The Ministry of Education would like to congratulate the Singapore students who clinched a total of 18 medals at four International Olympiads for Science and Mathematics in July 2010.

21st International Biology Olympiad (IBO)

The Singapore team received one Gold medal and three Silver medals at the 21st IBO held in Changwon, Korea, from 11 to 18 July 2010. Singapore was placed 9th in a field of 233 students from 58 countries.

The Gold medallist is Daniel Lim Yan Zheng of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent). The Silver medallists are Yong Xianbin of Hwa Chong Institution; Zeng Tian Chen of Raffles Institution; and Kylie Goh Jin Ying of NUS High School of Mathematics and Science.

The Singapore delegation was led by Associate Professor Shirley Lim, Head of Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education; Associate Professor Low Boon Chuan, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore; and Ms Wang Siew Ping, Curriculum Planning Officer, Ministry of Education.

41st International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)

The Singapore team received one Gold medal and four Silver medals at the 41st IPhO held in Zagreb, Croatia, from 17 to 25 July 2010. Singapore was placed 7th in a field of 367 students from 82 countries. The result this year is an improvement over our 8th placing in 2009.

The Gold medallist is Chua Lynn of NUS High School of Mathematics and Science. The Silver medallists are Lim Soon Wei Daniel and Lee Jie Liang of Raffles Institution; and Darryl Foo Chuan Wei and Goh Qi Xuan Benjamin of NUS High School of Mathematics and Science.

The Singapore delegation was led by Associate Professor Rajdeep Singh Rawat, Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education and Mr Lim Kim Yong, Scientific Manager, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore.

42nd International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)

The Singapore team received two Gold medals and two Silver medals at the 42nd IChO held in Tokyo, Japan, from 19 to 28 July 2010. Singapore was placed 4th in a field of 267 students from 68 countries. The result this year is an improvement over our 5th placing in 2009.

The Gold medallists are Fong Jie Ming Nigel and Lum Jian Yang of Raffles Institution. The Silver medallists are Tng Jia Hao Barry of Raffles Institution and Khu Boon Hou Derek of Hwa Chong Institution.

The Singapore delegation was led by Associate Professor Yan Yaw Kai, Deputy Head of Natural Sciences and Science Education at the National Institute of Education, Dr Zhang Sheng, Instructor at the Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore and Mr Foo Kok Wei, Curriculum Planning Officer, Ministry of Education.

51st International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)

The Singapore team received four Silver medals, one Bronze medal and one Honourable Mention at the 51st IMO held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 4 to 14 July 2010. Singapore was placed 22nd in a field of 517 students from 96 countries. The result this year is an improvement over our 30th placing in 2009.

The Silver medallists are Loh Yao Chen Ivan of Raffles Institution, Lim Jeck and Ang Yan Sheng of NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, and Ang Jie Jun of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent). The Bronze medallist is Gabriel Wong Ying Lin of NUS High School of Mathematics and Science. Vincent Brian Arifin Tjeng of Raffles Institution received the Honourable Mention.

The Singapore delegation was led by Associate Professor Wong Yan Loi, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, and Mr Lu Shang-Yi from Raffles Institution.

22nd International Olympiad of Informatics (IOI)

Singapore will be sending a team to compete with delegates from 80 countries at the 22nd IOI, which will be held in Ontario, Canada, from 14 to 21 August 2010.

The Singapore delegation will be led by Associate Professor Roland Yap Hock Chuan, Department of Computer Science, National University of Singapore, and Mr Cheong Hock Soan, Curriculum Planning Officer, Ministry of Education. The contestants are Raymond Kang Seng Ing, Chin Zhan Xiong and Shen Chuanqi of Raffles Institution; and Daniel Wong Lin Kit of Hwa Chong Institution.

A Joint Effort

Our students’ participation in the four International Olympiads is a joint effort between the Ministry of Education and the following organisations:

• Institute of Physics, Singapore;
• Singapore Institute of Biology;
• Singapore National Institute of Chemistry;
• Singapore Mathematical Society;
• National University of Singapore; and
• National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University.

Background

The International Olympiads for Science, Mathematics and Informatics bring together the best and brightest students from around the world, challenging and stimulating their minds in the spirit of competition. Through rigorous tests of theoretical knowledge, students demonstrate their mastery of scientific, mathematical and computing concepts. Their experimental skills are also put to the test in the Science Olympiads.

The Olympiads are thus global platforms to stretch some of our most able students in Science, Mathematics and Computing. By pitting their skills and knowledge against international peers, not only would our students be exposed to an enriching learning experience, they would also be motivated to strive for excellence in the international arena.