Science

The GEP Science programme starts in Primary 4 and is a three-year programme. It has a curriculum filled with creative and dynamic process of learning, investigating and interpreting observations of the natural and physical world. The enriched curriculum emphasises a hands-on, inquiry-based approach that is problem-centered and focused on the fundamental concepts of science. By being exposed to the processes of problem-solving, exploration and guided discovery, it is hoped that our pupils will develop the innovative skills and intellectual curiosity that will stimulate them to evaluate, challenge and create knowledge.

The aims of the enriched curriculum are aligned with those of the mainstream syllabus but are differentiated to reflect the needs and the ability of the Gifted. The differentiated objectives involve enriched breadth and greater depth of content. It aims to provide a firm foundation of scientific concepts and thinking skills to develop the scientific talents of gifted learners. The GEP course aims to:

provide experiences to develop pupils’ aptitude for science, to help them acquire skills, processes and attitudes for self-directed life-long learning;
provide opportunities for pupils to acquire in-depth understanding of scientific concepts, skills and processes, and apply them to everyday experiences;
nurture pupils’ ability to reason and communicate understanding of scientific concepts and principles, and develop skills for conducting independent scientific investigations and projects;
nurture pupils’ critical and creative thinking skills, to enable them to seek solutions to problems relevant to the pupils and to the community
nurture pupils’ appreciation of the use of science to solve technical, environmental and social problems, and cultivate awareness of the ethical and moral implication of scientific advancements, and
provide opportunities to develop qualities for responsible leadership

We provide a learning environment that is highly pupil-centred, stimulating and challenging. Our teachers are trained to create a non-threatening environment, acting as a facilitator by providing appropriate resources, and opportunities for intellectual stimulation. Pupils are also encouraged to problem-find and take risks.