Science

“Mendel’s Garden” is an instructional programme inspired by a working life-size experimental greenhouse which demonstrates the applications of vertical urban farming. It is named after the Father of Genetics, Gregor Mendel, who discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance through his work on pea plants grown in his own garden.

This discovery in one’s own garden provided the impetus for the school to create its own Mendel’s Garden to provide opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom through hands-on experimentation and collaborative problem-solving. Mendel’s Garden features a vertical growing system that uses sophisticated technology to overcome the challenges of growing crops in limited spaces.

In this garden, lower secondary science students see Science comes alive in the following focus areas.

The Da Vinci Programme is an innovative Science Talent Development initiative that complements the Science department’s core curriculum by fostering the scientific potential of our students. It aims to equip selected students—those who exhibit a passion and aptitude for scientific research—with opportunities to engage in research projects under the guidance of teacher mentors across various Science disciplines. Through these experiences, students develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills, preparing them to thrive in the 21st century.

The students work on research projects under the close mentorship of teacher mentors throughout a three-year programme spanning between Secondary 2 and 4. They will identify problems and attempt to use scientific solutions to investigate.

Students’ research will culminate in a project presentation at one or more of the following platforms:

(a) North Zone Elementz Science Research Conference and Exhibition – Secondary 3; and the participation in the

(b) C B Paul Science Quiz by ACJC, NTU and NUS, which provides a platform for students to network with other like-minded students and budding scientists in Singapore. – Secondary 4

(c) International Biomedical Quiz

(d) Singapore Science Engineering Fair (SSEF)

(e) Singapore Junior Chemistry Olympiad (SJChO)

(f) Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad (SJPhO)

The Healthcare Mentorship programme seeks to expose our Secondary 3 Biology students to the real healthcare environment where they experience first-hand and learn how the knowledge and skills they acquired in school can be applied to the work environment.

This programme aims to help our students better understand the challenges our healthcare workers face in their work, the importance of giving back to the society, and inspire them to possibly seek out a career in the healthcare sector.