Updates on Covid-19

Last Updated: 05 January 2022

Dear parents/guardians,

The Ministry of Education (MOE) and Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) have issued a joint statement to update on the COVID-19 vaccination exercise for children aged 5 to 11 on 3 January 2022.

From 10 January 2022 (Monday), all accompanying siblings of a child with an appointment on Mondays to Thursdays before 7pm can walk in for their vaccination without prior appointment.  Parents/guardians who have booked multiple appointments for different children are encouraged to keep only one desired slot and cancel the remaining bookings on the National Appointment System (NAS).

Please refer here for more information.

Last Updated: 30 December 2021

Dear parents/guardians,

The Ministry of Education (MOE) had issued a statement to update on the COVID-19 vaccination exercise for children aged 5 to 11 on 27 December 2021.

The opening of the National Appointment System (NAS) for children aged 5 to 8 will be brought forward In the earlier joint press release ([url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/20211221-protecting-our-children-from-covid-19-with-vaccination-for-5-to-11-year-olds]https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/20211221-protecting-our-children-from-covid-19-with-vaccination-for-5-to-11-year-olds[/url]), the opening of NAS was slated for the week of 10 January 2022 for children aged 5 to 8.  

From 6 January 2022 (Thursday), parents/guardians of all children/wards aged 5 to 8 can register their interest to vaccinate their child/ward at child.vaccine.gov.sg.

You can refer here for more information.

Thank you.

Last Updated: 2 December 2021

Dear International Students,

COVID-19 vaccination requirements

1. Student’s Pass (STP) holders and Dependent Pass (DP) holders who enter Singapore from 1 November 2021 via the Student’s Pass Holder Lane (STPHL) and Work Pass Holder General Lane (WPHL) must meet the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entry. This includes post-entry requirements for pass holders who are aged 12 and above at the point of arrival:

Those who entered Singapore before they were fully vaccinated*^ must complete the full vaccination regimen within two months after they arrive in Singapore. Please visit [url=https://www.vaccine.gov.sg]https://www.vaccine.gov.sg[/url] for information on getting vaccinated in Singapore

a. Those who were fully vaccinated overseas^ must update their vaccination records in the National Immunisation Registry (NIR) within 14 days of completing their self-isolation or Stay-Home Notice in Singapore. To do so, they will need to show documentary proof of their overseas vaccination, and a positive serology test result taken at a Public Health Preparedness Clinic ([url=https://www.phpc.gov.sg]https://www.phpc.gov.sg[/url]) at their own expense. If the serology test result is negative, they must complete the full vaccination regimen within two months of the negative test result.

b. Those who are medically ineligible for vaccination must, at their own expense, seek medical consultation in Singapore and be certified to be medically ineligible for all COVID-19 vaccines under Singapore’s National Vaccination Programme, within 14 days of completing their self-isolation or Stay-Home Notice in Singapore. Otherwise, they must complete the full vaccination regimen within two months of their arrival.

*Those aged below 18 may enter without proof of vaccination. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated prior to entering Singapore, where possible.

^An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after he/she has received the full regimen of World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (WHO EUL) vaccines.

As part of Singapore’s Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS), individuals must be fully vaccinated to participate in certain activities, such as dining, entering shopping malls or attending performances. Individuals should download the TraceTogether (TT) app ([url=https://tracetogether.gov.sg]https://tracetogether.gov.sg[/url]), which will be updated with their vaccination status after they have completed the steps described in Paragraph 1@, as proof of vaccination while going around Singapore.

@Travellers who are vaccinated overseas and present valid vaccination certificates to immigration officers upon arrival may have their TT apps updated with a temporary vaccinated status. This may expire 30 days after arrival. Updating their vaccination records in the NIR as described in Paragraph 1b will allow the vaccinated status to be extended beyond 30 days.

Students aged 12 and above who have entered Singapore are reminded to complete the above requirements as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. This will help to keep you and those around you safe. Please note that enforcement actions, including revocation of passes, may be taken for non-compliance or false declarations. No further action is required for those who have already completed their vaccination in Singapore before travelling overseas, or those below the age of 12.

Resources

For more information on the vaccination requirements, please refer to the links in the table below. For those who have yet to enter Singapore, you may also refer to the resources below for entry requirements and processes for the various Safe Travel lanes. Those who require further assistance may call the SafeTravel Enquiries Helpline at 6812 5555 or submit a query via the webform at [url=https://go.gov.sg/sto-enquiry]https://go.gov.sg/sto-enquiry[/url]. For more information on VDS, please visit [url=https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19-phase-advisory]https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19-phase-advisory[/url].
 

Thank you for your kind attention and God bless.

Yours faithfully,
SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 28 October 2021

Dear Primary School Parents/Guardians/Students,

As part of our effort to keep the school a safe environment for learning, we will be emulating MOE's example, requiring all our primary school students to perform an ART swab once every two weeks for the rest of Term 4. All P1 to P6 students are required to perform an ART swab at home on 31 Oct and 14 Nov. Both ART swab dates fall on Sundays. Through this exercise, we hope to instill a strong sense of responsibility in our students to protect themselves and the community. We would like the assistance of parents and guardians to ensure that our students and wards carry out the following:
A.
•Undergo an ART swab at home between 3 and 6pm on Sundays, 31 Oct and 14 Nov. For students who receive a Health Risk Warning (HRW) from MOH, please read point C.
•Take a snapshot of the ART result together with the Student Pass (STP) and send a snapshot to the form teacher.
• Report to school as usual to sit for the year-end examination (P2 to P6 students) or continuous assessment (P1 students) on Monday, 1 Nov, if the ART result is negative.
• Report to school as usual to check examination scripts on Monday, 15 Nov, if the ART result is negative.
B.
•Follow the national 1-2-3 protocols if the ART result is positive.
•Inform the form teacher and the school.
C.
• If a student has received an HRW, he/she may undergo an ART swab on the day of returning to school, for example, on Monday, 1 Nov, and/or Monday, 15 Nov.
•Take a snapshot of the ART result together with the Student Pass (STP) and send a snapshot to the form teacher. The student is only allowed to leave home if the ART result is negative.

We care for the well-being of all our students and will provide timely updates to keep you informed. If you have any question, please email us at [email protected]

Meanwhile, we strongly encourage our students to stay safe at home, eat healthily, exercise and revise their work over the long weekend.

God Bless,
SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 31 August 2021

Dear Parent/ Guardian,

This information is for parents and guardians of non-Singaporeans aged 12 – 18.  

COVID-19 Vaccination

Vaccination protects your child/ ward against COVID-19 and reduces their chances of falling very ill if infected. If your child/ ward has not been vaccinated, please get them vaccinated today! Just walk in to any Vaccination Centre, polyclinic or participating PHPC - no appointment needed for your first dose. Please note that parental consent is required for students below the age of 18 and the consent form can be downloaded at go.gov.sg/parcf. Find out more on the vaccination location at vaccine.gov.sg . If you require further assistance, please call the MOH COVID-19 Vaccination Call Centre at 1800-333-9999.

Last Updated: 16 June 2021

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Term 3 Back to School Information

It is with pleasure that we will be welcoming our students back to SYAS campus after a month-long holiday break.  In response to the latest press release by the Ministry of Education, we would be staggering the return of all students.  Please refer to the following:

*Monday, 5 July is Youth Day, a school holiday.  School is closed.

Attendance and Timetable

1.   On campus

Students are to report to school as normal, before 8am and they will follow their current timetable.

2.  During HBL

Students will follow their regular timetable on the days that they participate in full HBL.  Form teachers will mark attendance and engage students from 8am.  As per usual practice, a mixture of online and offline learning will be assigned by subject teachers according to the same timetable.  Task instructions for students will be released on Monday, 28 June, at 7.30am.

Safe Management Measures

We would like to seek fullest cooperation from parents and guardians to keep students at home if they show flu-like symptoms.  Students who are unwell need to seek medical advice immediately.  We can all play an important role to keep the school safe by exercising social responsibility.

Students are reminded to bring the TraceTogether token or download the TraceTogether app for entry into SYAS.

Regular temperature screenings and sanitising of hands in the morning will continue to be carried out at the main gate upon entry.  Students will be reminded to uphold good hygiene standards and to take their temperatures after their breaks.  School facilities will also be cleaned and sanitised daily, especially high touch surfaces.

Caring for Humanity

To show care for fellow human beings in this pandemic, SYAS has been carrying out a number of projects in demonstration of Christian love and solidarity since last year.  This year, the school has decided to donate a sum of four thousand and two hundred dollars budgeted for the National Day celebration and souvenirs to the Singapore Red Cross, with the purpose of helping people in India affected by Covid-19.

We would like our students to donate towards this worthy cause too.  Students are encouraged to pass their donations to their form teachers by 9 July.

In conclusion, we give thanks to God for His love and protection.  Stay safe and God bless.

Yours faithfully,

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 17 May 2021

17 May 2021

Important Updates from SYAS in View of the Current COVID-19 Virus Situation

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

      1.    Appreciation

Once again, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks in your cooperation to make San Yu Adventist School (SYAS) as safe as possible in the current COVID-19 virus outbreak situation.  Many, if not all of you, exercised social responsibility by keeping your child/ward at home when he/she showed flu-like symptoms.  Thank you for also reminding your child/ward to be responsible in masking wearing and to wash his/her hands frequently in order to maintain a high standard of hygiene.  We strongly encourage all our students to take their temperature daily and monitor their health.

SYAS will continue to adhere to the Singapore Government’s regulations and guidelines so as to continue to provide a conducive learning environment for all students.  We seek your continued understanding to bear with any inconvenience for the benefit of the community.

2.    Home-based Learning (HBL) in Week 10 (24, 25 and 27 May)

• All students will be placed on HBL in Term 2 Week 10 – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday only.
• Lesson plan for the week can be viewed on Monday, 24 May, from 7.30am onwards via the ASKnLearn portal:    https://lms.asknlearn.com/SYAS/login.aspx
• Form teachers will mark attendance at 8am via Zoom and carry out contact time till 8.20am, thereafter, students will follow their normal timetable.

3.    Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) on 28 May

• PTC will be carried out via Zoom.  Parents and guardians may check their bookings and converse with form and subject teachers according to their appointments.

4.    Term 2 Progress Report

• Term 2 progress reports will be emailed to parents/ guardians on Thursday, 27 May, by 4pm.  Please take note that the marks are subjected to minor amendments as students will only check their exam scripts when they return to school in Term 3.  We strongly encourage students to work on their weaker subjects during the June holidays.
• All students will receive their official progress reports in hard copy in Term 3 Week 1, Friday, 2 July. 

5. Travel Plans during the June Holidays

• All students are to declare/ update their travel plans in a transparent and truthful manner via this link by Friday, 21 May, 4pm:  https://lms.asknlearn.com/SYAS/login.aspx
• We have been informed of the following for your attention and necessary follow-up:

1. In view of the worsening situation globally, Singapore will further tighten our border measures for travellers with recent travel history to higher risk countries/regions*, and reduce entry approvals for non-Singapore Citizens/ Permanent Residents with immediate effect.
2. Students must obtain an entry approval via the SafeTravel application portal ([url=https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/STO]https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/STO[/url]) before travelling to Singapore. If they are unable to find an entry date in the SafeTravel portal, they should defer their travel plans until the situation has stabilised.

3. Border/health control measures may change at short notice, depending on the COVID-19 situation abroad and the assessed risk of importation from arriving travellers. Travellers with prior entry approval may have their approvals rescinded according to the prevailing COVID-19 situation. If this occurs, affected travellers will be contacted and refunded the fees paid.  They may consider re-applying for entry into Singapore on a different date, or deferring their travel plans until the situation has stabilised.

6.  Primary 6 and Secondary 4 Matters

• The government allows graduating class students to be in SYAS for remedial/supplementary classes during the June holiday.  Thus, SYAS teachers will conduct supplementary lessons for our primary 6 and secondary 4 students during the first week of the June holidays.  Details will be released soon.
• The O Level Chinese examination will be held in SYAS according to SEAB’s schedule on Monday, 31 May 2021.

nbsp;   7.  SYAS Website

Please refer to the school website for latest updates regularly, especially during the June school holidays where the teaching staff may not be available. 

8.  Contact Information

     Parents or guardians with concerns can contact the respective form teachers or email the school at  
     [email protected].  SYAS office will remain open during the HBL and June holidays.

Thank you, once again, for your vigilance, care and concern shown towards your child/ward and SYAS.  May God’s healing and protection be with us always.  Stay safe.

Best Regards,

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 21 July 2020

21 July 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please take note of the extract from Committee of Private education (CPE) to private educational institutes (PEIs) and student pass holders (STPs):

CPE 21st Advisory: Updated requirements for travellers with recent travel history to Japan, Hong Kong and the state of Victoria, Australia

Changes to requirements for affected travellers

1. Travellers entering Singapore after 19 July 2020, 2359 hours, who had spent their last 14 days in Victoria (Australia), Japan and Hong Kong, will be required to serve their Stay-Home Notice (SHN) at dedicated SHN facilities instead of their previously approved SHN accommodation. They will also need to undergo a COVID-19 test before they end their SHN as is the current requirement.
2. All travellers who left Singapore from 27 March 2020 despite the prevailing travel advisory, and travellers who are not Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (regardless of their date of departure) are required to pay for their stay at dedicated SHN facilities. This will also apply to Student’s Pass Holders (STPs).

Changes for PEI STPs

3. Entry Approval Applications from existing STPs who have travelled to affected countries/regions will not be considered: With effect from 19 July 2020, 2359 hours, entry approval applications from existing STPs from Private Education Institutions (PEIs) who had spent their last 14 days in Victoria (Australia), Japan and Hong Kong, will not be considered until further notice.

4. Previously-approved applications for STPs who have travelled to affected countries/regions: STPs who spent their last 14 days in Victoria (Australia), Japan and Hong Kong, and who had been previously approved by MOE to enter Singapore, will now need to pay S$1,500 (inclusive of GST) for their stay at dedicated SHN facilities with effect from 19 July 2020, 2359 hours, even if they were previously approved to stay at alternative lodging.

5. CPE will convey the revised PayPal links for affected STPs to PEIs by 21 July 2020, and PEIs are to ensure affected STPs have made the required payment for the dedicated SHN facility by 24 July 2020, 2359 hours. Please note that:

a. STPs who have planned flights to Singapore from 25 July 2020 will have their entry approvals rescinded and payments refunded (where applicable), if payment is not received by 24 July 2020, 2359 hours; and

b. STPs who have planned flights to Singapore before 24 July 2020, 2359 hours may continue to enter Singapore before making payment during this period on an exceptional basis. However, CPE seeks the cooperation of PEIs to ensure that STPs make the payment by 24 July 2020, 2359 hours.

Upon arrival, STP holders will serve their SHN at dedicated facilities, with dedicated transport provided to them.

At SYAS, we seek the fullest cooperation from you to keep us updated of your child/ward’s travelling plans.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 30 June 2020

30 June 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Safe Management Measures - Safe/Social Distancing and Social Responsibility

1.         We are thankful to have our full cohort of students coming back to school for learning.  We pray that our students will adjust to the normal school hours and keep up a good pace to engage in purposeful and meaningful learning.

2.         It was brought to our attention that some parents/guardians have been gathering outside the school gate while waiting for their children/wards.  We seek your fullest cooperation to observe a one metre safe/social distance among you and would like to make an appeal for you to quickly drop off/pick up your child/ward and leave the premises.  Please refrain from small talk at this juncture.  Together, we can protect the young ones and one another.

3.         Last but not least, we would like to remind students living with any member of the household serving Home Quarantine Order/ Stay Home Notice, or with flu-like symptoms to stay away from school.

God bless.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 25 June 2020

25 June 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Full Reopening of SYAS from 29 June 2020

1.         Greetings.  We are looking forward to welcome students from all levels back to campus daily from Monday, 29 June 2020.  All students are to report to school before 8am.  We strongly encourage students to arrive in SYAS before 7.30am daily so as to prevent crowding due to the implementation of safe management measures.

2.         As a school, we will continue to implement the following measures to protect staff and students: 

• Daily temperature-taking and visual screening for all students and staff.  Students and staff who are unwell, or who have household members on Home Quarantine Order/Stay Home Notice or have adult household members with flu-like symptoms such as fever and cough, are required to stay away from school.  Should students be required to be swab tested, they should return home immediately after the swab test and not leave their place of residence while waiting for the results of their tests.
• Frequent cleaning of high-touch surfaces and disinfection of the premises to be done daily.
• Students will continue to practise frequent hand-washing.
• Intermingling across classes and levels will be reduced/ avoided. 
• Safe distancing to be adhered.
• Students and staff are required to wear masks. In situations where wearing of masks may not be practical, they may wear face shields instead. 

3.         Together, we will exercise personal and social responsibility to create a safe environment in SYAS for teaching and learning to take place.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 12 June 2020

12 June 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

EXPANDED SURVEILLANCE TESTING FOR COVID-19

We hope that your child has been adjusting well to the start of school.

Since 2 Jun, the government has expanded surveillance testing for COVID-19. We would like to share MOH’s guidelines and what it means for our students.

Read the full announcement here

Last Updated: 26 May 2020

26 May 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Commencement of Term 3 from 2 June 2020

Greetings!  It is with joyous anticipation that we will be welcoming our students back to SYAS campus based on the following blended learning model under phase 1 after the Circuit Breaker:

Attendance

1.   On campus

Please take note that physical attendance is compulsory.  From Term 3 onwards, we will not be able to excuse a student’s absence on campus based on the fear of near contact with other people.  We need to reclaim a sense of normalcy and allowing students to be able to interact with teachers and peers will improve their social and emotional well-being.  Moreover, our teachers will now be preparing materials for classroom teaching and full HBL on rotating weeks.  It is not sustainable to prepare extra HBL materials for students who chose to stay away.  Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information on attendance as we move into full re-opening of SYAS.

2.  During HBL

Students will follow their regular timetable on the days that they participate in full HBL.  Form teachers will mark attendance and engage students from 8am.

Timetable

All students will follow normal timetable given in Term 1 during their time on campus.  During the full HBL weeks, they will carry out a mixture of online and offline learning assigned by subject teachers according to the same timetable.

Safe Management Measures

1. Existing measures:

Regular temperature screenings and sanitising of hands in the morning will be carried out at the main gate upon entry.  Students will be reminded to uphold good hygiene standards and to take their temperatures after their breaks.  School facilities will also be cleaned and sanitised daily, especially high touch surfaces.

2. New measures – important:

SYAS will be implementing a safe entry measure (SafeEntry) for contact tracing purposes.  All students need to bring their Student Pass/ a photocopy of their Student Pass/ mobile phone and check into SYAS every morning. 

Reporting Time:

1. On campus

All students are to report to school before 8am.  We strongly encourage students to arrive in SYAS before 7.30am daily so as to prevent crowding due to the implementation of safe manage measures (SafeEntry Requirement).

2. During HBL

We seek the help of parents and guardians to ensure that students go online by 8am to mark attendance and participate in class contact time with their form teachers.  With an early and good start to the day, students learn self-discipline and as they mature, they will be able to manage their time more effectively.

We thank God for the opportunity to help our students grow and look forward to meeting one another soon.  Stay safe.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 22 May 2020

22 May 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Updates from San Yu Adventist School (SYAS)

We hope that our students are able to take a short break to enjoy Term 2 holidays before Term 3 commences on 2 June.  Like government schools, in order to protect our students, we will further enhance safe management measures.  Thus, besides the existing measures of regular temperature screenings and sanitising of hands and high-touch surfaces, students will likely to return to school on a rotation basis.  Students from graduating cohorts - Primary 6 and Secondary 4 levels will likely to attend school daily, while other cohorts will likely to rotate weekly, alternating between Home-Based Learning (HBL) and returning to school for lessons.  More information will be shared once the governing body of private education institutions, the Committee of Private Education, gives us the green light.

In the meantime, our students should be mentally prepared for an exciting term of learning ahead.  We look forward to seeing our students returning to SYAS fresh-faced and physically well-rested.  They should be neat and tidy in appearance.  For those who are apprehensive about visiting hairdressers due to the COVID-19 situation, we will engage our teaching staff to trim students’ hair to ensure that students look sharp and ready for learning.

Stay safe and God bless.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 30 April 2020

30 April 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Updates from San Yu Adventist School (SYAS)

Thank you for working with our teachers to help your child/ward learn as much as possible during the home-based learning (HBL) journey.  It has not been easy for all of us and we can give ourselves a pat on the shoulders for putting in our best effort in meeting different challenges head on.  Our last HBL day will be on 4 May 2020 and we look forward to seeing all students on 2 June 2020.

Please refer to the following updates for a better understanding of some of the major activities that will take place in Term 3:

1. Revised Academic Calendar in Term 3

SYAS’ revised calendar will be released during the middle of May 2020.  We regret to announce that the annual Sports Day is cancelled due to safe social distancing measure.  However, we will still carry out many main activities such as the annual National Day celebration, Parent-Teacher Conference and Teachers’ Day celebration. 

2. Term 3 Progress Report Card

The main objective of the HBL is to ensure that teaching and learning can continue to take place in the midst of the Circuit Breaker period.  Students are assessed for learning regularly but minimal assessments of learning assignments are given.  The school wants to give students time and space to explore and adapt to different modes of teaching and presentation. 

When students return to school in Term 3, their learning will be assessed and the progress report card will be issued at the end of the term.  The calculation of the 2020 academic year results will be as follows:

• Primary 1: Term 1 10%; Term 3 30%; Term 4 10% and Term 4 continuous assessment 50%

• Primary 2 to Secondary 3:  Term 1 10%; Term 3 20% and Prelim/ Year-end Exam 70%
• Secondary 4:  100% Prelim Exam

3. Student Travel Declaration Update

Most, if not all, students have declared their travel plans via the ASKnLearn portal.  If there is a change to the original declaration, students should update their travel declaration plans via the same portal and inform SYAS at [email protected]

Students should not travel out of Singapore, unless in emergency cases or on compassionate grounds. Please seek approval from SYAS at [email protected] before confirming travels plans when facing such situations.

Do take note that students holding different types of passes will probably face greater difficulty in obtaining entry approval when they wish to return.  As the COVID-19 situation can be volatile, students who travel may have to be put under quarantine or stay at home orders upon their return, and miss lessons  when school starts on 2 June 2020.

Let us continue to offer our thanksgiving to God for His blessings and protection.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 24 April 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Updates from San Yu Adventist School (SYAS)

We thank God for His protection in keeping us safe so that we are able to carry out home-based learning (HBL) during this circuit breaker period.  The Ministry of Education, in a joint MOE-SEAB press release, informed the public about changes to the school term and holidays.  As a result, SYAS will make the following changes:

1. Revised Academic Calendar in Term 3

• 5 May 2020 to 1 June 2020: Term 2 school holidays
• 2 June 2020: Start of Term 3
• 20 July 2020 to 26 July 2020: Mid-term break
• 6 September 2020: End of Term 3

Our last HBL day will be on 4 May 2020 and we look forward to seeing all students on 2 June 2020.

2. Re-scheduling of O Level Mother Tongue Chinese and Malay examinations

Our secondary 4 graduating students are to take note of the following changes:

• Papers 1 and 2 – shift from 1 June 2020, 8 am to 18 June 2020, 2pm
• Listening Comprehension – shift from 21 July 2020 to 27 July 2020

3. Removal of Common Last Topics (CLT) from PSLE and GCE O Level Subjects

• The CLT will be removed from the national examinations this year. The CLT is a set of topics from a syllabus identified by MOE that would be taught last by all schools towards the end of the academic year.
• Examples of CLT to be removed include "Interactions within the Environment" for PSLE Science and “Vectors” for O-level Mathematics.
• The CLT will still be taught, but not be examinable.

Besides the information found in the press release, SYAS subject teachers will inform their students if more subjects are included when SYAS receives updates.

4. Student Travel Declaration

All students are to declare their travel plans by 4pm, 29 April 2020 via the ASKnLearn portal.  Students should not travel out of Singapore, unless in emergency cases or on compassionate grounds. Please seek approval from SYAS at [email protected] before confirming travel plans when facing such situations.

Do take note that students holding different types of passes will probably face greater difficulty in obtaining entry approval when they wish to return.  As the COVID-19 situation can be volatile, students who travel may have to be put under quarantine or stay at home orders upon their return, and miss lessons  when school starts on 2 June 2020.

Once again, stay safe and healthy.  Let us thank God for His blessings and continue to pray for frontliners who give us their selfless service.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 17 April 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Updates from San Yu Adventist School (SYAS)

1. Use of ZOOM for learning

   We have put in place recommended security measures and are pleased to inform you that all ZOOM sessions will resume from 20 April 2020, according to the home-based learning timetable.More information can be found when your chid/ward accesses ASKnLearn.

   All student contact time will commence at 8am sharp daily.Form teachers are looking forward to bring a little normalcy into the lives of the students and to interact with them.

2. Suspension of Mid-year Examination
   
   SYAS will suspend the Mid-year Examination for all students so that more time can be given to students to get used to the changes in the modes of learning during the COVID-19 situation.Teachers will continue to focus on helping students understand concepts and acquire new knowledge.In place of the Mid-year Examination, students will be assessed through manageable tasks in small chunks and they will receive their progress reports (like the progress reports that were issued in Term 1) in the first week of Term 3, or until further notice.
   
   SYAS is physically closed during the circuit breaker period.Please email us at [email protected] for enquiries.

As the week draws to a close, let us give thanks to God for His protection and may you enjoy a blessed sabbath rest ahead.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 13 April 2020

General Office is closed for the Circuit Breaker Period.

For all enquiries about registration and withdrawal, please kindly email [email protected]

Last Updated: 12 April 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Temporary Suspension of ZOOM sessions

On one hand, we are heartened to know that most, if not all, of our students have engaged in meaningful home-based learning (HBL).  We are also thankful for guardians and parents who have shown understanding and patience in working with us to solve technical issues in the past week.

On the other hand, we regret to inform all of you that ZOOM sessions will be suspended from 13-17 April as the Ministry of Education looks into breaches involving obscene images.  Rest assured that our teachers will continue to plan and execute quality online and offline learning tasks for our students.  Instead of ZOOM sessions indicated in the students’ HBL weekly lesson plans, students can follow the instructions given by their subject teachers (in ASKnLearn and/or Class Dojo) to complete their learning tasks.

In the meantime, students’ attendance will be marked at 8am daily via the communication channels such as Class Dojo, WhatsaApp and WeChat parents/ guardians and students normally use to contact the form teachers. 

Last but not least, stay healthy and God bless.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 6 April 2020

6 April 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Implementation of Full Home-Based Learning (8 April – 4 May 2020)

In response to the Singapore Government’s Multi-Ministry Taskforce's latest efforts to further enhance safe distancing measures, San Yu Adventist School (SYAS) will implement full home-based learning (HBL) from 8 April to 4 May 2020.  SYAS will resume classes on 5 May 2020.  More details can be found here.

During this HBL period, SYAS will provide necessary updates via the school website.  We encourage all of you to check the school website weekly, especially if the Ministry of Education issues a new press release.

Let us keep ourselves healthy physically, mentally and spiritually as God watches over us.  We hope to welcome our students back to campus soon.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 30 March 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

We thank God for his continuing protection over all of us as we try to bring some normalcy into our daily lives in this challenging situation.

In response to the MOE’s latest plan to support further safe distancing by having schools progressively transiting to a blended learning model, starting with one day of Home-Based Learning (HBL) a week, the following arrangement will take place in SYAS:

• Co-Curricular Activities will be cancelled for the rest of the year. However, they will be replaced with enrichment activities when the situation improves so as to provide an enriching educational experience for all students.
• Commencing from this upcoming Friday, our primary school, as well as secondary school, will conduct one day of HBL on the following dates: 3 April, 17 April and 24 April until the mid-year examination takes place.

We seek your support to work with our teachers so that HBL can be carried out successfully.  Do find time to supervise your child/ ward to ensure that he/ she completes all assignments.  We will also be using the HBL sessions to fine tune our existing e-learning programme.  In the event that schools have to close for a period of time, SYAS teachers will be able to instruct students to carry out learning effectively from the safety of home.  More details can be found HERE.

Let us continue to trust in God and exercise social responsibility so as to keep one another and the school safe.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 25 March 2020

Safeguard Against COVID-19:  14-day Leave of Absence for Students Staying with a
Person whoReturned to Singapore from Overseas Travel 

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

We would like to welcome all SYAS students back to school.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has recently announced new enhanced precautionary measures to further protect the education system. The link to the press release can be found here. SYAS has issued a letter to all students in response to the latest MOE regulation for students and parents/guardians to follow up.

Even though the above LOA regulation affects our primary school students, SYAS is taking extra precaution by extending the same LOA regulation to all secondary school students as both our primary and secondary school students share the same premises.

In the meantime, SYAS will continue to administer existing precautionary measures in school to ensure that the school remains a safe and secure environment for all. 

Furthermore, we have newly purchased a thermal scanner to take the temperature in the morning and made arrangements to seat students further apart in class as well as in the canteen.

We seek your cooperation to exercise social responsibility as Singapore moves as a society to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 19 March 2020

Important Updates from SYAS 

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has recently announced new enhanced precautionary measures to further protect the education system. The link to the press release can be found here. 

In light of the announcement and recent developments, San Yu Adventist School (SYAS) intends to comply with the government recommendation by implementing the following measures. This list will be regularly updated as the situation evolves.

1. SYAS will re-open for Term 2 on 23 March 2020 (Monday) as planned.

2. Students and staff of SYAS who have been out of Singapore on or after 14 March will be issued a 14-day Leave of Absence (LOA).

3. Students who flew back from an affected region declared by the Singapore Multi-Ministry Taskforce dated will be placed on Stay Home Notice (SHN). (See affected regions here ).

4. Suspension of Co-curricular Activities for 2 weeks.

5. Regular cleaning of frequently used contact points.

6. Health checks and frequent temperature screening for all staff and students.

Many parents and guardians are concerned about why schools are not closed. SYAS will like to echo the words of the Singapore Government that closing school will disrupt many lives but the possibility of school closure will not be ruled out if it is necessary to do so. Based on the current information that we have acquired, there is only a small number of students and staff who have traveled during the March holidays.  Hence, SYAS will re-open so as not to disrupt and affect the lives of the majority of our students.

Nevertheless SYAS will continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure that the school remains a safe and secure environment for all.

We seek your understanding and cooperation as we move forward, in the best interest of our students.

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 09 March 2020

Important Updates from SYAS in View of the COVID-19 Virus Situation(March Holidays)

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Please take note of the following in view of the upcoming March holidays.

Group 1: Students who are traveling/have travelled to an affected region declared by the Singapore Multi-Ministry Taskforce. (See affected regions here):

1. Update travel declaration on Asknlearn.
2. Notify the school through email ([email protected]).
3. Complete and submit the necessary documentation.
4. Serve the Stay Home Notice (SHN).

Group 2: Students who room with someone who is on SHN:

1. Apply for special leave through email ([email protected])
2. You are required to submit a photo of the roommate’s SHN as proof for your leave application to be granted.

Other pertinent notes:

1. Students on SHN must comply with the government requirements strictly. Spot checks will be conducted and students who fail to comply with the requirements will be punished.
2. Students who do not belong to either Group 1 or 2 should report to school for classes. Should there be a special cause for concern, parents or guardian must inform the school and seek approval.

For more information, please check out the following websites:

• MOH’s FAQ
• ICA Border Control
• MOE’s FAQ

SYAS Administration

Last Updated: 27 February 2020

Important Updates from SYAS in View of the COVID-19 Virus Situation

Dear Parents/Guardians/Students,

Please take note of the letter given to students dated 27 February 2020.  The following important updates can be found in the letter:

• Last day of school activities in Term 1;
• Issuance of Term 1 progress report card;
• Mandatory travel declaration.

We urge you to read the letter carefully and provide us with essential information we need for submission to other regulatory bodies in Singapore.  A soft copy of the letter can be found here.

Parents or guardians with concerns can contact the respective form teachers or email the school at [email protected].

In the meantime, stay safe and God bless.

Last Updated: 10 February 2020

Dear SYAS family

Slightly more than a week has gone by since we started classes in the midst of the Novel Coronavirus situation. Although the timing of this outbreak post-CNY has been unfortunate, we were able to rally the school staff to facilitate a smooth experience for our students in accordance with advisories from the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ministry of Health (MOH).

We are also raising greater awareness of humanity’s love towards each other by encouraging students and staff at San Yu Adventist to share a love donation, in-kind or otherwise to benefit patients/healthcare workers,etc.  It is a small but powerful gesture -- SYAS cares! 

We have decided to postpone some of our CCA activities and field trips. The following CCAs are affected: Swimming, soccer, badminton, hiking, indoor rock climbing and inline skating. 

Our hearts and minds go out to the victims as well as the heroic people who are risking their lives in combating this virus.  Please take time to listen to this Chinese song 陪你走向希望 on hope & love.

Despite the efforts to combat this virus together, many are spreading fake news and unfounded fears. Please CHECK with the right information sources such as Gov.sg and follow the government’s directives with regards to intra- and inter-personal health and safety.  TOGETHER, we can overcome this crisis with Confidence, Competence and Compassion.

Parents or guardians with concerns can contact the respective form teachers or email the school at [email protected].

Dr Shee Soon Chiew
SYAS Principal

Last Updated: 29 January 2020

Dear Parent/Guardian,

In view of the coronavirus situation in Wuhan and other parts of China, SYAS will be stepping up our precautionary measures to enhance protection of our students and staff.

Expanded coverage for Leave of Absence (LOA)

The 14 days LOA for students and staff will be expanded to cover the following groups.

Group 1: Students and staff returning from Mainland China (as per MOE guidelines)

Group 2: Students and staff who had direct and prolonged contact with relatives or friends who visited them from Mainland China.

Group 3: Students and staff who room with someone belonging to Group 1 or 2.

The LOA will be valid for a period of 14 days, starting from the day of arrival in Singapore for Group 1 and 2. The LOA for Group 3 will be the same duration as their self-quarantined roommates.

Protective Measures

The school will be implementing the following protective measures for our returning students.

Temperature screening at the point of entry for all students, staff and visitors. Temperature screening will start at 0645 daily, students who arrive before will be asked to wait outside the gate.

Travel and point of contact history checks at the point of entry (30 and 31 January).

Daily temperature taking in class.

Teaching of personal hygiene habits and how to stay safe during this period.

Daily disinfection of the entire school compound.

Parents and guardians will be required to wait outside the school compound to pick up their children/wards during dismissal time.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and solicit your fullest cooperation in order to manage this situation effectively.

Parents or guardians with special concern can contact the respective form teachers or email the school at [email protected].

Thank you for your kind understanding.

SYAS Administration