Environmental Science

Introduction

The Environmental Science Club was formed in January 2012 with the aim of developing student leaders to lead the environmental initiatives in Yuan Ching Secondary School.

The club takes on a “Head-Heart-Hand” approach in which we aim to influence others to be more environmentally friendly, carry out eco-activities to play our part for the environment and inspire others in going green.

In the Environmental Science Club, we aim to spread environmental awareness within our school and in the community. Our Values-In-Actions (VIA) projects consist of activities that spread environmental messages to the residents in the community.

VISION
To see our students become a well-informed and compassionate citizen of nature with all-rounded skills.

MISSION
To enthuse students in critical and creative engagements in issues and services pertaining to nature and the environment.

CCA Activities

Upcycling Project – Design new products from recycled materials, e.g. Non-disposable fabric mask, Origami gifts from used red packets, etc.’
Student-initiated Upcycling Project – Showcase of student-initiated no-sew tote bag from used t-shirt and upcycling of toilet paper rolls @ Taman Jurong CC.
Zero Waste Project – Convert waste (plastic straws, used papers, packet drink containers, etc.) into artwork.
Dengue Prevention – Build awareness of Mozzie Wipeout steps in school and the community.
Environmental Sharing Sessions – Expose our members to current environmental challenges and possible solutions.
Terrarium Workshop at PCF Sparkletots @ Taman Jurong – Conduct terrarium workshops for K1 students using recycled bottles as part of our VIA project.
Recycling Project – Collect recyclables from residents in the Taman Jurong community.
Sustainability Webinars & Learning Journeys (Singapore Sustainability Gallery).
Hydroponics Harvesting.
Weekly Bonding Activities
Gardening Sessions

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Achievements

Junior Environmental Ambassador Training by SWCDC 2021 and 2022.
Shell STEM NXplorer Challenge organised by Singapore Science Centre in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Young Technopreneur Challenge 2021 and 2022.
SUTD Sustainable Design Hack 2022.
Finals in Great Eastern x Zero Waste Singapore 2022.
Design-A-Table Activity by National Environmental Agency in 2021
Second Place in Microsoft x Zero Waste Singapore 2021 (out of 40 participating schools)
Young Sustainability Champion organised by Singapore Science Centre in 2020
IMPACT Case Study Challenge organised by National Environmental Agency in 2019.
Green Wave Environmental Care Competition organised by Sembcorp Marine in 2019
Finals in the ‘Sustainability Carnival’ organised by Gardens by the Bay in 2018
Finals in ‘The Bright Ideas Challenge 2018’ organised by Singapore Science Centre and Shell
HSBC/NYAA Youth Environmental Award 2018

Teachers in charge

Ms Jasmine Widodo (IC)
Ms Dimas Nurr Aidilin (2IC)

Schedule

Tuesdays: 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Venue

The Arena, Blk D Level 2

CCA Photographs

[ESClub] Dengue Prevention Outreach to Taman Jurong residents

[ESClub] Presenting environmental issues to fellow club members during our weekly Environmental Sharing Sessions.

[ESClub] Upcycling used red-packets into origami as part of Chinese New Year Celebration.

[ESClub] Guiding fellow environmental advocates in growing microgreens to promote food sustainability

[ESClub] Working hand in hand to care for the plants in our school gardens.

[ESClub] Working hand in hand to care for the plants in our hydroponics system

[ESClub] Discussing the NEXUS problem during one of the workshop sessions in the Shell NXPlorers competition.

[ESClub] Converting waste materials, including plastic straws, used papers, and packet drink containers into Zero Waste artwork.

[ESClub] Strengthening the relationship among club members during our weekly bonding sessions.