Science

Our Programme

Students as Inquirers, Teachers as Facilitators of Students’ Learning Experiences

The Science Department is committed to nurturing students who demonstrate a high level of curiosity in Science and a high level of motivation and concentration and can make intuitive leaps in solving Science problems. We also want our students to be able to comprehend abstract concepts beyond age level expectations and see connections between Science and other disciplines.

Our strategy for developing critical and inventive thinking in our students includes the use of Mathematics to define, understand and/or solve problems and teaching students to draw linkages and identify assumptions based on data. We train our students to support their ideas using logical reasoning and to switch methods with ease, in a systematic manner. As for communication, collaboration and information skills, we help to enhance our students' ability to integrate information and concepts into their existing knowledge base and to relate that knowledge base to new problems and topics.

Key Programme: Science Experiential, Enrichment and Development Programme (SEED)

This programme aims to promote interest and authentic learning in Science and Technology within and beyond the confines of the classroom. Through this programme, we hope to:

1. develop skills and deepen knowledge so as to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts

2. develop students' interest and nurture talent in Science and Technology

3. provide students with exposure to current scientific and technological trends

The programme is divided into three tiers:

Enrich, Engage, Excel

Signature Programmes

Stage 1 (Enrich)

• Field trips 

• Learning journeys

• Survival in the Wild Inquiry Workshop

Stage 2 (Engage)

• External workshops (Forensic Science, Applied Sciences and Engineering)

• Intra-school and inter-school competitions

Stage 3 (Excel)

• Customised field trips

• National and international competitions

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

1. Demonstrate a high level of curiosity in Science and a high level of motivation and concentration.

2. Make intuitive leaps in solving Science problems.

3. Comprehend abstract concepts beyond age level expectations and see connections between Science and other disciplines

Programme Highlights

Science Experiential, Enrichment and Development Programme (SEED) which aims to promote interest and authentic learning in Science and Technology within and beyond the confines of the classroom

A*STAR-VJC Science Fair 2025
2 Certificate of Participation

Singapore Youth Science Festival 2025
1 Certificate of Accomplishment, 1 Certificate of Commendation

Singapore International STEM Innovation Challenge (SISTEMIC) 2025
1 Silver Award

Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad 2025
1 Silver, 2 Bronze, 2 Honorable Mention

Singapore Junior Chemistry Olympiad 2025
1 Gold Award, 1 Certificate of Merit

International Chemistry Quiz 2025
5 Distinctions, 9 Credits

ICAS Science Competition 2025
2 Distinction, 5 Credit, 3 Merit

Offshore & Sustainable Engineering Challenge 2025
Design Marvel Award

Singapore Physics League 2025
1 Bronze, 1 Certificate of Participation

Temasek Engineering Olympiad 2025
1 Gold Award, 1 Commendation Award

The PRSS Ecogarden

• Provides an authentic environment for experiential learning to instil the joy of learning, foster curiosity, deepen learning, cultivate responsibility and to improve sense of belonging to the school.

• Enables students to better appreciate the relevance of prevalent global issues which may impact their lives and help extend their learning beyond the syllabus and classroom when learning activities across subjects and levels are aligned to relevant UN sustainable development goals.

Click to view the virtual tour of our school's Eco Garden

Teachers

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Teachers as Facilitators of Students’ Learning Experiences

Students as Inquirers in the Science classroom

Students demonstrating evidence of their learning at different national and international competitions