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to provide every hendersonian with a solid foundation in scientific concepts to aid lifelong learning.

to nurture individuals with enquiring minds, critical awareness and appreciation of the co-existence of man and the environment.

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During the 4 to 5 years in Henderson, our students go through a challenging and interesting Science curriculum, which is made up of the following disciplines - Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In the Lower Secondary levels, our students take General Science.

For students studying in:

The Express and Normal (Academic) streams
In Secondary One, the focus is on Physics and Biology topics. In Secondary Two, the focus is on Physics and Chemistry topics. In Upper Secondary level, students have a combination of choice within the three disciplines.

The Normal (Technical) streams
In Secondary One, the focus is on Physics and Chemistry topics. In Secondary Two, the focus is on Chemistry and Biology topics. In Secondary Three, the focus is on Physics Topics. In Secondary Four, the focus is on Chemistry and Biology topics.

Some of our approaches are:

Self-directed learning aided with information technology through inquiry-based learning and online learning programme, e.g. sciberdiver, modules involving usage of dataloggers

Enhanced Learning Experience through learning journeys and competitions.

Enjoy exploring!

Monday, June 21, 2010

National Science Challenge 2010



In April this year, a group of Sec 3 students, led by Ms. Lerraine Chay (main teacher-in-charge) and Mr. Chui Kiam Ming (advisor), participated in the National Science Challenge 2010. The students went for a theory quiz as well as a training on how to present scientific concepts in an interesting way. The main gist of the competition requires the students to present a science concept in 90 seconds, using only the allocated materials.

The concept that our team was supposed to present is on the topic of Friction. To present as much about friction as possible to the panel of judges in 90 seconds seemed to be an impossible task, but after much discussion and brainstorming between the team and the teachers, the team managed to come up with an entertaining presentation. For example, they made use of sand paper and plastic bags to demonstrate that friction depends on the type of surfaces in interaction.

Many schools participated in this competition, hoping to land themselves a place in the top 12 positions, as the top 12 teams will be competing against one another in a televised show. Although our team comprising Cynthia Caroline (3E4), Lian Zheng Jie (3E2), Henny Ernita and Myung Woo Young (both from 3E1), did not manage to clinch one of the top 12 positions, but they thoroughly enjoyed the intellectually stimulating process. It was very satisfying to see the kids having fun while learning about science! Well done Hendersonians!


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