Highlights

2026 A*STAR–VJC Science Fair

29 September 2026

Our Year 1 ISRP students showcased their scientific research at the 2026 A*STAR–VJC Science Fair, earning Silver and Merit Awards and a spot at a small-group sharing session.

A photo collage of female students posing in front of ISRP infographic boards and showcasing their diagram models and posing for a group picture at Victoria Junior College.

Our Year 1 ISRP students recently represented RGS at the 2026 A*STAR–VJC Science Fair, competing in the Lower Secondary (Open) category on 14 July.

Jointly organised by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Victoria Junior College (VJC), the annual fair provides secondary school students with the opportunity to undertake investigative research projects and present their findings to external judges from research institutes. Through the experience, students develop their interest and capabilities in scientific research, inquiry and communication. The competition includes projects across Science, Technology and Engineering, and Mathematics and Computing.

We are proud that Team LS18 was selected to present its research at a small-group sharing session. Teams LS15 and LS18 also received the Silver and Merit Awards respectively in the Lower Secondary (Open) category.

Participating Teams & Achievements

Team	Student’s Name	Project Title	Teacher Mentor	Award
LS15	1) Anna Ee En Xin (107) 2) Ong Si Han Sarah (111)	Project Wastix To design a smart recycling bin that aims to solve the issue of contaminated recyclables by using AI to differentiate the waste and ensure proper waste disposal	Mrs Irene Allan	Silver award
LS16	1) Shen Yizhen (112) 2) Aashi Pant (104) 3) Fan Xinqi, Sara (104)	To investigate how the addition of fruit peels containing cellulose affects Writing paper’s tensile strength	Mdm Cindy Tiong	Participation
LS17	1) Du Qingtong (107) 2) Wu Yiyue, Eva (105) 3) Seraphine Ngo Jin Xuan (113)	To investigate the effect of absorbent type on water absorption efficiency in contaminated water found on recyclable plastic waste	Mdm Cindy Tiong	Participation
LS18	1) Eva Goh Pei Swan (111) 2) Elizabeth Wong Tian Ling (104)	To investigate the effect of cultivating Pleurotus citrinopileatus in polyethylene (PE) plastic-based growth environments on the quantity of microplastics accumulated in the mushroom fruiting bodies	Mdm Cindy Tiong	Merit award

Behind these achievements were months of perseverance and hard work, from overcoming failed prototypes and spending our holidays in the laboratory to conducting late-night research and making last-minute refinements. During the experimentation phase, some of us visited the laboratory daily. As Year 1 students who are still adjusting to new academic demands, balancing our research commitments with schoolwork was not always easy. Nevertheless, with the encouragement and guidance of our teachers and seniors, we supported one another and persevered through the challenges. On the day of the competition, we felt both excited and nervous as we prepared to present at our very first research competition. Surrounded by many strong and inspiring projects, we rehearsed whenever we could and gave our best during the judging. This experience taught us that research is not simply about achieving the desired results. It is also about learning from setbacks, adapting our ideas and persevering as a team. We are grateful for this meaningful opportunity to share our work and grow as young researchers.

— Team LS15 and LS18