Department Programmes

Inquiry-based Learning of Science @ WVPS

The Primary Science Curriculum seeks to nurture pupils as an inquirer by leveraging on their interest and stimulating their curiosity about themselves and their environment. The main goal is for pupils to have a strong foundation in Science for life, learning, citizenry, and work. 

In West View Primary School, we aim to provide every child authentic learning experiences in learning of Science through the three “IN”s - Inspire, Inquire and Innovate. Teachers are the leaders of inquiry in Science learning. They play an important role as facilitators for inquiry learning to take place. Teachers will plan and engage pupils in meaningful learning experiences through the 3C (Capture - Construct - Consolidate) Pedagogical Framework.  

Capture – Pupils tap on their prior knowledge to learn new science concepts and make meaningful connections between their prior knowledge and new concepts learnt. Teachers can also arouse pupils’ interest so that the pupils will be more motivated and stay engaged throughout the lesson.

Construct – Pupils will develop their scientific concepts, skills and inculcate attitudes through hands-on learning experiences. Teachers will adopt various questioning strategies to further deepen students’ conceptual understanding and clarify concepts and skills taught through clear explanations.

Consolidate – Pupils will be given opportunities to show their understanding on various platforms. Teachers will design various activities for pupils to apply the scientific concepts and skills in different contexts.

Enhanced 21st Century Competencies (E21CC) Development

(1) Blooming Gardens Programme @ WVPS

Blooming Gardens is an enriching learning space where Science concepts come to life. Featuring soil-based planters, hydroponics, aquaponics, and solar panel systems, it encourages collaborative skills and deepens critical thinking skills among students by providing opportunities to observe plant growth, understanding sustainable farming methods in an authentic setting and making connections to real-world sustainability efforts.

Aligned with the Science curriculum, students were provided with opportunities to visit the Blooming Gardens primarily for learning, observation and transplanting activities.  As they examine different planting systems, they develop critical thinking skills as they question their observations by understanding the growth of flowering plants and observing their life cycle, making connections to real-life experiences. Through hands-on experiences, they develop adaptive thinking by exploring various ways to transplant germinated seedlings between aquaponics and soil-based planters, as well as harvesting, adjusting their techniques based on plant needs and environmental conditions. While the Blooming Gardens serves as a platform for structured learning, it also sparks curiosity and inventive thinking, inspiring students to consider innovative ways to grow food sustainably.

Blooming Gardens cultivates not just plants, but also a mindset of inquiry and responsibility among the students toward a greener future.  By reflecting on the role of urban farming and renewable energy, they nurture an appreciation for environmental stewardship.

(2) Young Scientist Badge Scheme (YSBS)

First launched in 1982, Young Scientist Badge Scheme (YSBS) is a programme designed to inspire interest in and encourage the exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines among Primary school students. The scheme complements formal science curriculum in schools by providing opportunities for students to engage in STEM learning beyond the classroom.

The Young Scientist Badge Scheme was designed for primary school pupils to stimulate interest in science activities among pupils, enable pupils to carry out self-directed activities in various disciplines of science as well as provide opportunities for pupils to develop critical and inventive thinking skills.

In 2025, Primary 3 to Primary 6 pupils embark on their self-directed journey of discovery using the Young Botanist Card. This will also be aligned to the Blooming Gardens Programme @ WVPS that we are embarking this year which will further enhance our pupils’ learning experience as Young Scientist.

(3) E2K Science integration in regular Science curriculum lessons

At West View Primary School, we believe in nurturing every student to their full potential. This year, we piloted the integration of Excellence 2000 (E2K) Science program into our regular Science curriculum lessons for our Primary 4 high-ability learners.

With the E2K Science Program, we stretch and challenge our high-ability learners through inquiry-based, hands-on experiences that ignite curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. Under the guidance of our E2K Science-trained teachers, students participate in learning experiences designed to nurture a love for science by allowing them to ask questions, design experiments, and develop their own hypotheses. Moving forward, the department have put in place structured plans to continue the integration of E2K Science pedagogies into our Primary 5 Science curriculum. By integrating the E2K Science pedagogies into our curriculum, we reaffirm our dedication to differentiated learning and the belief that every student can experience success when given the right opportunities.