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auditorium. The presidents also stated that they felt publicity team having to rush to finish all the posters.
reassured by the fact that many reliable people were
working on the theme song and they were sure the final The presidents also stated that they had received positive
product would be stellar. feedback and comments from all the students and
teachers who had participated in the science week
When it comes to preparing for momentous events such activities. They deeply appreciated the enthusiasm and
as this, challenges are undoubtedly inevitable. The interest shown. Some junior students had even stated
greatest obstacle faced by the committee throughout that the activities during the science exhibition were
their preparation for the science week was one of those really immersive and that they didn’t get enough of it.
most arduous and troubling to mankind— Time. Due to The committee also believed that they successfully
several conflicting events such as the bustling exam accomplished their aim of teaching students to analyse
season, their preparatory work was seriously delayed. information and determine whether something was true
Thankfully, however, they managed to accomplish it all or false, as well as understand the procedures of various
before the deadline, bringing us the science week that science experiments.
has been much enjoyed by students and teachers alike.
For juniors aspiring to lead the science week committee
In terms of their most memorable part of organising this next year, the key is to prioritise effective
year’s science week, the presidents stated that it was communication among committee members and
returning to the school during the holidays to work on teachers. They have learnt that teachers from different
preparations. Although the process took considerably departments have varying approaches in managing
longer than they had expected, they still managed to affairs, so it is important to make sure every party is on
persevere through all their hassles and eventually the same page before carrying out the plans. Prior to
succeeded in organising this tremendous event. this, teachers would approach potential candidates to
lead the committee but it is encouraged that those who
When asked about which of the many events they would are interested should take the initiative and write a
deem the most successful, the presidents gladly asserted proposal to be presented to the Head of the Biology
that it was the experiment exhibition. They had added Department, Madam Law.
various new and innovative elements which were not
explored in the experiment exhibition of the last science The end of things is always bittersweet. When asked
week in 2019. Of course, all dangerous materials were how they felt as the last days of science week crept in,
given safety checks by teachers before being used. The and all the activities had come to their finale, the
materials for the different activities were bought by the committee expressed their wistfulness in witnessing the
committee members themselves and certain specialised end of such a remarkable event. Time seemed to pass by
materials were purchased with the help of teachers. The quickly and it seemed unreal that their 7, 8 months of
total cost was around RM10,000. preparation had passed by in just a week. Craig even
joked that he might shed a tear or two just then.
The presidents also mentioned that one of the highlights
was the bicycle electricity generator that started a On a side note, the presidents particularly expressed
cycling sensation. According to them, beneath the their immense appreciation and laudation to all the
success were the endless problems that surfaced, with a committee members. Indeed, the triumph of Science
lot of them demanding urgent changes in plans. Various Week 2023 wouldn’t have been made possible without
skills of the members were put to the test, such as coding the effort of every committee member.
and programming skills to utilise electromagnets as a
switch controller, technical skills to assemble and install A joyous photograph with the committee marked the
all the parts, with the addition of drilling and end of the insightful interview session. A huge thank you
woodworking skills during the making of bicycle stands. to the committee for being with us and we wish all of
During the event, they received feedback on the height you the very best in your future endeavours!
of the bicycle being too short, and some of the tires even
melted due to the use of candlelights. Jointly reported by:
Emily Kuok Yee Han Jr2Z(2)
Addressing one of our questions, the presidents revealed Goh Jian Mayne Sr1ScB
that there had been many unforeseen circumstances Yee Sue Wei Sr1ScB
unrolling throughout the science week. These range
from the unsuccessful attempt of cutting the banner Photography by:
during the opening ceremony, to the less-than-expected Yip Yi Shyan Sr1C
enthusiasm of students towards the photo booth, to the Kuen Cheng Photography Club

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