Science

Goals

• To nurture students into thinkers, innovators, and contributors.

• To cultivate the joy of learning Science by developing students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in scientific-thinking through a well-designed curriculum that focuses on scientific inquiry and authentic learning.

• To prepare students for a life-long passion in learning Science and enable them to innovate and contribute to a technologically-driven society.

Key Programmes

Beyond Classroom Experience: A variety of science-based activities that expose students to science beyond the textbook in different environments.

Competitions/Awards

Science Department Teachers

Thinker-Innovator-Contributor Highlights / Achievements (focusing on learning experiences / processes):

Programme

1. Science Week 2025: The Power of the Tiny

The inaugural YSS Science Week held from July 1 to 4 2025 embraced the theme "The Power of the Tiny," spotlighting science at the (sub)microscopic scale. A 2-day Science Carnival was held with booths featuring core science disciplines and the Robotics CCA, and an exhibition by the Singapore Food Authority (SFA). In addition, there was an assembly talk by a researcher from A*star, a livestream with OceanX scientists, and a recess engagement by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). The week concluded with a prize presentation ceremony celebrating the winners of the "Power of the Tiny" Photography Competition and the Science Week Quiz.

Lights, cameras, action! Students and teacher ready to perform their skit to publicise the Science Week activities.

Winners for the Science Week Photography competition and Science Quiz

2. Interdisciplinary and Inquiry-based Learning at Rifle Range Nature Park during Student Learning Fest (SLF)

The Science Department continued its interdisciplinary (Biology-Geography) inquiry-based learning journey for Secondary 4 and 5 Biology students at Rifle Range Nature Park, focusing on sustainability, conservation, and the human–nature relationship. Students explored how Singapore balances urban development with environmental protection and developed 21st century competencies by evaluating evidence collaboratively. In 2025, the programme was enriched with a new SLS wet-weather package featuring curated videos by our Science teachers and NParks. While not activated this year, the videos provided additional resources for students to deepen their understanding beyond the on-site experience.

Our students learning about Singapore’s rich biodiversity during their inquiry-based exploration at Rifle Range Nature Park.

No rain could dampen the spirit of discovery as our teachers and students explored Rifle Range Nature Park.

Achievements

3. STEM challenge #1

Our lower secondary cohort recently showcased their creativity and problem-solving skills in the STEM Playground 2025 Challenge, jointly organised by the Science Centre Singapore, MOE (CPDD), and the James Dyson Foundation. In this exciting competition, students designed a boat powered by a chemical reaction and competed against 121 primary and secondary schools across Singapore. Through testing, refining, and improving their prototypes, our students demonstrated resilience and teamwork. Their hard work paid off as they proudly achieved 3rd placing in the secondary school category. This remarkable achievement reflects their innovative spirit and passion for applying science beyond the classroom.

Students collaborating to engineer a boat powered by chemistry, showcasing STEM at its best.

Designing, testing, and refining prototypes to bring their chemical reaction boat to life!

4. Jiemin Primary School Science Outreach

Our Secondary 2 Science Talent Programme students recently took part in an exciting outreach at Jiemin Primary School, where they engaged Primary 5 students through hands-on science booths. The activities included paper chromatography, where colours were separated into beautiful patterns, copper tape circuits, which introduced simple electronics in a fun way, and popsicle stick catapults, where students applied physics to launch small projectiles. This interactive session not only sparked curiosity and joy among the primary students but also provided our secondary students with the chance to share their scientific knowledge and hone their communication skills in making science fun.

Sec 2 Science Talent students demonstrating the popsicle stick catapult to excited Pri 5 participants.

Sec 2 Science Talent students introducing Pri 5s to chromatography flowers and the science of separating colours.

5. Singapore Youth STEM Fair (SYSF) and 23rd Elementz Science Project Competition

Eight lower secondary students displayed grit, perseverance, and innovation as they took part in both competitions. Over nearly two months, they worked tirelessly on research, project analysis, poster design, and presentations to judges. The Secondary Two team investigated the strength and durability of different types of bioplastics, while the Secondary One team explored the growth rate of plants using handmade versus chemical fertilisers. Their efforts shone through, with the Secondary Two team clinching the Accomplished Award at SYSF and a Bronze Award at Elementz, while the Secondary One team achieved commendation awards in both competitions.

The Secondary two team receiving their award in Anderson Secondary school.

The student team at Singapore Youth STEM Fair.