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Teaching Staff
| 01/ | Mr Lim Yiu Tian
HOD Science Physics |
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Ms Melissa Chan Kar Mun
HOD Character & Citizenship Education Chemistry |
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Ms Zhang Zhi Hui, Orry
Year Head 1 Chemistry English Literature |
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Ms Ho Liyi
Subject Head, Science Chemistry |
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Mr Huzaini Bin Alwi
Subject Head, ICT Physics Mathematics |
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Ms Salinah Zhu Subject Head, Student Management Physics |
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Mr Alvin Liew Shao Chuan Teacher Chemistry |
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Ms Ang Geok Xing Teacher Biology Mathematics |
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Ms Kek Poh Khee Teacher Chemistry |
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Ms Pui Li Xian Teacher Biology |
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Ms Ng Ling Yee Domina Teacher Biology English Language |
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Ms Juliana Binte Adaham Teacher Chemistry |
| 13/ | Ms Ridzwana Begum Teacher Biology Chemistry |
14 / | Mr Hong Guangyu William Teacher Chemistry Mathematics |
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Mr Chua Wang Zhi Teacher Physics Mathematics |
Overview
 Subjects Offered
Curriculum and Framework
The
Science Curriculum Framework
is derived from the Policy Framework for the Teaching and Learning of Science. It encapsulates the thrust of science education in Singapore to prepare our students to be sufficiently adept as effective citizens, able to function in and contribute to an increasingly technologically-driven world.
In line with the framework of learning Science as an inquiry subject, our department organises a series of enrichment activities to stimulate students' interest and inquisitiveness towards Science. Refer to our programme in the next tab for more details. Learning Space (Science Discovery Lab) The Science Discovery Lab; a place for learning of Science which is enhanced by the conducive environment for collaborative learning on top of the ICT tools available to support ICT based inquiry learning.
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Programme
Achievements
| Unit | Competition | Achievement | Year |
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| Biology |
National Junior Biology Olympiad | Chloe Chua Qiao Lin 4E1 - Bronze Award Koh You Li Erika 4E1 - Bronze Award Chloe Teh Shi Ying 4E2 - Bronze Award |
2022 |
| Biology | National Junior Biology Olympiad | Yeo Yu Xuan Dazzel 4E1 - Gold Award Tan Ching Thee Royce 4E1 - Bronze Award | 2021 |
| Science | Applied Sciences Programme | Participation | 2021 |
| Science | Scientific Inventive Thinking | Participation | 2021 |
| Science | Singapore Youth Science Fair | Certificate of Accomplishment | 2021 |
| Science | Ignite Skills Challenge | Team Gold Award | 2021 |
| Science | ICAS (Science) | Distinction (3), Merit (2), Credit (2) | 2021 |
| Biology | National Junior Biology Olympiad | Joshua 4E1- Silver | 2019 |
| Chemistry | ANCQ Competition | Participation | 2019 |
| Chemistry | National Junior Chemistry Olympiad | Participation | 2019 |
| Chemistry | Paul Science Quiz (ANCQ) | Joshua 4E1- Silver | 2019 |
| Physics | National Junior Physics Olympiad | Honourable Mention - Main (3) Honourable Mention - Open Category (1) |
2019 |
| Science | The BIG Science Competition | High Distinction (1), Distinction (1), Credit (1) |
2019 |
| Science | ICAS (Science) | Distinction (1), Merit (2), Credit (7) |
2019 |
| Science | Nanyang Polytechnic Science and Technology Challenge | - | 2019 |
Activities 2022 Post-Weighted Assessment (WA2) – Sec 1 Lower Secondary Science Integrative Activity Our Secondary 1 students extended their classroom learning on concepts learnt in Diversity of Materials using Separation Techniques by engaging in an integrative activity. Students were given a problem scenario in which they had to exercise their problem-solving skills of looking for potable water after losing freshwater supply due to a storm. They had to research for causes of water pollution and common pollutants found in water. After that, they had to submit a group summary of their findings on Padlet that was embedded in the SLS package. Students were then required to design and create a water purification device using a given set of materials such as gauze, gravel, cotton wool, pebbles, sand and an empty mineral water bottle. Our Secondary 1 students exhibited great creativity and critical thinking through the modifications made using these items provided. They had to determine the suitable materials for the water purification device as well as identify and explain the factors that affect the effectiveness of the water purification device. Once all the materials have been placed inside the inverted water bottle, it is time to test out their devices, using dirty water. The way or sequence in which the materials are arranged actually determines the effectiveness of the filtration results! The purification devices are then judged based on how clear the resultant water comes out of the purification device at the end by comparing it with a turbidity disc. The purification process was then filmed by the students using their smartphones and subsequently uploaded as videos onto a second padlet embedded onto the SLS package. Some of the groups whose filters worked quite well were also being invited to the front of the lab to share their design with the rest of the classes, thereby promoting collaborative learning amongst the students.
 Students are engaged in forming the materials outline of the purification device. |
Students are testing out the efficiency of the filter
Students filming the purification process using smartphone.
Students doing and filming the actual purification process.
Student testing out the device.
Students enjoying the activity.
Students preparing the materials for the purification device.| Activities 2021 Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad (SJBO) 2021 The Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad (SJBO) provides a platform for Secondary 3 to 4 students to challenge themselves further in the area of Biology, and is an initiative built on their strong grasp on fundamentals. SJBO gives students a foretaste of the Singapore Biology Olympiad as well as the International Biology Olympiad. As such, SJBO focuses on critical thinking skills as applied to Biology, and it is with the aim that students develop a holistic culture and passion in learning and applying Biology in their lives. For this year, all the Secondary 3 and Secondary 4 Pure Biology students participated in the Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad. The competition comprises a theory round for all students. The theory round, consisting of multiple choice, true-false and short answer questions, was conducted online on 19 May 2021. Yeo Yu Xuan Dazzel received the Gold Award while Tan Ching Thee Royce received the Bronze Award in the Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad 2021.
Science JeWel 2021 1. Applied Sciences Programme Forensic Science Students experienced various hands-on forensic activities and were introduced to real-world applications.
 Students learned about autopsy. Students were introduced to a case. They worked in groups to gather evidence and deduce who is the perpetrator in the virtual crime. Health Sciences Sessions were conducted via Zoom in which through a series of virtual activities, students were introduced to some ideas relating to viruses, immunology and cardiology.
Applied Food Sciences and Molecular Gastronomy
2. Scientific Inventive Thinking (with Coding and Programming) Our Science JeWel students had the opportunity to go through a course led by Duck Learning. During the course, students learned how to code, build, and program robots with different functions.
Competitions Our Science JeWel students had the opportunities to participate in National and International competitions.  Our Secondary 2 students being awarded the Certificate of Accomplishment in Singapore Youth Science Fair 2021.Post Exam (EYE) – Sec 1 Lower Secondary Science Integrative Activity Our Secondary 1 students extended their classroom learning on concepts learnt in Diversity of Materials using Separation Techniques by engaging in an integrative activity. Students were then required to create a water purification device using a given set of materials such as gauze, gravel, cotton wool, pebbles, sand and an empty mineral water bottle. Our Secondary 1 students exhibited great creativity and critical thinking through the modifications made using these items provided. They had to determine the suitable materials for the water purification device as well as identify and explain the factors that affect the effectiveness of the water purification device. Once all the materials have been placed inside the inverted water bottle, it is time to test out their devices, using dirty water. The way or sequence in which the materials are arranged actually determines the effectiveness of the filtration results! The purification devices are then judged based on how clear the resultant water comes out of the purification device at the end by comparing it with a turbidity disc. The purification process was then filmed by the students using their smartphones and subsequently uploaded onto SLS.
Ignite Skills Challenge 2021 Ignite Skills Challenge 2021 is an annual competition that introduces students to technical skills and fosters deeper understanding of courses offered by ITE. Challenges are designed to be engaging and fun, so as to make learning enjoyable and memorable. There are a total of 15 challenges and participants are required to attend a virtual workshop teaching them on the task, before they explore and perform the task on their own. A team of three students from 2T2 participated in the ‘Filtraxxion’ challenge, where they were given a task of building a filtration system using natural materials. The virtual workshop gave them a hands-on experience in in building a filtration system and exploring with the different layers of natural materials, like sand, gravel, pebbles. In the Preliminary round, they managed to build a filtration system with five different layers of natural materials and were judged on two criteria, the flow rate of their filtration system and the clarity of the filtrate. They also created a chatbot messenger to answer common questions about filtration and the filtration system they had created. In the Final round, they were tasked to create a ‘Filtration learning package’ video to teach their classmates more about filtration and how to build a filtration system. The team achieved a gold award in this competition and had an enriching learning experience.
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Activities 2020 Post Exam (EYE) – Sec 1 Lower Secondary Science Activity Our Secondary 1 students extended their classroom learning on density, which is to determine the ability of an object to float or sink. Students were then required to construct a boat using a set of materials such as ice cream sticks. Our Secondary 1s exhibited great creativity and critical thinking through the modifications made using other optional items. Once ready, it was time to “float their boat” with as many standard masses possible! The boats were judged according to the maximum amount of mass it can hold and the design of the boats.  – Sec 1 Lower Secondary/01.jpg) 1E1 students are discussing and forming the base of the sail car.  – Sec 1 Lower Secondary/02.jpg) 1E4 students are engaged in forming the shape of the boat.  – Sec 1 Lower Secondary/03.jpg) 1T1 students doing the finishing touches to the boat.  – Sec 1 Lower Secondary/04.jpg) 1N1 students testing out the sail car with the portable fan.
1E3 students hard at work.
1E3 students with the final product of the boat.  – Sec 1 Lower Secondary/09.jpg) Best Team Design  – Sec 1 Lower Secondary/10.jpg) The winning team from 1N2 with their winning entry.  – Sec 1 Lower Secondary/11.jpg) 1E2’s winning entry.  – Sec 1 Lower Secondary/12.jpg) The winning group from 1N1.  – Sec 1 Lower Secondary/13.jpg) Winning entry from 1E4. |
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