Science Department
Department Programmes
The Science department programmes are designed to develop our students’ curiosity and passion for Science. Through these programmes, we hope to provide our students with the opportunities to apply concepts and skills to their daily lives and in the process, instil in our students the spirit of scientific inquiry. Our Science programmes also serve to inculcate in our students a sense of responsibility in caring for our environment. Our programmes include:
Mathematics & Science Discovery Fortnight
Through this fortnight programme, P3-P6 students participate in a string of activities lined up for them to explore and learn Science concepts. These include hands-on activities to engage students during recess to learn through exploration and educational play.
Science Teaching Around STELLAR (STarS) for Primary 1 and 2
Science teaching is infused into STELLAR lesson through STarS to enable younger students at P1 and P2 to experience science at an earlier age. For example, students read the story “A butterfly is born” and observe the life cycle of a real butterfly provided for each group. Students have an opportunity to observe how the caterpillars develop into butterflies. In caring for these caterpillars, students learn the importance of food to these living things. When these caterpillars emerge as butterflies, students have the joy to release them back to the nature to allow the life-cycle to continue.
ESPS Every child a seed (in partnership with NParks)
Through this programme, the Primary 3 students are each given a plant starter kit from NParks. These kits allow each student to grow seedlings on their own to learn about the life cycle of plants and the parts of a plant. Students can transfer their seedlings and continue to nurture them in the school allocated garden plots to extend their learning and be responsible and caring individuals.
E2k Programme (P4 & P5)
Selected students who demonstrate interest and ability in Science will be introduced to E2k enrichment programme that include scientific investigations and given opportunities to develop critical and inventive thinking and effective communication skills.
Young Science Badge Scheme
To enhance Science learning in and out of the classroom, Young Scientist Badge Scheme (YSBS) is now for all Primary 3 to Primary 6 students. Students may explore these badges through the Young Scientist site or through the Student Learning Space (SLS). To better guide our students, we have assigned the following cards to the respective levels.
P3: I am a Young Zoologist
P4: I am a Young Physicist
* Students who wished to complete more cards after completing the above tasks are free to do so.
