Talent Development
Discover how YHSS nurtures talented students across Science, Maths, Humanities, Mother Tongue, and more through enriching programmes and competitions.
Talent development in YHSS
We value development of students who demonstrate talent and willingness to explore different subject areas further. Our departments curate different talent development programmes to develop a community of learners within our school who can flourish.
Science Talent Development Programme
The Science Talent Development Programme was pioneered in 2025 with the Secondary 2 cohort offering G3 Math and G3 Science with the dual objectives:
To develop 21st century competencies (with emphasis on critical, adaptive and inventive thinking geared towards problem solving) and scientific literacy (with emphasis on data-based decision making) among students of high learning readiness for Science
To expose students to concepts and practical activities that will allow them exposure to Science as applied in our lives, fostering greater civic literacy and appreciation for the role of Science in our lives
Science TDP student achievements
Online STEM Competitions
Our Science TDP students have also taken initiative to participate in a variety of online STEM competitions organised by international bodies such as the Asian Gifted Education Association and have performed exceedingly well when benchmarked against their peers from other parts of the world.
2026 STEM Student Achievements (opens in new tab)
Australian Big Science Competition 2025
Our Science TDP students performed well at the Australian Big Science Competition, which is an international competition involving over 40000 students worldwide. This competition assesses knowledge in different scientific domains, data-handling skills, experimental planning and familiarity with scientific inferences and conclusions.
We are proud to share that we have 2 students achieving the coveted Distinction award (top 15% of world) and 9 students achieving the Credit award (top 35% of world).
Australian Big Science Competition 2025 results for Science TDP students
Australian Big Science Competition 2025 | ||
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Koh Rui Qi Charis | 2 Contribute | Distinction |
Winson Phua Jing Xiang | 2 Contribute | Distinction |
Fan Zhenyi | 2 Adaptability | Credit |
Saket Srivatsa | 2 Adaptability | Credit |
Lim Pin Han, Darren | 2 Respect | Credit |
Leana Ng Yi Xuan | 2 Respect | Credit |
Ahmmed Johan | 2 Responsibility | Credit |
Wong Ting Er Phoebe | 2 Care | Credit |
Naik Kunj Umang | 2 Connect | Credit |
Tan Wen Zhuo | 2 Connect | Credit |
Woo Jie En Jayden | 2 Connect | Credit |
Mathematics Talent Development Programme
The Mathematics Talent Development Programme was initiated in 2025 for the students with high learning readiness for Mathematics. Students were engaged in the learning of higher-order thinking and advanced concepts beyond the syllabus through weekly lessons after school to prepare them to cope with mathematical content of higher rigour in Upper Secondary.
The objectives of the Programme are to:
Deepen Advanced Skills and Knowledge
Provide students with opportunities to explore advanced mathematical and scientific concepts beyond the standard curriculum, fostering critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
Promote Collaborative and Peer Learning
Cultivate teamwork and leadership skills through group activities, discussions, and projects, enabling students to learn from and support one another in their academic growth.
Build Confidence and a Growth Mindset
Challenge students with intellectually stimulating tasks to build resilience, perseverance, and confidence in tackling complex and unfamiliar problems.
Humanities Docents Programme
The Humanities Docents Programme aims to nurture passionate and capable Humanities learners through a structured and enriching learning journey. Anchored on the Framework, ‘Awaken Interest, Cultivate Skills, Engage in Action’, the programme provides opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of Humanities-related issues while developing essential skills and dispositions to contribute meaningfully to school and society.
Mother Tongue Languages Programme
The Mother Tongue Department’s Talent Development Plan aims to help students deepen their connection to their culture, use their mother tongue confidently in authentic situations, and develop effective communication skills to thrive in today’s world.
Selected students from Sec 1-4 with stronger foundation and results in CL, based on PSLE and overall CL result, as well as student interest
Competitions (National Text Recital Competition, Poetry Recitation Competition, Crosstalk, Xinyao Festival Competition, ML scrabble competition, TL Essay writing, Oratorical competition)
Exposure to use of language in authentic contexts (Student Guide Festival Display for Dragon Boat Festival, training by Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, Rakan Bahasa untuk Bulan Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language Ambassadors throughout the Malay Language Month) organised by the Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee (MLLPC))
Craft & Technology Talent Development Programme
Art and Music Talent Development Programme
Students participate in external competitions like SYF Youth Festival and Chingay for additional exposure to the local arts scene.
Nutrition & Food Science Talent Development Programme
Selected NFS students undergo leadership training and mentoring with RespectSG, and have the opportunity to experience the F&B industry through a three-week work attachment.
Design & Technology Talent Development Programme
The Sec 3 kokedama workshop provided D&T students with the opportunity to experience the challenges gardeners face when making kokedama, helping them build empathy and design meaningful, user-focused kokedama holders.
