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School of Science and Technology, Singapore
新科技中学 (Chinese)
Sekolah Sains dan Teknologi Singapura (Malay)
அறிவியல் மற்றும் தொழில்நுட்ப பள்ளி, சிங்கப்பூர் (Tamil)
Address
Map
1 Technology Drive

138572

Singapore
Coordinates1°18′49″N 103°46′27″E / 1.313653°N 103.774264°E / 1.313653; 103.774264
Information
TypeSpecialised Independent
Secondary School
MottoShaping Future Innovators
The SST Way
Established1 January 2010
School code7805[1]
PrincipalMr Nick Chan
GenderMixed
Age range13–16
Enrolment~800
Average class size25
LanguageEnglish, Chinese, Malay, Tamil
AreaCommonwealth West
Houses  Red
  Green
  Blue
  Yellow
  Black
Colour(s) Red   Grey   Blue 
AlumniSST Alumni Association (SSTAA)
Websitesst.edu.sg

School of Science and Technology, Singapore (SST) is a specialised independent school in Singapore, offering a four-year curriculum leading to a Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level (O-Levels) or first year entry to a STEM-related diploma course at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP).[1]

The school uses the Direct School Admissions (DSA) Exercise, including a written test and a selection camp, to obtain its cohort of about 200 students. The school does not take part in the Secondary 1 Posting Exercise, and extra slots are filled in by the Supplementary Intake Exercise (SIE).

The school is also the sixth school in the FutureSchools@Singapore Programme, relying fully on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for its specialised curriculum.[2][3]

History

On 4 March 2008, the establishment of SST was announced in the 11th Parliament of Singapore, by Minister for Education Tharman Shanmugaratnam.[4][5]

As part of setting up the school, SST partnered with Nanyang Technological University, IBM, and Creative Technology to provide learning opportunities and internship programmes for students.[6][7] Five new applied subjects were also designed in collaboration with NP to be taken at O-Levels, namely fundamentals of electronics, media studies and digital video production, design studies, biotechnology, and environmental science and technology. Students could take up to two applied subjects, on top of the regular O-Level subjects.[8][9]

Shortly after the announcement of its establishment, recruitment for teachers began on 17 March 2008.[10] In June 2008, Chua Chor Huat, principal of Ngee Ann Secondary School, was appointed as the first principal, and Su Guaning was appointed as the first chairman.[6]

On 13 May 2009, SST began its inaugural intake via the Direct School Admissions scheme, receiving applications from more than 1,100 students.[11][12] On 4 January 2010, the school welcomed the inaugural batch of 200 students at its interim campus at 5 Clementi Avenue 6.[12]

On 29 March 2010, Senior Minister of State of National Development and Education Grace Fu officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the permanent campus at 1 Technology Drive. Ngee Ann Kongsi also donated S$8.1 million to SST for annual scholarships and bursaries.[13][14]

On 3 January 2012, SST moved to its permanent and current location, at 1 Technology Drive.[1]

On 13 April 2013, SST was officially declared open by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam.[1]

Curriculum

The school offers both academic subjects and Applied Subjects (AS) for its four-year O-Level curriculum. Applied Subjects are examinable at O-Levels, administered by Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) or NP.[15]

Initially, the school offered the following Applied Subjects (AS): Biotechnology, Design Studies, Media Studies, Environmental Science and Technology, and Fundamental of Electronics.[4] Currently, the school offers Biotechnology, Design Studies, Electronics, and Computing.[16]

Extended Curriculum

The extended curriculum named ChangeMakers (CM) Program, combines principles and skills from, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E), Art, Design, Media & Technology (ADMT). This program is taught by solving real world issues within and across the disciplines.

Integrated Diploma Programme (IDP)

Announced by the Minister for Education Lawrence Wong on 17 November 2020, during SST's 10th year anniversary celebration, in collaboration with NP, the IDP allows students to study a STEM-related course in Ngee Ann Polytechnic, bypassing O-Levels.[17]

Campus

SST students at a project discussion at OurSpace

The SST Campus consists of 4 blocks and a football field, situated north-east of the junction of Clementi Road and Commonwealth Avenue West, a short walk away from Singapore Polytechnic.[1]

Science Hub

The Science Hub consists of ten laboratories, four dedicated to the Applied Sciences, as well as a tissue culture room, a research lab, and an engineering lab.

Sports Complex

The Ngee Ann Kongsi Sports Complex was constructed with donations received from Ngee Ann Kongsi[citation needed]. It has both indoor and outdoor sports facilities, in addition to a synthetic football field.

Principals

Name of Principal Years Served
Chua Chor Huat[2] 2008–2014
Hoe Wee Meng[18] 2014–2015
Linda Chan Mui Mui[18] 2015–2021
Chan Choon Loong[19] 2021-present

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "School of Science and Technology, Singapore". MOE. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024. Cite error: The named reference ":0" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b Singapore, Ministry of Education (3 March 2008). "New School of Science and Technology to Open in 2010". moe.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 9 April 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  3. ^ Singapore, Ministry of Education (3 March 2008). "New School of Science and Technology to Open in 2010" (PDF). National Archives Singapore. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  4. ^ a b Shanmugaratnam, Tharman (3 March 2008). "FY 2008 Committee of Supply Debate
    1st Reply by Minister on Educational Policy"     (PDF). www.nas.gov.sg. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  5. ^ Ho, Ai Li (5 March 2008). "New school to nurture inventive minds". The Straits Times. p. 42. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  6. ^ a b "New School of Science and Technology to Open in 2010" (PDF). www.nas.gov.sg. 3 March 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  7. ^ Lee, U-Wen (5 March 2008). "Fourth specialised school to open in January 2010". The Business Times. p. 9. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  8. ^ Lin, Yanqin (4 March 2009). "Where theories and innovation come alive". Today. p. 10. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  9. ^ Loh, Chee Kong (5 March 2008). "Learning for the real world". Today. p. 1. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  10. ^ Bharwani, Veena (17 March 2008). "Science school scouting for teachers (2 years ahead of launch!)". The New Paper. p. 11. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  11. ^ "New specialised school set to accept applicants". The Straits Times. 4 March 2009. p. 28. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  12. ^ a b Tan, Amelia (22 November 2009). "Science and Tech school's places all filled". www.asiaone.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  13. ^ Fu, Grace (29 March 2010). "Speech by Ms Grace Fu, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Education, at the School of Science and Technology (SST) Groundbreaking Ceremony and the Ngee Ann Kongsi Cheque Presentation Ceremony, on 29 March 2010, at 9:45AM" (PDF). www.nas.gov.sg. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  14. ^ Hoe, Yeen Nie (29 March 2010). "Ngee Ann Kongsi donates S$8.1m to School of Science and Technology". Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 1 April 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  15. ^ "School of Science and Technology, Singapore, is opened – Singapore History". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 4 January 2010. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  16. ^ "School profile page". Base. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  17. ^ Ang, Jolene (17 November 2020). "School of Science and Technology, Singapore and Ngee Ann Poly to launch Integrated Diploma Programme". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  18. ^ a b Lee, Pearl (7 October 2015). "62 schools, including the School of Science and Technology, will have new principals next year". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  19. ^ "Annex APPOINTMENT AND POSTING OF PRINCIPALS" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
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