Wanted :

Creative,Inventive Kids

Who Like To Learn Differently

There is a hole in this SST handbook. True or false?

True, there is an empty spot in the middle of our handbook. But is it just a hole?

Peek through it; it’s a makeshift party mask. Mix your paint colours on it; it’s the perfect palette. Hook your dangling earrings through it; it’s an accessory holder. Pour icing sugar through it on a cake; it’s a handy sift. Aim your dart at it; it’s an instant bull’s eye.

One teensy weensy hole, and we’ve already dreamt up 5 different uses for it. Imagine what we can do with the fertile minds of bright kids.

At SST, we’re not interested in teaching kids to memorise miles of textbook facts, regurgitate them on an exam paper, then promptly forget about them.

We’re more interested in grooming students to think differently and apply what they learn innovatively.Who don’t just take a clock apart, but are able to put it back in a different, better way. Who learn about water conservation in school, then go home to build a simple water recycling system. Who not just ask why, but why not?

At SST, we make it our business to nurture tomorrow’s inventive minds and show them the world in a whole new way. “SST will value-add to students’ overall growth beyond their ‘O’ Level results, and nurture every student to be a thinker, innovator and entrepreneur,” pledges Mr Chua Chor Huat, Principal of SST.

Think your child has what it takes? Come join us @ SST today.

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3. Rev Up with our Power packed Partnership with NTU and NP

Singapore’s premier ter tiaryinstitutions,NanyangTechnologicalUniversity (NTU) andNgeeAnnPolytechnic (NP), are lendingtheir exper tise in curriculumdevelopment, facilities designand enrichment programmesto develop SST into a top-notch specialised school. Besidesenjoying access to state-of-the-ar t facilities, studentsalsobenef itfrom research and mentorshipoppor tunitieswithNTUprofessorsand NP lecturers which enhancetheir thinking and research skills.

Thanks to NTU’s collaborationwith theUS-based EwingMarionKauffman Foundation in settingup the f irst Kauffman campusin Asia, SST students can meetyoungentrepreneursfromaroundtheworld.

Asecondaryschoolwithter tiary-standard learning oppor tunities?Nowthat’svalue-add!

4. Link up with Successful Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Just how serious are we aboutgrooming S ingapore ’ s n e x tgeneration of entrepreneurs andinnovators? So serious that we’veroundedupaBoardofDirectorsthatincludes distinguished entrepreneursand technopreneurs. We are alsothefirstsecondaryschooltohaveanEntrepreneurship Advisory Council,headedbyMr InderjitSingh,CEO

7 SSTerling Reasons Why SST is the School for You

“Iamconf identthatSSTwillbeawell-established,

premierinstitution,onethatoffersadistinctivecurriculum,preparingitsstudentswellforahighf lyingcareer,helping

Singaporecompetevigorouslyontheworldstage.”

Dr Su Guaning, President of NTU and Chairman of SST’s Board of Directors

ofInf initiSolutionsLtd.MrSinghisalsoaMemberofParliamentandisthechairmanoftheGovernmentParliamentary Commi t tee f o rtheministriesofTrade& IndustryandFinance.

Your child will star t networkingfrom the day he or she joins us!If you think your child could bethenextOliviaLum,ourvaluableindustry links could be justwhat you need to help developthattalent.

1. Get an Early Start to Applied Learning Some learn better by experimenting in the labs or

relating to textbook theories through project work.Ifyourchildisoneofthem,you’llbeexcitedbywhatSSToffers: anearly star t toapplied learning.Throughoutour curriculum, which is customised to emphasiseappliedlearning,wewillhelpconnectthedotsbetweenclassroom concepts to real-world context. By trainingstudents to apply what they’ve studied to what’soutside the classroom, it promotes more enduringunderstanding of content and better mastery ofacademicsubjects.

Justlikeatothersecondaryschools,SSTstudentswillalsotaketheir‘O’Levels.Buthere,theygettochoosefromawidearrayofsubjects,plusanewrangeof‘O’LevelAppliedSubjectsavailableexclusivelyatSST.(Seepg8)

The combo of a sturdy academic foundation withpracticalappliedlearningskillswillpreparestudentswellforthe‘O’Levels.Bestofall,theywillenjoythef lexibilitytochooseeitherthejuniorcollegeorpolytechnicroutetouniversity.

2. Learning at SST is Multi-faceted Learning is a serious business, but who says it can’t

be fun! At SST, students do more through a varietyof creative applied learning platforms. They seemore from multiple perspectives via SST’s integratedapproachwhichcombinesknowledgeacrossdisciplines.Andtheylearnmorebybeingdaring–ourstrongfocusonInnovation&Entrepreneurshipwillchallengethemtobeconf ident,inventiveandexperimental,toleadratherthantofollow!

Trainedtoconstantlythinkoutofthebox,SSTstudentswillnotjustbebook-smar tbutwillbeanewbreedofthinkers,innovatorsandentrepreneurs.

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5. Plug into Information Communication Technology 24/7

SSTwilltaponcutting-edgeInformationCommunicationTechnology(ICT)throughoutitscurriculum.Aspar tofthe FutureSchools@Singapore programme, the schoolwill receive special funding to develop purpose-builtinfrastructure and facilities. Check out our specialisedlabs, innovative educational programmes and otherhigh-techgoodies!

6. Learn from Specially-Trained Teachers and in Small Class Sizes

SSTteachersarehand-pickedfortheirpassiontoteachcreatively and their ability to impar t applied learningskills to students.Wealsohaveexperienced lecturerssecondedfromNPandwillbehiringprofessionalsfromtheindustry.Withoursmallclasssizeof just20to25students,studentscanexpectmaximumattentionandlearningoppor tunities!

7. Excel at the ‘O’ Levels and Beyond! Yes,weaimtogroomstudentswithexcellent‘O’Level

results butwe’re looking intomore than just straightA’s.Our holistic and broad-based educationwill alsoequip SST students with a range of useful life skills,soundmoralvalues,technologicalsmar tsandexcellentindustrycontactsthatwillgivethemanedgeinwhatevertheydo!

How Will SST Students Learn?

“SSTwillbeastarthatshinesbrightonSingapore’seducationlandscape.Giventheadvantagesofoutstandingschool

facilities,hand-pickedteachers,anappliedlearningapproach,andsmallclasssizesof20to25students,theSSThasallthe

ingredientstohelpstudentsacetheir‘O’Levelsandlayasolidfoundationforpost-secondaryanduniversityeducation.”

MrChiaMiaChiang,PrincipalofNgeeAnnPoly technic

Applied Learning – Learn by DoingWhat’sappliedlearning?ThinkREAL(Relevant,Engaging,Active Learning). Whether it is core academic subjectslikeMathematics andScience forYear 1 to4, orAppliedSubjects likeMediaStudiesandBiotechnology forYear3and4,thepractice-basedapproachmakeslearningmorerelevantandinteresting.Becausestudentsareabletoseehow textbook theories really work in real life, they canunderstandbetterandhencegainastrongerfoundationofkeyconcepts,leadingtobetterresults!

Integrated Approach – Learn from Different PerspectivesCombining different disciplines encourages students toview issues from multiple angles, helping them buildcriticalthinkingskills.Twointegratedsubjects- IntegratedHumanitiesandAr t,Design,Media&Technology(ADMT)-willbe introducedinYear1and2.Toblendtheorywithpractice, studentswill also par ticipate in inter-disciplinaryproject work to test their knowledge and skills acrossdifferentsubjects.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Learn by Being Daring!From our collaborations with entrepreneurs, to industryattachment oppor tunities and enrichment programmes,SST will create a culture that encourages Innovation &Entrepreneurship. Go ahead, be experimental and toywith newways of doing things!We’ll groom students tobe leaders who will take the untested route, readyto wow the world with inventive smar ts andgunghoadventurousspirit.

The SST curriculum will be taught in

three key ways - Applied Learning,

Integrated Approach and emphasis

on Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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Check if your child exhibits any of the following traits. He or she…

1.Talks excitedly about lab sessions in school and readilyshares stories about school project work, experimentsorresearchreports.

2. Enjoys taking things apart and putting them backtogetheragain.Forexample,heorsheprefershands-ongameslikeLegoandDIYkits,andbooksonscienceandbuildingthings.

3.Likesdesigninghis/herownwebsiteorblog,f ilminghomevideos,writingstoriesorothercreativeworks.

4. Chooses CCAs like Robotics Club, Science Club andInfocommTechnologyClub.

5. Triesoutclassroomtheoriesinfunways,suchasbakingcookiestolearnaboutheat,andconcoctingf izzycocktailstolearnaboutchemistryreaction.

6. Is easily bored and always looking for ways to dothingsdifferently.

7. Has an eye for picking out ‘useless’ bits and bobs andrecyclingthemasinterestingDIYprojectsorgiftideas.

8. Alwaysbrimmingwithideasandnewthingstodo,suchaswaystoraisefundsforschoolcharityprojects.

How to Tell if Applied Learning Suits My ChildWhilethelistbelowisnotexhaustive,itwillhelpprovideyouwithsomeideasonhowtostar ttalent-spotting.

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ScienceApplyingScience in real life: In year 1and2, studentslearntoapplytheirknowledgeofscienceandtosolvereal-worldproblemscreatively.Forexample,projectworkcaninvolve collectiing data on the temperature and lightingpatterns in the classroom, and coming up with energy-savingsolutionstokeeptheclassroomcool.

InYear3and4,studentsdevelopadeeperunderstandingof scientif ic concepts through typical subjects like Physics,Chemistry and Biology, or new Applied Subjects likeBiotechnology,EnvironmentalScienceandTechnology,andFundamentalsofElectronics.

MathematicsHarnessingthepowerofMathematics: AllSSTstudentswilltakeMathematicsandAdditionalMathematicsattheGCE‘O’Levelexamination.ThesubjectswillbebroughttolifebyteachingthestudentstoapplyMathematics intheeveryday life,suchashowtheconceptofalgebracanbeapplied to the varietyofmobile phoneplansonoffer tof igureoutthebestdealforindividualsandfamilies.

LanguagesBringing Languages to Life: More than just honinggrammar and spelling,wewant to groom eloquent andconf ident communicatorswho can use the gift ofwordseffectively.Forexample,studentsmaypractisetheirwritingskillsbypenningnewsar ticles foranSSTe-magazineonits website. Or, to develop their analytical skills, theymay be asked to compare and understand the differentcontextandanglesthatmainstreamnewspapers,tabloids,magazines and popular blogs used to repor t the samenewsevent.

HumanitiesIntegrated Humanities for a better world view:Teachers will draw on real-life examples to encourageamacroworld view. InYear 1and2, studentswill studyIntegrated Humanities, an interdisciplinary subject thatcombines History, Geography and Economics. In Year 3and 4, they may learn about global interdependence inSocial Studies class, forexamplebyanalysingArab-IsraelirelationsintheMiddleEastandAmerica’s involvementinthef irstGulfWartoappreciatecurrentworldaffairs.

Year3and4studentsalsogettopar ticipateinspecialisedaction-research mentoring programmes such as theNanyang Research Programme (NRP), mentored byacademicsfromNTU.

“Tocreatehighgrowthtechnologyenterprisesforthefuture,Singaporeneedstoexposeourstudentstoentrepreneurship,

especiallytechnopreneurship,asearlyaspossible.SSTisthebestplacetostart…Iamsurethatinthelongterm,wewillbeabletoseemanytechnologycompanies

startedbySSTstudents.”

MrInderjitSingh,CEOofInf initiSolutions,ChairmanofSST’sEntrepreneurshipAdvisoryCouncil,

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3. Design Studies Fromcreativeideageneration,learningfromsuccessfulmediadesignerstoworkingwithstate-of-the-ar tcomputergraphicsoftwareandrapidprototypingsystems,thissubjectwillsuitthosewithakeeninterestinappliedar tsanddesign.Studentswillconceptualiseandbuildmodelsoftrendymobilephonesandfurniture,designawebsiteorTVad,oreventakepar tinnationalandinternationalcommunicationdesigncompetitions.There’snolimittocreativity!

Did you know? There is growing demand forapplied learning among Singaporeanstudents. In 2007, 70 secondaryschools partnered polytechnics tooffer 60 Advanced Elective Modulesin a variety of f ields, attracting2,300 students. Also, since 2008,hundreds of students at 8 schoolshave taken new GCE ‘O’ LevelApplied Subjects such as Creative3D Anima tion, Fundamentals ofElectronics and Introduction toEnterpriseDevelopment.

SSTisthef irstsecondaryschooltoofferthe widest range of Applied Subjects,including3newsubjectsexclusively forSSTstudentsonly.Ourstudentsgettochooseupto2AppliedSubjectswhiletheirpeerscanonlytake1.

1. Media Studies (EL) Designedtotrainstudentsinmedialiteracy,ithelpshone

criticalthinkingandwritingskills,bothessentialskillsforsubjectslikeGeneralPaperandKnowledgeandInquiryinjuniorcollege.Studentsgainaf irmfoundationwhichhelpstheminfur therstudiesrelatedtomedia.Theywillalso enjoy hands-on experience in video production,fromscriptingandf ilmingtoeditingandaudiomixing.Buddingf ilmmakers,star tyourblockbusternow!

2. Fundamentals of Electronics Studentslearnthebasicsofelectronicsthroughavariety

ofprojects,suchaselectroniccircuitconstruction.Imaginebeingabletobuildasimplecomputer!Theknowledgegained from this subject will be relevant to manyf ields of engineering, which gives them a head star tshouldtheychoosetoenrolinanengineeringcourseinater tiaryinstitutionlater.

Applied Subjects at Year 3 and 4SSToffersthewidestrangeofAppliedSubjectsat‘O’Levels,whichfeaturerigorouscourseworkwithastrongemphasisonexperientiallearningandapractice-orientedassessment.

Art, Design, Media and Technology (ADMT)The power of Ar t, Design, Media and Technology(ADMT): The ADMT syllabus provides Year 1 and 2studentswithastronggroundinginthefundamentalswhileexposingthemtodesign-relatedf ieldssuchasGraphics&InformationDesign,Product&IndustrialDesign,InteractiveDigital Media & Video Production, and Architecture &EnvironmentDesign. These subjects are springboards tomoreadvancedmodules likeAppliedSubjectsonDesignStudiesandMediaStudies(EL)atYear3and4.

To test their ADMT smar ts, they may be challenged todesign funky cases for MP3 players. Here’s where theyapply their knowledge on ergonomics, anthropometry,culture, geographical and even lifestyle considerations.

Innovation & EntrepreneurshipInjecting Innovation & Entrepreneurship: A targetedapproachtoinstillearlyinourstudentsasenseofcuriosity,apassionforcreativity,aninnovativespirit,anentrepreneurialmindset and a willingness to challenge conventionalwisdom.SocialandbusinessenterpriseprojectsaresomeoftheexcitingplansSSThasinmindforourstudents.

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Character EducationThisprogrammewillnur turedynamicleaderswithcriticalthinkingskills,soundmoralvaluesandahear ttoservethecommunity.Studentsmayevengoonoverseastripstoworkoncommunityprojects,agreatoppor tunitytocollaboratewiththeirpeersaroundtheworldandbuildupabetterworldviewandstrongleadershipqualities.

Sports & WellnessGoingbeyondgamesandexercise,theSpor ts&Wellnessprogrammewill integratedietandnutrition,physicalandhealtheducation.Studentswilllearnhealthyeatingtips,andconceptsof f itnessandprinciplesof training so that theycan plan and implement their own f itness programmes.Theywill also acquire basic f irst aid skills and use hear tratemonitorstobetterunderstandtheirbodyandguidetheirtrainingintensity.Theprogrammewillenablethemtomakeapersonalchoiceandcommitmenttoleadahealthyandphysicallyactivelifestyle.

A Holistic Approach

Beyond the books, SST students can also look forward to these student development

programmes.

4. Environmental Science & Technology Explore the impact of human activities on the

environment.Discoverhowtechnologycanbeusedtosolveenvironmentalproblems.Studentswillexperiencereal-world projects. For example, they may go on af ield trip to Sungei Pandan to collect water samples,analysetheminthe labtosee ifthequality issuitablefor recreationalpurposes, then recommenda suitablewatertreatmentprocess.

5. Biotechnology Through fascinating lab-work, projects and site visits,

studentswill study thedevelopmentsandapplicationsofbiotechnologyinmedicine,agriculture,bioengineeringandbioremediation.Who knows, SST could groomawhizkidwhodiscoversanewantibiotic!

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Forget about chalk and talk. From socialnetworks to collaborative tools like wikis and onlinespreadsheets, SST’s rich ICT-enabled environment willcreateaglobalclassroomforitsstudents!

SST will have purpose-built infrastructure, facilities andspecialised labs to tap on Information CommunicationTechnology (ICT) pervasively in its curriculum. Equippedwith a computer each, students will enjoy excitingICT-enabledlearningexperiences.

Theireverydaylearningexperienceswillencompass:

•Using network technologies, dynamic geometricalsoftware applications and interactive applets toinvestigateandunderstandmathematicalconcepts.

• Tapping on high-end technology such asHigh-Performance Layer Chromatography andUVspectrophotometertobringSciencelessonstolife.

•Adopting digital video and imaging technology inADMTclass.

• Utilising theGeographic Information System to discussenvironmentalissuesinHumanitieslessons.

• Par ticipating in online forums to gather multipleperspectives, and ref lecting throughblogs to enhancecommunicationskillsinlanguagelearning.

The FutureSchools@Singapore programme providesanother exciting platform for learning, where studentsinteract and learn with avatars, and carry outinvestigation through par ticipation in vir tualenvironmentssimulatingreallifescenarios.

Technology @ SSTDigital natives will feel right at home on SST's high-tech campus.

In 2010, the f irst batch of SST students attendedclasses at our temporary school site at 5 ClementiAvenue 6 (formerly Clementi Nor th Primary School),which had been refurbished with specialised labsandfacilities.

ComeJanuary2012,SSTwillopenthedoorstoitsspankingnew campus located at the junction of Clementi RoadandCommonwealthAvenueWest.Thehigh-techcampuswith a ‘green hear t’ will feature cool gadgets like roofgardens with bio-retention ponds, eco cooling systemsandsolarpanelsthatharnessthesun’spowertolightupthecampus.

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How to Enrol in SST Excited to learn in a whole new way? Here' s how to join us at SST.

Student SelectionSSTenrolsallstudentsthroughtheDirectSchoolAdmission(DSA)exercise.FormoreinformationontheDSAexercise,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.sst.edu.sgorrefertotheSSTDSAleaf let.

Number of StudentsSSTwilladmitupto200Sec1studentsstar tingfrom2010.From2012,theschoolwillalsohaveasecondentrypointat Sec 3 andwill accept up to 50more Sec 3 studentseach year. This will allow late developers or studentswho discover their interests at a later age to transfertoSST.

School feesSingaporeCitizens-$250permonthPermanentResidents-$300permonthForeigners-$500permonth

Financial HelpSimilar to other Independent Schools, the Governmentwill provide heavy subsidies and f inancial assistance toensure that the fees are affordable. SST students mayapply for the Independent School Bursary and theMOEEdusave Scholarships, receiving subsidies of up to $2400a year. In addition, SST will offer its own f inancialassistanceschemes.

StudentsfromlowincomefamilieswillnotbedisadvantagedfromenrollingintheSSTinanyway.

Website:www.ss t.edu.sgTel:+6565717200Fax:+6568720856Email:contactus@sst.edu.sg

Getting to SST

Address:5ClementiAvenue6S(129835)

Bus services: AlongClementiAvenue6(2minwalk):185,189AlongCommonwealthAvenueWest(6minwalk):52,99,105,105B,106,173,183,188,963,NR5,NR8AtClementiinterchange(15minwalk):7,14,96,99,147,156,165,166,173,175,196,282,284,285

Nearest MRT station: Clementi(15minwalk)

SST’s Permanent Campus from 2012

Address: JunctionofClementiRoadandCommonwealthAvenueWest

Bus services:AlongClementiRoad:52,74,74e,151,151e,154,165AlongCommonwealthAvenueWest:14,74,74e,105,147,166,185

Nearest MRT station:Dover19 20

Q: Applied learning seems to be a new, untested way of teaching. How can I be sure it will work?

A: Applied learning is not a new concept. More than2,300 students have taken 60 over AdvancedElective Modules with emphasis on applied learningat secondary school level since 2007. Because of itssuccess, popularity and relevance, MOE has offeredthree GCE ‘O’ Level Applied Subjects such as theCreative 3D Animation, Fundamentals of ElectronicandIntroductiontoEnterpriseDevelopment.

Q: Is Primary Six too early an age to decide if a student has an interest in applied learning?

A:BasedonMOE’sexperience,thereisastrongdemandfrom students in taking up Applied Subjects andAdvancedElectiveModulesaspar toftheirsecondaryschoolcurriculum.MOE’sconsultationswithteachers,parentsandstudents,includingthosewhoarelikelytoprogress touniversity, also showagrowingdemandfor innovative, applied learning options. SSTwill givesuchstudentsmorechoiceintheirlearningpathway.

Todetermineifstudentsarereallysuitedtotheappliedstyleof learning, thosewhowish toenrol inSSTwillundergo a series of selection rounds. These includetheHigherAbility Selection Test (HAST), a camp toevaluate their aptitude for applied learning, as wellas assessment of their CCA involvement, studentpor tfolio, teacher’s recommendation, and interview,ifnecessary.

Get Your Questions About SST Answered !

Q: How will SST differ from other secondary schools that also offer Applied Subjects?

A: Unlike other secondary schools that only offer oneApplied Subjects, the SST will adopt a whole-schoolapproach towards applied learning. This means theentire educational context and philosophy of theschool,includingvision,mission,teaching,facilities,andstudentprogrammeswill bedesigned toprovide thebestenvironmentpossibleforappliedlearning.

SST is the f irst one-stop school where students canchoose from the widest range of Applied Subjects.These are Media Studies (EL) and Fundamentalsof Electronics, as well as three new ones (DesignStudies, Biotechnology and Environmental Science &Technology). SST students can take up to 2 AppliedSubjects while students at other schools can onlytake1.

Regular‘O’LevelsubjectssuchasMathematicswillalsobe customised to emphasise real-world applications,taughtusingmoreapplied teachingapproaches suchas investigative learning, problem-based learning orprojectwork,soastohelpstudentsbetterappreciatethe real-world relevanceofwhat they learn.Keepingclasssizessmallatjust20to25studentsalsofacilitatesstudents’ development of process skills and learningthrough experimentation. Students will benef itfrom the close individualised attention, supervision,monitoringand formativeassessmentof the learningprocess.

More excitingly, SST students will enjoy enrichmentprogrammes specially organised for them by NPand NTU, and even enjoy the learning exposuresattachmentsatleadingcompanies.

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Q: How will SST be different from NUS High? How do parents or students decide if they should apply to SST or NUS High?

A: While both are Specialised Independent Schoolstargetingstudentswithspecialisedtalentsorinterestsinvariousf ields,NUSHighappealstostudentswithastronginterestinresearchinScienceandMathematics.Its students will embark on various independentresearchprojects,oneofwhichisacorerequirementforgraduation.

SST, on the other hand, will cater to top studentswho prefer an applied approach to learning, andwhohaveakeen interest inappliedareasrelatedtotechnology,mediaanddesign.SSTwillemphasisereal-worldapplicationsandproject-basedlearningtohelpstudents better appreciate the real-world relevanceof what they learn. This gives students a strongfoundationtoprogresstoeitherthejuniorcollegesorpolytechnics,andsubsequentlytouniversity.

Q: Will SST’s applied learning approach cause my child to spend too much time on hands-on project work and not enough time on studying core academic ‘O’ Level subjects?

A: Applied learning is not just about hands-on projectwork. It is also a practicalway of learning, teachingstudentstounderstandtheirtextbookconceptsmoreeff iciently by relating to real cases and situations.This makes learning authentic and builds moreenduringknowledge.

WhileSSToffersstudentsarangeofoptionsinappliedareas related to technology, media and design, itwill continue to provide a strong foundation in thecore subjects such as the Languages, Mathematics,HumanitiesandScience.

Wherethereisprojectworkinvolvedinthecurriculum,SST will also be mindful to ensure that students’workloadremainsmanageable.

Q: What pathways can SST students choose after their ‘O’ Levels?

A: SSTwill prepare its studentswell forpost-secondaryeducation, whether in the junior colleges orpolytechnics.Studentsenjoythef lexibilitytochooseanappropriatecombinationofregular‘O’LevelsubjectsandAppliedSubjects.Theapplied learningapproachwillhelpstudentsgainastrongfoundationinacademicconcepts and competence in real-world applications,whichwillservethestudentswhatevertheychoosetodoaftersecondaryschool.

Q: Can the Applied Subjects be recognised for JC admission?

A: Yes. Similar to the regular ‘O’ Level subjects, theAppliedSubjectswillberef lectedintheGCE‘O’LevelCer tif icate, and recognised for admission to juniorcollegesandpolytechnicsrespectively.

Q: Will SST students’ exposure in applied learning be considered for credit exemption when they apply to the polytechnics?

A: SST students who wish to continue their post-secondaryeducationinthepolytechnicscanapplyfordirectadmissiontothePolytechnicsthroughtheDirectPolytechnicAdmission(DPA)exercise.ThePolytechnicswilltakeintoaccountthestudents’exposureinappliedlearning areas. Students who have taken AppliedSubjectsmayalsobeexemptedfromcer tainrelevantpolytechniccoursesormodules.

Q: Will SST students be given priority in admission to NP and NTU?

A: Admission to NP and NTU continues to be merit-based and applicants from SST would be assessedalongsideapplicantsfromotherschools.However,SSTstudentswill enjoy exclusive learning andmentorshipoppor tunitieswithlecturersfromtheseinstitutions.23 24

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It was a tough decision for the family - SST or a much more established, already successful school and dad’s alma mater to boot? It was unanimously decided at a family conference that we would put our bets on SST. We relished the idea of being pioneers and the proposed curriculum was not only very attractive to Christian but suited to his strengths. One and a half months into school, and absolutely no regrets!We’re delighted at how he’s had wonderfulopportunities to shine and succeed and he’sreally motivated and happy.MonicaLim,ParentofChristianJamesLim(S2-08)

I am very particular about learning methodologies and this is where SST has an advantage. SST emphasises on extensive hands-on activities and learning by discovery. SST’s vision towards global readiness will put my son at a competitive advantage for his future.KelvinOng,ParentofJustinOng(S2-03)

SST has provided an excellent learning environment that allows our son to actively explore his interests and passions. We have seen him mature into a very responsible, independent and highly self-motivated individual in just a short span of two months. It’s heartening to hear him speak with such enthusiasm about his learning journey in SST. Thank you SST for bringing such joy in him.AnisaTyebally,ParentofMikhaelTyebally(S2-06)

What parents and s tudents are say ing about SST!

After f ive weeks of lesson, I began to appreciate the applied learning methodology that has become the hallmark of SST. Every exercise demands the students to analyse and synthesise. Yet SST is not only about producing a batch of bright students; emphasis is also given to moulding a generation of socially responsible and globally connected leaders. It is no wonder that SST is a cut abovet he rest! As a parent, I am very proud to be apart of the SST communitySitiHawaSamsuddin,ParentofMuhammadHakeem(S2-04)

“Being pioneers is not a common opportunity.Be different. Entering any other school givescommon experiences, but being a pioneer in SST is unique.” KimberlyOng(S2-04)

“I chose SST because it offers me an alternative choice in my studies. The class size is also smaller which means more attention is given to each pupil. The teachers are friendly and helpful. Lessons are also very engaging” ShamusSeng,(S2-01)

SST is futuristic, something different and unique, and a bit more adventurous. It is a new school, but why bother to go to an already established school when you can create history. A less travelled road is more challenging,but there will be more opportunities.” ArthurLee(S2-04)

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All information is correct at time of print (March 201 1 )