Science
Vision
Leaders for Others, Learners for Life
Mission
To nurture inquisitive minds and inculcate Bartleyans with relevant Scientific knowledge, skills and values by providing meaningful and engaging experiences via the processes of inquiry
By the end of a Bartleyan's education in Bartley Secondary School, a Bartleyan will be able to:
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Become confident citizens in a technological world, able to take or develop an informed interest in matters of scientific importance
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Recognise the usefulness, and limitations, of scientific methods and models and to appreciate their applicability in other disciplines and in everyday life
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Be suitably prepared for studies beyond this level in the sciences, applied sciences or in science-related courses.
Signature Programmes
1. Competitions
The department hopes to develop and stretch high-ability students by participating
in national competitions. It is hoped that the experience gained will be
beneficial to our students in their future endeavours. Some of the competitions
that we have participated in, include;
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IgNITE Skills Challenge
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Chemical-Powered Car Competition
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UNSW Science Competition
2. Young Engineers Award (YEA)
The department partners Singapore Polytechnic (School of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering) and STEM Inc. Singapore Science Centre to enable
our students to self-discover and arouse their interest in Science and
Engineering through the YEA. All secondary 1 and 2 students will have the
opportunity to attain the YEA (Applied Learning) upon completion of the
ALP curriculum. Students who exhibit higher aptitude and positive attitude
towards the ALP will be invited to participate in the Tier 2 programme
and apply for the YEA (Achievement).
3. STEM Enrichment Courses for Secondary 3 Students
To make learning authentic and relevant for our students, the Science
department provides the opportunity for secondary 3 students to experience
the application of Science concepts in tertiary institutions as well as
in industries. Examples of learning journeys the students have participated
in, includes;
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Translational Laboratory in Genetic Medicine (TLCM)
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National Kidney Foundation
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3M Innovations
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Takasago
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A*Star Facilities Tour