Science in Words 2024 & 2025

How can science be shared in ways that everyone can understand and enjoy? Through the Science Communication Performance Task, our Secondary 4 IDP students took on the challenge of translating complex scientific ideas into engaging, accessible writing. This initiative, which began in 2024, was carried out in collaboration with  Dr. Tan Aik Ling, Associate Professor (Science Education) and Deputy Head (Teaching and Curriculum Matters), and a group of distinguished researchers from the National Institute of Education (NIE), encouraged students to think creatively about how science can be made more accessible to various stakeholders beyond the Science community. 

The following selection highlights some of our students’ best popular science articles, where they bring science to life through clear, engaging, and thoughtful storytelling.

The articles are as follows: LINK 

2024 

1. Survival Strategies of Intertidal Snails: Masters of Thermal Regulation in a Warming World

2. Advancing Cancer Treatment: The Promise of Copper Compounds

3. Producing More with Less: The Innovation in Kale's Nutritional Profile

2025

1. Taking shell-ter: How sea snails beat the heat!

2. UNMASKING THE HEART’S silent assassin

3. Lyngbyoic Acid: Crippling Criminal Bacteria’s Secret Communication Networks

4. A Silent Warrior in the Battle Against Cancer

5. WHAT DOESN’T KALE YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER: THE THIRSTY KALE PARADOX: LESS WATER, BETTER

6. Bridging the Gap: How Science Helps Gliding Mammals Cross Roads Safely

7. Strain It to Spin It: A New Way to Control Terahertz Spin Currents

8. Supercharged Sensors: New Platinum Nanomaterial Boosts Hydrogen Detection by 24 Times!

9. The Superhero Coating That Tames the Power of the Sun

GALESS 2025 @ Singapore

 

The Global Alliance of Leading Edge Schools for Sustainability (GALESS) aims to engage student teams around the world in sustainability research, innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration. It encourages young learners to tackle complex issues linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and to present actionable solutions. The network facilitates conferences, publication of student research, and dialogue between schools globally.

For GALESS Singapore 2025, the specific aims focus on the “Empty Pocket” domain—exploring poverty, inequality, social exclusion, and capability. Participating students are to apply international standards to analyze their country’s poverty situation, propose sustainable and STEM-based interventions, and engage in cross-school exchange of ideas. The conference provides a platform for students to present their research, learn through workshops, and compare findings across different contexts.

The GALESS Singapore 2025 conference runs from 29 June to 4 July 2025 (a 6-day duration). Participating schools include Anglican High School (Singapore), School of Science and Technology Singapore, Montgomery Bell Academy (USA), Wiedner Gymnasium (Austria), Dillmann Gymnasium (Germany), Bina Bangsa School (Indonesia), among others listed in GALESS’s “Learning Experiences.” The programmes include a months-long pre-conference research phase, submission of abstracts and reports, student team presentations during conference week, site visits in Singapore, workshops/learning sessions, evaluation by jury boards, certificate presentations, and publishing of the research reports in a GALESS book.

More information about GALESS can be found HERE and about GALESS Singapore 2025 HERE.  

Opportunity-X Science Fair 2025

We are proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our students in the Opportunity-X Science Fair 2025, an competition that celebrates innovation and scientific inquiry among youth organised by young people from a few schools across America. Our students have demonstrated exceptional creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in their science fair projects.

🏆 Award Winners

🥈 Second Place

• GOH JING TEIN (S2-10)

• HAZEL KUO (S2-10)

• YAN MOOK YONG BRIDGET (S2-10)

🥉 Third Place

• CHONG MENG FAI (S2-04)

• NADRA BINTE MUHAMMAD SHAHRIL (S2-04)

🏅 Fourth Place

• CHUAH PIN JING (S2-01)

• DAO VU HA LIEN (S2-01)

• EUGENE KONG JOON PIN (S2-01)

🎤 Best Presentation

• GWEN LIM YUN XI (S2-01)

• TOH JUN RONG (S2-01)

• YEO ZHI XIN, PIPER (S2-01)

🎥 Best Video

• NADONG SAM GABRIELLE MALLARI (S2-04)

• SOFIA BINTE SHAHROM (S2-04)

🎨 Most Creative

• PAN LIO YI (S2-04)

• VALERIE ANG LUE HEE (S2-04)

We congratulate all our participants for their dedication and enthusiasm in advancing scientific discovery and communication. Your efforts have made the school proud!

International Science Youth Forum 2024

The 16th International Science Youth Forum (ISYF 2024), organised by Hwa Chong Institution with support from Singapore’s Ministry of Education, welcomed top Science students from local and international schools to a global platform where they could share their passion for Science and research while building lasting friendships. Delegates and educators engaged with Nobel Laureates and esteemed scientists, collaborated on projects, embarked on learning journeys, and presented their research findings.

[L-R] Kristin Ting Kai Xin (S4-09), Aidan Ruben Mohan (S4-05), and Isaac Teo Ler Xin (S4-08) presented their research project to fellow delegates at the poster exhibition showcase.

Learning journey to National University of Singapore where our students learned many fundamental principles and core concepts of physics through a lecture by Professor Sow Chorng Haur.

It was a great honour for Isaac Teo Ler Xin (S4-08) [R] to stand beside Nobel Laureate Professor Takaaki Kajita after the masterclass session, where he gained significant insights into Professor Kajita's journey as a scientist and his groundbreaking discoveries.

[L-R] Aidan Ruben Mohan (S4-05), Isaac Teo Ler Xin (S4-08), and Kristin Ting Kai Xin (S4-09) are looking great, all dressed up for the formal lunch at Conrad Centennial Singapore.

“We gained valuable insights, learned from like-minded individuals, and built meaningful friendships. The forum’s highlights deepened our understanding of STEM research and Science as a whole. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we are incredibly grateful for this international opportunity.” - Aidan Ruben Mohan, Isaac Teo, and Kristin Ting

Japan Super Science Fair 2024

Felix Forbes Dimjati (S4-03), Song Jun Hao Jarell (S4-03), and Ng Kian Ping proudly represented SST at the Japan Super Science Fair (1-7 Nov 2024). They showcased their research projects among like-minded young scientists at the project presentation showcase and poster exhibition, gaining valuable insights and feedback. Through engaging Science talks and STEM activities, they deepened their scientific knowledge and broadened their perspectives. Beyond the academic experience, they connected with international peers through cultural presentations and bonding activities, and immersed themselves in Japanese culture with a memorable visit to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine.

[Back row, L-R] Ng Kian Ping (S4-04), Ms. Lim Chuay Sia, Mr. Nick Chan;
[Front row, L-R] Felix Forbes Dimjati (S4-03), Song Jun Hao Jarell (S4-03), Haruka Oikawa, Ms. Loh Yue Yan Amelia, and Kaisei Ikezumi share smiles at a heart-shaped structure at Ritsumeikan University, Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC).

[L-R] Ng Kian Ping (S4-04), Felix Forbes Dimjati (S4-03), and Song Jun Hao Jarell (S4-03) present their project, “Evaluation of Straightforward Deployment of Machine Learning Algorithms for Cancer Detection,” sharing insights into their research and its potential impact.

Song Jun Hao Jarell (S4-03) [R] presenting his poster “Building Antennas for Communication” to interested students.

Felix Forbes Dimjati (S4-03) [L] and Song Jun Hao Jarell (S4-03), with Ng Kian Ping (S4-04) [not pictured], engaging fellow participants in a lively cultural skit on Singlish, sharing a unique aspect of Singaporean culture through humour and language.

Song Jun Hao Jarell (S4-03) [2nd row, L] exploring Fushimi Inari Shrine with his buddies.

“JSSF was an eye-opening experience that enabled me to connect with different minds from different cultures through Science” remarked Ng Kian Ping (S4-04). 

School hosting of Busan Science High School 2024

 In 2023, ten SST students visited Busan Science High School (BSS) for a Science exchange programme, where they experienced student life in South Korea. This year, eight BSS students visited SST over two days, reconnecting with their buddies through activities such as attending a Radio Communication workshop and visiting  Sky Greens Urban Farm. They also collaborated on a sustainability project and joined their buddies at various SST Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs). 

The homestay in Singapore, from 12 to 14 January, further exposed BSS students to the country’s culture, history, and local food, enriching their cultural exchange experience. They thoroughly enjoyed expanding their learning networks while deepening their relationships.

A the Radio Communications Workshop organised by Mr Tan Hoe Teck, Lead Specialist (Applied Research), SST students Koh Yang Bing (S4-09) [L] and Hariharan Ramachandran (Alumnus Class of 2023, S4-05) [R] assisted BSS student, Lee Sook Jun, to test the antenna.

Students were also exposed to Robotics, Show Choir (Street Dance), Basketball and Guitar Ensemble CCAs.

A group photo taken after the sharing of the SST-BSS collaborative Ocean ICT Project with the S3 Science Talent Development Programme students.

SST and BSS students enjoying Korean Bingsu dessert with Mr Nick Chan (Principal) [R].

SST and BSS buddies having fun during their homestay outing to the National Museum of Singapore. They also visited the National Gallery, Chinatown,  Little India and enjoyed hawker food at Maxwell Market. 

“Hosting the BSS students made me feel the interconnection between students from different countries and schools. This exposure allowed me to form unforgettable memories and forge long-lasting bonds with the new friends I have made beyond Singapore.” - Paris Teh Shu Wen (S3-08) [L] 

Illustratum: A Hallway Physics Competition (July 2024)

Three SST teams participated in Illustratum, a physics communication competition organised by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each team selected a physics concept to explain in 10 minutes and determined their approach to the explanation. Each team received two coaching sessions, during which NUS staff guided them in improving their presentations. Additionally, optional talks and workshops were available to help participants hone their science communication skills. All three SST teams received Merit Awards. Bravo for their effort! 

Team Beta: Lee Hau Yee (S3-05), Fayona Binte Sirajudeen (S3-05), Gandepalli Sanjana (S3-06)

Team Gamma: Fu Cai Gui (S3-09), Li Jiayou (S3-05)

Team Delta: Dylan Nguyen Dang Khoa (S2-09), Ayden Seah (S2-09), Annamalai Palaniappan (S2-09)