Exam timetable:
Business Administration                               Saturday 17  September               0930 – 1200
Business Practice                                            Saturday 24 September                0930 – 1200

8 of our students have received a Pass with Distinction and we congratulate them for their outstanding achievements in the APRIL 2011 examinations.

Aimed at making their Singapore experience truly unique, a major part of the learning was done outside the classroom while they discovered Singapore. The General English, Math and Science (GEMS) Camp is the summer holiday program that offers students from many different countries a most memorable experience.

Offered by SSTC School for Further Education, the GEMS Camp has three important goals: improve the students’ English Language, allow them to discover Singapore, and ensure that the students do this in the most enjoyable way.

Classes were conducted at SSTC’s location in Singapore’s bustling centre and were very different from what the students are used to back in their own countries. Their teachers were also their guides, and the morning classes were organized in such a way that the lessons continued into the afternoon during the excursions. What they learnt in the lessons were directly related to the outings.

Everything went as planned, even when the weather sometimes threatened to dampen spirits. During the week, the students visited Chinatown and Little India and got a feel for the multi-cultural environment that is Singapore. An afternoon was spent at the Singapore Science Center, where students were amazed by all the different exhibits and activities. The students learnt about Singapore’s advanced solution to its water issues at the Marina Barrage and at the NEWater plant. Hay Dairies, the Jurong frog farm and the Green Rose Aeroponic Vegetable facility gave the students a look at where Singapore gets some of its produce. Two whole days were spent on the island of Sentosa. The first day at Sentosa allowed the students to take a day off from the lessons and spend a day in the world of Universal Studios. Their last day in Singapore was spent exploring the other attractions at Sentosa, including the Merlion, Fort Siloso and Images of Singapore. They capped their very enjoyable stay in Singapore with the magnificent Songs of the Sea performance in Sentosa.

If you are interested in signing up for the next group, please contact info@sstc.edu.sg for the next available camp.

Our Edutrust Certificate Number is EDU-3-3004 and is valid from 20/05/2011 to 19/05/2012.

This announcement was sent by Wayne Ho, Maintenance.

The Information Seminar is open to the public. However, because of the limited number of seats available in our auditorium, those who are interested to attend this information seminar must register themselves by calling 62355685.

Professor Barnett will be visiting SSTC together with Professor Ron McNeil, Dean of College of Business – University of Illinois Springfield. Students who may be interested in continuing their university studies at the University of Illinois Springfield or those who may want to learn more about university studies in the United States must ensure that they attend this information seminar.

SSTC’s counselors will also be at the seminar to attend to enquiries that you may have after the seminar.

Be sure to call now to book your seat!

Staff and students at SSTC were fortunate to have witnessed the lion dance performance at our New Wing during the Chinese New Year’s Celebration, on 8th February 2011. The lion is believed to bring prosperity and good luck to the business for the upcoming year.

Many of the students were enthralled by the Kung fu martial artists that form the lion. The artists portrayed great strength, stamina and versatility. The lion moves to the beat of a musical ensemble consisting of a large Chinese drum played with two wooden mallets, a gong, and one or more sets of cymbals.

During the Chinese New Year, it is a tradition for the lion to go from business to business to perform. In conjunction with the opening of our new extension, affectionately known as the West Wing, the lion presided at our premises with all the traditional rites and stances.

Our school principal, Ms Rose Yeo “fed” the lion with oranges, a head of lettuce, and included a red envelope filled with money. This ritual brings prosperity and wealth to the business for the coming year.

Just before the performance was over, Ms Rose was then presented with a scroll which read, ‘May your ambitions ride on the crest of success’.

Squeals of glee and resounding applause brought the dance performance to a close and everyone went home with light hearts and warm smiles.

We all witnessed great displays of talent and enthusiasm on 15 December as students from SSTC performed songs, dance and skits to close the end of term.

Certificates of attendance were given as recognition of our achievements and diligence throughout the term. The students were also rewarded with a motivational speech from Mr Wayne Ho and we left that day in high spirits and hearts filled with joy and peace.

more pictures can be found on our facebook page…

Two senior staff from ACU visited us on Wednesday, 15 December 2010. They are Professor Gabrielle McMullen (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic – Australian Catholic University) and Professor Peter Steane, PhD (Associate Dean International, Faculty of Business).

The guests took the opportunity to view our classes and new premises at Park Mall that will be opened in February as well as our student hostel.

The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the long standing working partnership between SSTC and ACU through the delivery of ACU courses in Singapore at SSTC.