{"id":21060,"date":"2026-03-13T08:40:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/?post_type=school_news&#038;p=21060"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:40:23","slug":"science-week-iszn-curiosity-discovery","status":"publish","type":"school_news","link":"https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/school-news\/science-week-iszn-curiosity-discovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Week at ISZN Inspires Curiosity and Discovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]This week, ISZN celebrated Science Week, bringing students together across the school to explore scientific thinking through hands-on activities, competitions, and collaborative projects.<\/p>\n<p>The week aimed to ignite curiosity and show students that science exists everywhere, from the classroom to everyday life. Throughout the week, students thought like scientists: asking questions, experimenting, and exploring solutions to real-world challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Students across Primary and Secondary took part in a range of activities. A student science quiz allowed participants to test their knowledge, while a staff versus\u00a0students\u00a0quiz introduced a friendly element of competition. Interactive workshops such as\u00a0Crystal Making\u00a0and\u00a0Slime Making\u00a0invited\u00a0students to explore scientific principles through experimentation.<\/p>\n<p>A particularly meaningful aspect of this year\u2019s Science Week was the leadership shown by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cognita.network\/stgis\/school-news\/iszn-science-ambassadors-the-critical-angle-podcast\/\">ISZN\u2019s\u00a0Science Student\u00a0Ambassadors<\/a>. These students helped shape the structure of the week and led several workshops, giving their peers the opportunity to learn through student-led experiences.<\/p>\n<h3>Student Leadership and Collaborative Discovery<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0Science Exhibition\u00a0was a highlight of the week.\u00a0Lower\u00a0Secondary\u00a0students worked in collaborative groups to develop projects that they presented to peers and families. These projects allowed students to share their research, experimentation, and creative thinking while explaining the scientific ideas behind their work.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the week, students\u00a0practised\u00a0key scientific skills. They\u00a0observed, formed hypotheses, tested ideas, and\u00a0analysed\u00a0results. They collaborated with classmates, refined their thinking, and troubleshot experiments when results did not go as planned. These experiences strengthened creativity, critical thinking, resilience, and teamwork.<\/p>\n<p>Science Week also helped students connect classroom learning with the real world. Activities introduced concepts such as polymer chemistry, molecular structure, and microbial testing while showing how science supports fields such as technology, medicine, and environmental innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Science Week reflects ISZN\u2019s commitment, as part of the\u00a0Cognita\u00a0family of schools, to developing curiosity, innovation, and future-ready learning. Through experiences like these, students continue to see themselves as scientists, thinkers, and innovators.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISZN celebrated Science Week with hands-on activities, quizzes, student-led workshops, and a collaborative science exhibition. 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