PL21 (Tier 2: ACE (STEM))
Tier 2: ACE (STEM
Programme Overview
The ACE (STEM) Programme is a 1.5-year initiative designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed to address real-world problems through STEM. The programme focuses on nurturing students’ curiosity and creativity while providing exposure to STEM fields to ignite their passion and interest.
Through the programme, students will:
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Develop STEM knowledge, skills, and attitudes to tackle real-world issues
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Explore and gain insights into STEM fields, nurturing their passion and creativity
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Collaborate with peers to create innovative solutions for real-world challenges
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Learn from participation in competitions and sharing sessions
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Enhance their awareness and understanding of STEM careers through exposure to local industries
The ACE (STEM) Programme aims to inspire students to be curious, creative, and impactful change agents, equipping them to make a positive difference in the world.
Programme Objectives
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Extend
Deepen students’ skills, competencies and dispositions to take an active role in bettering the lives of others around them-
Equip students with competencies and develop dispositions in STEM, through independent and self-directed learning
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Help students connect classroom knowledge to real-world challenges
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Enrich
Boaden students’ passion, aptitude, and interest in STEM-related issues and industries-
Nurture students’ passion and interest by providing them opportunities to pursue STEM-related issues
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Provide opportunities to learn more about STEM-related industries so that students will consider pursuing careers related to STEM.
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Empower
Enable students to lead and inspire others meaningfully-
Guide students to play an active role in developing and generating creative solutions to real world issues to make a positive difference through collaboration with others
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Details of Programme
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Programme Duration: 1.5 years
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Schedule:
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Day: Wednesday
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Time: 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
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Timeline: From Semester 2 in Secondary 1 to the end of Secondary 2
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Additional Features:
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Some sessions may require students to go off-campus
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Independent research beyond scheduled sessions is encouraged
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Programme Structure:
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Year 1
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Workshops in 3D printing
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Workshops to deepen STEM knowledge/skills
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Learning journeys to higher educational institutions/ organisations
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Year 2
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Application of research skills through a research project
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Workshops to deepen STEM knowledge/skills
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Learning journeys to higher educational institutions/ organisations
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Our Research Publications/Presentations
Year |
Area |
Name of Research Project |
Platform |
Award (if any) |
Name of student researchers |
Name(s) of teacher mentor |
2022 |
Science |
To investigate and compare the strength of different types of homemade glue |
A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
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Tan Fan En Hannah, Isabelle Tan Suan Leng, Anne Sim Q-En, Joanne Ang Sze Min |
Mr Aliff, Ms Kong Pei Shan, Mrs Joyce Chong |
2022 |
Science |
To investigate if the length of time conditioner is left on the hair affects its hair strength |
A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
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Srinithi Babu, Evelyn Chua Yi Rong, Chloe Chung, Caroline Koh
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Mr Aliff, Ms Kong Pei Shan, Mrs Joyce Chong |
2022 |
Science |
To investigate if different types of music affect plant growth |
A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
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Natasha Ong Rui En, Chan Wai Yin, Cheng Shin Yu
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Mr Aliff, Ms Kong Pei Shan, Mrs Joyce Chong |
2022 |
Science |
To investigate which natural enzyme tenderise food better |
A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
Silver |
Goh Pei Yun Shyne, Lee Shiyun Bridget, Lim Jing Shuen, Wong Yi Zhen Jean
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Mr Aliff, Ms Kong Pei Shan, Mrs Joyce Chong |
2023 |
Science |
How does the presence of sand in a homemade refrigerator affect the temperature inside |
A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
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Victoria Yow, Mary Faith Gomez, Lim Ing Han Lisa
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Ms Kong Pei Shan, Mrs Joyce Chong |
2023 |
Science |
What is the best number of arm swings to achieve a further standing broad jump? |
A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
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Sarah Zuleika, Kendra Tay Shi Ying, Delanie Ng Jia Xuan |
Ms Kong Pei Shan, Mrs Joyce Chong |
2023 |
Science |
To investigate how the amount of glycerol added to bioplastics affects its properties
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A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
Merit |
Charaine Noelle Neo Xin Yu, Ang Sze Zin, Chloe Wong Sun-Yi |
Ms Kong Pei Shan, Mrs Joyce Chong |
2023 |
Science |
To investigate how the design of the anti-slip base helps with the effectiveness of anti-slip socks
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A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
Silver |
Alexis Khor Hui Qin, Toh Kai Xuan Eileen, Yeo Jing En |
Ms Kong Pei Shan, Mrs Joyce Chong |
2024 |
Science |
To investigate effectiveness of hand sanitizer in removing bacteria |
A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
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Ow Yong Yu An, Arielle Faith Huang Zhixuan |
Mrs Joyce Chong |
2024 |
Science |
To investigate how effective baking soda mixture is in removing permanent marker stains on different surfaces.
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A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
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Jerusha Ruth Menon, Jolie Chua, Pang Huan Xin Noelle |
Mrs Joyce Chong |
2024 |
Science |
Water purification method using vibration technique |
A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
Silver |
De Silva Aneeka Miyuki, Karthi Riya, Renee Ng
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Mr Tek Yong Shoun |
2024 |
Science |
To investigate the effectiveness of animal fur and human air in removing oil |
A*STAR-VJC Science Fair |
Silver |
Yeo Xin Ying Isa, Claire Loe Woon Teng, Pak Hwee Ning |
Mrs Joyce Chong |