Theme Innovative Solutions to Tomorrow's Problems

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Overview

The COVID-19 pandemic, the evolving realm of artificial intelligence, the looming threat of climate change – recent years have demonstrated the volatility and unpredictability of the world we live in today. New digital technologies alongside shifts in the socio-geopolitical climate demand immediate and consistent innovation to target problems that arise every day.

While globalisation has resulted in a greater integration of Singapore with the rest of the globe, this interconnectivity has also resulted in a more fragmented world. Inequalities and insecurities are heightened with the rise of new opportunities brought about by technology and evolving demands. The transient nature of constancy begs us to explore new ways to tackle issues that lie ahead.

This year, the tagline of Pei Hwa Hackathon 2023 emphasises the need to be proactive in developing creative solutions to looming threats on the horizon. How can we empower ourselves to invent more efficient and sustainable practices that will better prepare us for future challenges? Participants will get to ideate and construct vibrant strategies when engaging with their problem statement.

This modern age has taught us that we can no longer be complacent and rely on the status quo. It is with necessity that we have adapt to ensure that our future generations are well equipped with a diverse set of skills to handle any situation.

Hackathon Kit

  • micro:bit v2.2 kit
  • KittenBot IObit
  • 3V Servo Motor
  • Ultrasonic Sensor
  • NeoPixel LED Strip
  • Analog Rotation Sensor
  • Jumper Wires
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Timeline Dates that should be in your calendar!

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Registration & Training Day

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

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Carnival & Showcase Day

Saturday, 27 May 2023

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Return of micro:bit kit

To be informed at later date.

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Training Reference Videos

1. Introduction to Hackathon & Hardware
2. Understand & using External Sensors
3. Project Brainstorm & Prototyping
4. Training Guide

Download the training guide in pdf 

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Crafting Selffix Prototyping Sessions

Sign-ups for the Selffix Prototyping Sessions have closed.

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DIY
Making & Crafting
Testing
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MEDIA Carnival & Showcase

Champion: Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School
First Runner-up: Palm View Primary School
Second Runner-up: Horizon Primary School

Most Innovative Solution Award: Rosyth School
Best Presentation Award: Nan Chiau Primary School
Selffix Best Design Award: Xishan Primary School
People’s Choice Award: Horizon Primary School
Commendation Award:
Catholic High School (Primary)
River Valley Primary School
North Vista Primary School

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General Rules:

1. Each Hackathon participating team should be made up exclusively of students who are not organizers, volunteers, judges, sponsors, or in any other privileged position at the event.

2. All the students must uphold Academic Integrity in the competition and ensure that all project-related information submitted and presented is their original work.

3. Teams can be disqualified from the competition at the organizers’ discretion. Reasons might include but are not limited to breaking the Competition Rules, behaving in a way that violates the code of conduct or other unsporting behaviour.

4. The organiser reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions above due to unforeseen reasons

1. Physical Prototype with micro:bit solution

2. Visual Aid for Presentation
Either
  • **Poster (not larger than A2 size)
  • Presentation Slides
  • Video
  • Skit
Contents for Visual Aid:
  • Team name
  • Project Title
  • Problem Statement
  • Solution
  • Impact of Solution

Prototype and Presentation Deliverables:
  1. Teams should complete their project prototypes before the Showcase Day. The Showcase Day is mainly for touching up on the projects and decorating their booths.
  2. Only 3 micro:bits are allowed in the prototype creation. However, there are no limits on the inputs and outputs used.
  3. Each team is only given 5 minutes for their presentation on Showcase Day. This includes time for prototype demonstration and Q & A from the panel of judges.
  4. Teams are encouraged to prepare posters and other decorative materials to beautify their booth. Effort to engage the audience would also be observed.
  5. The maximum size of the poster is A2 size. Students should only decorate within their booth space.
  6. On the Showcase Day, once time is up, teams must stop all project refinement and booth decoration
Showcase Day (27 May 2023) Venue: Pei Hwa Secondary School
Time Agenda
8.00 am to 9.30 am Participants setting up allocated booth
9.30 am to 10.00 am Opening ceremony and photo taking
10.00 am to 12.30 pm Judging (5 mins presentation, 5 mins Q&A), participants to go around the different booths and carnival
12.30 pm to 2.00 pm Lunch (Provided), Judges deliberation
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm Prize giving and closing ceremony
NumberSchool NameGroup NameBooth Number
1Bukit Timah Primary SchoolBTPS4
2Catholic High School (Primary)Catholic High School Team 120
3Catholic High School (Primary)Catholic High School Team 221
4Concord Primary SchoolConcord Eagles10
5Edgefield Primary SchoolEdgefielder gamma25
6Fernvale Primary SchoolTeam Innovatio24
7Gongshang Primary SchoolFour McScratchies6
8Horizon Primary SchoolHorizon Star Coders29
9Hougang Primary SchoolMACCdonal19
10Hougang Primary SchoolQuinary22
11Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary SchoolARISE11
12Marsiling Primary SchoolMPS Coder15
13Mayflower Primary SchoolELEL Pow!9
14Montfort junior schoolAge Quod Agis28
15NAN CHIAU PRIMARY SCHOOLNCPS MAK.D1
16Naval Base Primary SchoolNBPS2
17North Vista Primary SchoolNVTPS Team5
18Palm View Primary SchoolPLVPS_The Squad23
19Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary SchoolPHPPS17
20River Valley Primary SchoolWhat a hack!27
21Rosyth SchoolRosyth School18
22Sembawang Primary SchoolCLEM26
23Springdale Primary SchoolSpringdalites X16
24West Grove Primary SchoolWest Grove Primary School12
25White Sands Primary SchoolWSPS8
26Xishan Primary SchoolMicroms3
27Yangzheng Primary SchoolSuper Human13
28Yew Tee Primary SchoolTerra-Zoids14
29Yishun Primary SchoolYPS Innovators7

Criteria

Weightage

Adherence to Theme

Relevance of concept to the theme, including display of features concerning the theme

20 %

Presentation

Quality and clarity of presentation

20 %

Innovation

Creativity and originality of the concept solution

20 %

Impact

Extent of application of the concept solution to solve stated problem

20 %

Product Design

Aesthetics of the concept solution

20 %

  • Champion
  • First Runner-up
  • Second Runner-up
  • Most Innovative Solution Award
  • Best Presentation Award
  • Selffix Best Design Award
  • People’s Choice Award
  • Commendation Award (x3)
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Awards &
Achievements

Bukit Timah Primary School
Catholic High School (Primary)
Concord Primary School
Edgefield Primary School
Fernvale Primary School
Gongshang Primary School
Horizon Primary School
Hougang Primary School
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School
Marsiling Primary School
Mayflower Primary School
Montfort Junior School
Nan Chiau Primary School

Naval Base Primary School
North Vista Primary School
Palm View Primary School
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School
River Valley Primary School
Rosyth School
Sembawang Primary School
Springdale Primary School
West Grove Primary School
White Sands Primary School
Xishan Primary School
Yangzheng Primary School
Yew Tee Primary School
Yishun Primary School

SUPPORT Frequently Asked Questions

Am i allowed to vote for my own team for the most Popular Choice Award?

Voting for your own team is not allowed.

Physical prototype with micro:bit solution and either:

  • (Highly recommended) Poster (not larger than A2)
  • Powerpoint slides
  • Video
  • Skit

Only one poster is allowed (not larger than A2)

Yes, a technical consultation booth will be set up by our vendor, EPC on 27 May 2023. In the event if you require last minute technical assistance, you may seek help from the trainers at the booth

If you have enquiries to require other assistance on this event, please contact:

Mr Koh Chong Peng, Teacher-in-Charge, at 65009580 (ext 287) or via email koh_chong_peng@moe.edu.sg
Ms Shangeetha Devi, Teacher-in-Charge, at 65009580 (ext 251) or via email shangeetha_devi_panesilvam@moe.edu.sg
Mrs Jaslyn Ang, HOD Craft and Innovation (Covering), at 65009580 (ext 253) or via email chan_huaihui_jaslyn@moe.edu.sg