Purchase of Books
What to buy?
Students who are offered Subject-Based Banding (SBB) and accept the offer are reminded to purchase the books for the more demanding level for their SBB subjects.
Click here to download the booklist.
Where to buy?
Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to purchase books online at www.bookstores.shinglee.com.sg (will be automatically redirected to https://asencio.com.sg) by Saturday, 24 December 2022, 11.59pm, to ensure that your orders are delivered to your homes (for a fee) before school starts on Tuesday, 3 January 2023.
For enquiries, please email bookstores@shinglee.com.sg or call 67643102 (from 9am to 5pm, Mondays to Fridays).
As the website may experience a high volume of user traffic on the day when the Sec 1 posting results are released, we seek your understanding and co-operation not to rush to make your purchase immediately as a sudden surge may overwhelm the website.
Please be assured that students will not be disadvantaged if they do not manage to purchase all materials by the first day of school, as the first two days are focused on orientating our Secondary 1 StaRs.
Purchase of Uniforms
What to buy?
Students will be required to report to school in full-school uniform on Mondays and Wednesdays. For all other days, students may report in half-school uniform (PE T-shirt with pants/skirt).
Note: Name tags are not required for uniforms.
Where to buy?
Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to purchase uniforms (including PE attire) online at www.intrenduniforms.com by Saturday, 24 December 2022, 11.59pm, to ensure that your orders are delivered to your homes before school starts on Tuesday, 3 January 2023.
Upon ordering, you may choose either a home delivery service (for a fee) or self-collection at the store.
As the retail store may experience a high volume of foot traffic on the day when the Sec 1 posting results are released, we seek your understanding and co-operation not to rush to make your purchase immediately as it may cause overcrowding and long queues.
Please be assured that in the event students are unable to purchase their secondary school uniforms, they will be allowed to wear their primary school uniforms for the first week of school.
Alternatively, Parents/Guardians may purchase directly at the In-Trend Uniform’s Retail Store at 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1, #01-30/31, Enterprise One, Singapore 415934.
Retail Store Operating Hours:
December 2022:
10am to 7pm (daily, including weekends and Public Holidays)
January 2023:
10am to 6pm (Mondays to Fridays)
10am to 3pm (Saturdays)
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
For enquiries, please email sales@itu.com.sg or call 67410930.
Please refer to the size chart for school uniform and PE attire and watch the following video on how to determine the appropriate size.
Walk-in Purchase in School
Parents/Guardians who still prefer to walk-in to school to purchase the books and uniforms should follow the walk-in schedule according to your child’s/ward’s class as follows:
There is no need to book an appointment slot via email or phone call. However, security officers will verify your child’s/ward’s name, by referring to his/her Primary Level Smartcard and class before allowing entry.
We seek the understanding of Parents/Guardians that there will not be fitting and/or trying of uniforms.
Please take note that only ONE adult can accompany the student into the school premises.
All visitors are required to enter the school through the front gate only. Security officers will verify your child’s/ward’s name, by referring to his/her Primary Level Smartcard and class before allowing entry.
MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
New Application
Parents/Guardians who wish to apply for MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) are to download this form and email a copy of the completed FAS application and all supporting documents to serangoon_ss@moe.edu.sg or submit an application online via https://go.gov.sg/moe-efas by Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 12 pm.
Please refer to this checklist on the documents required for submission.
Important Notes:
Please submit your MOE FAS application by Tuesday, 27 December 2022, 12 pm if you wish to be considered for financial assistance under MOE FAS for the full year from January to December 2023.
We will only be able to process your application if you have provided complete information, including all required documents as indicated in the application form.
No reimbursement will be given if you have made payment for any of the MOE FAS benefits (e.g. books and uniform) prior to receiving FAS approval.
Existing FAS Students
Parents/Guardians who have applied for the 2023 MOE FAS for their child/ward and have obtained the MOE FAS approval letter from his/her Primary School will receive a phone call from the Form Teachers from 22 - 23 December 2022 regarding the collection of books and uniform.
School Smart Card
A new Secondary Level School Smart Card (SSC) will be issued in the course of the year.
Students are to continue to use their Primary Level SSCs for concessionary travel till the end of April 2023.
Students are reminded to purchase the relevant concession pass for secondary school students, using their Primary Level SSCs.
For more information, please visit TransitLink's website.
Appeal for School Transfer
Appeal to transfer into SSS
Students who are seeking transfer into Serangoon Secondary School have to meet the school’s cut-off point and admission criteria. Transfers are subjected to vacancies available.
Parents/Guardians are to submit the appeal application via this form by Wednesday, 28 December 2022, 12 pm. You will be required to upload the verification slip after submitting the online S1 Option Form (i.e. the full page, including the list of schools chosen) and a copy of PSLE result slip (i.e. the full page, including the Achievement Level for each subject and course eligible). Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Results of the appeal application will be released from Friday, 30 December 2022, 5 pm onwards. As the school will be concurrently facilitating the registration of incoming Secondary 1 students and processing appeals, it may take some time to process your child’s appeal. We seek your understanding that we will reach out to you with more information when ready. Parents/Guardians who accept the offer are required to complete the transfer application at the General Office by 5 pm on the next working day.
Until the transfer is approved, students seeking transfers are to report to the secondary school that they are originally posted to.
Sample of S1 Option Form
Sample of PSLE Result Slip
Appeal to transfer out based on serious medical conditions
For appeals to transfer out based on serious medical conditions (e.g. chronic heart conditions, kidney problems) or severe physical impairments (e.g. requiring permanent use of a wheelchair), please request through the posted school and submit the relevant supporting documents (e.g. medical reports, letters from doctors, etc.) by Thursday, 22 December 2022, 12 pm.
Until the transfer is approved, students seeking transfers are to report to the secondary school that they are originally posted to.
Once the transfer is approved, students are not allowed to reject the re-posted school and request to be admitted back to the school that they were originally posted to.
For more information, please refer to MOE's website.
Annual School-Based Health & Dental Services
The Health Promotion Board (HPB)’s School Health and Dental Services will be conducting its annual health screening, immunisation and dental services for your child/ward. These services ensure the protection of your child’s/ward's health and early detection of health issues.
Parents/Guardians must give their consent before their child/ward can receive such services. More information will be provided to parents/students in due course via Parents Gateway.