TP news. 10 Apr. 2019. Welcome to the School of Engineering!
Date: 2019
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Description: Catchline: It is the first day of school for more than 1,500 students who join the School of Engineering, as the new semester kicks-off with an Orientation programme.
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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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Human Wheelbarrow Challenge at TP
Date: 2009
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic set a new Guinness World Record for the largest human wheelbarrow race. A total of 1,378 participants joined the event held on 24 Apr 2009 at the Sports Complex. This defeated the previous record of 1,044 participants set by the Carey Baptist Grammar School of Melbourne on 9 Sep 2008. At the same event, the Polytechnic also made it into the Singapore Book of Records, by setting 4 records for the fastest human wheelbarrow race, fastest human wheelbarrow relay, the longest human wheelbarrow chain, and the longest human wheelbarrow endurance. This event marked the end of freshmen orientation and the beginning of the new academic year. Besides welcoming the freshmen into the TP family, the event also aimed to further strengthen the TP camaraderie.
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iCafe @ Library exhibition 2000
Date: 2000
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Description: The iCafe @ Library Exhibition was held in conjunction with TP Orientation for Freshmen in 2000. The iCafe, an interactive virtual library guide was designed to introduce, in a fun and relaxing way, the services and facilities that the Library had to offer to new patrons and visitors. Based on the popularity of the coffee culture here, the cafe concept as a virtual library guide was designed by 2 Student Internship Programme (SIP) students from the Temasek Information Technology School. Inside the cafe, users could visit the Cyber Club, Edutainment Hall, view Highlights and browse the different "Coffee powders" (library collections) offered and be acquainted with "Student specials" such as past exam papers and information on recommended book collection. To publicise the exhibition, a banner was hung outside the Library and a model dressed prettily as a wait staff graced the entrance to the special display on Info cafe at the Library Exhibition Hall, level 2. The iCafe @ Library Exhibition ran from 26 June to 14 July 2000.
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Temasek Regatta 2006
Date: 2006
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Description: Temasek Regatta 2006 kicked off on April 21, 2006 with secondary school students, TP students, and staff gathering at the Bedok Reservoir for a battle on the water. The regatta was the grand finale of the Temasek Polytechnic freshmen orientation 2006. For the second year running, numerous secondary schools were invited to compete against one another in the dragon boat competition as part of TP's outreach programme. After an intense fight, CHIJ Katong Convent finished first in the Women's Finals, while Mayflower and Evergreen Secondary Schools came in second and third, respectively. In the Men's Finals, Victoria School emerged champion, while Bukit Panjang and Chung Cheng High (Yishun) finished runners-up and second runners-up, respectively. In the afternoon, staff and students, led by Principal & CEO Mr Boo Kheng Hua, took to the water to compete in the inter-school dragon boat races and friendship races.
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Temasek Regatta 2014
Date: 2014
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Description: The grand finale of the Temasek Polytechnic freshmen orientation 2014 was the regatta held at the Bedok Reservoir. Comprising seven official races, including 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 School of Engineering emerged champion, while the School of Applied Science won the best cheer and most spirited school.
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Temasek Regatta 2023
Date: 2023
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Description: The grand finale of Temasek Polytechnic's freshmen orientation in 2023 was the regatta held at Bedok Reservoir. After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Temasek Regatta x Samudra was held on the afternoon of 13 April 2023. Senior management staff, including the Principal & CEO, Mr. Peter Lam, and the Board of Governors, Mr. Lee Kok Choy, were present at the regatta to cheer on all the participating teams in the dragon boat races.
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Temasek Olympiad 2015 : Freshmen Orientation Finale
Date: 2015
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Description: The inaugural Temasek Olympiad 2015 was held at the Jalan Besar Stadium. Students from the six schools gathered on the final day of the Freshmen Orientation Camp (FOC) to compete against each other in activities such as telematch, games and dances. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences was the champion for this Olympiad.
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Temasek Regatta 2013
Date: 2013
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Description: The grand finale of the Temasek Polytechnic freshmen orientation 2013 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 energetic students from the School of Engineering clinched the overall championship crown, while the School of Design won the best cheer and most spirited school.
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