Polytechnic Foundation Programme seminar : new through-train pathway for Normal (Academic) students
Date: 2012
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Description: On 18 July 2012, a nationwide Join-Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) was organised by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and all five polytechnics. Secondary schools were invited to send their top Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) students to attend the seminar. An estimated 1,800 students and their parents as well as teachers attended the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) seminar to find out more about PFP. Mr William Lim, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education (MOE) Higher Education Division, enlightened guests on the PFP. PFP offers a practice-oriented curriculum to prepare Normal (Academic) students for entry into relevant polytechnic diploma courses. This programme is an alternative pathway to Secondary Five and offers students the opportunity to pursue diplomas with more than 80% of Polytechnic Diploma courses in all five polytechnics in Singapore. Ms Katherine Rajah, Temasek Polytechnic's Assistant Director, School of Engineering Academic Development spoke on TP's PFP one-year programme which offered a practice-oriented curriculum that was specially designed to lay a strong foundation in Language and Mathematics and gave polytechnic-bound Normal (Academic) students a foretaste of their chosen diploma courses. The seminar's Q&A session provided a platform for the audience to surface questions regarding PFP to a panel comprising of representatives from MOE and the five polytechnics. PFP student ambassadors were also on hand to provide information on the programme and the different courses that TP offered. This first Joint-PFP seminar was held at the Republic Polytechnic Agora Halls.
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Campus Care Network Day, Nov. 2011
Date: 2011
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Description: Twice a year, Temasek Polytechnic holds its Campus Care Network (CCN) Day, a long-held tradition where staff and students put up a campus-wide bazaar and online sale to raise funds for students in need of financial assistance.The second CCN Day for 2011 was held on 18 November. Stalls were set up at the plaza and along the Schools' concourse areas selling an assortment of items ranging from food, drinks, ice-creams, jade accessories and more. Pet grooming sessions were also conducted at the Veterinary Technology's Animal Clinic to aid in the fund raising.
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Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2015 : giveaways
Date: 2015
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Description: Visitors to the TP Open House 2015 were each given a green sling bag containing TP course handbook 2015 and a button badge. Tagline: Best Day Ever.
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Temasek Polytechnic corporate paper bag
Date: [Between 2000-2009]
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Description: A paper bag with 'Temasek Polytechnic' printed in white and the logo in red.
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10 years of dynamic growth : sling pouch
Date: 2000
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Description: Pouch given to students to promote Student Support Division.
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Temasek Polytechnic 10th Anniversary polo shirt
Date: 2000
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Description: Polo shirt commemorating Temasek Polytechnic 10th anniversary celebration.
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Temasek Regatta 2012
Date: 2012
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Description: The grand finale of the Temasek Polytechnic freshmen orientation 2012 was the regatta held at the Bedok Reservoir. Comprising seven official races, which included the freshmen, juniors/seniors, alumni and staff categories, the regatta is a must-attend for everyone who is part of the TP family. Senior management staff, including Principal & CEO Mr Boo Kheng Hua, were present to cheer on all teams participating in the dragon boat races. The overall championship went to the School of Business, the School of Applied Science won the best cheer team award, and the School of Design won the best-spirited school award.
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Hangout @ TP Lib : tote bag
Date: 2012
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Description: The library tote bag came in 2 colour designs, beige and black. A patron who submitted a book review or borrowed a minimum of 5 library items was given 1 bag. The initiative aimed to promote reading and wider use of library resources. Tagline on the bag: Like us on Facebook.
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Uncle Prasad T-shirt
Date: [199?]
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Description: A t-shirt with Temasek Polytechnic Principal & PCEO, Dr N Varaprasad's caricature printed on it.
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Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology Odyssey I : desk clock
Date: 1992
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Description: Clock given during the Odyssey I competition held in October 1992.
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Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2012, day 3
Date: 2012
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Open House 2012 was held on 5 - 7 January 2012. The annual open house was held to enable secondary school students to make an informed choice regarding their educational path after they have completed their studies. The secondary school students were given the opportunity to meet up with the lecturers from the respective schools, have a chat with them on the diploma courses offered, tour the campus and meet up with Temasek Polytechnic students to find out more about the outstanding facilities, the different options open to them and life in the campus. Some of the activities provided during the 3-day open house included a fashion show, performances by TP students (a roller skating routine, yo-yo performances, concert with live band and TP's own DivoDiva with a medley of songs, students doing TP's signature "Chicky dance", and percussion music), music by popular local band the Goodfellas and live broadcast from the Plaza with DJ Charmaine Yee from Radio 91.3FM.
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National Day celebration 2012 : giveaways
Date: 2012
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Description: Giveaways for attendees of the National Day celebration comprise a cap with the Temasek Polytechnic print and logo, slogan on cap : Loving Singapore our home, and a miniature Singapore flag
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Temasek Polytechnic tabletop business card holder
Date: [199?]
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Description: A black metal tabletop business card holder with the Temasek Polytechnic logo and "Temasek Polytechnic" printed on it.
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Young leaders series, March 2013
Date: 2013
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic hosted the Young leaders series on 19 March 2013 for some 120 students from 18 secondary schools. Organised by the Corporate Communications Department, this series of events invited outstanding students with good academic and CCA records to come to TP for a day and get a taste of some of the opportunities they would be able to enjoy as TP Scholars and student leaders. This outreach programme, which imparted essential life skills while showcasing the benefits of a TP education was conducted by the Centre for Character & Leadership Education and the Entrepreneurship Centre. Besides students learning about building self-confidence, they were assigned an entrepreneurship project entitled "KoolWerkz challenge" to sell KoolWerkz frozen desserts. These enterprising students were able to pick up key entrepreneurial and marketing skills to successfully persuade staff and students to buy the frozen desserts and raised $555 for TP's Campus Care Network funds.
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10 years of dynamic growth : box set of 2 goblets
Date: 2000
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Description: A goblet given to all staff of the Temasek Polytechnic to commemorate the polytechnic's 10th Anniversary.
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TPRAWKS 2014, day 3
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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Temasek Polytechnic corporate envelopes
Date: [between 2000 and 2010?]
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Description: Three designs of Temasek Polytechnic corporate envelopes.
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Half Colours Award : plaque
Date: 1994
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Description: Ong Peng Seng Eugene received the Half Colours award for his achievement in Track & Field at the Temasek Polytechnic Awards Ceremony on 16 April 1994.
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Polytechnic - ITE Golf Tournament : Hu Lin trophy
Date: 1998
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Description: Perpetual trophy of the Polytechnic-ITE Golf Tournament. Name plaques of inaugural and past winners of the tournament were attached to the base of the trophy: 1998-Nanyang Polytechnic, 1999-Singapore Polytechnic, and 2000-Temasek Polytechnic. The 5 institutions which took part in the tournaments were Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education.
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Temasek Polytechnic Library free study space for O/N level students 2019 : drawstring backpack
Date: 2019
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Description: The backpack was given to O/N level student who has 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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Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2019 : USB charging cable in a zipped pouch
Date: 2019
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Description: A pouch containing a 3 in 1 USB charging cable which was given to visitors at Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2019. Tagline : Reach Higher
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Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2019 : helper's badge
Date: 2019
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Description: The badge worn by helpers during Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2019.
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Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2019 : badge
Date: 2019
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Description: A button badge given to visitors at the Temasek Polytechnic Open House 2019.
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Temasek Polytechnic display plate
Date: [between 1995 and 2010]
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Description: Gold rimmed plate with stand. On it's centre is a landscape photo of Temasek Polytechnic Building taken from Tampines Avenue 1.
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Pharmaceutical Science : a new course launched in 2008
Date: 2008
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Description: Temasek Applied Science School launched a new Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science in 2008. This was in line with the developments in the biomedical science industry in Singapore and ASC has established itself as a leading player in providing specialised training for the new bio-pharmaceutical industry.
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