JPJC Maths and Science Challenge

Find out how JPJC's inaugural Maths and Science Challenge brought together secondary school students to build problem-solving and collaborative skills through hands-on experiments and gamified learning.

Last updated 30 April 2026

Jurong Pioneer Junior College organised its inaugural JPJC Mathematics and Science Challenge 2019 on 13th July 2019. As STEM is one of the college's key programmes, this competition was specially organised for students from various secondary schools. A total of 84 students from 12 different secondary schools participated. They were pitted against one another in the areas of Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics through various experiments.

This Challenge provided a deep learning experience for participants in the areas of Mathematics and Science through gamification. This approach is especially important as it not just focuses on academics but it also helps students to develop skills such as problem solving, communication and collaborative skills which are important for the 21st century.

The theme for the Challenge 2019 was _The Great Escape_ which also highlighted various environmental issues. This gave students an opportunity to reflect and respond to environmental issues as an informed and responsible citizen, showing more care for Singapore and her environment.

The event was very well-received with most of student participants commenting that the Challenge had deepened their learning in the area of Mathematics and Science and they derived the joy of learning through overcoming the tasks. This Challenge indeed allowed us to live up to our mission to nurture a community of active learners, innovative thinkers and compassionate leaders.

Four students wearing safety goggles and gloves conduct a science experiment at a lab table with test tube rack and papers.

Student participants working together to solve a problem.

Three students wearing safety goggles and gloves conduct an experiment with test tubes and reagents in a school lab.

Participants discussing on solving the problem through experiments.

Students in red Beatty Secondary shirts sit in a lecture hall as a presenter speaks in front of a Kahoot slideshow.

HOD Physics, Mr James Koh, conducting a quiz for secondary school participants.

Four students wearing safety goggles and gloves conduct a chemistry experiment in a school laboratory.

Participants hard at work to find the answers.

Six people pose on a stage at Jurong Pioneer Junior College's Prize Giving Champion ceremony, with students wearing gold medals.

VIce-Principal Mr Chua Kah Sheng together with the champion team, Swiss Cottage Secondary School.

A large group of people in an auditorium raising their fists in a celebratory pose for a group photo.

A group photo to capture the exhilaration of the Challenge.