Secondary Science Week was an exciting celebration of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. Our students immersed themselves in a wide range of engaging activities that brought science to life in fun and unexpected ways.
The week began on Tuesday with a creative design activity using Shrinky Dinks—a special type of plastic that shrinks and thickens when heated. Students drew their own personalised keyring designs, then watched in amazement as their creations transformed in the oven. It was a fun and interactive way to explore heat reactions and polymers, all while expressing artistic flair.
On Wednesday, students got to work assembling a variety of DIY science model kits. These included solar system mobiles, Newton’s cradles, Wall-E robot figures, and glowing star lamps. The day offered a hands-on opportunity to delve into mechanical systems, astronomy, and physics in a tactile and memorable way. Students showed great focus and enthusiasm as they brought their models to life—learning through doing and problem-solving.
Thursday featured our much-anticipated Science Challenge—an exciting quiz-style competition where students worked in teams to answer fast-paced science questions across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Computing. With rounds designed to stretch their thinking, students demonstrated sharp reasoning, teamwork, and a strong grasp of scientific concepts. The atmosphere was electric with friendly competition and shared learning.
The grand finale came on Friday with the thrilling Anything That Floats competition. Each form group designed and built their own raft using recycled plastic bottles, showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and understanding of buoyancy and structural design. The races at the school pool were filled with cheers and excitement as students put their creations to the test. The competition was fierce, but one form triumphed above the rest—congratulations8B , this year’s Anything That Floats Champions!
Secondary Science Week was a true celebration of innovation, learning, and the joy of scientific discovery. We can’t wait to see what next year brings!
Yang Jie Tsang
Head of Science
