Graduation ceremony 1997
Date: 1997
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic 7th Graduation Ceremony was held at the Temasek Convention Centre, Temasek Polytechnic from 31 July 1997 to 6 August 1997. Mr Philip Yeo, Chairman, Economic Development Board was the Guest-of-Honour for the Opening Ceremony on 31 July 1997.
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Graduation ceremony 1994
Date: 1994
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic 1994 Graduation Ceremony was held at the Kallang Theatre on 19 July. It saw the first batch of graduands from the School of Engineering Electronics and Mechatronics courses and School of Business Operation Management course. The Tay Eng Soon Award was also presented to the most outstanding ITE graduate for the first time. The award was to commemorate the late Dr Tay Eng Soon who was Chairman of the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and Minister-in-charge of the polytechnics. Rear Admiral (NS) Teo Chee Hean, Minister of State for Finance and Minister of State for Communications was the Guest-of-Honour for session 1. Mr David Chin, Deputy CEO, Trade Development Board was the Guest-of-Honour for session 2.
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Campus Care Network Day 2015
Date: 2015
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Description: The Campus Care Network (CCN) Day Carnival is a signature event of the Temasek Polytechnic. Held twice a year on campus, the carnival brings the entire polytechnic together as staff and students set up stalls to raise funds for students in need of financial assistance.The first CCN Day of the year was held on 29 April 2015 during the TP 25th Anniversary Opening Event celebration. The 2nd CCN Day was held on 13 November 2015. Fund raising activities this year include the sale of snow cones and homemade ice pops; pet themed tote bag; handmade Christmas soap; and a chance to de-stress and take photographs with the animals at the Temasek Polytechnic Animal Facility.
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Graduation ceremony 2015, day 5
Date: 2015
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony spanned over 14 sessions from 18 to 22 May 2015. Guest of honour, Ms. Indranee Rajah, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Education, officiated the opening session held on Monday, 18 May 2015 at 9.00am at the Temasek Convention Centre. A total of 5437 students graduated from 54 full-time diploma courses and 16 part-time courses. Day 5: Session 13. Graduands from the School of Business, Diploma in Culinary & Catering Management; Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management; Diploma in Law & Management. Session 14. Graduands from the Professional Development Centre (PDC), Diploma in Applied Science (Chemical Technology); Diploma in Applied Science (Forensics); Diploma in Business Practice; Diploma in Business Practice (Business Administration); Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education Teaching; Diploma in Engineering (Aerospace), Diploma in Legal Executive Studies; Diploma in Police & Security Studies; Diploma in Security & Fire Safety Management; Diploma in Security & Fire Safety Studies; Diploma (Conversion) in Digital Advertising Technology & Analytics; Specialist Diploma in Business Analytics; Specialist Diploma in Cloud Computing; Specialist Diploma in Energy Management & Sustainable Design; Specialist Diploma in Environment & Water Technology; Specialist Diploma in Semiconductor Technology.
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Graduation ceremony 2015, day 4
Date: 2015
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony spanned over 14 sessions from 18 to 22 May 2015. Guest of honour, Ms. Indranee Rajah, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Education, officiated the opening session held on Monday, 18 May 2015 at 9.00am at the Temasek Convention Centre. A total of 5437 students graduated from 54 full-time diploma courses and 16 part-time courses. Day 4: Session 10. Graduands from the School of Informatics & IT, Diploma in Interactive Media Informatics. Graduands from the School of Business, Diploma in Business Information Technology; Diploma in Logistics & Operations Management; Diploma in Marketing. Session 11. Diploma in Business; Diploma in Communications & Media Management. Session 12. Diploma in Accounting & Finance; Diploma in Leisure & Resort Management; Diploma in Retail Management.
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North East CDC SuperMind CNY Fiesta with Temasek Polytechnic
Date: 2016
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Description: On 27 January 2016, a group of 150 TP students from the School of Engineering together with the North East CDC SuperMind Clubs celebrated the Chinese New Year (CNY) Fiesta with 250 senior citizens. The SuperMind CNY Fiesta was the finale to an 8-week engagement programme for seniors and 150 TP students. This programme created greater awareness of the needs of our senior citizens as well as provided a platform for TP students to contribute to the community through volunteering. The senior citizens were taught how to make simple CNY origami models using recycled red paper envelopes. They were treated to a spectacular concert performance at Audi 1 followed by a sumptious dinner. As part of the community service initiative by Student Development (ENG), a photo exhibition on their engagement programme with the elderly was also on display at the Auditorium Foyer. Guest-of-honour for the event was Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. Also present at the event were senior management staff including Mr Wong Kia Ngee, Director, School of Engineering, Mr Teo Sze Cheng, Director, International Relations & Industry Services and Centre for Character & Leadership Education, and Mr Teo Choo Hwee, Raymond, Director, Student & Alumni Affairs Dept.
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Campus Care Network Day 1994
Date: 1994
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Description: The Campus Care Network (CCN) Day is held annually at Temasek Polytechnic, a tradition where staff and students put up a campus-wide bazaar and sale to raise funds for students in need of financial assistance and also to cultivate community spirit and bonding amongst staff and students. CCN Day was held on 10 August this year.
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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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Poly level award presentation ceremony 2014
Date: 2014
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Description: On 20 May 2014, 11 top students from the graduating cohort were honoured in a room filled with proud parents, secondary school principals and teachers, in a pre-graduation ceremony as details of the challenges they faced in the pursuit of their dreams were read out. The ceremony also saw a disabled graduand receive the inaugural Ngee Ann Kongsi Most Outstanding Overcomer Award. The awards were presented by Mr Boo Kheng Hua, Principal & CEO. The 2014's top graduands were: Lee Kuan Yew Award for Mathematics & Science: Jody Peh, Lee Li Ting and F Muhammad Faias; Tay Eng Soon Gold Medal: Quek Kai Yu; Lee Kong Chian Award: Janine Loi, Jared Kang and Lo Siu Yen; CapitaLand Award for All-Round Excellence: Juliana Chia; Lee Kong Chian Award for All- Round Excellence: Ee Lee Yee and Yen Mei Yi; Ngee Ann Kongsi Most Outstanding Overcomer Award: Nurul Nabilah Bte Mohamad Fuad.
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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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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 2
Date: 2019
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony spanned over 16 sessions from 3 to 10 May 2019. A total of 5549 graduates - 4,303 PET graduates and 1,246 CET graduates for MOE-certificated courses. Day 2: Session 3 - Graduands from School of Design and School of Applied Science: Diploma in Communication Design; Diploma in Product & Industrial Design; Diploma in Applied Food Science & Nutrition; Diploma in Baking & Culinary Science and Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science. Session 4 - Graduands from School of Applied Science: Diploma in Biomedical Science; Diploma in Biotechnology; Diploma in Chemical Engineering and Diploma in Veterinary Technology. Session 5 - Graduands from School of Business: Diploma in Accounting & Finance; Diploma in Business Information Technology and Diploma in Marketing.
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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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Graduation ceremony 2018, day 3 session 6
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 3 session 6 graduation ceremony was held on Monday, 7 May 2018 at 9.30am at the Temasek Convention Centre. Guest of honour for this ceremony was Mr Aloysius Arlando, Chief Executive Officer SingEx Holding Pte Ltd. Day 3: Session 6 - Graduands from the School of Business, Diploma in Law & Management; Diploma in Leisure & Events Management; Diploma in Leisure & Resort Management and Diploma in Retail Management.
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Graduation ceremony 2018, day 1 session 1
Date: 2018
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Description: Temasek Polytechnic (TP) graduation ceremony 2018 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. Guest of honour, Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister in the Ministry of National Development officiated the opening session held on Thursday, 3 May 2018 at 9.30am at the Temasek Convention Centre. Recipients for the Skills Mastery Awards and Polytechnic-Level Awards were also presented their medals during the session. Day 1: Session 1 - 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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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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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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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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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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Graduation ceremony 2009, day 2
Date: 2009
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Description: The Temasek Polytechnic graduation ceremony spanned over 9 sessions from 19 to 21 May 2009. Guest of honour, Ms Grace Fu, Senior Minister of State for the Ministries of National Development and Education, officiated the opening session held on Monday, 19 May 2009 at 9am at the Temasek Convention Centre. A total of 5041 students graduated from 40 full-time diploma courses and 8 part-time courses. Day 2: Session 4. Graduands from Temasek Business School, Diploma in Accounting & Finance; Diploma in Business Information Technology; Diploma in Communications & Media Management; Diploma in Law & Management; Specialist Diploma in Accounting & Finance (Part-Time); Diploma in Para-Legal Studies (Part-Time). Session 5. Graduands from Temasek Engineering School, Diploma in Business Process & Systems Engineering; Diploma in Info-Communications; Diploma in Microelectronics; Diploma in Telecommunications; Specialist Diploma in Semiconductor Technology (Part-Time); Advanced Diploma in Quality Engineering & Management - FlexQE (Part-Time). Session 6. Graduands from Temasek Engineering School, Diploma in Integrated Facility Design & Management; Diploma in Intelligent Building Technology; Diploma in Mechatronics.
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