science Department

Genius is patience.

- Isaac Newton

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The Science Department adopts the Authentic-Constructivist-Experiential (ACE) approach to allow our students to explore and learn about the application of science in our world.

We believe that through authentic science experiences, our students will be engaged and motivated to take responsibility of their own learning.

VIBRANT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Tampinesians have their Personal Learning Devices (PLDs) with them in their classrooms, allowing us to create vibrant learning environments.

With their PLDs, our Science Teachers are able to experiment more in pedagogies and get instant feedback on their students' learning.

Digital storytelling and jamboarding helped made learning more exciting and relatable for students.

Experiential APPROACH to enhance learning

To develop our students’ competency in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, we design a series of experiential workshops for them to synthesise information and come to a deeper understanding.

Using the scientific inquiry approach, our students learn about the concept of density in scuba diving, the process of extracting DNA from strawberries and the chemistry behind electroplating and slime making.

TESTING THE BUOYANCY OF WATERMELONS

ELECTROPLATING IN PROGRESS

EXTRACTING DNA FROM STRAWBERRIES

stretch programmes

Friendly competitions have been proven to nurture inquisitiveness in students. They learn what drives them and how to look within to find a solution.

Even during Covid times, TPSS is always seeking new online opportunities for our students to show their talents and apply their skills. We believe that the rewards of these competitions, whether tangible or otherwise, can help them achieve their educational and professional goals.

Understanding computers and learning the basics of coding helps students develop an appreciation of how things work. It also teaches them how software engineers use math in order to solve problems in a logical and creative way.


CODING BOOTCAMP BY SG CODE CAMPUS

To nurture our students’ love and aptitude for coding, selected students participated in coding bootcamp. The week-long bootcamp (3 – 8 June) started with 3 days of training in coding and participants got to programme a Deepracer car to compete with the other teams on the last 3 days.

Our students performed well and emerged winner of the race!

Awesome experience.


These activities are carefully chosen to broaden their knowledge and skills, inside and outside of the classrooms.

WORKSHOP WITH JAMES DYSON FOUNDATION

In April and May 2021, selected Sec 2 students participated in a series of lessons and workshops, as part of the Science Stretch Programme. The sessions were in collaboration with the James Dyson Foundation.

During the fruitful and engaging lessons, students learnt about the sources and harmful effects of air pollution. In addition, they were able to use air monitoring devices provided by the James Dyson Foundation to measure the air quality in various parts of the school.

There was also a workshop helmed by an engineer from Dyson, which allowed students to hear first-hand experiences of the roles and responsibilities of air quality engineers.

achievements

2021

  • Emerged Champion at the Data Science Bootcamp & Accelerator by SG Code Campus

    • Teo Meng Hong Jonathan, 3E1

    • Ng Yuzin, 3E1

    • Chen Yihao, 3E2

    • Lim Jun Le, Darius, 3E2

    • Xu Liangji, 3E2

2020

  • Awarded Certificate of Participation in National Science Challenge

Certificate of Participation

  • Elie Tan (3E1)

  • Srirupasumanvi Balanagu (3E1)

  • Gavin Lee Kay Choon (3E1)

  • Nicholas Johanson (3E1)

2019

  • Obtained 4 Certificate of Credit, 1 Certificate of Merit and 2 Certificate of Participation in the ICAS Assessment by UNSW Global

Certificate of Credit

  • Gabriel Kwek Jun Jie (2E1)

  • Nicholas Johanson (2E1)

  • Gavin Lee Kay Choon (2E1)

  • Ray Er Jia Hui (2E2)

Certificate of Merit

  • Ponce Angelo Nikholas Enriquez (2E3)

Certificate of Participation

  • Lee Xing Ying (2E1)

  • Tristan Emmanuel Tan Gui Ren (2E1)

  • Lee Jun Rong (2E2)

  • Phua Yu Han (2E2)

  • Srirupasumanvi Balanagu (2E2)

  • Teng Wei Lin (2E2)

  • Elie Tan (2E4)

2018

  • Obtained 1 Certificate of Distinction, 3 Certificate of Credit, 4 Certificate of Merit and 7 Certificate of Participation in the ICAS Assessment by UNSW Global

Certificate of Distinction

  • Toh Ho Him (2E1)

Certificate of Credit

  • Arroyo Sofia Lexi Panao (2E1)

  • Umut Berk Ozkan (2E1)

  • Tan Zhi Kang (2E2)

Certificate of Merit

  • Jaye Chin Jin Jie (2E1)

  • Josiah Hillel Curameng Madrid (2E1)

  • Chan Xin Yi (2E1)

  • Zachary Guek Jun Fong (2E2)

Certificate of Participation

  • Celicious Ruja Lorenz Soriano (2E1)

  • Ng Xin Yu (2E1)

  • Catherine Seetoh Xiao Yun (2E2)

  • Cheong Zi Rou (2E2)

  • Guan Weijing (2E2)

  • Rebecca Au (2E2)

  • Tan Yen Yang (2E2)

  • Obtained 1 Certificate of Credit and 13 Certificate of Participation in the Australian National Chemistry Quiz

Certificate of Credit

  • Calvyn Lim Zhi An (3E2)

Certificate of Participation

  • Alyssa Bte Zainal (3E1)

  • Gimpaya Roma Anne Louise Caday (3E1)

  • Guan Wei Wei (3E1)

  • Nuramyrah Bte Amair (3E1)

  • Ronaa Ayesha Kong (3E1)

  • Teodoro Julianna Sherine Galvez (3E1)

  • Cavan Hor Zhi Xian (3E1)

  • Hannes Chan Jing En (3E1)

  • Thaddeus Che Ruiyang (3E1)

  • Kovvan Tan Kian Meng (3E1)

  • Javier Tan Jun Feng (3E1)

  • Jason Ting Zhi Jian (3E1)

  • Muhammad Irwyn Shyre B Muhammad Ikhram (3E2)