The department embarks on a journey to promote a quality Science Programme aiming to enhance pupils' Science concepts by engaging them in a myriad of classroom activities and outdoor learning experiences.

With the whole school approach of using 5E+1 in our daily science teaching, we aim to imbue in pupils the spirit of inquiry.

5E +1 Approach

- Engage
- Explore
- Explain
- Elaborate
- Evaluate
- Encourage

The department recognizes pupils' effort in adopting a positive attitude in their pursuit of Science knowledge by presenting the ‘Young Einstein Award' to a pupil selected from every class in each term. To recognize pupils' effort in Innovation & Creativity, the department initiates the ‘Science Innergy Award' for the best Project Work for each class from P3 - P5.

The department places the pupils at the centre of the education process and through the variety of events and activities organized; it hopes to cater to the different learning styles of pupils so that they will be able to enjoy the learning process whilst in the pursuit of Science knowledge.

Highlights of Science Programmes & Activities

Integration of school-based Science Curriculum into P1 and P2 English Curriculum

• Subscription to ‘StoryBox' magazines as shared reading resources where teachers make use of relevant science articles/worksheets provided to supplement resources for teaching Science
• Introduce topics on Diversity, Cycles & Interactions in P1 & P2 curriculum  
  o P1 - Introduction to Animals, Mammals, Insects
  o P2- Introduction to Plants, Magnets and basic scientific tools
• Pupils adopt and learn how to take care of animals - Eg : frog and butterfly
• Pupils engage in simple science hands-on activities germinating and growing their own plants and exploring the school's eco garden/pond to study different types of plants

Outdoor experiential learning - Science Learning Journeys

• P1 - Zoo Trail @ Singapore Zoological Gardens
• P2 - Visit to OH's Vegetable Farm + Butterfly Lodge
• P3 - Integrated Math & Science Zoo Guided Trail at the Singapore Zoological Gardens with Lectures on Classification and Life-cycles of Animals
• P5 - Integrated Math & Science Trail @ DNA Learning Centre & Science Centre
• P6 - A hands-on workshop @ Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve involving the study of mangrove ecosystem using data loggers to collect authentic data

Greenhouse & Experimental Plot Activities

• to support science outdoor learning activities eg garden trail, study of physical factors/characteristics affecting various communities of organisms
• to provide opportunities for pupils to conduct experimental activities

Green House Activities (Primary 2 and Primary 3)

• P2 pupils to learn how to cultivate simple plants like climbers and Wheatgrass using pots/used bottles 
• P3 pupils learn to grow their own vegetables in soil (pots) and in nutrient water (commercial hydroponics kit)

Datalogging Activities

• use of Xplorers/Addest data loggers in teaching of Science lessons - through lab/outdoor activities which provide pupils with the opportunities to capture authentic data to enhance the learning process.

Microscope Activities

• use of compound microscopes in the study of cell and plant structures (P5)
• use of USB handheld microscopes in the study of body covering of animals, fungi, textures of materials (P3)

Inquiry-based Activities & Investigative Tasks

• Development of P3 - P6 lab activities and investigative tasks which align to inquiry-based learning
• Creating opportunities for P5-P6 pupils to work on investigative tasks which complement / replace activities in the activity book using the (guided) inquiry-based approach
• P3 - P6 pupils are taught specific basic and integrated process skills : writing scientific reports which includes crafting aims, hypotheses, identifying and manipulating variables, writing procedures, collecting data for analysis  & drawing conclusions in order to understand, appreciate and apply scientific principles

Project Work
P5 (Investigative Task)

• Pupils to design and conduct  a science investigation, write a scientific report & give an oral presentation on project undertaken
• Assessed based on Science Project Work rubrics
• Project Work Rubrics - feedback to parents  on pupil's progress

P4 (Making a Moving Toy Using Magnets)

• Pupils to create a moving toy tapping on concepts of magnets and using appropriate scrap materials 
• Assessed based on Science Project Work rubrics
• Project Work Rubrics - feedback to parents on pupil's progress

P3 (D-I-Y Hydroponics)

• Pupils to design and create their own hydroponics kits, observe growth of the plants (life cycle) and write a reflection on the project undertaken
• Assessed based on Science Project Work rubrics
• Project Work Rubrics - feedback to parents on pupil's progress

Health Education

The Health Education Department works towards promoting a healthy lifestyle for pupils, teachers and community.

                                                                                                           
                                                                                                              Update as of Semester 1, 2012