Science
Vision
Every student a future-ready passionate learner of Science
Signature Programmes
Earth Week
Environment education is a key feature of Science education at CPS. Students learn about recycling right, water & electricity conservation, biodiversity and climate change through assembly talks, classroom lessons, SLS lessons and recess time activities during Earth Week.
Mushroom & Vegetable Growing
The Science teachers believe that students learn best through doing. Thus, teachers provide students ample opportunities to learn Science through hands-on learning opportunities such as mushroom growing (Primary 3), vegetable growing using soil-based techniques (Primary 3) and vegetable growing using hydroponics (Primary 4). Through these programmes, students also learn about the importance of healthy eating habits, reducing food waste and food security in Singapore.
Science Busking
The Science department supports the school’s Learning for Life Programme (Performing Arts for Values and Excellence) through the Science Buskers programme. The Science Busking progrmame offers all Primary 3 students the opportunity to demonstrate a Science concept in a creative and engaging way. Students attend a Science busking workshop and use the skills learnt to create their own Science Busking performance. Outstanding performances will represent the school at the annual Science Buskers competition organized by the Singapore Science Centre.
Toy Making
The Science department supports the school’s Applied Learning Programme (Thinking) through the Toy Making programme. The Toy Making programme offers all Primary 5 students the opportunity to design an innovative toy using creative thinking strategies. Students work in teams to learn toy-making techniques and use Science to explain how their toy works. Outstanding toys will be selected to represent the school at the Sony Creative Science Award competition organized by the Science Centre Singapore and the Sony Group of Companies in Singapore, with the support of the Ministry of Education.
Excellence 2000 Programme (E2K Science)
The E2K Science Programme offers opportunities for students to engage in scientific investigations to discover and deepen their understanding of advanced science concepts through an inquiry approach. This programme is offered to selected Primary 4 and 5 students based on their interest and aptitude in Science.
Science Olympiad Programme
Outstanding Science students are provided the opportunity to participate in local Science Olympiads organized by Raffles Institution and NUS High School. Students are selected through a selection test in early Primary 5 and go through online Science Olympiad training through zoom before participating in these Olympiads.
Useful Links For Parents
Singapore Science Centre
http://www.science.edu.sg
British Broadcasting Corporation
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science
http://www.bbc.com/earth/uk
Science competitions
Singapore Science Buskers
Sony Creative Science Award
NUS High Olympiad