Science Department

Departmental Mission

The Science Department aims to provide quality Science Education in a caring and stimulating environment and to create opportunities for the development of every student's potential.

In line with the Revised Science Curriculum Framework, Science education aims to

Enthuse and nurture all students to be scientifically literate.
Provide strong science fundamentals for students to innovate and pursue STEM for future learning and work.

Staffing

Name	Subject
Ms Aileen Tan (HOD Science)	Biology
Mrs Ng Li Yan (ST)	Biology
Ms Nur Hanani	Biology
Ms Esther Zheng Jiahui	Biology
Ms Ng May Ling (ST SEN)	Biology
Mr Nazrul (HOD CCE internal)	Chemistry and Physics
Ms Yasmeen Aysha (AYH (Lower Sec))	Chemistry
Ms Ong Yuni	Chemistry
Mdm Lee Cheng Leng	Chemistry
Ms Fiona Ng	Chemistry
Mdm Nor Aisha Mazlan	Chemistry
Mr Nick Lee Kong Huat (Year Head, Upper Sec)	Physics
Mr Lawrence Tan Yong Chong (SSD)	Physics
Mr Khaidir (HOD SM)	Physics
Ms Yvonne Tan (SH Physics)	Physics
Mr Tee Jie Kai Calvin	Physics
Mr Ow Gan Pin (CAJT)	Physics

Key Programmes

Environmental Champions Programme, Sec 1 to 5 selected students
IFly Singapore experience for Sec 3/4 Physics students

Science Ambassadors Programme (Science Talent Development Programme)

The Science Ambassadors Programme aims to nurture students with a keen interest and aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Through organizing events such as the Science & Environment Week, participating in enrichment workshops by the Singapore Science Centre and industry partners, and representing the school in national STEM competitions, Science Ambassadors deepen their scientific knowledge, hone their communication skills, and share their passion for Science with the wider school community.

Our Achievements

Health and Food Science Competitions

2nd runner-up (2025)
Champion (2024)
1st runner-up (2022, 2021)

Our team of students did the school proud by emerging within the top three positions in the annual Health and Food Science Competitions organised by Science Centre Singapore and Republic Polytechnic.

School Green Award

Vanda Miss Joaquim Award (2024)
Vanda Miss Joaquim Sustained Achievement Award (2022)

In recognition of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, our school was honoured with the above awards presented by the Singapore Environment Council. This award is given to schools that achieve an overall score above 90% based on the School Green Awards framework.

Green Schools @ South West

3 Stars Awards (2022 to 2024)

Organized annually by the South West CDC, this programme recognizes the school’s continued efforts to nurture environmental stewardship among students. Through projects and community initiatives, our students actively raise awareness about environmental challenges and demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility towards protecting our planet.

Presentation of the Green School Award to Vice-Principal (Admin) Mr Yap, by Vice-Chairman of South West CDC and Adviser to Chua Chu Kang GRC GROs (Keat Hong) Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim