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    • S Offline
      siaokiasu
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      phtthp\" post_id=\"2002827\" time=\"1605580911\" user_id=\"35251:

      heard that most boys don't like Literature. Besides, there are a lot of more boys than girls studying inside SST.

      So,
      does it mean that when come to choosing Upper Sec 3 subject combination, since SST imposed the condition, allow maximum only 8 subjects including the compulsory Applied Science amongst these 8 subjects, which already consumed or taken up one subject space (out of maximum 8),

      is it true that

      Sec 3 students can only choose

      1) either
      Pure (Core) History or
      Pure (Core) Geography,

      but Not Pure (Core) Literature ?

      And / Or

      2) either
      Elective History or
      Elective Geography,

      but Not
      Elective Literature ?


      ==========================

      Then,
      what if the SST girls, being stronger in languages, still prefer to take
      either
      Elective Literature or

      Pure (Core) Literature,

      so how ?


      (From several past Psle past batches' results, often, the girls are stronger than boys, when come to languages)
      students will take 8 subjects only
      english, mother tongue, double math (e and a), double pure science (phy/bio with compulsory chemistry), one applied subject, one combined humanities (elective geography/history with compulsory social studies).

      exception will be for engineering+ students. instead of taking double pure science, engineering+ students must take pure physics, and instead of taking one applied subject, they must take both electronics and computing. only choice left for these students will be which combined humanities subject they would like to take.

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        siaokiasu
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        https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/singapore-school-of-science-and-technology-and-ngee-ann-polytechnic-to

        SINGAPORE - The Singapore School of Science and Technology (SST) and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) will be launching a pilot Integrated Diploma Programme (IDP).

        It is for students who are strong academically and display an aptitude in applied Science, technology, engineering, as well as mathematics (Stem). They must also want to pursue a polytechnic education.

        Under the programme, students from SST will progress directly to a Stem course in NP without having to sit for the O-Levels.

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          phtthp
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          siaokiasu\" post_id=\"2002886\" time=\"1605613356\" user_id=\"188220:

          https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/singapore-school-of-science-and-technology-and-ngee-ann-polytechnic-to
          SINGAPORE - The Singapore School of Science and Technology (SST) and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) will be launching a pilot Integrated Diploma Programme (IDP).

          It is for students who are strong academically and display an aptitude in applied Science, technology, engineering, as well as mathematics (Stem). They must also want to pursue a polytechnic education.

          Under the programme, students from SST will progress directly to a Stem course in NP without having to sit for the O-Levels.
          This is an interesting new Integrated programme Diploma, joint venture with Ngee Ann Polytechnic, attempting to lure & attract many Top Psle students under new AL Psle system to SST

          Is this new exciting Diploma, a thru train 6 years or 7 years programme ?


          If is 6 years -
          means similar to A-level students, because all of us take 6 long years after Psle , reach 18 years old to complete A level

          If is a 7-year programme immediately right after Psle ,
          then no difference to those current O-level students who entered Polytechnic, studied for another extra 3 more years to get their respective Diploma, after graduated with their O-level cert.

          One key question to clarify is,

          what happen,
          AFTER SST students have finished & completed this newly launched Integrated Diploma ?

          Is there a direct auto feed path, into either local NUS or NTU, similar to how NUS High is currently functioning

          Or

          still must compete with the big bunch of
          graduated Junior College A-level students plus
          graduated IB students from (ACSI / SJI),
          to enter into
          local NUS / NTU limited seats allocation ?

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            siaokiasu
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            phtthp\" post_id=\"2002927\" time=\"1605678542\" user_id=\"35251:

            siaokiasu\" post_id=\"2002886\" time=\"1605613356\" user_id=\"188220:

            https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/singapore-school-of-science-and-technology-and-ngee-ann-polytechnic-to
            SINGAPORE - The Singapore School of Science and Technology (SST) and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) will be launching a pilot Integrated Diploma Programme (IDP).

            It is for students who are strong academically and display an aptitude in applied Science, technology, engineering, as well as mathematics (Stem). They must also want to pursue a polytechnic education.

            Under the programme, students from SST will progress directly to a Stem course in NP without having to sit for the O-Levels.

            This is an interesting new Integrated programme Diploma, joint venture with Ngee Ann Polytechnic, attempting to lure & attract many Top Psle students under new AL Psle system to SST

            Is this new exciting Diploma, a thru train 6 years or 7 years programme ?


            If is 6 years -
            means similar to A-level students, because all of us take 6 long years after Psle , reach 18 years old to complete A level

            If is a 7-year programme immediately right after Psle ,
            then no difference to those current O-level students who entered Polytechnic, studied for another extra 3 more years to get their respective Diploma, after graduated with their O-level cert.

            One key question to clarify is,

            what happen,
            AFTER SST students have finished & completed this newly launched Integrated Diploma ?

            Is there a direct auto feed path, into either local NUS or NTU, similar to how NUS High is currently functioning

            Or

            still must compete with the big bunch of
            graduated Junior College A-level students plus
            graduated IB students from (ACSI / SJI),
            to enter into
            local NUS / NTU limited seats allocation ?

            i think the details are still being finalised by both sst and np. i do hope it is a six year program, and that all diplomas related to stem can be chosen by students.

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              me6328
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              Hi, I was wondering if anyone got email from sst regarding admin matters (booklist, purchase of textbooks, uniform, macbook). So far I haven’t received any. Also, does anyone know when will we receive the email?



              I am also wondering what third language does sst offer cos my child is eligible for it.

              Lastly, do you think going for third language or higher chinese is better? Both have 2 points concession for o level if pass.

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                cherylkjh
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                me6328\" post_id=\"2004249\" time=\"1606351350\" user_id=\"187791:

                Hi, I was wondering if anyone got email from sst regarding admin matters (booklist, purchase of textbooks, uniform, macbook). So far I haven't received any. Also, does anyone know when will we receive the email?


                I am also wondering what third language does sst offer cos my child is eligible for it.

                Lastly, do you think going for third language or higher chinese is better? Both have 2 points concession for o level if pass.
                no. didnt receive email yet. but sst website already have booklist and where to buy uniform. you can check out the website.

                3rd language option is already mentioned on the letter that come with the PSLE result. check out the envelope. my son was given malay, arabic and bahasa indonesia. but we didnt want to opt for it.

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                  nms1
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                  cherylkjh\" post_id=\"2004303\" time=\"1606357646\" user_id=\"118765:

                  me6328\" post_id=\"2004249\" time=\"1606351350\" user_id=\"187791:

                  Hi, I was wondering if anyone got email from sst regarding admin matters (booklist, purchase of textbooks, uniform, macbook). So far I haven't received any. Also, does anyone know when will we receive the email?


                  I am also wondering what third language does sst offer cos my child is eligible for it.

                  Lastly, do you think going for third language or higher chinese is better? Both have 2 points concession for o level if pass.

                  no. didnt receive email yet. but sst website already have booklist and where to buy uniform. you can check out the website.

                  3rd language option is already mentioned on the letter that come with the PSLE result. check out the envelope. my son was given malay, arabic and bahasa indonesia. but we didnt want to opt for it.

                  Just as a warning, the bookshop is not very organised or responsive so be prepared. If you place an order online, they don't send an email confirmation or give you a delivery date.

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                    cherylkjh
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                    nms1\" post_id=\"2004347\" time=\"1606362870\" user_id=\"13601:

                    cherylkjh\" post_id=\"2004303\" time=\"1606357646\" user_id=\"118765:

                    [quote=me6328 post_id=2004249 time=1606351350 user_id=187791]Hi, I was wondering if anyone got email from sst regarding admin matters (booklist, purchase of textbooks, uniform, macbook). So far I haven't received any. Also, does anyone know when will we receive the email?


                    I am also wondering what third language does sst offer cos my child is eligible for it.

                    Lastly, do you think going for third language or higher chinese is better? Both have 2 points concession for o level if pass.

                    no. didnt receive email yet. but sst website already have booklist and where to buy uniform. you can check out the website.

                    3rd language option is already mentioned on the letter that come with the PSLE result. check out the envelope. my son was given malay, arabic and bahasa indonesia. but we didnt want to opt for it.

                    Just as a warning, the bookshop is not very organised or responsive so be prepared. If you place an order online, they don't send an email confirmation or give you a delivery date.[/quote]we cant just walk in like that to buy right?

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                      ricvon
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                      Hi, there is no walk in to purchase textbooks, stationery and uniform this year due to the pandemic.


                      You may wish to refer to school website for more S1 registration info

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                        nms1
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                        cherylkjh\" post_id=\"2004450\" time=\"1606374170\" user_id=\"118765:

                        nms1\" post_id=\"2004347\" time=\"1606362870\" user_id=\"13601:

                        [quote=cherylkjh post_id=2004303 time=1606357646 user_id=118765]
                        no. didnt receive email yet. but sst website already have booklist and where to buy uniform. you can check out the website.

                        3rd language option is already mentioned on the letter that come with the PSLE result. check out the envelope. my son was given malay, arabic and bahasa indonesia. but we didnt want to opt for it.

                        Just as a warning, the bookshop is not very organised or responsive so be prepared. If you place an order online, they don't send an email confirmation or give you a delivery date.

                        we cant just walk in like that to buy right?[/quote]This year you can order online then arrange to collect from the school bookshop.

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