TPRAWKS 2011, day 3
Date: 2011
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Description: A 3-day non residential camp for secondary school students, especially for those taking their O-level exams in 2011. It was held on 21 to 23 November 2011. The objective was to allow these students to experience TP's way of life. Students were divided into 6 different groups (poprawk, glamrawk, grungerawk, fusionrawk, britrawk, punkrawk) and were taken on a tour of the different schools in TP. Lecturers were on hand to explain the types of diploma courses available, and under their expert guidance, students had a sneak peek into the courses that were of interest to them. One of the camp highlights was being entertained by celebrities from MediaCorp. 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, and the grand finale, "Jam and hop".
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TPRAWKS 2011, day 1
Date: 2011
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Description: A 3-day non residential camp for secondary school students, especially for those taking their O-level exams in 2011. It was held on 21 to 23 November 2011. The objective was to allow these students to experience TP's way of life. Students were divided into 6 different groups (poprawk, glamrawk, grungerawk, fusionrawk, britrawk, punkrawk) and were taken on a tour of the different schools in TP. Lecturers were on hand to explain the types of diploma courses available, and under their expert guidance, students had a sneak peek into the courses that were of interest to them. One of the camp highlights was being entertained by celebrities from MediaCorp. 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, and the grand finale, "Jam and hop".
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Campus Care Network Day, Nov. 2008
Date: 2008
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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 aim of this polywide event is to cultivate community spirit and bonding for staff and students. The second CCN Day was held on 14 November 2008. Stalls were set up at the plaza and along the Schools' concourse areas selling an assortment of items ranging from food, drinks, ice-cream, flowers and more. There was also cake making workshop held as part of the fund-raising activities.
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Campus Care Network Day 2005
Date: 2005
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic holds its Campus Care Network (CCN) Day, yearly. Its 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 aim of this polywide event is to cultivate community spirit and bonding for staff and students. The CCN Day was held on 5 August 2005. Stalls were set up at the plaza and along the Schools' concourse areas selling an assortment of items, such as, flowers, burgers, satay, t-shirts, accessories and more.
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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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Graduation ceremony 2014, day 4
Date: 2014
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony spanned over 14 sessions from 26 to 30 May 2014. Guest of honour, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information, officiated at the opening session held on Monday, 26 May 2014 at 9.00am at the Temasek Convention Centre. A total of 5375 students graduated from 55 full-time diploma courses and 9 part-time courses. Day 4: Session 10. Graduands from the School of Business, Diploma in Accounting & Business; Diploma in Business Information Technology; Diploma in Logistics & Operations Management. Session 11. Graduands from the School of Business, Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management; Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management; Diploma in Police & Security Studies (Part-time); Diploma in Security & Fire Safety Studies (Part-time). Session 12. Graduands from the School of Business, Diploma in Business; Diploma in Communications & Media Management.
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Graduation ceremony 2007, day 2 session 4
Date: 2007
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Description: TP Graduation Ceremony 2007 was held at the Temasek Convention Centre from 21 to 23 May 2007. The ceremonies spanned over 9 sessions and saw students donning on graduation gowns for the first time since 1991 when it was first introduced for the pioneer batch of graduands . Day 2: Session 4. The fourth session of the Graduation Ceremony was for graduands from Temasek Business School - Diploma in Accounting & Finance, Diploma in Business Information Technology and Diploma in Marketing. Guest of honour for the session was Mr David Henry, General Manager Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.
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Graduation ceremony 2007, day 3 session 7
Date: 2007
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Description: TP Graduation Ceremony 2007 was held at the Temasek Convention Centre from 21 to 23 May 2007. The ceremonies spanned over 9 sessions and saw students donning on graduation gowns for the first time since 1991 when it was first introduced for the pioneer batch of graduands. Day 3: Session 7. The seventh session of the Graduation Ceremony was for graduands from Temasek Engineering School - Diploma in Computer Engineering, Diploma in Electronics and Diploma in Telecommunications. Guest of honour for the session was Mr Tan Tong Hai, President and CEO Singapore Computer Systems Ltd.
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Temasek Polytechnic first tree planting day
Date: 2000
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic first tree planting day was held at the Triangular Garden on 4 November 2000 during the National Clean and Green Week. Principal/PCEO Dr N Varaprasad together with deputy principals, Mr Ang Keng Loo and Mr Geoffrey Ng, led the nine Directors and 10 children from Kinderland Child Care Centre in the tree planting.
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The many faces of Singapore 2004
Date: 2004
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Description: The finals for the 5th Singapore Tourism Competition for schools, "The Many Faces of Singapore", was held at Temasek Polytechnic Auditorium on July 2004. It was jointly organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Singapore Chapter and Temasek Polytechnic with support from Singapore Tourism Board. The competition was opened to all secondary schools and students were encouraged to explore unique ideas based on local heritage, history, beliefs, or the arts to draw tourist to Singapore. About 4,600 students from 61 secondary schools took part in the competition with 16 teams making it to the finals.
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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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Pedestrians accessing Temasek Polytechnic campus via Overhead Bridge and Audi Foyer
Date: 2020
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Description: There are only two entry/exit points for pedestrians wanting to access Temasek Polytechnic campus. All pedestrians may enter via the overhead bridge if they have the temperature badge or via the main audi foyer to have their temperature screened. Safe Entry will also be checked at either of these entrances.
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Beyond O Level Seminar 2020
Date: 2020
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Description: The annual Beyond O Level Seminar (BOL) was held on 11 January 2020 at the Temasek Polytechnic Auditorium 1. The Seminar was held in two sessions which catered exclusively to the needs of parents and students awaiting the 'O' level results. The event was organised by the Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and held in conjunction with TP's Open House. The aim of the seminar was to address the many questions parents and students had regarding a polytechnic education, admissions, scholarships, further education and career opportunities. After the Seminar, participants were also given opportunities to go on guided tours to explore TP's vibrant campus ground including many top-notch learning facilities.
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Graduation ceremony 2006, day 3
Date: 2006
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony 2006 spanned over 10 sessions from 6 to 9 June 2006 and was held at the Temasek Convention Centre. A total of 3,832 students graduated from 38 full-time diploma courses. Day 3: Session 7. Graduands from Temasek Business School, Diploma in Accounting & Finance; Diploma in Business Information Technology; Diploma in Marketing. Session 8. Graduands from Temasek Business School, Diploma in Communications & Media Management; Diploma in Law & Management; Diploma in Logistics & Operations Management. Session 9. Graduands from Temasek Information Technology School, Diploma in Information Management; Diploma in Information Technology; Diploma in Internet Computing; Diploma in Mobile & Wireless Computing.
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Alice-in-Action Challenge 2010
Date: 2010
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Description: The National Infocomm Competition (NIC) is a series of infocomm-themed competitions to expose students to areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, data science and mobile application development. A total of 3,000 students from secondary schools, junior colleges, ITE and polytechnics took part in 15 challenges within the NIC in 2010. One of the themed challenges was titled "Alice-in-Action" and was organised by Temasek Polytechnic School of Informatics & IT on 4 November 2010 for secondary schools. For the 2010 challenge, Bedok View Secondary School, Hwa Chong Institution, Nan Hua High, Bowen Secondary, Raffles Institution were among some of the participating schools. On hand to present the awards to prize winners was Mrs Lee-Lim Sok Keow, Director, School of Informatics & IT.
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Graduation ceremony 2017, day 4 session 11
Date: 2017
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) graduation ceremony spanned over 16 sessions from 3 to 11 May 2017. A total of 5,800 students received their diplomas and post-diploma qualifications from TP's full-time and part-time courses. Day 4 session 11 graduation ceremony was held on Monday, 8 May 2017 at 2.00pm at the Temasek Convention Centre. Guest of honour for the ceremony was Mr Joseph Ong, Managing Director of 1-Group Pte. Ltd. Day 4: Session 11 - Graduands from the School of Business: Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management, Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management, Specialist Diploma in Accounting & Finance and Specialist Diploma in Hotel Operations & Management.
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Collection of notebooks which were on loan to freshmen during the circuit breaker
Date: 2020
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Description: Freshmen collected their notebooks at the Temasek Aviation Academy (TAA) and the AI &Analytics Hub in April 2020. The notebooks were loaned out to freshmen who were waiting to purchase or collect their notebooks and also for those who were waiting for financial assistance to get them. The notebooks were loan to them as an interim measure as the campus was closed during the circuit breaker and they could not used the computers in the library or school labs.
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Graduation ceremony 2017, day 3 session 8
Date: 2017
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) graduation ceremony spanned over 16 sessions from 3 to 11 May 2017. A total of 5,800 students received their diplomas and post-diploma qualifications from TP's full-time and part-time courses. Day 3 session 8 graduation ceremony was held on Friday, 5 May 2017 at 3.00pm at the Temasek Convention Centre. Guest of honour for the ceremony was Mr Tim Kobe, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Eight Inc. Day 3: Session 8 - Graduands from the 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 3 session 7
Date: 2017
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) graduation ceremony spanned over 16 sessions from 3 to 11 May 2017. A total of 5,800 students received their diplomas and post-diploma qualifications from TP's full-time and part-time courses. Day 3 session 7 graduation ceremony was held on Friday, 5 May 2017 at 9.30am at the Temasek Convention Centre. Guest of honour for the ceremony was Dr Chong Chee Leong, Managing Director, Aviation Virtual Pte Ltd. Day 3: Session 6 - Graduands from the School of Engineering: Diploma in 3D Interactive Media Technology, Diploma in Infocomm & Network Engineering and Diploma in Media & Communication Technology. From School of Design: Diploma in Communication Design, Diploma in Interactive Media Design, Diploma in Retail & Hospitality Design and Diploma in Visual Communication.
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TP staff volunteers helped to baseline notebooks for loan to freshmen during circuit breaker
Date: 2020
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Description: TP staff responded positively to Information Technology Services Department (ITS) appeal for staff who were willingly to learn to help with baselining a few hundred notebooks for the period 6 to 9 April 2020. The notebooks were loaned out to freshmen who were waiting to purchase or collect their notebooks and also for those who were waiting for financial assistance to get their notebooks. The notebook were loan to them as an interim measure as the campus was closed during the circuit breaker and they could not used the computers in the library or school labs.
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Graduation ceremony 2018, day 4 session 9
Date: 2018
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic (TP) graduation ceremony spanned over 16 sessions from 3 to 10 May 2018. A total of 5,645 students received their diplomas and post-diploma qualifications from TP's full-time and part-time courses. Day 4 session 9 graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, 8 May 2018 at 9.30am at the Temasek Convention Centre. Guest of honour for the ceremony was Mr David Koh, Chief Executive Cyber Security Agency of Singapore and Defence Cyber Chief, MINDEF. Day 4: Session 9 - Graduands from the School of Informatics & IT, Diploma in Big Data Management & Governance, Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics, Diploma in Cyber & Digital Security, Diploma in Digital Forensics, Diploma in Financial Business Informatics and Diploma in Information Technology.
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Graduation ceremony 2018, day 2 session 5
Date: 2018
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic (TP) graduation ceremony spanned over 16 sessions from 3 to 10 May 2018. A total of 5,645 students received their diplomas and post-diploma qualifications from TP's full-time and part-time courses. Day 2 session 5 graduation ceremony was held on Friday, 4 May 2018 at 3pm at the Temasek Convention Centre. Guest of honour for the ceremony was Mr Steven Lee, Chairman Singapore Aircargo Agents Association (SAAA). Day 2: Session 5 - Graduands from the School of Business, Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management, Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Diploma in Logistics & Operations Management.
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Library displays
Date: 1998 - 2001
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Description: Photographs of library displays and signages produced in house between 1998 to 2001 to promote and create awareness of different types of library resources. Some of these displays were held in conjunction with TP wide events such as the annual Tech month. Books of the month featured hot off the press titles such as Lee Kuan Yew memoir to current topics such as e-learning and health & nutrition. BOM displays were usually located at the Reading Lounge of the Library on Level 2. Signage on the rotoflex shelves informed patrons about newspapers clippings of current and past years' articles arranged by subject headings. Plus, signage of shelf call numbers and corresponding subject headings on Level 9, Design floor. There were also thematic glass window displays at level 3 Microcomputer Resources Room as well as outside of the Learning Resource Centre.
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Partnering Parents in Career Planning Seminar
Date: 1996
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Description: A seminar on "Partnering Parents in Career Planning" was held on 26 October 1996 at the Temasek Polytechnic Auditorium. The seminar was organised by Temasek Polytechnic to help parents and students decide between a junior college and polytechnic and how to choose a course in the polytechnic. The Guest-of-Honour was Dr Aline Wong, Senior Minister of State (Health and Education).
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Temasek Polytechnic Open House 1995
Date: 1995
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic Open House was held from 16 to 18 February 1995. Beside offering information about the courses through exhibitions and course and career counselling, the annual event also included other highlights such as the Mr and Miss Tourism Personality Pageant, Travel Carnival, Movie Preview and a mural painting by staff and student. The Tourism Personality Pageant was organised for the the first time by the Tourism Management students.
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