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Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
The Applied Learning Programme (ALP) is Springfield’s distinctive programme that incorporates various areas in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field. Through problem-based learning and authentic experiences in the Science and Food laboratories, we aim to develop our students to innovate and think critically as well as creatively, while gaining a deeper understanding in the subjects. The ALP curriculum consists of real-world projects and learning journeys to provide students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and think beyond the scope of the school.
Our programme caters to students of varying interest levels by allowing a tiered system of experiential learning. Throughout their years in secondary school, students will be exposed to experiences from Tier 1 and Tier 2 minimally (see diagram below).
Tier 1 Foundation Programme: Secondary 1

Programme Focus |
1. Understanding Healthy Living Students
will be taken through lessons that cover the basis of healthy eating and the
importance of implementing a healthier lifestyle. Some lesson in this module
include: ●
Investigating Sugar Content in Drinks ● Understanding the Caloric Value of Food |
2. Healthier Choices in the Kitchen Students
will be taught how to make healthier choices when preparing their food in the
kitchen. Modules include: ●
Elements of a Healthy Energy Bar ● Meal Replacement and Recipe Formulation |
3. ALP Milestone Project - A Healthier Diet Using what they have learnt, students will be tasked to develop a healthy recipe. Students will prepare their dish and market its health benefits in the form of a poster or video commercial. |
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Students investigated the sugar content of various sweetened drinks | In the laboratory, students investigated the caloric value of food items |
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Students created their own healthy energy bar in the Food Laboratories |
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Students formulated their own recipe of a healthy meal replacement drink, and prepared the drink in the Food Laboratories |
Tier 1 Foundation Programme: Secondary 2

Lesson Focus |
1. Research and Data Gathering Students will be given time to research on optimal ways to grow plants indoors amidst the problem of land scarcity in Singapore. They will have autonomy over the direction and scope of their eventual prototype, based on the research and data that they have gathered. |
2. Farm-to-Table Experience Students will germinate, grow and harvest vegetables as part of the programme. Upon harvesting the vegetables, students will be challenged to cook their greens according to a healthy recipe that they have formulated. |
3. ALP Milestone Project - Sustainable Food Solutions Students will gather learning points and research from their experiences in the programme, and put them together in a presentation or video. The presentation/video will focus around how their projects promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. |
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Measuring the light intensity, humidity and temperature at different sites around the school using coding programme Micro:bit, in order to choose a suitable site for growing their vegetables. |
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Germination of seeds and transplanting seedlings of different types of vegetables as part of their Farm-to-Table experience |
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Designing and building prototypes for their milestone project |
Opportunities for authentic application of knowledge through Outdoor Learning Experiences
Learning Journey to Koh Fah Technology Farm
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Students were introduced to high-tech machinery and equipment that assist in the farming processes to bring about the improved level of efficiency and productivity at the farm. |
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Everyone was hard at work harvesting the lettuce that they could eventually bring home to try! | Students were show various farming modules used for the vegetables that were for sale |
Learning Journey to Vertivegies Farm
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Students harvested vegetables to bring home | Hard at work planting seeds in the hydroponics set-up |
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Happy faces after an engaging session with the representatives from VertiVegies Farm | Students were given a taste of restaurant-grade edible flowers |
The Edible Garden City Tour: Queenstown Farm
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Students were introduced to vertical farming systems used in the farm | The multi-sensory tour also included an introduction to the tiny creatures that keep the farm thriving (in this case, larvae from black soldier flies) |
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A group photo at the Edible Garden City to bring to a close the awesome sensorial experiences at the farm |