Science 科学
STEM Endeavors
STEM Playground Challenge organized by CPDD, Science Centre and The James Dyson Foundation
Organised by the James Dyson Foundation, Science Centre Singapore and
the Ministry of Education (CPDD). The aim of the STEM challenges is to
encourage and develop students’ interest, curiosity, and creativity. To
enable this, opportunities were created for all students to participate
in the challenge during curriculum time. As students immerse in the world
of discovery, they demonstrated their creativity and critical thinking
while igniting a passion for scientific exploration. Students had the chance
to turn everyday things into extraordinary creations. They got to experiment
with their ideas to continually enhance them, which is the spirit and essence
of STEM! We are proud to announce that Nan Hua High School has won 1st Prize
(Secondary) in STEM Playground Challenge 1!
Curious learners at STEM Challenge
STEM Challenge 2: Flying a paper helicopter
STEM Workshop led by Dr Tan Aik Ling (National Institute of Education)
Since 2022, the Science Department has embarked on our journey to spearhead STEM-related activities in the school for both staff and students. We had the privilege of attending a STEM workshop conducted by the eminent Dr Tan Aik Ling from the National Institute of Education in September this year. Dr Tan demonstrated, using an engaging activity in which participants examined the causes of water shortage and how to design an innovative solution using 21st Century Skills. The workshop also showed how the Science curriculum can be infused with STEM activities to engender engagement in real world issues, multiple perspectives through role play as well as an appreciation for how STEM is a part of everyday living.
STEM workshop with Dr Tan Aik Ling
c) International STEM Education Conference 2024
Selected teachers from the Science Department attended the inaugural International STEM Education Conference from 26 to 28 June. At the conference, the teachers presented about Nan Hua’s commitment towards a whole-school approach in integrating STEM across the curriculum to enhance students’ 21st century competencies and develop their ways of thinking and doing science. Through meaningful conversations with educators from all over the world, the teachers gained useful insights into the development of STEM education in different countries, which underscores the transformative impact of embedding STEM deeply into our educational practices.
Enrichment Activities
Our students were offered opportunities to take part in many external competitions to stretch their abilities. Some highlights include;
Singapore Junior Biology Olympiad (SJBO)
5 Silver and 12 Bronze
Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad (SJPO)
1 Silver and 2 Bronze
Singapore Junior Chemistry Olympiad (SJChO)
1 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze
Vanda International Science Competition
2 Gold, 5 Silver, 6 Bronze
Singapore Junior Biomedical Quiz
1 Young M.D., 2 Gold, 4 Silvers and 2 Bronze