Science

Goal(s)

• 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 exposes students to science beyond the textbook in different environments.

Science Department Teachers

Highlights / Achievements

Programme:

Beyond Classroom Experience: Molecular Gastronomy Workshop @ the Singapore Science Centre:

In Term 2, all sec 3 students attended the Molecular Gastronomy Workshop. The Science Department organised this learning experience to help students recognise the importance of science and technology in food. Through this experience, students learnt different techniques to create food that combines science and art. This allows them to understand the chemistry behind various cooking methods.

Science Fair at Jiemin Primary School:

On 24 May, a group of Sec 2 students were invited to set up booths at Jiemin Primary School Science Fair. The sec 2 students presented and shared scientific concepts they have learnt in lower secondary science such as acids and bases to the primary 5 students.

Achievements:

Illustratum 2023:

Illustratum 2023 competition organised by NUS Physics provides a platform for enthusiasts to present complex concepts in a way that captivates and engages. It also fosters curiosity, develops creative and critical thinking as well as a long-life passion for science exploration in students.

It is the first time that Yishun Secondary School has participated in the competition and one of the team - YISHUN SEC TEAM 2 has clinched the Distinction Award. We competed against schools such as NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, School of Science and Technology and Nanyang Girls’ High School. The awardees are from 3E2: Mohammad Danish Aiman Bin Mohammad Rizal, Chai Chung You Jeremy and Chin Jun Hong Alfred. The other team, YISHUN SEC TEAM 1 from 3E1 Loh Qian Ting, Jaydias Ng Ke Cheng and Vrion Chan received the Certificate of Participation Award.

21st Elementz Science Project Competition:

This competition organised by Anderson Secondary School generates interest in scientific study through investigative-type projects in science and provide a platform for North Zone primary and lower secondary school students to share their research findings. The project titled “Investigate Which Type of Starch Makes the Strongest Bioplastics” has received the Silver Award. The awardees are from 1 Care: Hipona Keziah Cody Daddy, Tong Li Xin Fiona, Sun Yuanzhi and Looi Yu Hao Nicas.

8th Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad:

The 8th Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad is jointly organized by the Singapore Institute of Biology and Science Centre Singapore to promote the advancement of Biology for Secondary School students and to encourage students to excel in Biology. The competition comprised a theory round for all students, followed by a practical round for the top seven schools. Demerin Njay Gadon from 4E1 clinched the Silver Award, Loh Tian Fa from 4E1 received the Bronze Award and Y Kanthn from 4E1 received the Honorable Mention.