Science
St Patrick’s School’s Science Department nurtures curiosity and scientific thinking through Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The page highlights hands‑on experiments, inquiry‑based learning, and real‑world application. Students build analytical skills, deepen understanding of scientific concepts, and develop confidence to explore and investigate the world around them.
IN3guing Science – Inquire · Inspire · Innovate
Department's core beliefs
Building a positive learning culture to develop students into competent and confident 21st century learners
Use of technology to support students in understanding scientific ideas and organizing knowledge
Leveraging on real-world problems for conceptual change in a student-centric classroom
About Department
The department aims to create an engaging and conducive learning environment that develops students into 21st century learners who are scientifically literate.
Through our differentiated approach, we hope to nurture students who
enjoy learning Science and regard Science as relevant and meaningful
have a strong foundation in Science and possess the spirit of scientific inquiry
apply and experience the potential of Science to generate creative solution to solve real-world problems
Technology and hands-on experiences are leveraged to
engage and harness students’ preconceptions for conceptual change
provide students with task environments that represent and simulate the real-world problems, situations, and contexts
design tasks to connect, challenge, deepen and extend students’ thinking.
NXplorers 2.0
NXplorers 2.0 Journey is championed by Science Centre Singapore and Shell Singapore. It is a platform for young people to develop sustainable solutions to food, water and energy challenges. Through the process, students learn systems thinking, scenario planning, and develop change management skills - all highly relevant skill sets that inspire and equip students to be positive agents of change.
Team ECO Robot was granted $2500 Seed Fund from Science Centre and Shell in 2023
Invited to showcase to President Tharman at Singapore World Water Day 2024 by PUB and Science Centre
Invited to present at NXplorers Carnival 2024
VJC Amazing Eco-STEM Race 2024
The 2024 VJC Amazing eco-STEM Race is a competition held during VJC Science & Technology Centre’s STEM Festival. It aims to engage secondary school students by getting them to put their STEM knowledge and analytical skills to the test in this race against time. They will also be scored based on the accuracy of which they complete the tasks assigned. The challenge also serves to start getting students to think about how the Science they learn in the classrooms can be applied to tackling the most pressing issues of today, primarily, the sustainability of the environment.
Team came in 4th (Merit Award)
Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad
The Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad not only provides a platform for upper secondary students to challenge themselves in their science knowledge and skills, but also plays a crucial role in identifying and nurturing talents, thereby promoting excitement in learning science.
It is an initiative built on their firm grasp of fundamentals. Patricians have consistently performed well in the various Science Olympiads.
IgnITE Skills Challenge
Organised by ITE, the IgnITE Skills Challenge is an annual competition that introduces students to technical skills and fosters a deeper understanding of courses offered by ITE. Challenges are designed to be engaging and fun, so as to make learning enjoyable and memorable.
This year, 12 teams participated in the various challenges and 2 teams placed in the finals
