaylives.Asanexample,studentsmaybeaskedtocarryouttrafficsurveys,recommendsolutionstoimprovetrafficconditionsandsendtheresultstotheLandTransportAuthorityaspartoftheirstatisticslessons.

Taylor Wilson is an American teenager who was able to build a nuclear fusion reactor, a device that joins two atoms together and produces neutrons. He was noted in 2008 for being the youngest person in the world to build a working fuser. To nurture potential young Taylor Wilsons, SST exposes its students to real-world professional experiences, giving them an edge on and early mastery of their chosen career paths.

Some research claims that left-brain-dominant people find it easier to understand mathematically abstract concepts, whilst right-brain-dominant people find it easy to visualise geometric concepts. At SST, our holistic approach to mathematics will definitely pique students’ curiosity and enable them to easily grasp maths lessons – whichever side of the brain they are using the most.

Taken from: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/09/01/living/teen-nuclear-scientist/index.html

Taken from: http://www.singsurf.org/brain/rightbrain.php

Name the young American teenager who built a nuclear fusion reactor in 2008.

Are left-brained or right-brained people more commonly known to be mathematically inclined?

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Art, Design, Media and Technology (ADMT)

ADMTequipsstudentswiththefundamentalsofGraphic&InformationDesign,Product & Industrial Design, as well as Interactive Digital Media & VideoProduction.Post instruction,studentswillbeguidedby theChallenge-BasedLearning(CBL)protocolstoidentifyreal-worldissues,anddesignsolutionstotheseproblems,suchasthoseintheareaofenergyconservation.Theirideasand solutionswill be showcased through an animated clip that incorporatesstop-motionphotography.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I & E)

The I&Eprogrammeadopts a targetedearly approach to instil a senseofcuriosity,apassionforcreativity,aninnovativespirit,anentrepreneurialmindsetandawillingnesstochallengeconventionalwisdom.Studentswillbeinspiredbythestoriessharedbyreal-lifeentrepreneursandthosewhohavebecomeiconic inSingaporefor theirwork incontributingtothe localeconomy.Socialand business enterprise projects are some of the many exciting learningexperiencesthatareinstoreforourstudents.

Integrated Humanities

This curriculum is designed to promote a deeper understanding of people,placesand timebyevaluating thepolitical, economicandsocial factors thatabound. Students will encounter real-life examples that will contribute to aholisticperspectiveof theworld– fromhistoryandgeography toeconomicsandglobal interdependence.Theywill alsohaveopportunities toembarkoninquiry-basedfieldwork,tochallengethemtoinvestigate,compileandpublishauthenticknowledgeoftheirlocalcommunities.

The study of the humanities can be traced back to ancient Greece. People were educated, without having a choice in their education. Soon, this compulsory system became the basis of an education. At SST, however, students are presented with a wide variety of learning experiences beyond the classroom and in numerous domains, so that they may be able to discover and develop hidden talents and interests.

Taken from: http://www.morefoodadventures.com/2011/08/6-interesting-facts-about-history-of.html

Which ancient civilisation believed that the humanities were essential to an education?

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APPLIED SUBJECTS FOR SECONDARY 3 AND 4AppliedLearninggoesbeyondconventionalacademicwork.Inthisapproach,theories and concepts are carefully studied and analysed, then explainedin terms of real-world processes and functions. This helps to reinforce andinternalise learning, resulting in deep understanding and more advancedcognitivepatternsofacquiring,synthesizingandcreatingnewknowledge.Hereishowwedoit:

TheappliedsubjectstakenbyuppersecondarySSTstudentsare judiciouslycraftedsoastoofferthesamerigourasany‘O’Levelsubject,andareofferedbyNgeeAnnPolytechnic.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic oversees every step of the programme, from initialadministrativefacilitationtofinalassessment.SSTstudentswillalsobegivenaccesstoadvancedfacilitiesandlabsnormallyunavailabletoothersecondaryschoolstudents.

All applied subject results are reflected in the GCE ‘O’ Level ExaminationCertificate and accepted for admission into local Junior Colleges andPolytechnics. Currently, applied subjects offered include Biotechnology,FundamentalsofElectronicsandMediaStudies(inEnglish).

SST is fully dedicated to exploring the provision of applied subjects withMOE and our tertiary partners in order to offer evenmore exciting learningexperiencestoourstudentsinthefuture.

-Kaelan, S2-04

The science experiments we do in SST help us form our own understanding in innovative way and apply our knowledge in the real world.

Forthelatestdevelopments,dovisitourschoolwebsiteatwww.sst.edu.sg/curriculum/applied-subjects/.

SST was the first school in Singapore to offer “Biotechnology” as an Applied subject.

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A Glimpse into Possible Careers in

Applied DisciplinesWith the firm foundation in applied subjects that SST offers in the uppersecondarylevels,youcanbesurethatyourchildhasaheadstartinthecareerofhisorherchoice.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology (sometimes shortened to read, ‘biotech’) is a field of appliedbiologythatinvolvesusinglivingorganismsandbioprocessesinengineering,technology, medicine and other fields. Products created from this industrymay also be used in manufacturing and other commercial purposes. Thecontemporaryuseofthistermencompassesgeneticengineeringaswellascellandtissueculturetechnologies.Thissubjectdeepensstudents’appreciationofconceptsinBiologyastheyareabletoseeandexperiencetheapplicationofknowledgeinthefield.

John Craig Venter is an American biologist and entrepreneur, most famous for his role in being one of the first scientists to sequence the human genome and create the first cell with a synthetic genome in 2010. Other professionals in this industry include medical geneticists, biomedical engineers and nanotechnologists.

Media Studies

Media Studies is a course of study that critically deals with the history and effects of various media of human communication. Traditionally focussed on the mass media, Media Studies draws on theories from both social sciences and humanities. Related subdivisions of this field of study include mass communication, communication, communication sciences and communication studies. Students also develop the essential competencies in critical thinking and nuances of effective communication.

Katie Couric was the first female anchor of a major US network’s evening news. She has appeared on 60 Minutes, presently serving as Special Correspondent for ABC News, contributing to ABC World News, Nightline, 20/20, Good Morning America, This Week and primetime news specials. Other professionals in this industry include public relations executives, creative directors or television producers.

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Fundamentals Of Electronics

Electronicsisthebranchofscience,engineeringandtechnologydealingwithelectricalcircuitsthatinvolveactiveelectricalcomponentsandintegratedcircuitsaswellasassociatedpassiveinterconnectiontechnologies.PresentstudentsappreciatehowmuchthissubjectdovetailswithsomecomponentsinPhysics,andthisallowsthemtoapplytheoreticalknowledgetovariousapplications.

Steve Jobs was an American businessman and inventor widely recognised as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Other professionals in this industry include computer hardware engineers, aerospace engineers and electronic specialists.

SST holds an annual career event where our students’ parents give talks about their professions. Previous speakers have covered a broad range of careers from the pharmaceutical fields and emergency medicine to astronomy, business, engineering.

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Singapore Amazing Machine Competition | International Robotics Olympiad | Young Defence Scientists Programme Science and Technology Camp 2011 | Singapore VEX Robotics Championship | Innovation Programme (IvP) |N.E.mation 6 Competition |Sing the National Day Parade (NDP) Songs Competition 2011 | Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Guitar Ensemble 2011 | National Business Pitch Challenge 2011 |Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) English Drama 2011 |Destination Imagination Global Finals@ Tennessee, USA |VEX Robotics World Championship, USA|Asia Pacific Robotic Competition, Taiwan

Formoreawards,visitourawardshomepageatwww.sst.edu.sg/show-case/achievements/

A Peek at How our Students have Developed since

SST Started in 2010SSTbelieves invalues-basededucationwithaholisticapproach thatwillproducegraduateswithexceptionalcharacter.Tohelpourstudentsrealiseand reach their full potential, we introduce diversity in every subject andcustomisethecurriculumtoaccommodateactivitiesandprogrammesthatwillhonetheirnaturalabilitiesandstrengths.

TheSSTstudentisapersonablethinker,andinnovatorwithanentrepreneurialmindset.Aslife-longlearnersofcharacter,theyaredynamicleaderswhoareabletobothcollaborateandsolveproblemsindependently.Aboveall,theyareactivelocalandglobalcitizenswhoarestewardsoftheircommunities.

Inadditiontoacademiccurricula,wealsoofferarangeof14excitingco-curricular activities (CCAs) such as Badminton, Basketball, Cricket,Cross-Country, Fencing, Floorball, Football, Taekwondo, Wushu, EnglishLanguage (EL)Drama,GuitarEnsemble,MediaClub,RoboticsClubandSingaporeYouthFlyingClub.ThereisalsoaninformalShowChoiraswellasastudent-initiateddancegroup.

Fromroboticstobusiness,thehumanitiestotheperformingarts,SSTstudentsshineinadiverserangeofmixedandsometimeseclecticfieldsinwhichourstudentscaninnovativelysynthesiseandshowcasetheirgiftsandtalents.Listedbelowisthewidespectrumofevents andcompetitionswhereourstudentshavedoneusproudoverthelasttwoandahalfyears:

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Ateamofcaringandnurturingteachersfromdiversebackgroundswillbeonhand to guide your child.All SST teachers are carefully selected based ontheirpassiontoteachcreativelyandtheirabilitytoimpartnotjustknowledgeandskillsbuthabitsofmindandstrongworkethics.Mostteachershavepost-graduatequalifications,orareexperiencedlecturerssecondedfromNgeeAnnPolytechnic as well as professionals from other fields who have chosen tomaketeachingtheirsecondcareer.Ourteacherscommitasignificantamountoftime,towardsprofessionaldevelopmentaslearnersaswellascontributorsto local and international conferences. In addition to our team of dedicatedteachersinacademiclearning,ourinstitution’sarrayofco-curricularactivitiesaresupportedbycommittedprofessionalcoacheswhosharetheschool’sbeliefinholisticeducation.

AtSST,we trulygo theextramile inensuring thateverysingleSSTstudentleavesourdoorsawell-balanced, fulfilled individual,well-equipped for futurechallengesandreadytoservesociety.

A Snapshot of

Our People

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A Quick Scan of

Our CampusWireless Campus and Flexible Teaching Facilities

ForSSTstudents,InformationCommunicationTechnology(ICT)isawayoflife.

On our eco-friendly campus, students have access to cutting-edgetechnologicalfacilities,partiallypoweredbysolarpanels.Throughthese,theycaneffortlesslysurftheinformationhighwayandaccesssocialnetworkingandcloudcomputingplatforms.

Learning is supported and enhanced by state-of-the-art specialised studiosandlaboratoriesaswellasflexiblelearningspacesandrecreationalfacilities.Venues for mass learning include the lecture theatre, seminar room and400-seater auditorium. A number of areas in the school are designed topromotestudentcollaborationoutside theclassroom,suchas theopenairyspaceswithinthebuildingsaswellasOurSpace@SST,andtheInfoHub.AtSST,wetrulymaximiseourlearningspaceasweevenusetherooftopareasforarunningtrack,basketballcourtandarooftopgarden.

Science Hub

Opportunities for independent and joint research experimentation abound inour state-of-the-art Science Hub, which comprises nine laboratories (threededicatedtotheAppliedSciences)andatissuecultureroom.

TheuniquemultifunctionalNAWIS®systeminthePhysicslaboratoriesallowsformoreflexibilityandmobility in thesespaces.Special researchequipmentisavailabletosupportstudents’explorationsinfieldsofAnalyticalChemistry,BiomedicalSciencesandSensorTechnology.

Design and Media Studios

These studios facilitate design work for Art, Design, Media & Technologycourses, integrating the classroom, computer laboratory, view gallery andworkshopintoaseamlesslearningexperiencefordesignactivities.

-Mason Sim, S2-06

The number of awesome facilities such as the labs, provides us with interesting equipment to conduct experiments with ease.

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Sports & CCA Facilities

TheNgeeAnnKongsiSportsComplexconsistsofamulti-purposehall,anindoorsportshall,gym,dancestudio,musicroomandaroof-topbasketballcourtcumrunning track.Outdoor sports facilities includeasynthetic football fieldandaNAPFAfitnessarea,inadditiontothreeCCAroomsandastudentleaderlounge.

Eco-Friendly Facilities

Atotalof306squaremetresofeco-gardenandmud-basedeco-pondallowstudents and staff to get in touch with nature while augmenting studies inappliedsciences.

With roof gardens with bio-retention ponds, eco-cooling systems and solarpanels, the SST provides students with a good example to emulate, andprepareforasustainablefuture.

SST is the first school in Singapore to install a NAWIS® system in its laboratories.

-Chin Wai Kit, S2-07

I like the Infohub as it allows me to studyin quiet and conducive environment.

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STAGE 1

APPLICATION

ONLINEApril-July

TEST PERIODJune-July

STAGE 4

RELEASE OF PSLE RESULTS + DSA RESULTS

LateNovember

Secondary 1 REGISTRATION

NextWorkingDay

SST students are enrolled into Secondary 1 through the Direct SchoolAdmissions(DSA)exercise.InterestedapplicantsmustfirstapplytoSSTviaanonlineapplication formand register to takeaGeneralAbilityTest (GAT).PrimarySchoolacademicreportsneedtobesubmittedatthispoint.Candidatesshort-listedfromthisphasewillbeinvitedtoparticipateinaselectionactivityatalaterdate.SuccessfulcandidatesmustqualifyfortheExpressStreamtobepostedtoSST.

StudentssuccessfullypostedtoSSTthroughtheDSAexerciseareexpectedtohonourtheircommitmentsandassuchwillbeexcludedfromtheSecondary1PostingExercise.

SSTadmits200Secondary1studentseachacademicyear,aswellasupto50studentsintotheSecondary3cohort.

The Four-Stage Process Simplified

STAGE 2

SELECTION

ACTIVITY:August(shortlisted only)

RESULT OF APPLICATION:September

Information at

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STAGE 3

EXERCISE SCHOOL PREFERENCE

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Residency StatusSchool Fees

(monthly)Miscellaneous

Fees Total

Singapore Citizens 250 30 280

Permanent Residents 330 30 360

Foreigners (AseanCitizens)

550 30 580

Foreigners (Non-AseanCitizens)

650 30 680

Forthemostupdatedfees,kindlyvisitwww.sst.edu.sg/.NodeservingstudentwillbedeprivedofaplaceinSSTduetohis/herfamily’sfinancialstatus.Thereareadequatescholarshipandbursaryschemes(awardedbybothMinistryofEducation(MOE)andSST)tosupporteligiblestudents.

Tofindoutmore,pleasefeelfreetocontactusat6571 7200,connectwithusonourFacebookpageatwww.facebook.com/ssts.1technologydriveorvisitourwebsiteatwww.sst.edu.sg.

Selection Criteria

School Fees for 2013

Do you have what it takes to be an SST Student?

Applicantsareassessedonbothacademicachievementsandpotentialcognitiveabilitiesbasedonacademictrackrecordsandotheraccomplishments,aswellastheoutcomeoftheGATtest.

SSTaimstoengageourstudentsthroughAppliedLearningapproaches.Shortlistedcandidateswillthushavetoparticipateinaselectionactivityandbeassessedfortheirsuitabilitytoworkandlearninthefast-pacedandrigorousenvironmentoftheschool.

Candidates’ proclivities and passion for areas related to Mathematics, Science andTechnology may be gauged through CCA involvement, student portfolios, teachers’recommendations,personalstatementandface-to-faceorvideointerviews.StudentswhohavedonewellincompetitionssuchasDestinationImagination(DI),OdysseyoftheMind(OM),TanKahKeeYoungInventors’Award,SingaporeYouthScienceFestivalScienceFair,NationalJuniorRoboticsCompetitionandSonyCreativeScienceAwardmaybeconsideredfavourably.

ForadmissionintoSecondary3,particularemphasiswillbeplacedonpersonalleadership,academicstrengthandconsistentperformance.

(All fees are in SGD)

AcademicandCognitiveAbilities

AptitudeforAppliedLearning

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For enquiries, email us at contactus@sst.edu.sg.For more information, visit www.sst.edu.sg.

All information is accurate as of the date of printing.

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