Australian Chemistry Quiz Competition 2009

TRINIDAD AND LAU BAGGED TOP AWARDS IN THE ANCQ 2009

St. John's School once again proved to be internationally competitive when it comes to academic performance of its students. Science students Janny Lau and Myeka Trinidad bagged the top awards in the recently concluded Australian National Chemistry Quiz, an annual Chemistry competition. The awarding was held at the Maktab Sains, BSB. The Science Department and the Board of Governors congratulate the winners for achieving that prestigious award.

Science Club 2009

SJS SCIENCE CLUB...SOARING HIGH AGAIN FOR THE YEAR OF THE OX 2009

St. John’s School once again has been flooded with science enthusiasts as more than 50 new members of Science club registered this year. They were mixed secondary and primary students whose interest falls in learning the practical ways of Science and Technology. Another excitement and thrilling year is ahead of the Science Club. Various activities have been plotted in the planning table, amongst them are, educational trip to industries that produce saleable products and visit to some areas where resources of energy could be found. The club is effectively run by two Science teachers namely, Mrs. Shiela Tan and Ms. Mysti Castillo under the supervision of Mr. Rodman Tan, the Head of the Science Department.

Australian International Science Competition 2009

ST. JOHN’S Students Commended for Performance in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)- SCIENCE 2009

St. John’s School students both from primary and secondary participated in the University of New South Wales International Competitions and Assessments for Schools. Laudimer Tye Q. Tan, from Year 5 and Julienna Chynna Law from Year 7 were awarded High Distinction for their outstanding results. Those students whose achievement was outstanding were rewarded with Certificates of Credit and Distinction. St. John’s received 3 Distinction and 24 Credit certificates.
The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) are developed by Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) of the University of New South Wales, and are conducted annually across Australia and in 12 other countries. There are over 1.5 million entries worldwide.
The Competitions are for students from Years 3 to 12, and assess their academic ability in aspects of Mathematics, Science, English, Writing, Computer Skills and Spelling.
'ICAS are excellent independent assessments of the skills that students need in education, the wider community and the workplace of the future,' said Dr. Peter Knapp, Director of EAA.

Battle of the Science Whiz Year 3

Hats off to Secondary Students!

St. John's Science Whiz made it again...Well Done!

Photo shows Mr. Rama (Senior Master), Mr. Rodman Tan (Head-Science Dept), Mr. Francis Goh (Science Teacher) and Hj Zainal Abidin Bin Mahari (Principal)