SMK Sacred Heart emerges champion in Mad Scientist Challenge

SIBU: SMK Sacred Heart emerged champion in the third edition of Mad Scientist Challenge held at Woodlands International School here.

Michelle Wong Hui Hui from SMk Methodist was the highest achiever in Biology, Gladys Tang Yin Xia from Woodlands International was the highest achiever in Chemistry while Ngu Chii Ong from SMK Sacred Heart was the highest achiever in Physics. A total of 39 students from seven schools participated in the Challenge which was part of Woodlands International School’s efforts to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education.

A spokesperson from the school said the Mad Scientist Challenge is an objective, structured practical examination aimed to assess students’ competency in theoretical, practical and problem- solving skills.

“We were delighted to receive so many participants, as well as teachers from all the participating schools,” she said.

The participating schools were SMK Agama, SMK Sacred Heart, SMK Deshon, SMK St Elizabeth, SMK Bukit Assek, SMK Methodist and Woodlands International School.

Participants also attended a guided session on the use of a pocket- sized computer, MicroBit to learn basic programming.

Learn more about STEM development at Woodlands International School Open Day on Oct 6 from 8am to 1pm.