School of Science and Technology, Singapore

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
MottoShaping Future Innovators
The SST Way
Established4 January 2010
School code7805[1]
PrincipalChan Choon Long[2]
GenderMixed
Age range13–16
Enrolment800
Average class size25
Education systemSingapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level
Integrated Diploma Programme
Campus size6.7 acres (2.7 ha)
Houses
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Colour(s)Red, grey and blue    
Websitewww.sst.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][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.[4][8][9]

Shortly after the announcement of its establishment, recruitment for teachers began on 17 March 2008.[10] In June 2008, Chua Chor Huat, former 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][13] An entrepreneurship advisory council, chaired by Inderjit Singh, was also set up to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the school.[14][15]

On 4 January 2010, the school welcomed the inaugural batch of 200 students at its interim campus at 5 Clementi Avenue 6.[13]

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.[16][17]

On 13 April 2013, SST was officially declared open by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam.[3]

Curriculum

SST offers a four-year science and technology curriculum, leading to O-Levels or first year entry to a STEM-related diploma course at NP. Apart from the regular O-Level subjects, students can take up to two additional applied subjects.[9] The first batch of O-Level students graduated in 2013.[3]

On 17 November 2020, Minister for Education Lawrence Wong announced the launch of the Integrated Diploma Programme (IDP) scheme, allowing students to bypass O-Levels and gain first year entry to any of the 21 STEM-related diploma courses offered at NP. Under this scheme, students will still need to take the mother tongue language subject for O-Levels, as required by the Ministry of Education. The first batch of IDP students will begin lessons at NP in April 2025.[18][19][20]

Campus

SST in 2014

The 6.7 acres (2.7 ha) campus is located at 1 Technology Drive in Clementi, opposite Singapore Polytechnic.[3][21]

Costing S$49 million, construction of the permanent campus was completed in 2011, and SST moved in on 3 January 2012.[22][23]

Principals

Name of Principal Years Served
Chua Chor Huat[6] 2008–2014
Hoe Wee Meng[24] 2014–2015
Linda Chan Mui Mui[24] 2015–2021
Chan Choon Loong[2] 2021-present

References

  1. ^ a b "School of Science and Technology, Singapore". MOE. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Appointment and Posting of Principals Annex" (PDF). MOE. 7 October 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
  3. ^ 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.
  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 c "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. ^ a b 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. ^ "74 SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE IN DSA". Today. 14 May 2009. p. 4. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  12. ^ "New specialised school set to accept applicants". The Straits Times. 4 March 2009. p. 28. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "SST sets up entrepreneurship advisory council". www.nas.gov.sg. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  15. ^ "SST to promote entrepreneurship". The Business Times. 26 May 2009. p. 10. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Ang, Jolene (17 November 2020). "School of Science and Technology, Singapore and Ngee Ann Poly to launch Integrated Diploma Programme". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  19. ^ "Integrated Diploma Programme FAQ". SST. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  20. ^ Ng, Jane (3 March 2024). "Through train: 2 integrated programmes that let students skip the O levels and go to a polytechnic". The Straits Times. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  21. ^ "School of Science and Technology". DP Architects. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  22. ^ "KONGSI GIVES $8.1M". Today. 30 March 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  23. ^ Tan, Amanda (3 January 2012). "Back to new, renovated or temporary schools". The Straits Times. p. 6. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  24. ^ 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.
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