Science Department

The AES Science teachers believe in nurturing Science students who are “Ready to Engage, Open to Explore, Eager to Explain, Empowered to Elaborate.” Through our unique Science curriculum, we hope to promote interest, learning and creativity in Science through imaginative and enjoyable experiences.

Lower Secondary Science: Everyday Science Experiences

Secondary 1 Normal Technical students from TG4 and TG7 had their hands and clothes wet by building and launching their very own PET Rockets to see forces in real action! Did you know? PET stands for polyethylene terephthalate - the chemical name for a type of plastic. PET is a clear, strong, and lightweight plastic that is widely used for packaging foods and beverages, especially convenience-sized soft drinks, juices and water.

The students had a lot of fun pumping air into their water-filled PET Rockets and launching them across the parade square! “I enjoyed the PET Rocket competition as I have wanted to do it ever since I was in Primary 4. It was a new experience for me and I really had a lot of fun when my PET Rocket was launched into the air!” ~ Ang Hui Ting Cristina (1 Vincent)

Secondary 1 Science: Creative Science Investigation / Innovation (CSI)

The Creative Science Investigation / Innovation (CSI) has evolved to better suit the varied needs and interests of the Secondary 1 students. Students get the chance to explore a scientific question or solve a real-world problem of their choice. Through CSI, students deepen their understanding of science concepts and enhance their love for science, as well as form lasting friendships with their classmates whom they have collaborated with. Some feedback from our students: “During CSI, I learnt to think through things in order to achieve our goals, and that I must study the process before evaluating it.”

Secondary 1 – 3: Science Experiential Projects (SEP)

For all Secondary 1 to 3 students, they will experience a Science Experiential Project (SEP) each year in their AES Science journey. For Secondary 2, each group of students had to suggest a one-day diet plan according to the dietary conditions of the individuals that were assigned to them.

Young Scientists Programme

The Young Scientists Programme (YSP) gathers the brightest minds in AES, nurtures their talent, and sends them out to inspire those around them. This year, our Young Scientists designed and organised workshops for the rest of the school, shared groundbreaking Science news through social media and participated in prestigious Science competitions. While the YSP teacher-mentors had a part to play in all these, much of the credit goes to the Young Scientists who broke out of their comfort zones to become not just better scientists, but also better leaders.

Science Read Programme

Science Read is a reading programme to evoke students’ curiosity in the world of science. Our YSP students aim to improve the science literacy in AssumptionKnights by publishing a weekly theme-based science article based on research. The YSP students also pose suitable questions to encourage discussion amongst AssumptionKnights. This provides opportunities for the YSP to apply their scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills to connect with fellow AssumptionKnights.

15th Singapore National Crystal Growing Challenge

Four of our Young Scientists represented Assumption English School in this bi-annual National Challenge. Through the mastery of the art of crystal-growing, students will learn about the chemistry happening around us and discover the elegant science behind this ubiquitous process.

AES Virtual Mass Escape Game

Students from the Young Scientists Programme (YSP) and teachers from various departments worked together to design the AES Virtual Mass Escape Game, which aims for students to apply what they have learnt to solve a series of puzzles within an overarching storyline in order to solve the mystery. This instills the joy of learning and fosters a greater sense of belonging through understanding more of the school’s history and heritage.