By: Fidel Y. Pleños (GS Faculty)
The first-ever SciLympics brought an electrifying atmosphere to the campus as Grade 4 and 5 pupils tested their scientific skills in a friendly but thrilling competition. With curiosity and teamwork as their strongest tools, participants raced to complete five experiments at lightning speed, each one designed to turn scientific principles into hands-on discoveries.
The Grade 4 pupils kicked off the event on September 15, 2025, with experiments that showcased creativity and quick thinking. At the “Melt Me” station, they cleverly used heat and friction to melt a block of ice. In the “Standing Egg Experiment,” balance and patience were tested as they made an egg stand with salt. The challenge grew even more exciting at “Inflate the Balloons,” where chemical reactions filled balloons with air. Cheers erupted during “Shoot the Paper Plane” as pupils launched their handmade planes into baskets. The final challenge, “Invisible Engine Racecars,” wowed the crowd as pupils moved toy cars using the power of magnets. Every experiment turned abstract science into a burst of fun and learning.
In the same energy, the Grade 5 pupils showcased their own brilliance through another set of challenging experiments. At “House of Cards,” steady hands and concentration were needed to build a tower of cards that stood tall for ten seconds. “Steamy Race” tested their ability to evaporate water using heat, while “Charge and Lift” amazed the crowd as static electricity picked up tiny paper bits. In “Rubber Band Launcher,” strategy and force came together to topple cans, and the “Circuit Challenge” lit up the room, literally, as participants assembled a circuit to light a bulb using their knowledge of electricity.
The SciLympics beamed with experiments and enthusiasm of the pupils. Laughter, cheers, and words of encouragement echoed throughout the activity center, turning it into a lively laboratory. Pupils worked hand in hand, applying classroom lessons to real-life challenges, proving that science is not just learned, but it is also lived.
The event concluded by recognizing the best sci-athletes. In Grade 4, champions were Eliana Celine C. Barrameda and Reuben E. Olaño from Grade 4 – St. Stanislaus Kostka, 1st runners-up were Niño Chrisdane R. Aberion and Dina Isabel L. Tiempo from Grade 4 – St. John Del Castillo, and 2nd runners-up were Liam Matthew A. Dayo and Jiahong Chen from Grade 4 – St. Edmund Campion. For Grade 5, the champions were Johnathan Daniel D. Cañas and Caszandra M. Tallo from Grade 5 – St. Peter Faber, 1st runners-up were Eula Gabrielle A. Lapid and Iori N. Royeras from Grade 5 – St. Francis Jerome, and 2nd runners-up were John Joseph S. Pono and Khaleesi Daenerys P. Miñoza from Grade 5 – St. John Berchmans.
May the achievements of these young sci-athletes ignite a lasting passion for discovery and curiosity in every one of us, reminding us that science is the key to unlocking a brighter future.
