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School of Science and Technology, Singapore
新科技中学
Sekolah Sains dan Teknologi Singapura
அறிவியல் மற்றும் தொழில்நுட்ப பள்ளி, சிங்கப்பூர்
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
PrincipalChan Choon Loong
GenderMixed
Age range13–16
Enrolment~800
Average class size25
LanguageEnglish, Chinese, Malay, Tamil
AreaCommonwealth West
Houses  Red
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Colour(s) Red   Grey   Blue 
AlumniSST Alumni Association (SSTAA)
Websitesst.edu.sg

The School of Science and Technology, Singapore (simplified Chinese: 新科技中学; traditional Chinese: 新科技中學; pinyin: xīn kē jì zhōng xué) (abbreviation: SST) is a specialised independent secondary school in Singapore, offering a four-year Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level (O-Level) Programme.

The school uses the Direct School Admissions (DSA) Exercise to obtain its cohort of about 200 students, including a written test and a selection camp. 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.[1][2]

History

Announced in Parliament by Minister for Education Tharman Shanmugaratnam on 4 March 2008,[3] SST is Singapore's fourth specialised independent school with an emphasis on applied learning, after the Singapore Sports School, NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, and the School of the Arts.[4]

Mr Chua Chor Huat, principal of Ngee Ann Secondary School, was appointed to be principal of SST starting from June 2008. Prof Su Guaning, the President of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors for SST.[1]

On 11 March 2008, job applications were sent out to all teachers in Singapore. Together with MOE's Curriculum Planning Division, lecturers from Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) and NTU, and the teaching staff recruited, the school's curriculum was developed.[5]

From 2010 to 2012, the school was located at an interim campus of former Clementi North Primary School, at 5 Clementi Ave 6.

On 4 January 2010, the school welcomed its first batch of students, while waiting for completion of the permanent campus.[6]

On 29 March 2010, a Groundbreaking Ceremony was held for the school, with Senior Minister of State of National Development and Education, Grace Fu.[citation needed] SST also received a S$8.1 million donation from Ngee Ann Kongsi, to be used for annual scholarships and bursaries.[7]

On 3 January 2012, SST moved to its permanent and current location, at 1 Technology Drive.[4]

On 13 April 2013, SST was officially declared open by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam.[4]

Principals

Name of Principal Years Served
Chua Chor Huat[1] 2008–2014
Hoe Wee Meng[8] 2014–2015
Linda Chan Mui Mui[8] 2015–2021
Chan Choon Loong[9] 2021-present

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.[5]

Initially, the school offered the following Applied Subjects (AS): Biotechnology, Design Studies, Media Studies, Environmental Science and Technology, and Fundamental of Electronics.[3] Currently, the school offers Biotechnology, Design Studies, Electronics, and Computing.[10]

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 NP, bypassing O-Levels.[11]

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.[4]

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.

References

  1. ^ a b c 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b Shanmugaratnam, Tharman (3 March 2008). "FY 2008 Committee of Supply Debate
    1st Reply by Minister on Educational Policy"     (PDF). National Archives of Singapore. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d Kham, Priscilla (13 April 2013). "First students from School of Science and Technology to sit O levels this year". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  5. ^ a b "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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Annex APPOINTMENT AND POSTING OF PRINCIPALS" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  10. ^ "School profile page". Base. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  11. ^ 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.

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