Bandannas Day : bandanna
Date: 1998
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic's first Bandannas Day, a fund raising drive was held on 6 July 1998. The yellow bandannas was sold at $5 apiece during the Orientation finale and the proceeds from the sale went to four charitable organisations: the Singapore Association for the Deaf, the Handicap Welfare Association, the Singapore Association for the Visually Handicapped, and the Spastic Children's Association of Singapore
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Take Heart! T-shirt
Date: 2010
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Description: T-shirt worn by the Temasek Polytechnic production crews of the 20th Anniversary musical.
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Sketch over colour splashes workshop
Date: 2012
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Description: Madam Tia Boon Sim, lecturer from TP's School of Design conducted a sketching workshop on 16 February 2012. Participants learned to develop their sketches from a focal point using oil pastel crayon sticks and water-soluble mediums. Splashing, mixing colours on paper, scratching/scraping, wax-resist were some ways that participants could use to create interesting marks. They were also encouraged to experiment with bamboo pens, different inks and any other water-soluble mediums, strings, crayons during the sketching process. The workshop aimed to help participants appreciate the unexpected outcomes in art and learn to have fun with the process of exploring various expressions through sketching and colouring techniques.
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Visit by students of Yishun Town Secondary School
Date: 2013
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Description: On 3 July 2013, students from Yishun Town Secondary School visited the Temasek Polytechnic. Staff from the Centre for Foundation Studies shared on the different admission routes to polytechnic studies including the one-year Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) at TP. The foundation programmme's practice-oriented curriculum will prepare Normal (Academic) students for entry into relevant polytechnic diploma courses. The 1st batch of student intake for the PFP @ TP commenced in April 2013 for students who performed very well in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE N-level Examinations.
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TPRAWKS 2014, day 1
Date: 2014
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Description: A 3-day non residential camp for secondary school students, especially for those taking their O-level exams in 2014. It was held on 17 to 19 November 2014. The objective was to allow these students to experience TP's way of life. Lecturers from the different academic schools were present to explain the types of diploma courses available, and under their expert guidance, students had a taste of hands-on poly education. Some of the activities held during the 3-day camp included sing along sessions, quizzes and games, sports especially water sports like canoeing in Bedok Reservoir, an opportunity to be a performer in the Black Box Theatre, and the grand finale, "Jam and hop".
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Graduation Ceremony 2008, day 1
Date: 2008
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony spanned over 9 sessions from 21 to 23 May 2008. Guest of honour, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Acting Minister of Manpower, officiated the opening session held on Wednesday, 21 May 2008 at 9.30am at the Temasek Convention Centre. A total of 4703 students graduated from 35 full-time diploma courses and 5 part-time courses. Day 1: Session 1 - Graduands from the Temasek Busines School: Diploma in Communications & Media Management; Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Business; Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Diploma in Retail Management. Session 2 - Graduands from the Temasek Engineering School : Diploma in Biomedical Informatics & Engineering; Diploma in Business Process & Systems Engineering; Diploma in Info-Communications and Advanced Diploma in Quality Engineering & Management (FlexQETM) (Part-time). Session 3 - Graduands from the Temasek Engineering School: Diploma in Computer Engineering; Diploma in Electronics and Diploma in Telecommunications.
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Spark, start with an idea : keychain
Date: 2002
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Description: The keychains were given out as souvenir during the road show to publicise the launch of the Digital Library.
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Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2019 : badge
Date: 2019
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Description: A badge given to visitors at Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2019. Tagline : #ReachHigherTP
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Inaugural Temasek Regatta
Date: 2005
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Description: The inaugural Temasek Regatta or Dragon Boat Competition was held on 20 May 2005 at the Bedok Reservoir. It was also the grand finale of the Week Zero Orientation. About 15 secondary schools signed up to compete in the invitational schools' competition in the morning, while TP staff and students competed in the late afternoon. Senior management staff, including Principal & CEO Mr Boo Kheng Hua, also participated in the race.
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Graduation ceremony 2019, day 1
Date: 2019
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony spanned over 16 sessions from 3 to 10 May 2019. Guest of honour, Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education, officiated the opening session held on Friday, 3 May 2019 at 9.30am at the Temasek Convention Centre. A total of 5,549 graduates – 4,303 PET graduates and 1,246 CET graduates for MOE-certificated courses. Day 1: Session 1 - Graduands from the School of Humanities & Social Sciences : Diploma in Early Childhood Studies; Diploma in Gerontological Management Studies; Diploma in Psychology Studies; Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education - Teaching (Part-Time); Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership (Part-Time); Skills Mastery Awards & Polytechnic-Level Awards. Session 2 - Graduands from School of Design: Diploma in Apparel Design & Merchandising; Diploma in Digital Film & Television; Diploma in Environment Design; Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design and Diploma in Retail & Hospitality Design.
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Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2006, day 1
Date: 2006
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic Open House was held from 19 to 21 January 2006. The annual event was held to enable secondary school students to make an informed choice regarding their educational path after they have completed their studies. Visitors were given the opportunity to meet up with the lecturers from the respective schools to find out more on the diploma courses offered. Mr Boo Kheng Hua, Principal & CEO and senior management staff took the opportunity to walk around the different schools to observe the many different activities that were organised to entice the secondary school students to join the polytechnic after their O Level results. I-Guides, a group of volunteer students, were on hand to guide visitors around the campus and brief them about the various schools and activities going on. Some of the highlights of the the 3-day Open House included a couture catwalk featuring works by Apparel Design & Merchandising students, meet & greet Singapore Idol finalists, Olinda Cho and Sylvester Sim, doodle box, Engineering project show -- "experience" 3D computer graphics and visualisation technologies, animal and fish magic, maze of colourings & flavouring, courses & CCA exhibitions, performances by TP students, and water adventures such as dragon boating, canoeing and canoe-polo held at Bedok Reservoir. The finale of the Open House was the Jam and Hop session on 21 January 2006 evening with performances by Leandra and renowned local groups.
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School of Design online bonding during home-based learning in 2020
Date: 2020
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Description: Glimpses of online bonding by School of Design (DES) while on Home-based Learning (HBL) during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
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Study rooms for "O" and "A" level students
Date: 2003
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic opened four classrooms to students studying for their "O" and "A" level examinations. The classrooms were located at Block 25 of Temasek Engineering School and opened daily from 9am to 10pm except on Sundays. Some lecturers even dropped by to help students with their revision. This was the ninth year that TP has offered such a service. [Source of information: Study in peace at these places. (2003, October 18). The New Paper [Singapore], p. 10. Retrieved from https://newslink.sg]
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Applied Science Show & 1st International Conference in Analytical Science @ TP powered by Agilent Technologies : notebook and pen
Date: 2016
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Description: "Centre of Innovation Complementary Health Product" notebook and pen were part of the conference giveaways at the Applied Science Show and 1st International Conference in Analytical Science @TP powered by Agilent Technologies.
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Star-studded tote bag
Date: 2014
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Description: Black canvas tote bag with metallic stars created by students from Apparel Design & Merchandising, School of Design to raise fund for CCN 2014. The bag was on loan to TP Archive for display in the Library foyer on Level 2 from 19 May to 16 June 2017 during CCN exhibition, the 1st curated exhibition to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the TP Archives.
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Temasek Tech2000 Games
Date: 2000
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Description: Temasek Tech2000 Games held on 15 September 2000 was organised by Temasek Engineering School as part of the national Techmonth 2000 and TP's 10th Anniversary celebration. About 500 secondary school students attended the event and participated in the games and competitions organised. Guest-of-Honour for the event was Mr Teo Ming Kian, Chairman of the National Science and Technology Board.
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Temasek Polytechnic Open House 1999
Date: 1999
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic Open House was held from 4 to 6 February 1999. The theme for the Open House was "Be Yourself, Be the Best and Be at TP. Students were recruited as I-Guides to guide and provide information on the polytechnic to visitors. Beside course and career counselling, celebrities such as Kate Reyes from Perfect 10 and TCS actress Evelyn Tan, were invited to entertain the visitors. Other highlights included in the annual event were a student fashion show, flying fox and abseiling in the Plaza and live performances such as Rhythm & Dance and skit by the Drama Club.
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Graduation ceremony 1997: Day 4, Session 7, School of Business
Date: 1997
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Description: The seventh of the Graduation Ceremony features the first cohort of graduands from the Diploma in Accounting & Finance, School of Business.
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Beyond O Level, Poly/JC seminar 1998
Date: 1998
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Description: The Beyond O Level, a Poly/JC seminar was jointly organised by The New Paper and Temasek Polytechnic on 10 January 1998. It was held at Temasek Polytechnic campus and sponsored by American International Assurance (AIA). O Level holders and their parents attended the seminar to find out what the various educational institutions had to offer. The three guest speakers for the seminar were: Mrs Belinda Charles, principal of St Andrew's Junior College; Mr Moses Wong, registrar of Temasek Polytechnic; and Mr Eugene Wijeysingha, former headmaster of Raffles Institution and columnist on educational matters for The New Paper. One-on-one counselling was also provided after the seminar for students and parents with specific queries. The team of counsellors included those from St Andrew's Junior College, lecturers from Temasek Polytechnic and guidance officers from the Ministry of Education.
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Graduation ceremony 2017: Day 4, Session 12, School of Business
Date: 2017
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Description: The twelfth session of the Graduation Ceremony features graduands from School of Business - Diploma in Accounting & Finance, Diploma in Communications & Media Management and Diploma in Logistics & Operations Management.
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Graduation ceremony 2017: Day 3, Session 8, School of Design
Date: 2017
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Description: The eighth session of the Graduation Ceremony features graduands from School of Design - Diploma in Apparel Design & Merchandising, Diploma in Digital Film & Television, Diploma in Environment Design, Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design and Diploma in Product & Industrial Design.
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Graduation ceremony 2017: Day 1, Session 1, School of Applied Science
Date: 2017
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Description: The first session of the Graduation Ceremony features graduands from School of Applied Science - Diploma in Applied Food Science & Nutrition, Diploma in Baking & Culinary Science, Diploma in Biomedical Science, Diploma in Consumer Science & Technology and Diploma in Veterinary Technology
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Graduation ceremony 2017: Day 1, Session 2, School of Applied Science
Date: 2017
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Description: The second session of the Graduation Ceremony features graduands from School of Applied Science - Diploma in Biotechnology, Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, Specialist Diploma in Environment & Water Technology, Specialist Diploma in Laboratory Management & Instrumentation and Specialist Diploma One Health.
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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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Parental guidance seminar 2010
Date: 2010
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic's Parental guidance seminar (PGS) is an annual event specially put together to help parents understand the options that students have after their O levels. On 3 July 2010, TP hosted the seminar for more than 700 parents and students, who got to find out more about a polytechnic education, TP courses, scholarships, and further education and career opportunities. They heard from alumni members about life in TP, and took the chance to ask questions during the Q&A session with the Registrar, Ms Sharon Soh and senior staff members from the academic schools. The visitors were taken on a tour of the academic schools where they had the opportunity to see for themselves TP's excellent learning facilities first hand. They aslo benefited from interacting with the lecturers, which helped them understand better the courses available at TP.
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