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Rationale and Intent

The Science Exploria is conceptualised to encourage the experiential teaching and learning of Science in primary schools. It aims to challenge primary science educators to greater use of hands-on and investigative approaches to arouse curiosity and a sense of wonder that underpins the early initiation of our primary school pupils into scientific thinking and discovery.

The Hub's LifeScience and TechScience initiatives are aligned with S'pore's drive towards a knowledge-based society to respond to the changing needs of sustaining global competitiveness and economic development of Singapore. The desired outcome at the end of primary school is that pupils should have a lively curiosity of the natural world and the Life Science phenomena. The keeness to explore, discover and investigate forms the Life Science thrust in schools.

Vision - An Inquiring Mind and Innovative Spirit

Mission - To kindle a passion for Science


Long Term Goals

  • To create opportunities for creativity and innovation thru Science and Technology
  • To support and improve the quality of teaching and learning of Science in primary schools
  • To be a centre of Technology and Life Sciences
Short Term Goals

  • To provide opportunities for teachers and pupils to collaborate
  • To provide facilities for teachers and pupils to be engaged in general science investigations
  • To train teachers and pupils in science concepts and hands-on activities
  • To set-up a Plant Tissue Culture and Technology Laboratory

How it all started?

Conceptualized in 2000/2001 by a group of Principals & HODs from School Cluster East 2 to have a hub for Science Teaching and Learning.

In June 2001, a sum of $160,000 from School Innovation Fund was approved to finance the establishment of the physical infrastructure.

The centre with 3 laboratories (Fun Station, Life Park & Tech City) and a Teacher Think Tank, was officially opened by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, then Senior Minister of State for Education and Trade and Industry on 20 March 2002.

In 2003, the centre opened its facilities and activities to other primary schools beyond the School Cluster East 2 family.

In the same year, the Science Exploria Publication was also launched during the Science Symposium at the Biopolis, whereby schools from the East Zone were invited for the event.

In 2004, the centre started to cater to the needs of the lower secondary pupils by designing appropriate lesson plans for them.

In 2005, the centre has repositioned itself to enhance the capacity of teachers by organizing workshops for teachers.