Overview
Vision
Mission
2024 Science Department Team
| HOD Science | Ms Michelle Ong |
| SH Chemistry | Ms Fu Shin Hui |
Subject Units
| Biology | Chemistry | Physics | |
| Kok Chuan Tin (ST/CCE) | Yogeswari d/o Selvaraja (ST/Chemistry) | Tay Ming Yang (Year Head) | |
| Ng Siew Kheng | Ang Chian Huey (SH / Student Leadership) | Lim Tong Yang (Ag SH / ICT) | |
| Peh Su Fang | Chong Jiaqi, Joey | Caelyn Lim | |
| Sin Ka Fai Denny | Fong Jia Hui | Lim Zhou Yu, Jarrod | |
| Tan Boon Hwee | Ong Chee Meng | ||
| Tan Yong Khai | Quek Hoon Lui Bel | ||
| Yan Tuck Poh | Roger Goh |
| Technical Support Officers | Mrs Guna |
| (TSOs) | Mdm Geetha |
Science Department Curriculum Goals
The curriculum goals of the department are referenced from the Science Curriculum Framework, where we aim to:
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enthuse and nurture all students to be scientifically literate, which can help them to make informed decisions and take responsible actions in their daily lives.
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provide strong science foundations for students to innovate and pursue STEM for future learning and work.
Science Department Teaching and Learning (T&L) Framework
The department’s T&L framework is guided by the school vision and school philosophy at its core. It takes reference from the Singapore Teaching Practice (STP) and encapsulates the various pedagogical and assessment practices that aim to realise the vision of science education i.e. for every Serangoon StaR to:
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be INspired by Science,
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INquire like Scientists, and
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INnovate using Science.
Source: Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST)
Students demonstrating ways of thinking and doing science
Using e-Pedagogy as a means to connect students’ learning through multi-modal representations in science
Students engaging in STEM Learning Experiences (LEs)
Talent Development Model
Through various tiers of programmes catered to the needs of different segments of students, students can learn by doing and have opportunities to demonstrate and deepen their ways of thinking and doing science and critical thinking skills. These experiences beyond the classroom would also enable them to connect theoretical concepts to real-life applications.
Programmes
Students engaging in forensic science investigations
Students exploring the hydroponics system in the school’s Science Garden
Students building and testing their car prototype on an actual race track
Out-of-classroom learning opportunities for students to make connections with what they learn in school
Competitions
Students and teacher mentors in scientific research-based competitions
Students participating in competitions to stretch their logical reasoning and critical thinking skills