Science
Discover how CPS nurtures future-ready adaptive thinkers who apply scientific knowledge meaningfully in an ever-changing world. Through rich and engaging Science programmes, every student is given opportunities to explore, apply their learning and deepen their inquiry.
Curriculum Overview
Our Science curriculum is guided by the Primary Science Syllabus, which places Science for Life and Society at the centre of learning. As reflected in the Science Curriculum Framework, students are developed as curious inquirers who inspire, inquire and innovate, supported by teachers and partners as facilitators. The curriculum also engages students in the Practices of Science to strengthen their scientific knowledge, skills, values and attitudes, while developing 21st Century Competencies and digital competencies.
Science Curriculum Framework
Through inquiry-based learning, students ask questions, investigate phenomena, gather and interpret evidence, and construct explanations. They are encouraged to think critically and creatively, apply their learning to real-world contexts, use technology responsibly, and take increasing ownership of their learning.
The 5E Inquiry Cycle
Curriculum Highlights
We believe students learn best when they are actively engaged in meaningful, hands-on experiences. Our Science programmes are organised around four key areas that allow students to explore environmental issues, apply scientific ideas creatively, connect learning to the wider world and deepen their interest and aptitude in Science.
Environmental Education and Sustainability
Students develop an understanding of living things, food systems and environmental sustainability through direct experiences that connect Science learning to real-world issues.
Mushroom Growing and Seed Planting (Primary 3)
Students engage in programmes such as mushroom growing and seed planting, where they observe growth and learn about living things through direct experience. These activities spark curiosity and build foundational understanding, while nurturing self-directedness as students care for their plants.
Students planting young seedlings in a school garden planter box
Hydroponics and Sustainable Farming (Primary 3 and Primary 4)
Students engage in hydroponics planting, experiencing firsthand how this water-efficient method supports sustainable farming. They harvest their own vegetables and connect their learning to real-world challenges such as food security and Singapore’s sustainability goals. Through this, students deepen their understanding while developing adaptive thinking in authentic contexts.
Students harvesting vegetables from their hydroponics project and exploring sustainable farming through hands-on learning experiences
Earth Week
Earth Week is a key school-wide event that deepens students’ understanding of environmental sustainability. Through assembly programmes, classroom and SLS lessons, and interactive activities, students learn about recycling, energy conservation, biodiversity and climate change.
Students are empowered to take meaningful action, such as reducing waste and conserving energy, demonstrating their will to act and responsibility towards the environment. These experiences also nurture self-directedness, as students make informed choices in their daily lives.
Students working together to sort and organise recyclable materials during the school’s recycling drive
Designing, Creating and Problem-Solving
Students apply scientific concepts through authentic, hands-on challenges that require them to design, build, test and refine their ideas.
STEM Playground
STEM Playground is a school-wide platform where students apply scientific thinking in authentic, hands-on challenges. Through designing, building and testing solutions, students engage in problem-solving that connects classroom learning to real-world contexts.
Students collaborate, experiment and refine their ideas, demonstrating adaptive thinking as they improve their designs based on testing and feedback. These shared experiences also foster a strong sense of belonging, as students learn and grow together as part of a vibrant Science community.
Students collaborating to design, build and test creative solutions during STEM Playground activities, applying scientific thinking through hands-on problem-solving challenges
Toy Making Programme (Primary 5)
The Toy Making Programme offers all Primary 5 students the opportunity to design innovative toys using creative thinking strategies. Students work in teams to apply scientific concepts, to prototype and refine their designs, and explain how their toys work. Through this process, they develop adaptive thinking and ownership of learning, with outstanding projects selected to represent the school at the Sony Creative Science Award.
Science Beyond the Classroom
Students extend their learning beyond the classroom through authentic experiences that help them understand how Science is applied in everyday life and the wider community.
Science Learning Journeys (Primary 6)
Students participate in learning journeys that connect Science to real-world applications. Through guided exploration and reflection, they deepen their understanding of scientific concepts and see how Science is used in everyday contexts.
These experiences strengthen their sense of belonging as part of a wider community and reinforce their will to act.
Primary 6 students examining specimens during a learning journey, connecting Science concepts to real-world applications through guided exploration
Scientist-in-School Programme
Selected students may participate in the Scientist-in-School Programme, organised by MOE in collaboration with A*STAR researchers. Through interactions with scientists and exposure to authentic scientific work, students gain insights into scientific inquiry, research practices and the role of Science in addressing real-world issues.
Stretching Young Minds
We provide opportunities for students with strong interest and aptitude in Science to further develop their potential through structured pathways, deeper inquiry and enrichment experiences.
E2K Science Programme (Primary 4–5)
The E2K Science Programme offers selected Primary 4 and 5 students opportunities to engage in deeper scientific inquiry based on their interest and aptitude. Students design investigations, analyse data and explore advanced concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Through this, they strengthen adaptive thinking by refining ideas and navigating complex problems.
Students engaging in scientific inquiry during the E2K Science Programme, designing investigations and analysing data through hands-on experimentation
Competitions and Enrichment Opportunities
Selected students may participate in platforms such as:
- Science Olympiad (P4 & P5)
- Sony Creative Science Award
- Singapore Youth STEM Fair
Partnering Parents
We encourage parents to:
Partnering Parents
Useful links
Singapore Science Centre
British Broadcasting Corporation
Science competitions