Science

Discover how Sembawang Primary School nurtures curious scientific thinkers through hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and the E2K enrichment programme.

Last updated 20 July 2026

Science

At Sembawang Primary School, we believe Science education is fundamental in helping our students understand and appreciate the world around them. Through our STEM education programme, students develop essential scientific literacy that enables them to make sense of everyday phenomena and make informed decisions in their daily lives. Our approach to teaching Science aligns with Singapore's Science Curriculum Framework, providing students with a strong fundamental in Science for life, learning, citizenry and work.

Science Curriculum Framework

Our department's vision is to nurture every child into a scientific thinker who:

• Demonstrates natural curiosity about the world around them

• Understands and applies scientific concepts to real-life situations

• Engages confidently in the Practices of Science (such as questioning, data analysis and evidence-based reasoning)

• Appreciates the impact of Science on people and the environment

We recognise that children are naturally inquisitive about their surroundings. Our STEM education programme aims to harness this innate curiosity, developing crucial inquiry and problem-solving skills through hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that reflect real-world situations.

Illustrated infographic of a boy scientist in school uniform with lab flasks, alongside five colour-coded bands listing: Application of knowledge & skills in real-world contexts; Inter-disciplinary, hands-on learning experiences; Creative problem-finding and problem-solving; Scope for exercising student agency; Demonstration of curiosity & resilience.

STEM Education in Sembawang Primary School

(left) Four students in navy school uniforms wearing homemade digestive system aprons, each decorated with orange coiled "intestines" and organ shapes. (right) Students in blue-and-white checked uniforms gather around a table conducting a science experiment with a blue liquid in a flask and test tube rack.

Students develop scientific knowledge and literacy skills through hands-on activities

Learning Beyond the Classroom

We believe that some of the most valuable learning experiences happen outside traditional classroom settings. Our students participate in experiential activities such as exploring our school's Green Trail to study plant and animal diversity, and engaging in interactive, cross-disciplinary learning journeys that bring Science concepts to life.

(left) Students in caps crouch on an outdoor path, closely examining moss and organisms on a fallen log during a nature study activity. (right) Students seated at an outdoor table observe and record notes on preserved animal specimens, including what appears to be a taxidermy bird and small mammal in jars and containers.

Students engaging in learning opportunities beyond the classroom

E2K Science Programme

The E2K Science Programme is an enrichment programme for selected Primary 4 and 5 students who demonstrate interest and aptitude in Science. This programme:

· Nurtures independent scientific inquiry skills

· Develops 21CC including resilience, resourcefulness and communication

· Engages students in higher order thinking through creative challenges and experimentation

· Simulates real scientific discovery processes through storytelling and role-play

(left) Four students wearing face masks gather closely around a lit desk lamp and cup setup, observing a science demonstration. (right) Students at a yellow table work with beakers, a measuring cylinder, and a wooden mallet/stamp tool, recording observations on worksheets.

E2K Science Programme activities