2010
COMPETITIONS / ACHIEVEMENTS
National Microbiology Quiz
Award : 2nd position
Members : Isaac Kuan 4S1, Maung Thet Niang Win 4S3, Khoo Chun Yuet 4S3
Teacher-mentor: Mrs Koh Hsiu Leng
Amazing Science-X Challenge
Award: 1st in Category B
Team members: Tan Jing Long (Leader) 3S1, Jarren Koh 3S1, Yuan Han 3S1
Teacher advisor: Mrs Rachel Chan
13th NYP Astronomy Competition 2010
Awards: Top Advanced Astronomy Team - 2nd position
Participants: Gong Chen 4S1, Yan Kaidi 4S1
Awards: Top Creative Astronomy Prize - 2nd position
Participants: Li Weijun 4S4
Singapore Young Physicists Tournament 2010
Awards: Bronze (Category B)
Participants: Chen Hao 4S1, Yan Kaidi 4S1, Liu TingKai 4S1
National Airfix Aeronautical Model Engineering Competition
Award: Best Jet Aircraft
Participant: Nicholas Teh 3A2
Award: Best WWII Aircraft
Participant: Tan YiDa 3A2
Award: Most Creative Entry
Participant: Meryvn Ong 3A1
Shanghai International Youth Science & Technology Expo
Awards:
Excellent Display Award
Good Work Award
Team: Cheng Yong Jian 4S4, Er Yuan Zhi 4S4, Pek Jie Hui 4S2, Teoh Jie Shun 4S4, Marcus Tan 4S2, Johnny Yeung Chun Yin 4S1, Dominic Cheong Shao Wei 4S1
Teacher mentor: Mrs Har Hui Peng, Mrs Sow Yoke Keow
9th National Crystal Growing Challenge
Award: 1st runner-up (Junior Category)
Team members: Dai Boliang 4A1, Zhou Dayou 4A2
National Metropolis Environmental Science Challenge
Award: 1st runner-up (upper sec category)
Participants: Yu Zhou 4H3, Elias Tan Ren Hao 4H3, Hu Yong Da 4H3
Singapore Junior Chemistry Olympiad
Award:
13 Gold medals
12 Silver medals
15 bronze medals
Yan Kaidi (4S1) was awarded the Top Scorer (1st position) of Singapore.
Fan Yi (4S1) was placed Individual 5th.
"Can science solve crimes" Interschool Competition
Award: 2nd Position
Participants: Daniel Ong 4O1, Chua Feng Jun 4O1, Samuel Lee 4O1, Teo Wei Jie 4O1, Tee Ming Yi 4O1, Yeo Jun Hao 4S4, Sean Ong 2P1, Chan Chin Keat 2P1, Zhang Hao Wei 2P1
Award: 3rd Position
Participants: Kelvin Lim 4S4, Lee Peizheng 4S2, Cao Yu 4S2, Ang Shihe 4S2, Seow Wen Jun 4S2, Tai Jia Ching 4S2, Dylan Fones 4S2, Poh Yong Keat 4S2, Quek Keng Liang 4S2
National Science Challenge
Award: 4th position
Participants: Bay Wei Heng 3I3, Benny Cheong 3I3, Chuah Wei Bin 3S1, Shi Guanming 3S1,Sia Han Yung 3S2
Teacher-in-charge: Loh Suan Jin Justin
VJC Science Quiz
Award: 2nd Position
Participants: Benjamin Lim 4S1, Chan Wei 4S1, Lim Zhong Jui 4S1, Ng Chow Hui 4S3, Toh Zheng Xiang 4S3, Joel Teo 4S4
16th Youth Science Conference
Award: Distinction
Project Title : Interacting with the computer using a brain-computer interface
Participants : Gan Wei Liang 3I3, Bay Wei Heng 3I3
Mentor: Mr Tan Choo Kee Joseph
Project Title : Subcellular localization and expression of the major capsid proteins of Singapore grouper iridovirus
Participants : Takashima Kenji 3O3, Glenn Chua Jie Hoe 3P3
Mentor: Mrs Koh-Onn Hsiu Leng
Award: Merit
Project Title : Device to facilitate use of public transport by the blind
Participants : Lee Choon Kiat 3S2, Ng Boon Hian 3I3, Lim Jun Weng 3I3
Mentor: Mrs Ng-Ang Siew Hoon
Project Title : Congruence arithmetic with applications
Participants : Tan Jing Long 3S1, Benjamin Cheong Chee Hou 3A3
Mentor: Ms Gwee Hwee Ngee
Award: Participation
Project Title : A study of the relationship between mental models and individual's personality
Participants : Joshua Lay 3S1, Soo Guo Sheng 3S1, Jonathon Han 3S1
ACJC C.B. Paul Science Quiz
Award: 2nd Position (Team)
Participants:
Ng Chow Hui 4S3 - Individual Gold
Maung Thet Niang Win 4S3 - Individual Silver
Ong Han Wee 4S4 - Individual Gold
Award: Participation (Team)
Participants:
Benjamin Lim 4S1 - Individual Gold
Issac Kuan 4S1 - Individual Silver
Joel Teo 4S4 - Individual Silver
East Zone A*STAR Science Fair
Award: Gold
Project Title : Investigation of egg shells as absorbents of metal ions
Participants : Fan Yi 4S1, Keith Goh 4S1, Daniel Tan 4S1
Mentor: Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow
Award: Participation
Project Title : Effects of western and chinese medicine on yeast
Participants : Cao Tian Qin 4S1, Lim Yuan Wei 4S3, Tham Shi Yuan 4S1
Mentor: Mrs Goh-Yip Cheng Wai
Project Title : Plant Power
Participants : Dexter Kuah 2O1, Samuel Moses Yu 2O1, Marcus Ong 2O1, Lim Wen Bin 2O3
Mentor: Ms Sandra Tan
Singapore Science and Engineering Fair
Award: Gold
Project code: MB09
Team members: Alexander Lim (4S1 2009), Sim Meng Ying (4S1 2009), Nicholas Kee (4S3 2009)
Mentor : Mrs Goh Cheng Wai
Award: Silver
Project code: EB14
Team members: Samuel Lim (4S4 2009), Koh Shun Xiang (4I1 2009), Wee Ting Yit (4S4 2009)
Mentor : Mrs Har Hui Peng
Project code: MB07
Team members: Edwin Liang (4S2 2009), Yip Jian Yang (4S3 2009), Sia Han Wei (4S1 2009)
Mentor : Mrs Goh Cheng Wai
Award: Bronze
Project code: PS09
Team members: Foo Toon Min (4S2 2009), Kiu Yan Yu (4S4 2009)
Mentor : Mrs Koh Hsiu Leng
Project code: VS01
Team members: Lee Men Quan (4S1), Khoo Chun Yuet (4S3), Derrick Toh (4S2)
Mentor : Mrs Sow Yoke Keow & Prof Lim Tit Meng
Award: Merit
Project code: MB16
Team members: Troy Tan (4S4 2009), Darren Choo (4S4 2009)
Mentor : Mrs Har Hui Peng
Project code: VS03
Team members: Benjamin Chin (4S3 2009), Ernest Chen (4S2 2009)
Mentor : Mrs Sow Yoke Keow
The team comprising of Year 2 College students, Clement Lee (4D 2008), Timothy Sng (4D 2008) and Joseph Ang (4D 2008), has been selected to represent Singapore at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2010 in California, USA.
Shell Singapore Youth Science Festival
Award : Bronze
Project Title : Investigating the synergism and antagonism between Traditional Chinese Medicines
Participants : Kenneth Tan Yoong Sheng 4S2, Marcus Tan 4S2, Ng Jing Hao 4S3
Mentor: Mrs Har Hui Peng
Award : Finalists
Project Title : A study of the optimum recovery of melanin from waste sources and its application in cosmetic products
Participants : Ng Chow Hui 4S3, Toh Zheng Xiang 4S3, Chan Wei 4S1
Mentor: Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow
Project Title : Investigating the anti-fungal propertes of subterranean termites
Participants : Samuel Lau Yu Yi 4S4, Wong Hong Jie 4S4, Tan Wei Jie 4S3
Mentor: Mrs Koh-Oon Hsiu Leng
Project Title : Preservation of meat with lactic acid bacteria
Participants : Isaac Kuan Yi Kiat 4S1, Ng Yong Zhi Joshua 4S4, Yeo Yee Peng Joshua 4S4
Mentor: Mrs Goh-Yip Cheng Wai
Project Title : Anti-bacterial and Anti-fungal Properties of Pyrrolizidine alkaloids from Parsonia laevigata
Participants : Li Keyi Danny 4S4, Li Zongchen 4S4, Yeo Jun Hao 4S4
Mentor: Mrs Koh-Oon Hsiu Leng
Greenwave Environmental Care Competition
Award : 1st prize ($6000)
Topic : Green Cosmetics
Participants : Ernest Chen Zhengkai 4S2, Ng Chow Hui 3S3, Chan Wei 3S1, Toh Zheng Xiang 3S3, Benjamin Chin Yujin 4S3, Theron Ng Sir Yuan 4S4
Teacher-advisor : Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow
Award : 2nd Prize ($4000)
Topic : Synthesis of biodegradable plastics by bacteria
Participants : Alexander Lim Geng Wang 4S1, Sim Meng Ying 4S1, Nicholas Kee Jia Hao 4S3
Teacher-advisor : Mrs Goh-Yip Cheng Wai
Award : Merit ($1000)
Topic : Compost Inc.
Participants : Yang Bohan 4B1, Soh Cheong Keat 4B1, Lim Kiat 4B1
Teacher-advisor : Mrs Har Hui Peng
Award : Commendation ($500)
Topic : Recycling Vinasse for use as an antifungal agent and plant fertiliser
Participants : Cheng Yong Jian 3S4, Er Yuan Zhi 3S4, Sin Ming Da 3S4
Teacher-advisor : Mrs Har Hui Peng
SEAMEO Biannual 7th Regional Congress (2 - 5 March 10)
Awards
Most Promising Young Scientist (Top award in science category)
Team members : Lee Men Quan 4S1, Khoo Chun Yuet 4S3, Toh Yong Seng Derrick 4S2
Project Title : Evaluating different methods of synthesizing biodiesel
Mentors: Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow and A/Prof Lim Tit Meng, NUS
Consolation Prize
Team members : Toh Zheng Xiang 4S3, Ng Chow Hui 4S3, Chan Wei 4S1
Project Title : A study of the optimum recovery of melanin from waste sources and its application in cosmetic products
Mentor: Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow
Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad
Awards: 5 Silver Medals (Main Category)
Awardees: Shi Yuan 3S1, Zeng Yi 3S1, Bay Wei Heng 3I3, Liu Fang Xu 4S1, Phang Zheng Xun 4S1
Awards: 7 Bronze Medals (Main Category)
Awardees: Wu Songhao 4A2, Yuan Yuchuan 4I1, Lim Yao Chong 4S2, Ng Chow Hui 4S3, Li Keyi Danny 4S4, Chan Tuck Ging 4S1, Nick Andre Lee Pei Li 4S3
Awards: 9 Silver Medals (Open Category)
Awardees: Hu Zongqi 4S2, Fang Ruoming 4P1, Liu Tingkai 4S3, Li Weijun 4S4, Yan Tianqi 4S1, Xin Chen 4A2, Ma Yanmin 4S2, Ren Qiyun 4A1, Cheng Hao 4S2
Awards: 1 Bronze Medal (Open Category)
Awardees: Yao Tianyi 4A2
BioTech Fair 2010
Award : 1st Prize
Project Title : Investigating the effects of various berry extracts on cell regeneration in the earthworms Perionyx excavatus and Eisenia foetida.
Members : John Yap 3I3, Benny Cheong 3I3, Ng Yau Xuan 3S1
Teacher-mentor: Mrs Koh-Oon Hsiu Leng
Award : 2nd Prize
Project Title : Investigating the adsorption of chelation of heavy metal ions by Pseudomonas.
Members : Shaun Png Ren Jie 4S3, Yeung Chun Yin Johnny 4S1
Teacher-mentor: Mrs Goh Yip Cheng Wai
Award : Merit
Project Title : Antibacterial and antifungal properties of pyrrolizidine alkaloids from Parsonsia laevigata
Members : Danny Li 4S4, Li Zong Chen 4S4, Yeo Jun Hao 4S4
Teacher-mentor: Mrs Koh-Onn Hsiu Leng
Project Title : Investigating the extracellular amylases of Saccharomycopsis fibuligera.
Members : Andrew Ong 3P3, Lee Chen Yuan 3S2, New Jin Rui 3S1
Teacher-mentor: Mrs Goh Yip Cheng Wai