Australian Mathematics Competition 2013 

42 SOTA Year 1 to 4 students participated in the Australian Mathematics Competition 2013 on 1 August this year.

Six students achieved the Distinction Award, placing them in the top 15% of participants worldwide in their respective categories. 14 other students received the Credit Award.

1. Allison Tan Sue Min (Year 1)
2. Dianne Loh Wen Hui (Year 1)
3. Gabriella Edith Tan Rui (Year 1)
4. Christopher Ang Ming Yang (Year 2)
5. Low Sun Yuan (Year 2)
6. Leong Yoke Yi Beatrice (Year 3)

1. Aqilah Bte Mohamad Sani (Year 1)
2. Gay Ling Li, Gail (Year 1)
3. Kanazawa Shiori (Year 1)
4. Koh Cui Shan (Year 1)
5. Tan Ning Ci Caitlin (Year 1)
6. Denise Tan Shi Min (Year 1)
7. Lau Tse Xuan (Year 1)
8. Mrinal Ganesh (Year 2)
9. Tan Sok Ming Jamie (Year 2)
10. Yong Lyn (Year 2)
11. Sowmya Srinivasan Iyer (Year 3)
12. Caleb Goh Teng Hian (Year 3)
13. Wee Jin Ting Cheri (Year 3)
14. Vanessa Guinadi (Year 4)

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools 2013

19 SOTA students from Year 1 to 5 participated in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools 2013 on 30 July.

One of our Year 2 students achieved High Distinction, while five others from Year 1, 2 and 3 received the Distinction Award. Our Year 1 to 3 students, especially the Year 2 students, have also done the school proud by performing above the national average.

Award Recipients:

1. Low Sun Yuan (Year 2)

1. Tan Ning Ci Caitlin (Year 1)
2. Dianne Loh Wen Hui (Year 1)
3. Gabriella Edith Tan Rui (Year 1)
4. Tan Sok Ming Jamie (Year 2)
5. Wee Jin Ting Cheri (Year 3)

1. Ng Hui Yun, Vivien (Year 1)
2. Felicia Er Xiu Wen (Year 1)
3. Denise Tan Shi Min (Year 1)
4. Leong Yoke Yi Beatrice (Year 3)
5. Hu Zhenqi (Year 3)
6. Lee Jiyoon (Year 4)

10th RI Inter-School Philosophy Dialogue 

Year 2 student Nicole Tong and Year 3 student Khym Fong have done SOTA proud by clinching the Best Inquirer Awards at the 10th RI Inter-School Philosophy Dialogue that took place at Raffles Institution on 20 July 2013. The Award is given out to a student who displays strong intellectual abilities and facilitation skills in each discussion group. About 15 Best Inquirer Awards were given out.

The RI Inter-School Philosophy Dialogue is an annual event that seeks to promote the spirit of inquiry and inspire intellectual curiosity among youths. The main highlight of the event remains the dialogues conducted in smaller group break-out sessions, which provides the platform for the students to engage their peers in stimulating discussions and share ideas with one another.

ACE TEEN Award 2013

Our Year 5 student, Goh King-Sheung, Ryan was selected as the Merit Winner of the ACE TEEN Award 2013. The ACE award is an annual award that gives national recognition to the achievements of children and teens with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Yeo Keng Wee, our Year 5 student was also nominated for the ACE award.

Both of them have shown tremendous resilience in overcoming challenges and this has brought about a positive change in their attitude and motivation. It is also encouraging to note that they are mentoring younger students with similar ADHD condition. Credit also goes to SOTA's Educational Psychologist, Mrs Lee Ming Ying for nurturing and guiding them through the Excel Learning Intervention Programme.

Singapore Mathematical Olympiad 2013

27 SOTA students participated in the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad 2013 on 4 June. Our Junior Team achieved 1 Silver award and 1 Honourable Mention at the competition, and was ranked 38 out of 122 participating schools, while our Senior Team achieved 1 Bronze award and was ranked 71 out of 108 participating schools.

The awardees were Year 2 student, Low Sun Yuan (Silver Award), Year 4 student, Vanessa Guinadi (Bronze Award), and Year 1 student, Allison Tan Sue Min (Honourable Mention).