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 textbook in different environments

Competitions/Awards

Science Department Teachers

Thinker-Innovator-Contributor Highlights / Achievements

Programmes

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

Marking its third successful year, our department’s collaborative Biology and Geography learning journey took students to Rifle Range Nature Park. Investigating human-nature relationships and plant systems, groups gathered field evidence to design conservation infographics. This hands-on inquiry deepened their 21st-century skills, transforming how they view Singapore's dynamic green spaces and sustainability.

A teacher engages students in a sensory awareness activity at the Rifle Range Nature Park pavilion, preparing them for their immersive forest journey and conservation inquiry.

Students enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Rifle Range Nature Park from the Colugo Deck, connecting their classroom learning with the vast forest canopy below.

Future stewards of nature learning about Singapore's vital forest restoration efforts.

2. Elementz Science Project Competition

Five upper secondary students won a Silver Award at the 27th International Elementz Fair. Additionally, six students excelled at the A*STAR-VJC Science Fair 2026, while two Secondary 2 teams competed in the 24th Elementz Science Project Competition. Congratulations to all participants! Your outstanding achievements highlight your deep passion and perseverance for scientific discovery.

Presenting their project in the 27th International Elementz Fair

3. Science Centre Learning Journey

As part of Yishun Secondary School's annual Student Learning Festival, students embarked on an enriching learning journey to the Science Centre Singapore. Through engaging workshops and hands-on STEM activities, they explored scientific concepts, sharpened their inquiry skills, and discovered the excitement of learning beyond the classroom, inspiring curiosity and innovation.

Students investigated scientific concepts through interactive experiments and engaging activities.

Learning Beyond the Classroom – Students collaborated to solve challenges and deepen their understanding of science.

Curiosity in Action – The Science Centre learning journey inspired students to explore, question, and innovate through authentic experiences.

4. (a) Presentation at the 17th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2025) in Japan (23-28 November 2025)

Collaborating with AST Master Teachers, LT Biology Mrs Leong Sin Yee designed an outdoor learning experience at Rifle Range Nature Park and presented it at the 17th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2025) in Japan, titled “Bridging Disciplines: Integrating Biology and Geography for Meaningful Interdisciplinary Learning.”

The conference strongly affirmed our school’s professional development direction. Key takeaways emphasized prioritizing student agency and adaptive thinking in the AI era, valuing teachers as indispensable learning designers, and fostering enduring human skills. Witnessing the high interest in Singaporean presentations was a proud validation that our pedagogical practices remain forward-looking and world-class.

Sin Yee sharing insights on interdisciplinary learning during her presentation session at ACE2025 in Japan.

Presenting alongside Master Teachers from the Biology and Geography Chapters at ACE2025 in Japan.

Supporting a fellow Singapore polytechnic educator at her conference poster presentation

(b)   Biology Workshop for Supporting Student Thinking and Writing (9 April 2026)

Empowering students to own their learning was the core focus of the biology teacher-led workshop, co-conducted by Ms Klaudia Ng and Mrs Leong Sin Yee. Working closely together, they structured the sharing into clear, practical classroom applications. This collaborative effort spotlighted the STOP framework, a structured approach that fosters greater student agency. Participants found the framework exceptionally valuable for guiding students to reflect intentionally on their mistakes - a critical metacognitive habit that will serve them well far beyond the classroom, effectively strengthening both their thinking and writing skills.

Ms Klaudia Ng sharing the STOP framework with fellow biology teachers during the workshop session at our very own YSS Space.

Championing professional growth: Ms Klaudia Ng and Mrs Leong Sin Yee posing with fellow educators who co-presented the session.

5. STEM in Action: Inspiring Innovation and Impact

Yishun Secondary School’s STEM programme engaged students in authentic challenges through inquiry, design thinking and innovation. Students earned third place in the Marble Run Challenge, designed stroke-recovery aids through Project INSPIRE, and developed HearSafe AI for safer communities. These experiences nurtured creativity, resilience, empathy and future-ready problem-solving skills in students.

Students collaborated to build unique marble runs in the Science laboratory, applying their understanding of energy conversion to real-life structures such as ramps and roller coasters.

During a three-day experiential workshop, students learnt how stroke and neuroscience affect daily life. They then designed, built and presented prototypes to support stroke recovery.

Students explored safety concerns in quiet and secluded areas of Singapore. They proposed HearSafe AI, a sound-detection system that alerts caregivers, security personnel or the police when calls for help are detected.