Science

Department Mission

Develop the competencies in the practices of science and the spirit of scientific inquiry anchored on values.

Our Approach

Guided by the 5 Minds framework, we take a balanced approach to developing students’ scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes. Students learn Science through authentic and engaging experiences that encourage them to explore, question, investigate and construct knowledge together, making learning meaningful and relevant.

Grounded in strong scientific knowledge and skills, we empower students to connect what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. Through our key programmes, students are encouraged to recognize how their choices and actions can contribute to the betterment of self, society and the environment.

Sustainable Lifestyle

Our curriculum integrates environmental stewardship into everyday learning, particularly through urban agriculture and sustainability initiatives that bring science to life while contributing to the wider Punggol community.

P3 students explore the life cycle of plants through hands-on vertical farming experiences, growing vegetables such as kangkong and spinach. Their learning is further enriched through NEA’s “A Child, A Seed” initiative, which gives every student the opportunity to nurture and grow their own vegetables from seed to harvest.

In addition, students were introduced to other urban farming methods, such as aquaponics, indoor eco farm and vertical planting, enriching their understanding of sustainable agriculture and bringing science concepts to life.

Harvest Time with Our Students

We also extend our sustainability efforts into the wider community through our partnership with the community in the Punggol Community Fridge which provides immediate, direct and barrier-free access to the fresh harvest for the neighbourhood residents, transforming classroom environmental science into real-world community care. Delivering fresh, student-grown produce to neighbors fosters genuine empathy, demonstrating how environmental stewardship directly supports social welfare.

From School Garden to Community Fridge

Science Eco Week

Held annually in conjunction with Earth Day, our signature Science Eco Week is a vibrant celebration of sustainability that brings environmental learning to life through hands-on activities, creative challenges and meaningful real-world experiences. This year’s theme, “Waste to Wonder, Trash to Treasure,” encouraged students to rethink waste and discover how everyday choices can make a positive difference to our environment.

Throughout the week, students deepened their understanding of the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle – while discovering imaginative ways to give discarded materials a new lease of life. From crafting flowers out of plastic bags and transforming toilet paper rolls into pencil holders and toys, to creating artwork inspired by “ugly” fruits, students experienced first-hand how waste can be transformed into something useful and meaningful. They also put their scientific thinking to the test through the Metal Can Balancing Challenge and interactive games on recycling and food waste.

A much-anticipated highlight was Waste-Free Wednesday, where students exchanged pre-loved stationery with their peers, putting the concept of reuse into action. Through these engaging experiences, Science Eco Week nurtured environmental awareness, creativity and responsible habits, inspiring students to recognize that even small actions can contribute towards a greener and more sustainable future.

Students explore density concepts hands-on, testing whether cans sink or float in water.

Students drop off e-waste and pose with ALBA's mascot Patch, learning responsible e-waste recycling.

Students learn to recycle correctly through interactive games, then swap pre-loved items to practise sustainable living.

Students explore hands-on science exhibits and watch a student-led skit promoting dengue prevention awareness.

Giving Festive Packets a New Life with DBS

For the 5th consecutive year, our school community has demonstrated that small, intentional actions lead to meaningful impact. Following the Chinese New Year celebrations, students rallied together to collect used red packets (ang baos) from their homes, relatives, and neighbours.

In partnership with DBS, our special on-campus recycling bins collected an impressive 127kg of red packets. This annual drive puts our core school values into action - cultivating personal responsibility for our consumption and fostering genuine empathy for the environment by protecting our natural resources.

Instead of ending up as waste, these paper red packets will be repulped into new materials, embodying the spirit of Sustainable Living. In line with national efforts like Go Green SG and the Singapore Green Plan 2030, this initiative proves that everyone can play a part. By choosing to recycle, our students are actively helping to co-create a greener economy and build a sustainable future for all.

Students from the winning classes that collected the greatest mass of red packets.

A bin just for red packets!

Sorting and preparing the recycled red packets.

Supporting sustainability as we recycle red packets.

Learning science through exploration and discovery.

From Learning to Action

Our E2K Science students put sustainability into action through a series of initiatives centered on the 3Rs — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

E2K Science students inspiring a greener generation.

During Science Eco Week, students championed responsible e-waste disposal in partnership with ALBA, with more than 50 e-waste items collected from the school community. They also manned interactive booths, engaging their peers through games and activities while raising awareness about reducing food waste, recycling right and fighting dengue. They also shared our student-created big book, Pearl’s Recycling Adventures, using storytelling to inspire younger students to adopt environmentally responsible habits.              

Students also brought their sustainability message beyond PGPS through outreach programmes at MOE Kindergarten and Sheng Siong.

Peer educators inspiring a greener generation through the 3Rs.

With multiple invitations to perform in public, our students showcased their craft with poise and charm, sharing their science mastery and skills to the community. Aligned to the 21st Enhanced CC framework, our students are developing into confident individuals.

Taking the 3Rs beyond the classroom and into the community.

At Sheng Siong, our students engaged members of the Punggol community to promote the 3Rs and encourage responsible consumption. Through conversations, reusable bags and a sustainability pledge activity, they encouraged residents to recognize how small everyday actions can contribute towards a more sustainable future.

Collectively, these efforts reached more than 900 students, 20 preschoolers and about 40 members of the Punggol community.

2026 National Dengue Prevention Campaign

Our students also had the opportunity to put Science communication into action by raising awareness about dengue prevention. They were invited to showcase their dengue prevention skit at the launch of the National Environment Agency’s (NEA) National Dengue Prevention Campaign at Tampines Regional Library.

Standing together against dengue.

Performing for members of the public, our young scientists transformed scientific knowledge into an engaging and accessible message on dengue prevention. The experience gave them an authentic platform to communicate Science beyond the classroom and contribute to an important national public health effort.

Through these experiences, E2K Science develops students not only as curious young scientists, but also as confident communicators who are able to apply their learning, advocate for meaningful causes and contribute to the wider community.

E2K Science Achievements

Our E2K Science students have participated in various competitions and challenges that provide opportunities for them to apply their scientific knowledge, creativity and communication skills beyond the classroom.

Celebrating our E2K Science Merit Award recipients.

In 2025, our students received the Merit Award at the National Environment Agency’s (NEA) Project E.C.O. (Educate, Challenge, Organize) and the Silver Award at the National Sustainability Movement – Sustainability Advocacy Challenge (NSM-SAC). These achievements recognized their efforts in promoting sustainability through student-led initiatives and community outreach.

Our Achievements