Science

Discover how Science comes alive at CPS through hands-on programmes like mushroom growing, toy making, and Science busking.

Last updated 25 June 2026

Vision

Every student a future-ready passionate learner of Science

Signature Programmes

Earth Week
Environment education is a key feature of Science education at CPS. Students learn about recycling right, water and electricity conservation, biodiversity and climate change through assembly talks, classroom lessons, SLS lessons and recess time activities during Earth Week.

Students view school science fair displays, including a climate change banner explaining its effects.

Earth Week

Mushroom & Vegetable Growing
The Science teachers believe that students learn best through doing. Thus, teachers provide students ample opportunities to learn Science through hands-on learning opportunities such as mushroom growing (Primary 3), Herbs growing using soil-based techniques (Primary 3) and vegetable growing using hydroponics (Primary 4). Through these programmes, students also learn about the importance of healthy eating habits, reducing food waste and food security in Singapore.

Two children tending seedlings in a planter box, and a boy holding a mushroom farmer kit box.

Mushroom & Vegetable Growing

Children and adults at a school herb sale with boxes of pandan, laksa, and other herbs labeled on a table.

Mushroom & Vegetable Growing

Science Busking
The Science department supports the school’s Learning for Life Programme (Performing Arts for Values and Excellence) through the Science Buskers programme. The Science Busking programme offers all Primary 3 students the opportunity to demonstrate a Science concept in a creative and engaging way. Students attend a Science busking workshop and use the skills learnt to create their own Science Busking performance. Outstanding performances are selected in Primary 4 and will represent the school at the annual Science Buskers competition organized by the Singapore Science Centre.

Three boys in white H2O and Detergent Shark shirts pose at a science fair booth about water molecules.

Science Busking

An adult and five children hold award boards for Singapore Science Buskers Best Science Communication $200 prize.

Science Busking

Toy Making
The Science department supports the school’s Applied Learning Programme (Thinking Curriculum) through the Toy Making programme. The Toy Making programme offers all Primary 5 students the opportunity to design an innovative toy using creative thinking strategies. Students work in teams to learn toy-making techniques and use Science to explain how their toy works. Outstanding toys will be selected to represent the school at the Sony Creative Science Award competition organized by the Science Centre Singapore and the Sony Group of Companies in Singapore, with the support of the Ministry of Education.

Three boys interact with a cardboard game on a table, guided by an older student during recess.

Toy Making

Excellence 2000 Programme (E2K Science)
The E2K Science Programme offers opportunities for students to engage in scientific investigations to discover and deepen their understanding of advanced science concepts through an inquiry approach. This programme is offered to selected Primary 4 and 5 students based on their interest and aptitude in Science.

Useful Links

Singapore Science Centre
http://www.science.edu.sg

British Broadcasting Corporation
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science
http://www.bbc.com/earth/uk

Science competitions
Singapore Science Buskers
Sony Creative Science Award
NUS High Olympiad

Young Scientist Badge

Official Website
Young Scientist Badge Student Guide.pdf