Applied Learning Programme

Applied Learning Programme: STEM (Health & Food Science)

Igniting Minds@PresHigh

Vision
The school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP) – Igniting Minds@PresHigh – broadens students’ horizons in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). Our programme aims to nurture all PresHighians to be Passionate Learners and Stewards of Tomorrow in the fields of Health and Food Science.

Student Outcomes

Immerse
Develop a deep knowledge in digital literacies and explore emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ignite
Cultivate a passion for STEM and be a changemaker to solve real-world challenges

Innovate
Embrace a mindset of continuous learning and improvement, striving to create human-centric solutions

Approach

Tier 1: Programme for all PresHighians
Our Tier 1 Programme focuses on developing computational thinking and design thinking skills among all PresHighians, to solve future challenges in Health and Food Sustainability.

Aligned with the Healthier SG Initiative and Singapore Green Plan 2030, students will apply coding through block-based programming and create innovative prototypes to address these challenges. In the Lower Secondary ALP lessons, students work collaboratively in teams to empathise with users, define their problem, ideate solutions, and refine and test their prototypes to address user needs.

Our Tier 1 programme will also integrate AI literacy into the curriculum. Students will learn about the principles of AI, machine learning and the ethical considerations of using AI. They will also be empowered with the knowledge to use AI tools responsibly, as well as to critically evaluate AI-generated information to make good discernment.

Tier 2: Interest-Based Programme
Our Tier 2 programme develops students with a deeper interest in STEM by providing rich opportunities for hands-on learning through workshops, learning journeys and industry attachments. Students will explore topics beyond the classroom, such as:

• Drone Adventure with Python Programming

• Learning Journey and attachment to A*STAR  Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS)

• 3D printing workshops.

Through an active curation of external partnerships, our students get to deepen their learning with Institutes of Higher Learning and other industry-leading institutions. These experiences bridge classroom knowledge with real-world applications, exposing students to emerging technologies and helping them explore STEM-related careers.

Tier 2 students work in teams to apply their Python programming skills in autonomous drone flying

Tier 2 students facilitating a workshop on micro:bit block-based coding

Tier 2 students facilitating a workshop on micro:bit block-based coding

Tier 2 students participating in a learning journey to Republic Polytechnic

Tier 3: Talent Development Programme
Our Tier 3 Programme aims to challenge and stretch students who have both aptitude and passion for STEM. This tier provides students with opportunities to participate in competitions, pursue self-initiated projects and take on mentorship roles to guide and inspire juniors.

Students in this tier will gain hands-on experience and deepen their skills through STEM competitions such as:

• Swift Explorers Singapore (Apple)
  - App Design Challenge
  - App Development Challenge

• Health & Food Science Competition (STEM Inc)
  - S1 Cluster Design Innovation Challenge
  - National Youth AI Prompt Challenge.

Our tiered developmental approach seeks to encourage all PresHighians to hone their digital competencies, harness emerging technologies in Health & Food Science, and become creative and collaborative Stewards of Tomorrow.

Presentation of shortlisted app at Apple Store Orchard for App Design Challenge

Presentation of shortlisted app at Crescent Girls’ School for App Development Challenge

Presentation of prototype at Republic Polytechnic for Health & Food Science Competition

Presentation of winning prototype at Science Centre

Presentation of app at Raffles Girls' School for Swift Accelerator Programme

Tier 3 mentor guiding juniors in their STEM competition