Science

Our Science teachers are enthusiastic about teaching and always explore different teaching strategies to cater for students’ needs. To benefit students more, our teachers joined the following two programmes for professional development.

Since 2011, our Science teachers began to include the Language-Across-Curriculum Programme with English and other content subjects. Teachers have also worked closely with the Language Learning Support Section (LLSS) of the Education Bureau previously.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education:

STEM Education was our main focus these years to adopt a tiered approach through the combined efforts of the following subjects: Science, ICT, STEM, and Math.

Tier 1: STEAM for all: conduct cross-curricular projects, integrate STEM into the subject curriculum, and plan whole-form activities to reach all students.
Tier 2: STEAM for interest: Organize extracurricular STEM activities/trips to stimulate interest and enhance the abilities of students who are inclined towards STEM.
Tier 3: STEAM for elite: Identify and coach students who are gifted in STEM for participation in external competitions.

For Tier 1, two cross-curricular projects were conducted for F.1 and F.2 students, along with whole-form STEM fun days for F.2 and F.3. A school-based curriculum was developed for junior forms, covering various topics across different subjects:

Cross-Curricular Project

The F.1 project combines mathematics, science, and computer subjects. In math, students learn about the net of a right prism, focusing on volume and surface area while making functional paper boxes for experiments. In science, they review "Fair Testing" and "Heat Transfer" principles to test how well different materials insulate heat. In computer science, students use tools like Canva, Scratch, and Google Sheets for data analysis and creative projects, making infographics, adapting programming tasks, and visualizing data to present their scientific findings.

The F.2 project incorporates mathematics, science, and computer subjects as well. The project explores how different colored light sources and nutrient solutions affect plant growth. Students will learn to install sensors and create hydroponic systems in computer class, transplant seedlings and conduct experiments in science class, and record plant growth data. Finally, they will visualize the data in computer class and analyze it in mathematics class to draw conclusions.

F.1 Project

F.2 Project

STEM Fun Day

In F.2 activity, students will design and program a fully functional hovercraft to test its speed, control, and load capacity. This challenge focuses on programming and engineering design, requiring students to solve multiple competitive scenarios. By integrating STEAM elements, they will use interdisciplinary knowledge to create propulsion, directional control, and lift systems for the hovercraft. Students will experience a complete engineering design cycle, testing and improving their designs to meet competition goals.

F.3 activity focuses on sports science and heart rate monitoring, beginning with an introduction to sports science and the health implications of heart rate. Participants will assemble heart rate monitors and program them to measure blood flow and calculate heart rates. Following a break, the session covers heart rate training, its physiological benefits, and involves training in four heart rate zones. An AI activity experience will allow participants to use camera technology to detect posture changes, concluding with a brief summary of the day's activities.

A school-based curriculum was developed for junior forms, covering various topics across different subjects:

STEM:

The curriculum features a broad range of topics such as AR, VR, Coding & Robotics, 3D printing, Digital Drawing and 3D Modelling. Specific examples in the Robotics curriculum include "Coding and A.I. on Drone Flying" and "Robomaster," providing students with hands-on, practical experiences in cutting-edge technology.

CL & ICT:

Topics include Coding on MicroBit, App Inventor, and Python Coding, equipping students with essential computational thinking and programming skills.

Maths:

The Maths curriculum uses Geometry for 3D Modelling and Rate and Ratio for Scientific Investigation and Robotics, demonstrating the real-world applications of mathematical principles.

Science:

The Science curriculum employs Problem-Based Learning strategies to nurture Design Thinking, encouraging students to approach scientific problems creatively and critically.

For Tier 2, several interest courses, STEAM trips and exhibitions were organized. Here are some examples:

A 4-day STEAM exchange tour to Guangzhou for 26 Secondary 1 to 5 students from April 17 to 20. Highlights include visits to the Bao’an Low-Altitude Public Service Center, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, and Guangdong Science Center, where students will explore technology, AI, and cultural heritage. The tour culminates at the Industrial Museum, enhancing their understanding of industrial innovations and STEAM's societal impact.

A 5- day Hangzhou and Shaoxing trip, co-organized with the Chinese Department for 26 Secondary 3 to 4 students from 4 July to 8 July. Highlights include visits to the Hangzhou Low Carbon Science & Technology Museum, Hangzhou Future Science and Technology City and Dream Town of Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City.

Workshop

Various courses were held for interested students, such as AI tracking camera workshop and AI visual design workshop.

The AI tracking camera workshop teaches students how to create an intelligent tracking camera. Over 5 to 6 sessions, they will explore machine learning, train a facial recognition model, and participate in programming and component testing.

AI visual design workshop teaches students to use AI tools—Canva AI and Midjourney—to create professional posters and videos. It covers basics and practical applications, allowing students to generate and edit images while enhancing their creativity through hands-on projects and peer feedback.

Exchange Tour

A 4-day STEAM exchange tour to Guangzhou for 26 Secondary 1 to 5 students from April 17 to 20. Highlights include visits to the Bao’an Low-Altitude Public Service Center, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, and Guangdong Science Center, where students will explore technology, AI, and cultural heritage. The tour culminates at the Industrial Museum, enhancing their understanding of industrial innovations and STEAM's societal impact.

A 5 day Hangzhou and Shaoxing trip, co-organized with the Chinese Department for 26 Secondary 3 to 4 students from 4 July to 8 July. Highlights include visits to the Hangzhou Low Carbon Science & Technology Museum, Hangzhou Future Science and Technology City and Dream Town of Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City.

For Tier 3, some students participated in external competitions. Here are some of the achievements:

Hong Kong Science Fair organised by Hong Kong Innovation Foundation - Merit award

Inter-School Drone Rescue Challenge Competition 2025 - First Prizes in Flight Search and Rescue Code and Rescue Music Echo, Special Prizes in Supply Airdrop Mission and Rescue Obstacle Flight

STEM+E Competition organised by STEM+E Consortium - MVP, 2nd runner-up, School of MVPs

Youth College (International) Innovation x Technology Competition 2025 organised by Youth College (International) - Merit award

Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition organised by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups - Best Newcomer Award

International Junior Science Olympiad 2025 HK Screening - 2nd Class honour award

Go to our Achievements section for more details