Float competition
Date: 1998
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Description: School of Engineering organised a float competition as part of the Freshmen Orientation 1998. Freshmen were given 2 days to design and fabricate their floats based on the themes, "Singapore My Home" or "Technology 2000". They were given only a one-metre wooden pole and a ball of raffia string to start with. Students demonstrated their resourcefulness and creativity by using mainly recycled materials or discarded items to build their floats.
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Forefront : the first official Temasek Polytechnic newsmag. Vol. 1. 1993
Date: 1993
Content Type: Text
Description: 32 pages, A4.
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Free kick @ TP
Date: 2006
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Description: The legendary soccer star Pele, who won the World Cup three times with Brazil (in 1958, 1962 and 1970) visited Temasek Polytechnic on 28 November 2006. He was welcomed by thousands of staff, students, and local soccer fans at the Temasek Polytechnic sport complex. Pele, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, signed autographs, hugged his fans, posed for photos, and also witnessed a friendly soccer match between Singapore national under-18 squad, and the Temasek Polytechnic soccer team. Other guests at the event were Mr Teo Ser Luck, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports (MCYS), and Mayor Zainudin Nordin of Central Singapore CDC. Mayor Zainudin Nordin is also the FAS Vice-President.
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Freshmen Orientation 1990
Date: 1990
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Description: TP inaugural freshmen orientation was held on 12 to 14 July 1990 at the Grange Road campus for 540 first-year students from the School of Business and Design. Dr N Varaprasad, Principal and CEO of Temasek Polytechnic gave the welcome address.
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Freshmen Orientation Camp 1991
Date: 1991
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Description: The Students' Union took over the organisation of the orientation for new students in June 1991. They organised a residential camp which was attended by about 140 students. For the day activities, the average attendance per day was between 250 and 300 students.
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Freshmen Orientation Camp 2012
Date: 2012
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Description: The annual Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC) is a non-compulsory orientation programme organised by the Temasek Polytechnic Students' Union (TPSU) for full-time students. Freshmen may choose between a 3-day non-residential camp or a 3-day, 2-night residential camp. The orientation camp was held over two weeks, from 9 - 20 Apr, with varying dates and duration across the Schools. The activities planned during the 2-week orientation, including the Week-Zero camp, allowed students to familiarise themselves with their School environment and provided ample opportunities to make new friends, network among peers, and experience the vibrant TP campus life.
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Freshmen Orientation Camp 2013
Date: 2013
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Description: The annual Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC) is a 3-day, 2-night residential orientation programme, including staying over on campus. It was organised by the Temasek Polytechnic Students' Union (TPSU) for full-time students. The freshmen participated in a series of programmes to orientate themselves to the new school environment, including many opportunities to make new friends and bond with their peers through fun and exciting games.
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Freshmen Orientation Camp 2014
Date: 2014
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Description: The annual Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC) is a 3-day, 2-night residential orientation programme that includes staying over campus. It was organised by the Temasek Polytechnic Students' Union (TPSU) for full-time students. The freshmen participated in a series of programmes to orientate themselves to the new school environment, including many opportunities to make new friends and bond with their peers through fun and exciting games.
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Freshmen Orientation Camp 2015
Date: 2015
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Description: The annual Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC) was organised by the Temasek Polytechnic Students' Union (TPSU) for full-time students. Freshmen may attend either a 3-day non-residential camp or a 3-day, 2-night residential camp. The activities planned during the orientation will allow students to familiarise themselves with the school environment and provide ample opportunities to make new friends, network among peers, and experience the vibrant TP campus life. The orientation camp was held over two weeks. Dates and duration varied across the Schools.
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Freshmen Orientation Camp 2016
Date: 2016
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Description: The annual Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC) is organised by the Temasek Polytechnic Students' Union (TPSU) for full-time diploma students. Freshmen may choose to attend either a 3-day non-residential camp or a 3-day 2-night residential camp. The activities planned during the orientation will allow freshmen to familiarize themselves with their respective School and provide ample opportunities to meet new friends, network among peers, and experience the vibrant TP lifestyle.
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Freshmen Orientation Camp 2018
Date: 2018
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Description: The annual Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC) is organised by the Temasek Polytechnic Students' Union (TPSU) for full-time diploma students. The activities planned during the 3-day non-residential camp will allow freshmen to familiarize themselves with their respective School and provide ample opportunities to meet new friends, network among peers, and experience the vibrant TP lifestyle.
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Freshmen Orientation Grand Finale 2000
Date: 2000
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Description: The highlight of TP's Week Zero Orientation Camp 2000 was the traditional "Final Clash", which would see students from the four Schools competing against each other in the telematch and cheerleading competition. Temasek Engineering School emerged as the winner for this year. Over 4000 freshmen sold cute little teddy bears by Sasha Bear Company at various locations around Singapore to raise funds for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), National Kidney Foundation's Children's Kidney Transplant Centre, and TP's Campus Care Network. BG George Yeo, Minister for Trade and Industry, was the Guest-of-Honour for the orientation finale held at the Triangular Garden on 30 June 2000. Five confetti canons were fired, and two students abseiled down from the sixth-storey corridor accompanied by fireworks to welcome him.
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Freshmen Orientation Programme 2023
Date: 2023
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Description: After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Freshmen Orientation Programme (FOP) activities returned in full physical form in April 2023. Organized by the Student Development & Alumni Affairs (SDAA), the FOP plays a crucial role in helping freshmen to adapt to the new school environment through various activities and programmes. The games and activities foster interaction, friendship, and camaraderie among the students, allowing them to start their academic journey at TP on a positive note.
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From Silver to Gold
Date: 2015
Content Type: Text
Description: A commemorative book given to all staff of the polytechnic to celebrate Temasek Polytechnic's 25th anniversary.
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From silver to gold : Temasek Polytechnic celebrates 25 years : gift set
Date: 2015
Content Type: Text
Description: A commemorative book given to Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong during the launch of Temasek Polytechnic's 25th anniversary celebrations. The book is enclosed in a customised wooden slip-case with a thank you note for Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong.
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Further education : brochure
Date: 1999
Content Type: Text
Description: Printed inhouse by the Library in conjunction with TP Open House 1999, the brochure provides research tips of further studies in Singapore.
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GCE O level student entry : Library Readership Pass
Date: 2019
Content Type: Text
Description: Library readership pass issued to O/N level students who have registered to use Temasek Polytechnic Library to study for their O/N level examination. The Library was opened to them for the period 31 August to 15 November 2019.
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GCV Learning Journey : guide
Date: 2013
Content Type: Text
Description: A guide given to visitors who attended the Glocal Connect Village (GVC) Learning Journey on 9 April 2013. Visitors can stopped at any of the 13 locations indicated on the guide to get a briefing about the facilities and a stamp. Visitors with at least 3 stamps could get a GCV souvenir.
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Get an integrated polytechnic education at Temasek Polytechnic : brochure
Date: 1990
Content Type: Text
Description: A brochure about Temasek Polytechnic, the courses offered, entry requirements, services and facilities.
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Get r-EAE-dy with TP 2022
Date: 2022
Content Type: Web Archive
Description: The EAE 2022 website was crawled on 26 May 2022. Youtube videos are not available from the web crawl.
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Get r-EAE-dy with TP 2023
Date: 2023
Content Type: Web Archive
Description: The EAE 2023 website was crawled on 31 May 2023. Youtube videos are not available from the web crawl.
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Get r-EAE-dy with TP's EAE guide 2023
Date: 2023
Content Type: Text
Description: Library has print copies from 2023-
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Getting ready for the Big Move : flyer
Date: 1994
Content Type: Text
Description: A flyer with two maps showing Temasek Polytechnic in relation to the whole of Singapore and its immediate neighbourhood and important information to prepare staff for the move.
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