Academic Enrichment Program
What is the JS Academic Enrichment Program?
The JS Academic Enrichment Program, launched in 2020, is designed to offer students in Grades 2-5 the opportunity to engage in a variety of academic pursuits, participate in friendly competitions, provide chances for students to be risk-takers, and challenge students academically. All students in Grades 2-5 are eligible to participate, and they may choose to take part in all, some, or none of the challenges.
The Academic Enrichment Program includes seven challenges throughout the year: the 40 Book Challenge, Spelling Bee, Math Challenge, Coding Challenge, Debate Competition, Speech Competition, and Science Fair. Scroll down to find out more information about each challenge and sign up for the challenges.
40 Book Challenge
The 40 Book Challenge aims to encourage students from G2 to G5 to read a wide range of books across different genres and to complete different activities to show their understanding of what they are reading.
Click here for more information and to sign up.
Contact: Ms. Bhu, yujeongbhu@branksome.asia
Spelling Bee
The Spelling Bee is a spelling competition where students prepare by studying a given list of spelling words. Students first compete in a grade level spelling bee to determine the 20 finalists (5 per grade level) who will advance to the Schoolwide Spelling Bee which will be held on the stage in the PAC.
Date: Friday, 20 October 2023
Click here for more information and to sign up.
Contact: Ms. Kesler, jenniferkesler@branksome.asia
Math Challenge
Math Challenge for G2 - 5
Are you willing to extend your problem solving skills, imagination and creativity?
Are you looking for an experience to have fun and work together in a team?
Then the 2023 Math Challenge may be the ideal challenge for you!
What is the Math Challenge?
The focus of the Math Challenge is to explore mathematical investigations, solve problems and communicate with your team to find the answers. Open to students in Grade 2 to 5. Just bring your positive, 'never give up' attitude and team spirit!
Click here to find out more and sign up!
Date: Friday, 10 November 2023
Contact: Mr. Kelly, josephkelly@branksome.asia
Game Jam (Coding Challenge
More coming soon!
Game Jam: 26 January - 1 February
Contact: Ms. Aldrich, carolinealdrich@branksome.asia
Debate Competition
The Debate Competition is open to students in Grades 4 and 5. Join the Debate Club CASE in CASE Term 1 and/or 2 to get involved. We will have a competition at the end of CASE Term 2.
More information to come after winter break!
Contact: Mr. Yaseen, yaseenpatel@branksome.asia
Speech Competition
The Speech Competition is a special event where Grade 2-5 students are invited to showcase their communication skills in front of a live audience. Students show their awareness not just of global issues, but also of how to communicate to inspire, inform and persuade others.
Date: 23 February 2024
Theme: Rights & Responsibilities
Sign-ups: Click here for more information and to sign up.
Contact: Ms. Hansen, marahansen@branksome.asia
Science Fair
The science fair is a wonderful opportunity to pique students’ curiosity, capture their interest, and motivate their continued study in science. The insights thus gained help them recognize that the work of scientists is a creative endeavor—one that has deeply affects the world they live in. Students may then recognize that science can contribute to meeting many of the major challenges that confront society today.
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Click here for more information and closer to the time, to sign up.
Contact: Ms. Moni, monicagustafson@branksome.asia
JS Science Fair 20/21.mp4Watch the Science Fair video from the first annual science fair in 2021!