Performance at the 2007 International Olympiads for Science and Mathematics

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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 2007.

2. At the 38th IPhO held in Isfahan, Iran, from 13 to 22 July 2007, two of our students won Gold medals in a field of 327 student participants from 69 countries. Three other Singapore students received Silver and Bronze medals.

3. In terms of medals won, Singapore was also in the top ten, having placed 9th out of 69 countries.

4. The two Gold medallists are Li Haoyi of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and Sim Shao Qi Daniel of Raffles Junior College. The Silver medallist is Yak Xin Yang of Raffles Junior College while schoolmates Lo Yiu Wah Daniel and Quah Wan Jen Cheryl each received a Bronze medal.

5. The Singapore delegation was led by Associate Professor Kwek Leong Chuan from the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University.

6. All four students who represented Singapore at the 18th IBO held in Saskatoon, Canada, from 15 to 22 July 2007, received Silver medals in a field of 192 student participants from 55 countries.

7. Singapore was in the top ten in terms of medals won, having placed 9th out of 55 countries.

8. The Silver medallists are Gary Soh Hui Ming of Anglo-Chinese Junior College; Ian Wee Liang En and Tan Yong Zi of Hwa Chong Institution; and Soni Mayank of Raffles Junior College.

9. The Singapore delegation was led by Associate Professor Shirley Lim, Head of Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University.

39th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)

10. The 39th IChO was held in Moscow, Russia from 15 to 24 July 2007. Four students representing Singapore received medals in a field of 256 student participants from 68 countries.

11. The Silver medallists are Yang Zeqi of Hwa Chong Institution and Chen Weijie Benjamin of Raffles Junior College. Lim Guang Jun Joseph of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and Gan Chin Heng of Raffles Junior College each received Bronze medals.

12. The Singapore delegation was led by Dr Karen Mak Ka Wai from the National University of Singapore.

13. The 48th IMO was held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 23 July 07 to 31 July 07. The Singapore team received Bronze medals in a field of 522 student participants from 93 countries.

14. The Bronze medallists are Bryan Hooi Kuen-Yew of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent); Lim Wei Quan of Hwa Chong Institution; Lei Lei of NUS High School of Mathematics and Science; Chiam Jia-Han of Raffles Institution; and Loke Gar Goei of Raffles Junior College.

15. The Singapore delegation was led by Associate Professor Tay Tiong Seng from the National University of Singapore.

16. 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.

17. The International Olympiads for Science and Mathematics 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 and mathematical concepts. Their experimental skills are also put to the test in the Science Olympiads.

18. The Olympiads are thus global platforms for our students’ talents and abilities to shine. 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.