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There’s no Trick but TREATS for everyone as our PreSchoolers spent the last school day of October with a COSTUME PARTY! Look how cute our little SSCians were in their amazing costumes! Same with our PreSchool Teachers who each operated a virtual booth with tasks to be completed before anyone can get their treat! Once complete (treats all packed in a personalised souvenir mug), a drive-thru was organised so our PreSchool Warriors can get a hold of their goodies!
Enjoy your Treats, PreSchoolers! Don’t forget to brush your teeth after!

Pandemics need PRAYER, PERSEVERANCE and PURPOSE…
not panic!
Good to have the Roman Catholics in our school community gather last Wednesday afternoon for our annual LIVING ROSARY.
Normally, we have our Catechists as readers and choir, but this year we asked our
Security Guards, Maintenance Staff and other Admin Personnel to do the job instead.
And they did it with confidence and a lot of heart!
#SSCstaysafe
#sscPRAY

For SSC’s Literary Month 2021, the organisers chose this word/term as its theme: PADAYON!
In several Visayan languages including Cebuano, it means to continue, advance or keep moving on.
In Mandarin, Padayon is translated as 勇往直前 yǒng wǎng zhí qián.
Today, we share some of the Padayon quotes from SSC Warriors (Pupils, Teachers and Staff). Hope they resonate with our readers and inspire them to Padayon.
#sscPADAYON!
#sscWARRIORS
#sscBeBrave

It’s Literary Month in SSC!
Check out this activity where PreSchoolers, with their family –
RECREATE A STORYBOOK COVER!
#sscWARRIORS

School President hosts a Watch Party, of a 1989 movie!
Secondary School kids who joined shared how their Parents loved the movie; their turn to find out what’s there to love in Dead Poets Society!
Carpe diem, SSCians!
Meanwhile, Teachers replicate the famous scene of Mr Keating standing atop a table, and what that represents!
#sscWARRIORS
#sscBeBrave

At SSC-DL, learning can happen anytime and anywhere, even when you are not facing the screen. Regular Non-Screen Activities (or what we call NSA here at SSC) not only ensure the well-being of our Pupils and Teachers, but also lights up their creativity! Check-out the recent NSAs from PreSchool to Pre-University!

Stickers on Teachers, anyone?
And if no sticker? No problem! There’s lipstick, powder (don’t look now, one Teacher is about to attempt charcoal)!
Thanks to a Parent forwarding an article from the Washington Post, we got this idea to spur Pupil engagement in online classes. Said a professor of education psychology: “We need to do these kinds of exercises to help pull students out and make them feel like they’re actually engaging with real people.”
So what happened is, for every Pupil who participated in class, or got a correct answer in Maths, that is = to 1 sticker or mark on Teacher’s face!
And we tried it from PreSchool to Pre-University; take a look at the responses! Some got such a kick out of it, and some did not react at all! But for the Teachers, it was worth being silly for, if only to get Pupils to engage more! So hopefully through this post, other Teachers may try it too!
#BeBrave

We are so proud to share the results of our first-ever attendance of the Harvard Model Congress Asia (HMCA)
held virtually last 08-10 January 2021.
SINGAPORE SCHOOL CEBU’s delegation turned out to be the Philippines’ winningest, grabbing 4 individual awards and 1 group award.
Congratulations to:
1) Andre Quiokoles, S4 (Best Delegate – CIA)
2) MJ Cobrito, S3 (Honourable Mention – CIA)
3) Bede Matteo Capulong, S4 (Honourable Mention – House Science, Space, and Technology)
4) Eddie Onglatco, S4 (Best Delegate, Senate Foreign Relations)
Eddie Onglatco also co-authored a Bill that was presented to the Presidential Cabinet.
Special mention goes to the rest of the 14-Pupil Delegation for pouring in the hard work, and not letting being a novice stop them from giving their best! Thanks to events like HMCA, the youth do get to open their eyes more and learn how to speak up… for a better world!
And despite the disruption brought about by this COVID-19 pandemic, we are grateful for our Pupils to be able to grab new opportunities for growth and extraordinary discoveries! Soldier on, #sscWARRIORS, #sscBeBrave

From personal 2021 Resolutions, how about one that we share with the rest of the class?
Here are the HOUSE 2021 RESOLUTIONS from SSC’s Primary 4 cohorts and up!

It’s Day 1 of School for the Year 2021 today! Still on SSC-DL as the pandemic remains.
“DO NOT BE AFRAID”, says Fr Ernesto Javier, during the Holy Mass on the Last Day of School for the Year 2020.
The 1st Christmas when Jesus was born, was also amid a time of turmoil and uncertainty.
Light will come, but not without a fight!
So go and SOLDIER ON, #sscWARRIORS!
Let the teaching and learning continue, even more!
Happy New Year and have a great first day back, SSC!

Ho Ho Ho!
Happy Holidays from Singapore School Cebu!
Yes, be merry but SAFELY.
WEAR MASK, even at home if with guests!
And here are snippets from the last day of school for Year 2020,
from the various HOLIDAY HOUSE PARTIES on SSC-DL!

And finally Day 4 of HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK…
show me the coolest, heaviest and wackiest HOLIDAY HEADWEAR!
It was also the day Sec & Pre-U came for their Drive Thru!
And with that, we wrap up (not having skipped at all despite being on DL) another memorable SPIRIT WEEK!
SSC ONE THEME, ONE SCHOOL… UNITED!

For Day 3 of SSC’s HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK, we’ve got:
Santa and his Elves
The Reindeers
The Snowmen
& other HOLIDAY CHARACTERS!
And we dress up because we are ONE SCHOOL, ONE THEME… UNITED!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…
for Day 2 of HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK 2020!
Despite being on Distance Learning, we are…
SSC, ONE SCHOOL, ONE THEME… UNITED!

From SSC’s Pupil Council, we continue their series of TAKEAWAYS from last Mar 05’s XO Day. For this post, they cover the extraordinary LIFE LESSONS from these 3 amazing Filipino CREATIVES.
Thank you Mr Raymond Santos, Mr Jinggoy Buensuceso and Ms Hanna Dumlao.

We finally reach the end of this series, highlighting our takeaways from XO Day. We can imagine revisiting all these posts in the future if only to remind us how we can put the extra in the ordinary in our pursuits in life. This last post features no less than Happiness Doctor, Dr Lia Bernardo, Cebu’s pride CATTSKI, DJ and Music Producer DJ Joey Santos! Thank you so much!

XO Day only adds to what a memorable and meaningful School Year it has been for us.

-SSC Pupil Council

Campus Closure due to COVID-19 is not going to stop us…
from holding one of the most anticipated SCHOOL EVENTS of the year!

Bringing the whole family and community together,
that’s what SSC’s GOODWILL GAMES have always been about!
Add in there the following:
-Team Work
-Good Sportsmanship
-Community Spirit

Thus, PreSchool went first last 15 Apr and what a blast it turned out to be! 5 days after, our PreSchoolers are still talking about it and want to play the games again and again! #SSCyeswecan!
More of our Goodwill Games 2020 to come this May

It’s Day 1 of SSC’s Term 3 today! We can’t believe we have lasted this long on Distance Learning! One more push to the finish line!
At this point of what has been a marathon, it’s most apt to be reminded of our TAKEAWAYS from the Coaches and Athletes from our XO Day last March!

Thank you Dondon Hontiveros Ani De Leon-Brown

Read on!
#sscWARRIORS
#SSCyeswecan!

From SSC’s Pupil Council: Sorry it took a while for us to follow-up on our previous post covering XO Day. We had Term Exams this past week! But here’s the one featuring Cebu’s very own, Ms Kryz Uy-Young and Ms Nikki Gil. Thank you!

XO Day was 2 Fridays ago but the TAKEAWAYS continue to resonate!

Thank You to:
Hindy Weber
Anya Lim
Smile Train Philippines

From: SSC’s Secondary to Pre-University Pupils and Teacher

From SSC’s Pupil Council: It was such an honour to host the 13 eXtraOrdinary Speakers invited to talk to all Secondary to Pre-University Pupils of Singapore Schools Philippines (with campuses in Manila, Cebu, Clark and Cavite) last Friday, 05 Mar.
Entitled XO Day, it was a much-needed break from Distance Learning and a fresh perspective moving forward amid this pandemic. Listening to our special Teachers for the day further equipped us with the values and principles to stand strong by as we venture out in the world!
Thank you for the inspiring words and tips on how we can #BeExtra! We hope all SSCians and Teachers had as much fun as we did on XO Day!
By the way, this is just our first post; more to follow – sharing our Takeaways from each of our XO Speakers!

We call them ACs, moniker for Adult Companions.
On SSC-DL, ACs are the Teachers’ PARTNERS.
Without them assisting our PreSchoolers and Lower Primary School SSCians…
…we would not have achieved our goals!
In an Afternoon Tea with our ACs, they described their experience from
Challenging to Amazing!
And SSC’s Teachers and Heads also got to say THANK YOU!
Everyone needs and got a break; glad we got the chance last week!
#SSCyeswecan!

What is something that can be easier done on Distance Learning than In-Person? Let these photos give you a clue!
Yes, it’s PETS DAY @SSC, thanks to the Pupil Council!
From PreSchool to Pre-University, the day was made memorable with the Pupil-initiated activities that included Teachers’ dogs and cats, SSCians’ bunnies, fish and sssssnakes!
Keep the ideas coming, SSCians and Teachers- as we work on keeping everyone engaged despite these challenging times!

And SSC’s LITERARY MONTH 2021 is a wrap, culminating in yesterday’s virtual Awarding Ceremony.
Congratulations again to all our awardees! On top of your triumphs, evidenced with the medals you received yesterday – please continue to bring with you the theme of this year’s Lit Month: PADAYON! #BeBrave in your words and actions!
#PadayonSSCWarriors

Still the best day ever, right SSC PreSchool?
And we are talking about the annual celebration come the 100th Day of School! This happened last Feb 05, and even on Distance Learning, there was no difference in terms of the happiness, fun and excitement this milestone always brings!
Kudos to the PreSchool Teachers for making sure it remains the best day ever still!

新年快乐
Xīn Nián Kuài Lè
How about let’s continue spending school holidays like today with what some of our SSCians did during the last Unplugged PM, with Literary Month’s Padayon as the theme!
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone as well!

SSC is 10! And so are these special Team Heads and Members who have been with the school since the very start.
Presenting our TEN YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDEES for 2021:
1) Manille Rossette Bacolod (From Teacher to Head of School)
2) Bernard Dacanay (From Teacher to USec & Cambridge Coordinator)
3) Rose Ann Lao (from Teacher Aide to Asst Librarian & Property Custodian)
4) Antonio Bejoc (from Maintenance Staff to Maintenance Supervisor)
5) Marie Cris Icot (from Teacher Aide to Office Assistant)
All 5 were heralded for their loyalty and dedication during Batch 2021’s Commencement Day

Under firm safety guidelines upheld by all present, Batch 2021 was able to have their wish… to at least see each other again for their Commencement Day.
One by one, they went up to the stage, and through their masks – delivered their respective Graduation Speeches that truly showed their extraordinary growth and maturity over the past two years. Through their challenging journey, this is a Batch that you know has developed the strength they would need for tomorrow.
Congratulations, Batch 2021! We look forward to having you come back and inspire the younger batches to never give up!

Congratulations to SSC’s Primary 6 Graduates for SY2020-2021, who had their virtual Commencement Day last 18 June.
As is the norm in SSC Graduation exercises, we heard each Graduate deliver their solo speeches that ranged from what Graduation means to them, their current life mantra, life goals, life lessons, including those learnt from this pandemic. No pre-recording here but live, albeit on zoom.
It was also amazing to see photos and videos from way back, when many graduates were still as young as three years old, having attended SSC from the very start. Look at them now, all grown up and ready to conquer Secondary School!
Thank you to all the Parents for their extraordinary efforts in making this milestone most memorable!

What a School Year it has been!
This past week, we started capping it off with our COMMENCEMENT DAYS. First up last Friday, 11 June – was for our Kinder 2 Graduates!
How strong, how brave as they delivered their solo Graduation Speeches live on zoom! They also performed the School Hymn, showed off their skills in Reader’s Theatre and then sang their Graduation Song.
One Parent quipped: What a flawless programme! Mind you, how many online practices they went through!
But as all stakeholders in the continued education of our PreSchool Warriors have shown this past pandemic year, as long as we work hand in hand – we can do it! Kudos K2 Warriors, Parents, ACs, Teachers, and Team SSC, for a job well done.

Collaboration and Socialisation, thanks to Singapore Schools’ SPRING SOIREE!
Care of SSC’s Pupil Council and SSM’s Student Council, this online event gathered the Secondary and Pre-University Pupils from both campuses last 13 May; there were fun games like
4 Pics 1 Word and Type Racer. Not only did the pupils win prizes, but they also won newfound friends! Kudos to all the organisers and participants!

On top of Pupil Athletes, SSC have Pupil Artists and Ballerinas, too! Yes, Covid-19 couldn’t stop these SSCians from PreSchool and Lower Primary to continue their love for Ballet! In partnership with Cebu Centre for Dance led by Teacher Johanna, we ran after school ballet classes online that led to these mini recitals this May! And in the audience were no less than the SSC Teachers who clapped for their Ballerina Pupils. Again, there are always ways to keep learning and growing! #sscPADAYON!

SSC can list a lot of things that we didn’t allow COVID-19 to stop us.
This includes running After School Religion programmes, yes – still online.

Last 11 May, both Bible and Catechism Teachers and Pupils from Primary to Secondary School had a culminating Get-Together as we wrap up their sessions for this pandemic School Year. Together, they enjoyed some snacks and had some fun trivia games on what they’ve learnt about God. From this, our heart is full seeing how much the Teachers were still able to spread His words and Pupils learning more about Him.

We would like to thank all the Teachers and the SSC Administration Team who made this all possible!
#sscPRAY.

With trophies and medals all ready… DRUMROLL, please!
Last May 14, the whole school gathered to hear the FINAL RESULTS of SSC’s GOODWILL GAMES 2020!

PreSchool Gold goes to Team PH!
Lower Primary Gold goes to Team SG!
Upper Primary Champion is Team PH!
Secondary & Pre-U Champion is Team UK!
Secondary & Pre-U Team Cheer Champion is Team UK!

House Competition CHAMPIONS:
P1A House of Gladiators for Lower Primary
P5A House of Titans for Upper Primary
S2A House of Game On for Secondary & Pre-University

#SSCyeswecan!
#SSCBeBrave!
#SSCBeExtra!
#sscPADAYON!

Aside from the Goodwill Games, there was the HOUSE COMPETITION from Primary to Pre-University!
It helped keep ENGAGEMENT, SOCIALISATION and FUN at a high, despite the DISTANCE!
Just when everyone thought they couldn’t sustain their energy further, the House Competition always provided a welcome break!
One of the most meaningful activities this competition has yielded would have to be the SIX-WORD STORY CHALLENGE on Slide 4!
#SSCyeswecan!

And then there was SSC’s GOODWILL GAMES for the oldest lot in school, SECONDARY & PRE-UNIVERSITY last May 06! Despite the distance, and doing it online this time – SSCians took part, worked together as a Team, socialised with other levels and chose to enjoy the games!

Yes, this pause brought about by the Pandemic made us realise even more that we can always choose how we want our experience to be. And win or lose, what you will ultimately remember is how you grew as a person from it.

For Upper Primary School’s Goodwill Games last Wed, May 05 – we wish to describe it as an experience we will never forget! On top of a fun afternoon full of games, both Teachers and Pupils made the most out of the learning opportunities and experiences that will lead us to saying this: “We can do hard things!”. We got to practise good sportsmanship and strengthened our resolve to be humble and have grit. Good job, UPS Warriors for coming out stronger together as a Team!

This is SSC’s GOODWILL GAMES, and last 30 Apr, it was LOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL’s turn! More than seeking the GOLD, this event was all about coming together as a community, learning to be a good sport and showing grace when you win or when you lose. Thus, it was indeed a great way to spend 2.5 hours together (yes, online!) The pictures don’t lie – it was really fun and exhilarating! So who got the gold? Well, we still got Part 2!

Presenting their plans for the School Year, the Pupil Council asked SSC’s School President what she expects from them. And the answer was:
“I expect that through your extraordinary efforts, you can bring out the best from your peers and be a source of inspiration, especially given these challenging times. That is how we define LEADERSHIP.”

Congratulations to the newly elected Pupil Council of Singapore School Cebu for SY 2021-2022! #SSCwarriorsA.C.T.

May we proudly present the elected House Officers for Upper Primary, Secondary & Pre-University for SY2021-2022!

Do remember these wise words: Leadership is an ACTion, not a position. Another great definition of a Leader is someone who brings out the best from others, in this case, your respective Houses/Sections!

#SSCwarriorsA.C.T.
#sscSteadyGoReady

AND THE RESULTS ARE OUT! This time for Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) which SSCians sit for at the end of their Secondary 4 year.

We are, of course, elated with Batch 2023’s above-average performance. Given the pandemic, we saw our SSCians soldier on in the year-end assessments last May-June 2021. Congratulations, and keep up the hard work and perseverance.

#SSCwarriors!
#sscSteadyGoReady
#SSCpride

School is back! Education continues!
Welcome to the School Year 2021-2022 opening @ SSC, kicking off last 12 Aug.
So to PreSchool, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and Pre-Univerity – here’s wishing our SSC Warriors and Teachers an authentic and meaningful journey ahead!

#sscSteadyGoReady
#SSCwarriorsA.C.T.

Every School Year, we welcome NEW schoolmates to SSC!
For those entering Upper Primary, Secondary and Pre-University levels – this can be a nervous time!
But not to worry, every NEW Pupil’s got a BUDDY!

What is a BUDDY? A buddy is someone NEW Pupils can lean on when they feel nervous. Being new to SSC, your Buddy can also be a good source of school information. In person, your Buddy will sit with you during lunch on your very first day! And via the MEET & GREET event held last Tue, 10 Aug – everyone met their BUDDY for the first time and had some great fun which led to complaints that the time was not enough. But you have the entire school year!

Batch 2021’s IB RESULTS are out!

100% Diploma Pass Rate
36 Ave Diploma Score
The above confirms the recent SSC academic awards bestowed on Batch 2021 graduates during their Commencement Day last 14 June 2021.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Julianne Mari Wong:
-Academic Excellence Award
-Subject Group Distinction Award for IB DP Groups 4&5

Justine Phoebe Romero:
-Subject Group Distinction Award for IB DP Groups 1, 3&4

Sperry Lam:
-Subject Group Distinction Award for IB DP Group 2
-Citizenship Award

Chloe Suarez:
-Citizenship Award
-Loyalty Award

Diego Manolo Tesoro:
-Loyalty Award

Way to go, Batch 2021! #SSCpride

It used to be only found in Manila or other countries. But last August 2019, Cebu finally had its own: an OCEAN PARK!

Pre-Covid, we had booked a FIELD TRIP there, excited for what our Pupils can discover more about the animal kingdom, especially those found in the ocean. Glad our SSC Teachers and Staff got the opportunity instead last October 1st!

Suppose you’re an adult fully vaccinated and looking for a place to go this weekend. In that case, we highly recommend you drop by Cebu Ocean Park and let’s support educational museums like this in our community.

They were so excited; they simply couldn’t wait. Finally, the day came, 07 Oct to be exact! It’s SSC PreSchool’s PYJAMA NIGHT!

What a fun community bonding time it was as we gathered in our favourite jammies to dance, read a bedtime story, and of course… play games! And to cap off the night, a S’Mores-making activity! ‘Til our next event, PreSchool Warriors! Let’s continue making fun memories that we will treasure forever!

We spy with our eager eyes happy Lower Primary School Campers!
Hurray for LPS’s Camping Night held yesterday, 30 Sep!
It was such a blast to spend exciting moments with our Pupils and their families. The kids amazed us with their ability to name camping-themed items in only 5 seconds and the Parents too when it was their turn. Meanwhile, we saw negotiation happen when it came to earning House points as some didn’t make it out in time from the Camping Escape adventure! But most important of all is gathering as a community and making these meaningful memories amid this pandemic. What a happy camping time it was, Lower Primary School! Hip Hip… HURRAY!

It was a spooktacular Friday MYSTERY NIGHT for Upper Primary School Pupils and Families last 17 Sep! Look at the different activities put together by the Teachers and Heads that caused everyone to squint their eyes, hunt for items, sound like wolves and even solve a crime, ala Sherlock Holmes!

And coming together as a community in a school event like this (yes, online) sure was a fun, memorable time to spend one’s Friday night!; a breath of fresh, exciting air amid this continuing pandemic.

#SSCcommunity

中秋节快乐！Zhōng qiū jié kuài lè!

Today, we celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival in school!
PreSchool and Lower Primary School Warriors listened to the legend of Chang’E (嫦娥).
Upper Primary School got to draw the legend/story in 4 pics!
Secondary and Pre-U enjoyed a LIVE virtual (yummy) supermarket tour, thanks to Ruby Lao shi zooming live from China!
And the SSC Faculty and Staff won loads of hopia and angpao from the Dice Game!

#SSCcommunity!

HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY, especially our SSC Lolos/Lolas, Angkong/Ama, Hal-abeoji/Halmeoni, Ojiisan/Obaasan.

This past Wed and Fri (08 & 10 Sep), we had Grandparents as far as Germany and Cyprus join us as we hosted a special event for them with our PreSchool and Lower Primary School Pupils. Check out the many fun activities we had that included ‘THEN & NOW’ as the theme. But most important of all, it was about SPENDING TIME together and creating memories that mattered the most!

Stay safe and young at heart, dear Grandparents. We will continue to learn from your wisdom.

‘Teamwork’, ‘Do your best’, ‘Play fair’…these were the messages our Team Captains had for our LPS Warriors for Goodwill Games 2021! And last 04 Nov, we saw just that amongst the Teams!

‘Winning and losing…both are part of life. You cannot always win, you also cannot always lose. You have to get up after each loss and try again.’ – Tita Trixie, Goodwill Games Founder

This rang true in this unforgettable online event as up until the very end, even with some Teams behind by a number of marks, our LPS SSCians never gave up, cheered on each other and gave it their very best! We are mighty proud of what they have learnt and applied! Who is this year’s Champion? We will soon find out!

SSC’s Goodwill Games 2021 is at a fever pitch; this time, it’s PreSchool’s turn! Everyone got to play! That meant everyone got to try and practise teamwork. More notably, not everyone got to win; but that just meant a learning opportunity to be a good sport!

And that is what the GOODWILL GAMES is all about, on top of the fun and cheers!

Go Team SG, Go Team PH, Go Team UK! PreSchool’s Goodwill Games aren’t over yet! And good job Teachers for all the creative and innovative games played via zoom!

Pandemic or not, all the more with the Pandemic, SSC’s Catholic Community gathers for the annual Living Rosary every October.
Parents and Pupils took turns reciting via zoom, while over at the Merlion Centre, the School Admin and Teachers sang and put the rosary together
We look back to previous Living Rosaries in person, and we are hopeful such will be the case come next year. Let’s continue to #sscPRAY.

From SSC’s School President, Ms Trixie Suarez: “It’s not every day we hear someone speak that FRANK when it comes to life lessons, but it was refreshing, invigorating even. As a result of this pandemic, boldness is essential. Thank you to Dr Queena Lee-Chua (Teacher, Psychologist, Author and much more) for joining us in a community conversation, sharing the TRUTHS about education, parenting and pupils/teens and what we can do to thrive in a post-pandemic world.”

Exciting!
Happy!
Challenging
Fun!
Optimistic!
Exhausting!

Above were just some of the words our Upper Primary School pupils exclaimed to describe their GOODWILL GAMES’ online version last 22 Oct!
Their priceless expressions and reactions, coupled with their non-stop banter, showed how deep was their engagement. The physical games remained this year, but a significant uptick in the mental challenges made them rack their brains! But thanks to their staying focused and remembering the value of teamwork and sportsmanship, the games turned out so positive, albeit exhausting (but with a grin!).

Superb job to the organisers and Teacher Marshalls who made yet another Goodwill Games most memorable, despite the pandemic and having to do it online!
Congratulations to P4A, the House of Loyalty, for winning the House vs House Competition. As for this year’s Goodwill Games Team Champion, we’ll soon find out because we still have Round 2 coming up!

How long has it been? Let’s count: 1 Term + 1 School Year + another Term = still no in-person school in the Philippines. But here at SSC, we continue to make the best out of the situation by soldiering on and holding once again one of the biggest school events ONLINE. The GOODWILL GAMES are here, starting with Sec & Pre-U’s House vs House competition that culminated last 15 Oct!

It’s good to see Pupil engagement remain strong with fun and laughter matching SSCians’ competitive spirit! Kudos to the organisers for such creative and challenging games. Nice to see the reflections of each House via the Six-Word Story Challenge in the end. Thus, does it still really matter who won this competition? Yes, says our Sec and Pre-U SSCians! We will find out when all marks are in at the end of our Goodwill Games Season this November!

Last November 2021, a delegation of SSCians competed virtually in the AMERICAN MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD (AMO). And the results are out! Congratulations to our medalists, and here’s to that continued resilience, choosing to push oneself and see how far you can go despite the odds this pandemic has brought us.

Back to School and Happy New Year! It was good to see each other again. While a few still couldn’t make it online due to Typhoon Rai ripping both power and internet connection here in Cebu, a good majority of our SSCians were back on SSC-DL and raring to swap RAI (Real Accounts & Insights) stories with their Teachers!

Everyone had a RAI , holiday, and even a Covid story to tell. Beyond resuming classes for academic learning, we spent time fostering empathy, care and compassion as we listened to each other share FEAR, SADNESS, SHOCK, CONFUSION, HOPE, FUNNY MOMENTS and GRATITUDE. There were so many stories it was a struggle to fit them all here!

#SSCstaysafe

After Typhoon Rai ripped power out along with internet connection, the fate of our 10 SSC Delegates competing in Harvard Model Congress Asia held virtually last 07-09 Jan 2022 was hanging in the balance. But all 10 decided to proceed and found ways to make it still. Some experienced being cut off during the 3-day event but soldiered on. Just being able to join was already a feat in itself. However, our brave SSC Delegates still mustered to bring pride to their school and country for winning 6 individual awards and 1 group award, emerging for the 2nd year in a row, as the #2 Overall for most-awarded school!

Congratulations to:
1) MJ Cobrito, S4 (Best Delegate – WHO)
2) Andre Quiokeles, Pre-U1 (Best Delegate – WHO)
3) Eddie Onglatco, Pre-U1 (Best Delegate – UN Human Rights Council)
4) Steven Patrick Yu, S4 (Honourable Mention – UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific)
5) Chung Bi Yoon, S4 (Honourable Mention – European Union)
6) Dwayne Khenley Ong, Pre-U1 (Honourable Mention – USSC on Foreign Relations)

Group Award: MJ Cobrito and Andre Quiokeles co-authored a Bill (International Genome Editing Bill) presented to the Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary-General.
A BIG SHOUT OUT likewise to the rest of the 10 Delegates who, even without a coach this year – managed to work and help each other in this endeavour! We are so amazed and proud of you! Continue to soldier on, SSCians!

#sscWARRIORS
#sscBeBrave

Today and tomorrow, from PreSchool to Secondary, we have our first round of Parent-Teacher Conferences. And one of our evidences to show how much our Pupils have progressed are their TERM OUTPUTS! More than just presenting their knowledge, it is the confidence, discipline, timeliness, creativity and responsibility that they get to foster! #SSC‘sgotgrit! #sscSteadyGoReady! #SSCyeswecan!

ToK! Every IB Student would tell you how much they love this core subject or the opposite! But here at SSC, thanks to Teacher Sneil making it interesting and challenging in a good way, SSCians get to develop their thinking skills further!

This past month, there was a TED ToK Exhibition for Batch 2022 and two extraordinary speakers.
Miguel de Jesus: Cancer Biology PhD candidate and a graduate student researcher of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Soon to be Dr de Jesus presented an exciting overview of the many aspects of cancer biology and its highlights as a branch of the natural sciences. His valuable insights and focus on relevant and pragmatic information about the field provide a unique experience for our Pupils that will serve as an appropriate springboard to discover how knowledge is developed and acquired in the natural sciences.

Dr Chin Reyes, PhD: Applied Developmental Scientist and Director of the Child Study Center of the Yale University School of Medicine. What a privilege it was to hear her speak about how the branch of human sciences was more than a mere aspect of science but also a tool utilised to fuel societal change. From her talk, we find out how her research findings could influence today’s educational system and criminal justice issues.
Thus, TOK? We like it!

The pandemic has pushed us all to evolve, so here we are for the 2nd straight school year, having our Goodwill Games online. And what do we see from our Secondary and Pre-University warriors? Everyone levelled up even further, most notably the Team Cheer Competition!

And with the stiff competition, as per Teacher Janice, Head of School for Secondary and Pre-University: “2 out of 3 will not be happy with the results. But we still do it because we grow as a result; this is even so much more than winning!” So, Sec & Pre-U SSCians, continue with that growth mindset.

Who will be this year’s GOODWILL GAMES winners? We will finally find out in tomorrow’s (19 Nov) Awarding Ceremony!

Thank you to SSC’s Pupil Council for revving up school this past week with their PETS DAY event in PreSchool and Primary School! Come to think of it, this event was not considered before for in-person school! Thus, Distance Learning does have its perks. This past week, we had our pets in school with us! Thank you to all who took part and congratulations to those who got awarded for their efforts!

An unstable internet connection from Typhoon Rai? Power outage even? How about an Omicron Surge?

Well, none of that stopped our Primary School SSCians from continuing to learn! Of course, there were a few bumps here and there, but that’s what makes the journey worthwhile and the learning more authentic and meaningful.

Albeit a bit wounded, their “just do it” attitude, and genuine love for learning keeps these Primary School Warriors going in school!

#SSCwarriors

虎年大吉 Hǔ nián dàjí

From Singapore School Cebu: Best wishes for a prosperous and happy new year of the TIGER! Check out our SSCians, from PreSchool to Pre-University ROAR in school today as we usher in Chinese New Year tomorrow!

It is also an excellent opportunity to thank our SSC Mandarin Teachers for their dedication and hardwork to make SSCians speak the language! Xie Xie, Laoshi!

And last but not least, CRAZY HAIR DAY to culminate SSC SPIRIT WEEK last Dec 2021!
A Drive Thru Fundraiser was actually to follow the day after. But that was the day (16 Dec) that our life in Cebu was upended again due to Typhoon Rai. But SSCians are Warriors that will always choose to progress despite the challenges! And we got our crazy hair here to prove our eager spirit!

Day 2 of Spirit Week last Dec 2021 saw everyone donning the school’s LOGO to show off their School Spirit! With this year’s theme, it’s something you can’t buy but rather create! And create, both Teachers and SSCians did!

Do we still remember our last week of school for the Year 2021? No, not Typhoon Rai but SPIRIT WEEK, where we showcased our SCHOOL SPIRIT, starting with HAT DAY!
Despite the pandemic and continued online learning (aren’t we going two years now?), it’s good to see our SSCians remain engaged!

It has been an electrifying past 2 days as SSC resumes F2F classes!

1 – After 2 years of campus closure in the Philippines (well, 5 days short), Bennett of Pre-U 1 arrives first and early!

2 – With Health Declaration done before arrival, one goes through an overhead thermal scanner before being allowed in! Even DepEd Region VII’s Dr Apao tried it herself!

3 – HELLO CLASSMATES!!! Once again, there’s noise in the lobby and arrival halls! Welcome back to school, Upper Secondary and Pre-University SSCians! Next week, Lower Secondary joins in too!

4 – For this 1st Phase, only FULLY VAXXED Pupils, Teachers and Staff are allowed to join!

5 – We are the 1st school in Mandaue, Cebu, to reopen; thus, the heads from the Philippine Department of Education were present to witness this special milestone!

6 – Presenting SSC’s Hyflex-equipped classrooms where classes can be concurrent (F2F and Online attendees in the same room)!

7 – Physics and Biology class was fun and intense at the same time!

8 – More importantly, returning to F2F classes on campus meant being with friends and peers again!

9 – Graduating Batch 2022 was working on their Graduation Song (an original composition) in the Music Lab!

10 – It was a great first 2 days back! MORE!

#SSCyeswecan!

#sscWARRIORS!

No more tears! And look who was here for the 2nd Vax Date @ SSC last Mar 17… BUMBLEBEE!
It was a much faster 2nd dose for the 5-11-year olds as they already knew what to expect! Most now sat independently, ready for their shot! SSC’s Pupil Council was there to hold some games, along with this time, DC Superheroes.
Of course, this wouldn’t be possible if not for the great effort of Mandaue’s City Health Office and the DOH + all the Parent donors who made this milestone even more special! Such great community spirit! Good Jab!

Presenting this year’s LITERARY FEST with the theme, ‘Kumbati, SSC Warriors! Soldiering on with Strength and Compassion’, SSCians once again proved how it is to be Warriors. They practised kumbati through the different school-wide and department activities such as poem recitation, vlogging, live news reporting, extemporaneous speech, and much more. More importantly, they have learnt the importance of having the Kumbati Spirit that can overcome challenges. Kudos to another successful event this year, Warriors! #SSCKumbati!

It’s a (LUNCH) DATE! Hi everyone, it’s SSC’s Pupil Council! This School Year, we volunteered to organise the Lunch Dates that SSCians started having with Tita Trixie (our School President) since online school started.

Yes, it’s ONLINE and FUN! More than playing “Deal or No Deal” or “Who’s Most Likely To?”, however, it was the opportunity to check on everyone that made it all worthwhile.

We talk about Covid and Typhoon Rai. We talk about the first thing we’ll do when F2F classes are back. We also talk about our well-being and our anxieties.

17 LUNCH DATES DOWN…11 MORE TO GO! Thank you to all SSCians we’ve had a date with so far for being so open and enthusiastic. And to the rest, we look forward to our date coming soon!

Vax Date @ SSC! What a rewarding and heartwarming day it was yesterday (24 Feb 2022) when Singapore School Cebu hosted the vaccination of 5-11-year-olds in partnership with the Mandaue LGU and City Health Office!

The atmosphere was celebratory as this age group got to have armour against Covid-19, too! Even though they were scared a bit, the Marvel Superheroes present reminded them they were braver than they believed.

We also realised how much the kids miss interacting with others and being in school. Overheard were many quips of it being the best day ever, and Parents were grateful it lessened the stress (of the jab), if any!

And this milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the extraordinary efforts and generosity of the school community and friends. It sure did take a village to jab 180 children yesterday! Good Jab!

They have been counting since Day 1 of School and finally last 11 Feb (Fri), the 100th Day of School a.k.a. the BEST DAY EVER finally came for our SSC PreSchool Warriors! Vroom, vroom – Tita Trixie picked everyone up in the biggest jeep in the world for their safari adventure. Dressed for the trip and with their binoculars, off everyone went to discover new things! Plus, let’s not forget doing the many 100th Day of School traditions at SSC, as you can see in these photos! And that includes the coolest giveaway ever, a personalised sticker pack because our PreSchool Warriors are now 100 Days smarter! Good job, and thank you, PreSchool Team and Teachers, for putting this all together!

SSC is proud to share results of the recent SINGAPORE and ASIAN SCHOOLS MATH OLYMPIAD (SASMO) which had 30,000 participants from 28 countries.

Once again, it was another remarkable performance as 18 SSCians received Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honourable Mention for their Maths abilities.

Despite close to 2 school years of Distance Learning, we applaud the efforts and resilience of our Pupils and Teachers to continue maximising their potential.

Congratulations and never give up!

#sscFinishStrong
#SSCyeswecan

Our UPS Warriors are also back in school!

Read through each collage of photos for a glimpse of what has been a great 2 weeks thus far of Hyflex classes (F2F and Online concurrently) for our UPS Warriors! It’s definitely AMAZING to be back!

“I am the happiest! This is a dream come true! I don’t want to go home anymore!”, exclaimed a Primary 1 Pupil.

Along with the Pupils, Teachers too were the happiest with P1-P2’s Transition Date last 07-08 Apr respectively which also happened to be the same dates for P3’s first F2F classes this School Year!

With how active our P1 and P2 Warriors were during their Transition Date’s MOVE, Storytelling, Braille, and Playground Activities, they surely showed us that they are ready for F2F! And our P3 Warriors? They were such independent and resilient Warriors!

See you soon again on campus, LPS Warriors, this time with P1 and P2 joining us for F2F come May!

“I want to go to the real school!”
“I wish we could learn and play with our classmates inside our classroom.”

These are just some of our PreSchoolers’ wishes for two years now. Although they are happy and enjoy learning online via SSC-DL, they have always fervently wished to physically be with their classmates and Teachers. After patiently waiting for so long, the day has finally come!

SSC PreSchool organised a Transition Date in preparation for Face to Face classes for the youngest lot in school. MOVE activity, check! Story Time and Arts, check! How about a trip to the Library, Classrooms, and Playground…check!

And these 3-6-year-olds exclaimed: THEY ARE READY FOR F2F! See you again soon on campus, SSC PreSchool Warriors!

SSCians for SASMO (Singapore and Asian Schools MATH OLYMPIAD)!
Thanks to our campus reopening, we can do this again: compete in one of the biggest Math competitions in Asia organised by SIMCC (Singapore International Math Contests Centre).

Good luck to the 35 chosen qualifiers from SSC (from Upper Primary to Pre-University) who came to the campus last Saturday (02 Apr) to sit for SASMO! Despite the shift to online learning over the past two pandemic school years, we hope to see results that somehow confirm their Math proficiency (SASMO touches on intuition, reasoning, logic, creative and critical thinking) can still match those from Singapore and other Asian Schools.

SWIPE for F2F Feedback!

Primary 4 was the last time they had “normal” school. Two (pandemic) School Years after, they are now graduating from Primary School and are off to Secondary School!
Congratulations to our Primary 6 Graduates for surpassing all challenges and what’s more, coming out SHINING!

The Merlion Centre stage came alive again last 18 Jun (Sat) for what was SSC’s 3rd In-Person Commencement Day Exercise in 3 weeks, this time for Primary 6.
Our 18 Graduates impressed everyone in attendance with their solo speeches, which albeit memorised word for word as they delivered them on stage, were communicated so genuinely. They shared, among others, the following:

‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going.’
‘Never underestimate the power of eating together.’
‘We are all connected.’
‘It takes a village to raise a child.’
‘Nothing can repay a mother’s love.’

We also give our Primary 6 Graduates a two thumbs up for executing all the performances for their Graduation with zest and hard work! Credit also goes to their Teachers/Mentors for preparing them for their big day. There’s no such thing as a perfect programme, but last Saturday was close to that! Now, off to Secondary School you go (but after a Summer Break, first)!

Back on Stage for their Graduation Speeches! It was the turn of Kinder 2 SSCians to hold their Commencement Day last 11 June, marking their official move up to Primary School!

And as is the tradition in SSC, all Graduates get to speak! And it looks like the pandemic and switch to online learning this past 2 years didn’t make any dent in their confidence. In front of a big audience, each graduate showcased their uniqueness, which was celebrated by the audience.

Kudos to SSC’s PreSchool Team for their extraordinary efforts and abilities in rearing our PreSchool Warriors. Likewise, we all know this wouldn’t have been possible without the Parents’ support from home, especially those who had to stand in as co-Teacher (we call them ACs) during Distance Learning! #SSCyeswecan!

Are they getting ready this early? Yes, albeit the new School Year doesn’t kick off until Aug 2022, but already, our incoming Pre-University (Gr 11) Pupils came to the campus for 2 days last week to get oriented on the IB Diploma Programme! For one, the upcoming 2-year journey would need a lot of friend support, so it was good to meet new classmates. Then there are subject choices; thanks to some sample classes by the Teachers, this helped them make that decision. SSC Alumni and some Pre-U 1 Pupils were also on hand to debunk some IB myths!

Singapore School Cebu is both an IB World School and Cambridge International School, offering the world’s most recognised University Qualifications: the IB Diploma in Pre-University and the Cambridge IGCSE in Upper Secondary. Both known for their rigour, SSC provides a challenging yet nurturing school environment for Pupils to go out of their comfort zone en route to maximising their potential.

Congratulations to SSC’s Class of 2022!

As mentioned repeatedly in your Commencement Day Programme last 03 June 2022, you have been the GREATEST SHOW of grit and perseverance for finishing your Pre-U and IB DP years ONLINE for 2 School Years! Imagine how some of them only met their classmates for the first time in person one week before Graduation!

Meanwhile, we herald the extraordinary achievement of Youmin Lee and Maegan Lauren Yap, who garnered the top award for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

The Graduation was a memorable one, with the Teachers surprising the Graduates with a performance on stage. The Class of 2022 then capped off their Graduation Ceremony by performing a song they wrote themselves, entitled GRADUATING; (yes, with a semicolon).

We are so proud of you, Class of 2022 and how you pulled through despite the odds (not just with the pandemic but also with Typhoon Rai).

EUREKA!

Recognising how our planet Earth faces various global crises, our SSCians dared to A.C.T.! The Eureka 2022: Maths & Science Fest made us more Aware, Care more and Take action –as one school, as an SSCian, as a global citizen–in our tagline “Living in these challenging times, learning through crises.”

Check out the meaningful activities for SSC’s Eureka Fest that ran from 10 to 20 May 2022.

Last Saturday, 21 May, after a likewise 2-year hiatus, we held First Communion and Confirmation rites again for our eligible Catholic SSCians.

Our celebrant, Archbishop Jose S Palma, was very happy to see the community gather at The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Sacred Heart Church). He shared that while he knows SSC is known for its academic strength, we are also putting equal emphasis on a child’s spiritual growth.

Despite the new normal of masks and other safety protocols, it was a beautiful and meaningful close to 2-hour ceremony. We are grateful to the Catechism Teachers who prepared our 47 Communicants and Confirmands months prior and the Admin Team of SSC for putting the whole thing together.

SSC is non-sectarian but offers optional after-school religion classes.

With SSC’s FULL RESUMPTION of F2F Classes, our Pupils are back at the lab for experiments! An LSec Pupil even described the experience as “mind-blowing” after two school years of online science investigations! This particular lesson was all about photosynthesis c/o their Science Teacher, Andrew, likewise so happy to observe kids getting mesmerised by what was happening right before their eyes! Here’s to more Eureka in school for our SSC Trailblazers!

Php 134,796.81! That’s how much we raised in our Back To School (BTS) Fair for the benefit of our friends from Umapad Elementary School (UES). Whereas their campus still needs repair from Typhoon Odette last Dec, F2F classes have resumed. For a community that wasn’t likewise spared from the economic slowdown of the pandemic, we have pledged to provide all 900 students of UES with the daily mask wear that is mandated. Some have also shared their inability to afford school uniforms; thus, we are ready to provide such to them.

And this is possible from the efforts of the SSC Admin, Pupil Council and Houses from Secondary and Pre-University in holding the BTS Fair, where we saw our community actively participate and show their generosity. #SSCcares

At the same time, we are genuinely grateful to the School Leadership Team of Umapad Elementary School for allowing and motivating us these past 8 years to be of service and help when we can. With learning poverty currently at 90% in the Philippines, we must do our part in reducing that by working and helping one another when we can.

After you’ve heard from the bigger kids in school on how their first day and week went, how about hearing from the youngest lot… our SSC PRESCHOOLERS!
“I’m so happy in school. It’s so much fun!” – PK Pupil
“Is it time to say goodbye already? But I don’t want the class to end!” – K2 Pupil

“We are still coming back to school tomorrow, right?” – K1 Pupil
And just like that, as if there was no campus closure for the past 2 school years, our 3-5 year-olds entered their classrooms and said goodbye to their Parents! Despite the masks, they are full of eagerness and glee!
Whee, SSC PreSchool! It’s going to be an amazing SY2022-2023 blazing trails with you!

“Can we play at the playground? Can I go to Raffles Library?” – P1 Pupil
“I missed you, Teacher.” – P3 Pupil
“Finally, we have face-to-face everyday!” – P5 Pupil

Just like Secondary and Pre-University, last 17 Aug 2022 (Wed) saw our excited Primary School SSCians return to school face-to-face! The classrooms and hallways were filled again with sounds of laughter, chatter and kids playing as our Warriors mingled with each other. The Teachers, too, were delighted to see and guide their Pupils as they journey to new discoveries together.

As one P5 Pupil said, “T in trailblazer means TRY. I will try new things.” Hand in hand, let’s blaze trails this SY 2022-2023, Primary School!

‘Twas the first day and week of School, and as one Pre-U Pupil best described it, “the crowds around the school are exactly as they should be — large and lively, as a school population should be.” Yes, we are now on FULL RESUMPTION of F2F Classes, and albeit the nervousness, most Secondary and Pre-University SSCians and Teachers were excited, elated and eager! Here are some snapshots from our first week and some reflections on how it went! Next week, we will hear it from the lower years!
#SSCtrailblazers!
#SSCis12!

Before we go BTS (Back to School), how about a BTS FAIR and for CHARITY?! A collaboration project between SSC’s Admin Team, Raffles Library and the Pupil Council Officers of last and this school year, the BTS (Back to School) Fair previous week had all of the ingredients of a fun event!

SSCians came to collect their books and fit their uniforms while their Parents processed the Vehicle and Fetchers Passes. Led by their respective House Reps, Secondary to Pre-U 2, then readied food, drinks and game booths for everyone to enjoy! The Heads of Schools also organised meet and greet activities for new pupils, all heartily welcomed by their appointed buddies.

The best part? With a Raffle for Charity – we are very excited to find the final amount raised for the benefit of the students of Umapad Elementary School! We have pledged masks and uniforms for those who may need them as they also return to F2F classes this Aug 2022!

After this fair, all the more, we are pumped up to go BTS (Back To School) tomorrow!

After two years, due to the Covid pandemic, SSCians got to sit again last Aug 2022 for UNSW’s ICAS Assessments! And here are the results for ICAS Maths, Science & English!

SSC is one of the very few schools outside of Singapore that sits for ICAS 2022 administered by SIMCC, which this year saw 9000 Pupils join, mainly from Singapore, covering levels Primary 3 to Pre-University 1 level (about 1000 takers per level). We are very proud to see SSCians rank in the top percentile! In fact, this year, we have two, in the person of S4’s Charlene Jessica Lim and Pre-U 1’s Chungbi Yoon, who garnered the top score for English for their respective levels!

Congratulations SSCians, and a special shout out to SSC’s Teaching & Learning Head, Teacher Mae Ann and Subject Teachers, who organise the school’s participation in these international benchmark assessments.

From Ms Myrra Enriquez, SSC’s Head of Admissions: We are now OPEN for those who wish to apply for the next School Year (2023-2024). Please refer to our ADMISSIONS TIMETABLE. Kindly also check out our dates for Virtual Open Houses and Campus Tours.

Due to limited slots for some levels, we highly encourage those interested to APPLY under the Batch 1 period.

You may contact us at:
Mobile: 0917-8333-SSC (772)
Landline: 2365-SSC (772)
Email: admissions@SingaporeSchoolCebu.com
Book a visit: https://calendly.com/ssc-admissions
Check out our Website: www.SingaporeSchoolCebu.com

Albeit rusty from the prolonged campus closure due to the pandemic, we were reminded again of what to do in case of a fire or earthquake, including an evacuation scenario. Orientations preceded the school-wide drill, ensuring we won’t scare the little ones.

Thank you to the Mandaue Bureau of Fire Protection team that came to witness and provide their feedback regarding our drill. And kudos to SSC’s Incident & Management Team (IMT) for organising the firefighters, search and rescue, evacuation, communications and medical teams among Teachers and Staff to handle emergencies on campus.

#SSCstaysafe!

Cambridge IGCSE JUNE 2022 SERIES RESULTS are out! And it’s fantastic how S4 SSCians showed extraordinary strengths in Maths & Science last year!

SSC’s Batch 2024, in fact, defied by a vast margin the grade distribution of A* (highest mark possible) and A of all takers worldwide!

Take, for example, Mathematics. Of all takers worldwide, Cambridge awarded 24.3% the highest grade of A*, but for our SSC cohort, it awarded 91.6% the highest possible mark. Co-ordinated Sciences was 42.5% worldwide for A* and A, but 73.9% of our SSCians got the two highest marks possible.

We applaud this fantastic feat but remain steadfast in ensuring that our SSC Warriors will not only do well in such examinations but can also apply the knowledge, solve problems, and BLAZE TRAILS!

1 – Happy (Belated) Mid-Autumn Festival from SSC!
2 – Everyone came in RED!
3 – Parents who drove their kids to school got to play the Dice Game!
4 – So did Teachers…
5 – But nothing beats how Liam played the Dice Game, throwing it ALL up in the air (yes, including the bin/holder)!
6 – This celebration also made us remember the Legend of Chang’e!
7 – And with that story, we also tried our luck in shooting down 9 suns!
8 – …and the Non-teaching Staff, too!
9 – With this celebration, we also learnt good lessons.
10 – Thank you to SSC’s Mandarin Team for putting it all together!

At SSC, we recognise the value of ASSESSMENTS for continued learning and growth. Thus, despite being on Distance Learning in the past two school years, we continued to conduct Unit Outputs or Tests. We always look forward to seeing a variety of answers that showcase a child’s uniqueness and level of understanding while ensuring the learning outcomes and standards are met and avoiding learning loss.

Last week saw our Primary School sit for their first round of Unit Tests in-person! And they shared how it is so much better, i.e. no need to upload after answering! It’s easier on Teachers’ eyes too, and who doesn’t miss marking using a ballpen again! And let’s not forget the ease of communication. The bottom line is that we see a school full of children eager to learn and discover more, so let’s do that and blaze trails, too! #sscTRAILBLAZERS!

From SSC’s Pupil Council: ‘Twas the first F2F World Teachers’ Day celebration since 2019, and with the help and support of the SSC Community, we were able to make it a day our Teachers will never forget, for the following 3 extraordinary reasons:

1) 859 HANDWRITTEN LETTERS FOR TEACHERS
We asked from Pre-K to Pre-University and they all answered with handwritten letters for their Teachers. It then took us quite some time and effort to fill the 859 letters into the personalised water bottles we got for each of the 92 Teachers of SSC. But we saw how happy and grateful they were upon reading each handwritten note.

2) LIKE ROCK STARS!
In the special programme we hosted for World Teacher’s Day, we called on each Teacher, to sashay down a red carpet one by one. We were pleasantly surprised that not only were there loud claps from the Pupils, they stood up, cheered and screamed their hearts out for their Teachers like they were rock stars!

3) FOOD FOR A THOUSAND!
If that’s not all, we asked our dear Parents for some food donations for our All-Day Dining Hall of Gratitude and guess what? A feast good for A THOUSAND was sent, including 5 whole lechons, lobsters, Korean food, milk tea and goodies baked by Pupils themselves!
We are so proud of how the whole SSC Community came together for World Teacher’s Day! Here’s looking forward to more meaningful milestones such as this, as we continue to BLAZE TRAILS this SY 2022-2023!

SSC’s GOODWILL GAMES ARE HERE, and it is at FEVER PITCH (but no, not the Covid-kind)!

And SSC Parents have been coming to school for the Preliminaries to help earn marks for their children’s Teams! As per one Teacher, it was a joyous sight to see Parents play the games like they were kids too!

It’s likewise been an excellent opportunity for Parents to mingle with each other, leading to a stronger community. However, right now, it’s a Team SG, PH or UK bonding; for the competitiveness (in the most positive way) is a sight to behold! For the recent Goodwill Game Quiz, Parents even prepared notes for the Team to study!

Despite the results of the Preliminaries so far, it’s still really anybody’s game; thus, all the best to:
Team SG! 🇸🇬
Team PH! 🇵🇭
Team UK! 🇬🇧