Day 4: 7th March 2019

Breakfast time!

Briefing by Mr Yuji Otsuka, expert on Science Education - Physics on Challenge 4. 

The students are to collaboratively design and build a "Water Bottle Rocket" with the limited materials given . The aim is to build a  prototype water rocket which is able to travel the longest distance, cost the cheapest and built the fastest. 

Students in deep discussions and actively working together to construct their rockets. 

Gathered eagerly at the lobby for the final showdown!

Before we end the Challenge, a picture with the very encouraging and supportive Mr Yuji Otsuka. 

Continue to look out for this space, pictures of the Grand Dinner awaits all of you! :)

Here you go, our Grand Dinner pics are here!

The Grand Dinner Setting.

Our Punggolites looking great for the Grand Dinner.

 Fun shot taken at the photo booth with all of us.

Punggolites presenting about Punggol Secondary School and Singapore.

Reflections

Level 4 STEM challenge was about building a water bottle rocket that could shoot up into the sky and travel a far distance. I felt that this was an interesting challenge as it required the team to think critically and work together harmoniously to decide on the shape of the rocket as well as the optimal angle when firing. Even though my team didn't shoot the rocket the furthest, it was still an enjoyable experience working with my group mates and learning from participants of other countries.  - Chan Ziyung 3E

Before the construction of the Level 4 STEM challenge, I was nervous since I had initially thought that it would be harder than the Egg Drop Challenge and that intimidated me but when I found out that it was to build a Water Rocket, I realised it wasn't that hard after all. 

During the construction of the rocket, we had several problems especially when agreeing on how we wanted to construct the body of the rocket but nevertheless we managed to decide on a design as a team. 

We faced several problems such as the rocket being too heavy and not being able to build up enough pressure in the bottle for it to launch during the testing period. Despite the setbacks, we had managed to launch the rocket further than what we had anticipated and thus we were proud as we had perserved through and till the end while also forging stronger bonds with my teammates. - Andrei 3E

Today was a tiring but eventful day, everyone was looking forward to the Grand Dinner in the evening. During the Grand Dinner, there were performances and presentations by the participants from the various countries. The performances livened up the atmosphere, which made the dinner very enjoyable. The Thai students engaged all participants in a dance which hyped up everyone in the room. - Carina Ang 4A

The past few days in Penang were an enriching learning experience for me. Even though today was a busy day with Challenge 4, we had our Grand Dinner which was definitely one of the most enjoyable experiences! Other than the spread of sumptuous dishes served for dinner, we also learnt more about the rich history and culture of other countries in South East Asia form the participants. As we all got together, it felt like one big SEA family. The overseas competition was certainly a memorable experience for me. I was also give the opportunity to present about Punggol Secondary School and Singapore with Cody. It was a memorable experience for me to not only represent Punggol Secondary School but to also represent Singapore. - Shannon Lim 4C