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poly
education
4th Edition.
Published in
December 2010.
contents
02
Poly Life – What Your
Student Can Expect
05
Helping Your Student Secure
A Spot @ NP
08
Absolutely Ngee Ann:
Extracts From ST’s Special Report
11
Frequently Asked Questions
PROGRAMMES FOR
TEACHERS & STUDENTS
14
Applied Subjects &
Advanced Elective Modules
17
Flagship Events
21
Enrichment Programmes For Students
25
Enrichment Programmes For Teachers
poly education I 02
Poly Life – What Your
Student Can Expect
If your students thrive on practice-oriented learning and enjoy the freedom of a dynamic
and flexible learning environment, then a polytechnic education would be a right fit for
them. They will find that internships, overseas exposure and real-life projects in close
collaboration with the industry make up the core of their learning journey.
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How do poly students learn?
At the heart of a poly education is
applying what is learnt in classrooms to
real-world situations. Hence, Ngee Ann
Polytechnic (NP) students are exposed
to a variety of applied and experiential
learning approaches that are aided by
technology.
In addition to about 25 to 30 hours
of lectures, tutorials and workshops
per week, they will be exposed to
industry-based projects and workplace
internships. Ranging from six weeks to
a year, these workplace internships let
students put their learning into practice.
What else is unique to an NP
education?
At NP, every student gets the chance to
go on at least one overseas stint during
their three years here. The overseas
exposure could come in the form of
an internship, immersion, exchange
programme or community service trip.
What’s more, students are encouraged
to look beyond their field of study with
an array of almost 80 interdisciplinary
modules to choose from. Accounting
for 15 to 20 percent of their curriculum
hours, these modules cover the
major areas of Communication,
Entrepreneurship, Life Skills, Media & the
Arts, and Science & Technology.
Clockwise from top:
• Our InfoComm Technology students
working on 3D animation projects at
top-notch animation studios
• Business & Accountancy students
interning at Lufthansa Cargo
• NP Scholars on a liberal arts
programme in California
“Employers say the
poly-university route is
the best combination...
the three years in
poly would equip the
youngsters with the
basic technical and
practical know-how, and
two or three more years
at university would give
them the theoretical and
conceptual knowledge.”
The Sunday Times
18 March 2007
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What is the learning environment like?
All NP students get to learn in a totally wireless
campus. They can log on to the Mobile eLearning
(MeL) platform to review class schedules, hand
in assignments, communicate with lecturers and
undertake research.
They also get to enjoy hands-on learning in
state-of-the-art facilities that include multimedia,
animation and broadcast studios as well as research
laboratories and technology centres.
What’s more, the open campus environment at
NP nurtures an entrepreneurial spirit amongst
students. An innovation incubator called Ideawerkz,
schemes such as EnterpriZe! and platforms such as
EntrepreneursConnect@NP nurture a pro-enterprise
spirit among our student community beyond the
requirements of a set curriculum.
How about opportunities for further education?
More and more NP students are going places,
with their diplomas serving as a gateway to further
education. In fact, 63% of Ngee Ann Poly graduates
pursue a university education either locally or abroad
within five years of graduation, and 52% do so
immediately after graduation or National Service.
Furthermore, getting a degree from a renowned
foreign university is possible right here on campus,
with advanced standing and subsidised fees for our
graduates. The degree pathways available at Ngee
Ann Poly include:
•
•
•
B.Eng in Marine Technology (Honours) with the University of Newcastle, UK
B.Sc in Early Childhood Education Studies & Leadership with Wheelock College, USA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Producing with
Chapman University, USA
What about job prospects for poly graduates?
If your student decides to join the workforce soon
after graduation, he or she will be glad to know that
polytechnic graduates are well sought-after by both
public and private sector employers.
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Helping Your
Student Secure
A Spot @ NP
“How do I rank my choices to be sure of getting a spot in my
dream course?” “Do I stand a chance if my aggregate does
not meet the past year’s COP?” These are just two of the
questions that students frequently ask. Read on for practical
tips you can share with your students on how to maximise
their chances of getting into the course of their choice via the
JAE & JPSAE.
Step 1 Identify the NP courses they qualify for
Students will receive Form A from their secondary schools on the day that
the GCE ‘O’ Level results are officially announced. Here’s how you can help
your students make sense of it.
Subject code and the grade
they got for that subject.
Their aggregate for poly
courses. For example, the
aggregate for Businessrelated courses (ELR2B2-B) is
15, for Science & Technology
courses (ELR2B2-C) is 15,
and for Design courses
(ELR2B2-D) is 15. The net
aggregate is calculated by
deducting CCA bonus points.
The course codes beginning
with the letter “N” are the
Ngee Ann Poly courses that
they can apply for. Refer to the
JAE Booklet to find out which
NP diplomas the course codes
represent. In this case, N45
stands for Ngee Ann’s Diploma
in Business Studies.
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Step 2 Maximise the 12 choices
In the JAE application, students are given 12 choices. However, if they do not stack them wisely, they might end
up not getting any of their choices. Here are some tips on how your student can maximise his or her choices.
Let’s use the example of John, whose net aggregate is 12. His choices are indicated below.
FIRST 4 CHOICES
1st choice: Course A
2nd choice: Course B
3rd choice: Course C
4th choice: Course D
COP
10
11
12
12
BE PASSIONATE
and list courses
he or she is most
interested in
NEXT 4 CHOICES
5th choice: Course E
6th choice: Course F
7th choice: Course G
8th choice: Course H
COP
13
13
12
14
BE PRUDENT
and list courses he or
she is keen on and is
likely to get into
JOHN’S TOP 4 CHOICES EXPLAINED:
JOHN’S NEXT 4 CHOICES EXPLAINED:
John put Course A as his 1st choice even though he
did not meet last year’s Cut-off Point (COP) for that
course. This is because he based his first few choices
on his passion. If there are vacancies in Course A,
the system will give him his 1st choice. But if he is
discouraged by last year’s COP and does not list
Course A at all, he will miss the opportunity to get
into it altogether!
John’s 5th to 8th choices are courses he is interested
in and stands a good chance of getting into since his
net aggregate is close to their COP last year. Even if
another student, Jane, who has a net aggregate of
14, ranks any of these courses as her 1st choice, John
will be considered first because his net aggregate is
better than Jane’s.
What does this mean for your student?
Your student shouldn’t hesitate to rank his or her
favourite courses among his or her top four choices.
This is even if your student’s net aggregate falls
outside last year’s Cut-off Point (COP) as COPs are
only a guide and may vary each year.
For your student’s next four choices, he or she
should choose courses that he or she has an
interest in, and stands a good chance of getting
into. As posting is based on merit, your student will
stand a higher chance of getting into a particular
course than someone with a less favourable net
aggregate score.
So, is posting based on merit or ranking of courses?
One question we are often asked is whether the order of listing down choices affects a student’s chances
of getting into a particular course.
Selection is based first on merit, followed by choice order. This means that applicants with better
aggregates will be considered for admission first, even if they have indicated the course lower on their
choice list than someone else with a worse aggregate.
This is why your student shouldn’t hesitate to put courses he or she is very keen on among his or her
top choices. As long as your student also includes courses he or she clearly qualifies for among the 12
choices, he or she stands a good chance of getting into NP.
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Step 2 Maximise the 12 choices
LAST 4 CHOICES
9th choice: Course I
10th choice: Course J
11th choice: Course K
12th choice: Course L
COP
15
16
17
19
Step 3 Explore other routes
BE SURE
and list courses your
student is positive he
or she can get into
JOHN’S LAST FEW CHOICES EXPLAINED:
John has included a few less competitive courses he
easily qualifies for. This should guarantee him a place
at Ngee Ann Poly.
Your student should include less competitive courses
which he or she can clearly qualify for. Remember
to fill up all 12 choices even if your student is really
confident of getting into his or her desired course!
To increase his or her chances of getting a course,
a student should consider other options aside from
the JAE.
If your student’s aggregate does not meet last year’s
Cut-off Point (COP) for his or her favourite course,
he or she should also consider applying through
JPSAE. This will fully maximise his or her chances of
getting into that course.
When applying through the JPSAE, a student
should still apply through the JAE and rank his or
her desired course as the top choice because the
JPSAE selection panel will usually take that as an
indication of interest in the course.
“
I first heard about the JPSAE through a friend. So when I
didn’t meet the Cut-off Point for NP’s Psychology & Community
Services course, I thought of giving the JPSAE a try as the strong
CCA achievements I had in Secondary School could help me get
into NP.
During the JPSAE interview, the interviewees were interested
in my time as President of the Dance Ensemble, and our Gold
achievement at the Singapore Youth Festival.
JPSAE can help students like me who badly want to get into a
course they’re really keen on. The best thing is that JPSAE doesn’t
only look at academic achievements. It takes into account special
talent and achievements in Secondary School too.
Jesca Ho
Formerly from CHIJ St Joseph’s Convent
Diploma in Psychology & Community Services
”
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Absolutely Ngee Ann
Why is Ngee Ann Polytechnic the top choice for bright, ambitious teens who know what they
want in life? Hear it from our students and alumni, whose stories appeared in The Straits
Times Saturday Special Report, Top Grades & Poly’s Our First Choice, on 10 April 2010.
NP Biotechnology alumni Ron Ng and
Soong Jun Wei, who were the first poly
students to be accepted into medical
school here in 2007:
[Ron] had qualified for JC with an O-level score
of 10, but decided to focus on his passion for
biology as “being in a JC would mean having to
take other subjects as well”.
FROM POLY TO IMPERIAL
COLLEGE TO JOHNS HOPKINS
“You see how
everything you are
learning has relevance
to the real world”
NP Biotechnology
alumnus Dr Lindi Tan,
who graduated from Imperial College with
first-class honours in Biochemistry, then did
her PhD in Public Health at Johns Hopkins
University:
She fell in love with the biological sciences when she
was studying at Tanjong Katong Secondary School.
After scoring six O-level distinctions, she enrolled at
Ngee Ann.
“It’s not that unusual for top students to opt for the
polytechnic route. I had polytechnic classmates with
near-perfect O-level scores.
“If students know which field they wish to pursue as
a career, entering a polytechnic would give them an
edge over junior college students as the hands-on
experience obtained during laboratory training and
industry attachment helps immensely,” she says.
He had his heart set on becoming a doctor and
made medicine his only choice in his university
application, confident that his industrial attachments at
FROM POLY TO NUS
polyclinics and
MEDICINE
hospitals would give
“Industry
him an edge.
attachments give
us the edge”
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NP Early Childhood Education 2010 top graduate
Wah Chia Ling, who stopped her Accountancy degree
course at university four years ago in order to enrol in
Ngee Ann Polytechnic:
Ngee Ann seemed to be the answer, especially since she
could go on to a degree with Boston’s Wheelock College, a
top institution brought in by the Singapore Government to run
degree programmes in early childhood education in partnership
with Ngee Ann.
In 2007, she enrolled in the early childhood diploma course and
this year she graduated top of her class of 170 students with an
almost perfect GPA of 3.99.
“Some people may
think I am crazy to
leave an IP school for a poly
FROM POLY TO WHEELOCK
COLLEGE TO STUDY EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
but I had made up my
mind what I wanted to
do – to be a counsellor”
“It gave me a
direct path to realise
my dream”
Second-year Psychology &
Community Services student
N Balakumaran, who left the
Integrated Programme at a
top junior college to join Ngee
Ann Polytechnic:
The articulate 18-year-old, who is
now in Year 2 at Ngee Ann Poly, is
doing well, with a GPA of 3.67. The
highest possible score is 4.
“The poly system requires a lot
of independent study and self
initiative. It suits me better.” He
adds: “I am doing well because I am
doing something that I really like.”
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FROM POLY TO
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
“Well-rounded
education helped
shape me as a
filmmaker”
NP Film, Sound & Video alumnus Anthony Chen, who was the first
Singaporean filmmaker to win an award at the prestigious Cannes Film
Festival in France:
The 25-year-old, who is touted to be Singapore’s next Eric Khoo, now has three
award-winning films under his belt. He credits Ngee Ann with laying the foundation
for him as a filmmaker.
“The education was a well-rounded one that focused on various crafts of filmmaking
– cinematography, editing, writing, sound.
“It helped shape me as a filmmaker during my formative years. And it definitely
reaffirmed my decision to pursue film directing as a career.”
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Time and time again, we hear the same questions from worried
‘O’ level students and their parents. This chapter provides
answers to some of these frequently asked questions.
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If I fail my ‘O’ Level English, can I apply for admission to Ngee Ann Poly?
If your student missed meeting the minimum English Language requirement
by one grade, but obtained distinctions in Mathematics and a relevant
subject, he or she can apply for conditional admission through the Direct
Admissions Exercise (DAE).
However, there is no conditional admission for the following courses:
• Advertising & Public Relations
• Arts Business Management
• Business & Social Enterprise
• Business Studies
• Child Psychology & Early Education • Chinese Media & Communication
• Chinese Studies
• Digital Visual Effects
• Early Childhood Education
• Film, Sound & Video
• International Business
• Mass Communication
• Psychology & Community Services • Tourism & Resort Management
What is the Joint Polytechnic Special Admissions Exercise’s (JPSAE)
definition of special talent and the selection criteria for admission
adopted by NP?
Your student can be considered for admission under the JPSAE if he or she
fulfils the criteria in either (a) or (b).
(a)Demonstrate good intellect or strong passion/aptitude through:
• Work attachments; or
• Sustained involvement in projects; or
• Outstanding performance in competitions like the National Interschool Cross Country race; or
• Other relevant activities and involvements
(b) Possess exceptional talent in areas such as leadership, community service,
entrepreneurship, sports and arts. He or she will be assessed based on the following indicators:
• Portfolio of awards or achievements;
• Performance at selection audition/trial; and/or
• Performance at selection interview; and/or
• Recommendations from school principals or relevant organisations
Applicants with talents other than those specified will be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
The JAE Form A states that admission to the courses is based on merit
followed by order of choices. Are there any exceptions?
Yes, the exception is for Ngee Ann Poly’s Diploma in Health Sciences
(Nursing) course. Applicants who put Health Sciences (Nursing) as their first
choice will be given priority consideration, subject to vacancies and meeting
eligibility requirements.
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Programmes
for Teachers
& Students
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) has
packaged varied flagship events
and enrichment programmes for
your students. These will give them
a better idea of poly education and,
more importantly, help broaden
their subject knowledge – be it in
the sciences, mathematics, IT or
the arts.
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Applied Subjects &
17
Flagship Events
21
Enrichment Programmes For
Students
25
Enrichment Programmes For
Teachers
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Applied Learning –
the Poly Way
To give secondary school students a taste of applied learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
offers both Applied Subjects and Advanced Elective Modules (AEMs).
Applied Subjects
Applied Subjects are full subjects in applied disciplines offered to upper secondary students. These subjects
are equivalent to existing GCE ‘O’ level subjects and may be included for admission to junior colleges,
polytechnics and ITEs. Currently, NP offers three Applied Subjects in Fundamentals of Electronics, Media
Studies (English Language) and Media Studies (Chinese Language).
For more information on the Applied Subjects, please contact Mr Charles Ong at 6460 8259 or email him
at [email protected]
Advanced Elective Modules (AEMs) are 40-hour courses in applied topics conducted by NP’s lecturers. Geared
towards enhancing the learning experience of students, they feature a higher practical component and more
group projects than what students will usually learn from schools.
Students taking these AEMs may participate in field trips, hands-on projects, discussions with industry
practitioners and various challenging competitions to test their newfound knowledge and skills.
AEMs are reflected in the School Holistic Report Card and may be considered for polytechnic admission
under the Joint Polytechnic Special Admissions Exercise (JPSAE) and the Direct Polytechnic Admission (DPA)
Exercise.
For more information on AEMs, please contact Mr Charles Ong at 6460 8259 or email him at
[email protected]
Currently, Ngee Ann offers the following AEMs:
Business Cluster AEMs
Business & Entrepreneurship Essentials
Students will discover business fundamentals through
workshops and learn from successful entrepreneurs
at industry visits. They will get to apply their
entrepreneurial skills by organising and managing a
business event.
e-Business Dynamics
Through hands-on experiential learning, students
will be taught the history of e-businesses and, more
importantly, how to run one.
Fundamentals Of Tourism Management
Students will gain an overview of the tourism
industry through workshops. They will then engage
in experiential learning through field trips and
interactions with industry practitioners.
Logistics Made Simple
Students will discover logistics and supply chain
management through role-play, simulated games and
field trips.
Marketing In Action
Students will gain basic marketing knowledge through
workshops. They will also get to go on field trips and
learn from industry practitioners.
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Media & Humanities Cluster AEMs
Creative Audio Production
Through hands-on learning, students will be
equipped with creative and technical skills in audio
recording and production. They will also learn how to
use audio to enhance presentations, podcasts and
video recordings.
Fundamentals Of Contemporary Chinese Music
Having covered the fundamentals of contemporary
Chinese music, students will learn more about
lyrical and pop music composition, song writing and
production.
Introduction To Journalism
Students will pick up the foundation of journalism
and get an insight into how newspapers are put
together.
Psychology In Everyday Life
Fun-filled activities such as workshops, visits and
field trips will introduce students to general topics in
psychology.
The Radio Experience
Students will learn radio production techniques, onair presentation skills and broadcast ethics.
Life & Health Sciences Cluster AEMs
Common Chronic Diseases
Through hands-on practicals, students will be
equipped with the basic and specific healthcare skills
needed to care for a person with chronic diseases
such as diabetes, stroke or asthma.
Introduction To Basic Health Skills
Hands-on activities will equip students with basic
health skills. They will also get to find out more about
careers in the healthcare industry.
Microbiology
Students will learn interesting lab techniques in
microbiology and explore the diverse uses of
microbes in everyday life.
Polymer Science
Through workshops and practical sessions, students
will explore the world of polymer and biopolymer
science.
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Technology Cluster AEMs
Applications Of Wireless Communication - RFID
Through application-based projects, students will
learn the basic operations of RFID systems, and how
these systems can improve business processes.
Robots In A Mechatronic World
Mechatronic and robotic concepts are covered
through interesting laboratory work, hands-on
projects and case studies.
Build Web 2.0 Application
Students will gain an appreciation of Web 2.0 by
exploring its fabric, understanding the technologies
that support it and building new applications on it.
Smart Robot Using Lego NXT
The basic principles underlying sensors, motors and
data logging will be covered. Students will learn to
build simple robot applications using the Lego NXT
smart robot through hands-on sessions.
Electronic Product Design
This module will provide students with hands-on
experience of the full product development cycle,
ranging from designing to building and testing.
Fundamentals Of Solar & Renewable Energies
Students will learn about renewable energy through
hands-on activities involving solar power supply,
solar car controllers and a simple wind machine.
Home Audio-Visual System
Through hands-on practicals, students will pick up
the basic technical knowledge and skills needed to
operate and integrate a home audio-visual system.
Introduction To Digital Integrated Circuit
Technology
Through hands-on activities, students will learn about
digital integrated circuit design and fabrication.
The Art Of Animation
Students will explore the medium of animation using
traditional 2D drawings, stop-motion techniques and
more.
The Art Of Product Design
This module will introduce students to product design
concepts. They will then be equipped with visual
thinking, design and model-making skills through
hands-on practice.
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Flagship Events
Every year, Ngee Ann Poly organises a wide range of fun, challenging and exciting
competitions for schools. From our Open House to the F1 in Schools, these flagships have
become annual events that many look forward to.
The schedule below may be subject to change, so please check with the respective contact persons for more information.
Flagship Events For All Clusters
Month
Contact Person
Jan
Ms Lim Ping Ping
Tel: 6460 6484
Email: [email protected]
Poly Experience
Includes talks on poly education, campus tours, career counselling and
enrichment programmes.
Jul
As above.
RED Camp
This 3-day experiential camp gives ‘O’ level leavers a chance to taste poly life
and find out more about their course and career options.
Nov
As above.
Open House
This annual event includes campus tours, course and career counselling.
Youth Leaders Camp
A stay-in leadership training camp for student leaders. They will pick up skills
that every effective leader needs; from project management and persuasive
communication to how to mobilise people and resources efficiently.
Business Cluster Flagship Events
Varies
Month
Ms Lum May May
Tel: 6460 8238
Contact Person
Finance Uncovered @ Ngee Ann (FUN) Trail
Organised in collaboration with the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), this
fun-filled event will take students on a learning tour of Singapore’s Financial
District.
Jul
Ms Jacqueline Fong
Tel: 6440 8192
National Accounting Quiz (NAQ)
The biggest annual accounting quiz in Singapore since 2004, NAQ immerses
students in a series of accounting-related activities to simulate their passion
for accounting.
Jul
As above.
National Youth Business Challenge
This hands-on competition challenges students to generate an earth-friendly
business concept and then, to source, finance, merchandise and market it to
the public.
Jul
As above.
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Media & Humanities Cluster Flagship Events
Month
Contact Person
Pitch Ideas Alive! Competition
This conference-cum-competition gets students to build a stronger identity
for their schools using creative communication methods. They will pick
up the principles of advertising, public relations and integrated marketing
communications.
Nov
Ms Zalina Ariffin
Tel: 6460 8066
Singapore Youth & Media Camp
Organised to increase media literacy among youths in Singapore, this camp
incorporates both seminars and workshops taught by lecturers from Ngee
Ann Poly’s School of Film & Media Studies.
Jun
Mr Danny Boey
Tel: 6460 6694
Life & Health Sciences Cluster Flagship Events
Month
Contact Person
Biotech Fair
Jointly organised with the Singapore Science Centre, this fair highlights
advances in biotechnology and biomedical science. A competition will let
students conduct their own research and display their findings.
Aug
Dr Wayne Lee Forday
Tel: 6460 6747
Forensic Science Conference
Participants will assume the role of a forensic scientist and solve a mysterious
death. Through these interesting hands-on activities, they will learn about how
scientific methods are used to diagnose diseases and test for drugs.
Sep
As above.
First Aid Challenge 2011
This workshop cum competition is for all upper secondary school students.
The focus this year is on cardiovascular management and Emergency First
Aid.
Mar
Ms Li Wenjie
Tel: 6460 7034
Miniature Garden Competition
Students will learn to integrate science, design and creativity to create a
vibrant miniature garden. This competition also deepens their knowledge of
plant biology, characteristics, selection and maintenance.
Jul
Dr Wayne Lee Forday
Tel: 6460 6747
The Life Of A Drug – Drug Discovery Day
Speakers from the School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology,
pharmaceutical and clinical trials companies will speak on how drugs are
discovered, tested and used.
Jul
As above.
The Outbreak Challenge!
By investigating the cause of an “outbreak”, students will learn about
diseases and how biomedical science can be used to identify, prevent and
contain diseases.
Jul
As above.
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Technology Cluster Flagship Events
Month
Contact Person
Bull’s Eye Competition
This competition promotes strategy building, teamwork and creativity
amongst students. Each team will work together to develop a robot and its
remote controller using LEGO NXT® software and then, send the robot on a
mission!
Oct
Mr Philip Tan
Tel: 6460 6197
Chemical Powered Car Competition
In this event, students will combine chemistry, physics and chemical
engineering to design and “race” model cars powered by chemical reactions!
May
Dr Wayne Lee Forday
Tel: 6460 6747
Electrifying Connections
This adrenaline-charged competition is designed to spark a student’s interest
in electric circuits. Students will learn to design and connect battery-operated
circuits to operate lights, alarms and mini-fans.
Jun
Mr Teo Gek Hwa
Tel: 6460 6119
EUREKA!
Teams from different schools will compete to solve science and engineering
problems through exciting hands-on challenges.
Mar
Mr Lim Kok Yeng
Tel: 6460 6750
F1 In Schools - The Singapore Challenge
This challenge is the closest students can actually get to competing in the
Formula One race! They will learn to apply Math and Physics as they design
and manufacture the fastest CO2-powered model cars.
Jul
Mr Philip Tan
Tel: 6460 6197
Green Competition
This competition will introduce students to green ideas and structural
concepts. Students will be required to assemble innovative scaled models
using recycled materials.
Sep
Ms Cynthia Heng
Tel: 6460 6271
Inter-School Picomouse Competition
Students will assemble small mobile robots and develop programs to
manoeuvre them through a maze using the fastest path.
Nov
Mr Hui Tin Fat
Tel: 6460 6190
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Technology Cluster Flagship Events
Month
Contact Person
Maths Carnival
An online Math Proficiency System (MPS) test, Math-related activities and
games will enthrall all young Mathematicians or those who just want to brush
up on this subject.
Sep
Mr Lim Ching Kwang
Tel: 6460 6901
Marine & Offshore Challenge
Students will be challenged to design and build their own water craft in the
MOT Water Grand Prix. They will also get to test their knowledge of ships,
rigs and floating vessels as well as race remote-controlled boats!
Jul
Mr David Seow
Tel: 6460 7339
Musical Fountain Workshop & Competition
Requiring just creativity and no prior programming knowledge, this activity
will teach students to programme a musical fountain using a Programmable
Logic Controller.
Sep
Mr Low Thian Chye
Tel: 6460 6127
National Airfix Aeronautical Modeling – The Ngee Ann Challenge
Students will learn to build a model aircraft through fun-filled workshops that
will culminate with a competition.
Jun
Mr Ong Yong Hoe
Tel: 6460 6217
National StrITwise® Challenge
Aiming to develop awareness and interest in IT amongst the youth in a fun
and engaging way, this competition will test students’ strategy, creativity and
software programming skills.
Nov
Mr Fabian Ng
Tel: 6460 6885
Solar Racer Workshop & Competition
This workshop gives students hands-on experience in building and racing
a remote-controlled Solar Racer. In the process, they will learn to build a
control circuit fully powered by the sun.
Sep
Mr Ang Kong Keng
Tel: 6460 6073
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Enrichment
Programmes for
Students
The academic schools at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) offer a variety of workshops, talks
and activity-related programmes for secondary school students. Conducted upon request,
these programmes are subject to availability of the staff and facilities. They can also be
customised for groups.
The listing below may be subject to change, so please check with the respective contact persons for more information.
Business Cluster Enrichment Programmes
Duration
Contact Person
Introduction To M.Y.O.B.
Students will learn to use M.Y.O.B. software to record journal transactions
and prepare simple financial statements. For upper secondary school
students only.
3 hours
Ms Jacqueline Fong
Tel: 6460 8192
Logistics Management Game
Through role-playing, students will get to study and understand a real
business’s supply chain. For upper secondary school students only.
4 hours
Mrs Phang-Lim Mui Lan
Tel: 6460 6737
Money $mart Teens (Mo$T)
Focusing on the importance of saving, this presentation will equip teens
with tips on how to avoid overspending. For upper secondary school
students only.
1 hour
Ms Jacqueline Fong
Tel: 6460 8192
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Media & Humanities Cluster Enrichment Programmes
Duration
Contact Person
Dialogue in the Dark, Singapore
Conducted in complete darkness, this unique experience lets visitors go
through simulated environments such as a park, a hawker centre and
even a boat ride down the Singapore River! Led by a visually-impaired
guide, students will learn what it means to live without sight and gain an
appreciation of the value of effective communication. Paid tour.
2 hours
Mr Glen Ng
Tel: 6460 7317
Fun With Puppets
Students will learn to stage a simple puppet show and apply the skills
learnt to other creative projects. They will pick up puppet manipulation,
vocal variation, characterisation and scriptwriting skills.
2 days
(3 hours
per day)
Ms Heidi Chong
Tel: 6460 7229
Press Here
Your students will interact with the students behind NP’s campus
newspaper, lifestyle magazine and e-zine, and find out what it is like to
produce and manage these publications.
2 hours
Mr Craig McTurk
Tel: 6460 8106
Studio Tours
School groups will get to familiarise themselves with the learning approaches
and training facilities at NP’s School of Film & Media Studies.
1 hour
As above.
The Radio Experience
Students will pick up and practise simple radio production techniques
such as basic editing process and on-air presentation skills.
3 hours
As above.
Life & Health Sciences Cluster Enrichment Programmes
Laboratory Enrichment Programmes
Offered by the School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology, these
programmes are designed for upper secondary schools and typically
include a short lecture and fun-filled practical sessions. Topics covered
include:
Duration
Contact Person
2 hours
Ms Vimala
Tel: 6460 6933
3 hours
Mr Raymund Song
Tel: 6460 6677
3 hours
Dr Alpana Rajesh
Tel: 6460 7503
• Designing & building a chemical-powered car
• Forensic science
• From herbs to drugs – Production of pharmaceutical drugs
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Biofuels
• Antioxidants & free radicals
• Vaccines – Nuking the viruses
• Cryogenics
Eye Q
Through interactive activities, this optometry-related workshop will teach
students about the eyes, optical aids and diagnostic equipment.
HS Encounters @ Health Sciences
This series of mini-workshops covers the nervous, skeletal, cardiovascular,
digestive and reproductive systems. Students also get an insight into
operating theatre scenarios and participate in optometry-related activities.
23 I poly education
Technology Cluster Enrichment Programmes
Duration
Contact Person
Animatics (Storyboarding)
With the help of popular animation software, Story Planner, students will
learn to design and bring to life animated characters from their imagination.
3 hours
Mr Willey Tang
Tel: 6460 6729
Fun With Adobe Flash & Animation
Students will learn how to create animation for websites and create
graphics using Adobe Flash.
3 hours
As above.
Glider Workshop Cum Competition
Students will get to design and construct their own gliders using
balsa wood. In the process, they will learn to appreciate concepts like
aerodynamics, flight theory and more.
3 hours
Mr Philip Tan
Tel: 6460 6197
Mathematics Proficiency Test
Using computerised tests, this programme will test your students’
understanding of mathematics fundamentals and concepts. For upper
secondary school students only.
3 hours
Mrs Phang-Lim Mui Lan
Tel: 6460 6737
Practical Enrichment Programmes
These programmes consist of a short lecture and practical session. Topics
covered include:
• Electrifying Connections
• Exploring Basic Electric Circuits
• Home Electricity Supply
• Motors & Electro-Magnetism
• Music Synthesis
• Musical Fountain Workshop
• “Seeing” Electricity Using An Oscilloscope
2 hours
Mr David Quek
Tel: 6460 6126
Tech Trek Programme
Students can choose two to three learning activities (covering the principles
of mechanics, material science, electronics, robotics and more) from the
following:
• May the Force be with you!
• Both Feet on the Ground
• Power Up with Fuel Cells
• All Wired Up
• I, Robot
• Charpy’s Knockout Punch
3 hours
Mr Philip Tan
Tel: 6460 6197
The Science Of S.A.L.T. (Sound, Air, Light, Temperature)
Students will learn about environmental quality control by participating in
an “Amazing Race” to measure air quality and other environmental factors
in the built environment.
4 hours
Mrs Juliet Tan
Tel: 6460 7221
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Life Skills Cluster Enrichment Programmes
Duration
Contact Person
Branding Yourself
Students will pick up simple branding and marketing principles and learn to
apply these concepts to “packaging” themselves.
2 hours
Ms Jacqueline Fong
Tel: 6460 8192
Dealing With Strangers
This programme provides an overview of the importance of understanding
non-verbal behaviour and developing cross-cultural literacy.
2 hours
As above.
Power Up Your Speech
Students will acquire oral presentation skills and gain confidence in
speaking before an audience.
2 hours
Ms Patricia Lee
Tel: 6460 8325
Survivor Cyberskills – Tips & Tricks To Find Treasures
On The Internet
Customised to develop students’ research skills for school projects, this
programme will teach them to mine information from freely accessible
online catalogues, databases and websites. They will also pick up tips on
how to use search engines effectively. It includes a tour of NP’s Lifestyle
Library.
2 hours
Ms Lim Bee Ang
Tel: 6460 6551
The World Is My Oyster: A Look At The World Through Singaporean
Eyes
Students will learn about international issues from a Singaporean
perspective. Through an interactive learning session, diverse topics such
as terrorism and racial discrimination will be explored. For upper secondary
school students only.
2 hours
Ms Patricia Lee
Tel: 6460 8325
25 I poly education
Enrichment
Programmes for
Teachers
Our academic schools also offer a variety of enrichment programmes for secondary school
teachers. Conducted upon request, these programmes are subject to the availability of
staff and facilities.
The listing below may be subject to change, so please check with the respective contact persons for more information.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME
Anthropology In Education
This workshop will share with teachers a pedagogical approach that
enhances students’ learning through the art of observation.
Duration
Contact Person
2 hours
Ms Jacqueline Fong
Tel: 6460 8192
Attachment Programme In The Electronics Workshop
This attachment programme will provide you with a basic understanding
of the electronic product design cycle and the working principles of
common electronic devices, Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools and
instruments. This hands-on workshop will also take you through an
electronic product development cycle from fabrication and assembly to
test and measurement.
5 days.
Held during
secondary
schools’
vacation
period.
Mr Lim Kok Yeng
Tel: 6460 6750
Cyber Wellness: An Offline Approach To An Online Generation
This workshop studies the psyche of today’s youth and examines the
correlation behind their cyber behaviour and their day-to-day lives.
Over two sessions, it cover the ways through which your students
connect to the Internet and explores issues such as Internet addiction
and pornography. You will be equipped with tools to promote Internet
safety and help students who face cyber issues.
2 hours
2 sessions
Ms Patricia Lee
Tel: 6460 8325
Design Workshop For D&T teachers
This practice-oriented workshop is aimed at providing participants with
an understanding of practical and contemporary design processes as
well as the methods and activities involved in product design. Paid
workshop.
14 - 21
hours
Mr Philip Tan
Tel: 6460 6197
Fun with Adobe Flash And Animation
Find out how to create animation for the website and draw graphics
using Adobe Flash.
3 hours
Mr Willey Tang
Tel: 6460 6729
Pro/Engineer Wildfire
This workshop is designed to provide participants with adequate
knowledge on 3D modelling using Pro/Engineer Wildfire 3.0 software.
Paid workshop.
21 hours
Mr Philip Tan
Tel: 6460 6197
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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME
Duration
Contact Person
Seminars & Symposia On The Latest Updates In Life Sciences
Discover the latest in life sciences and chemical technology. Schools
may also request NP lecturers to give talks to their students. Teacher
attachments with NP’s School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology
are also available.
-
Dr Wayne Lee Forday
Tel: 6460 6747
Teaching Kopitiam @ NP
This is a workshop on applying diverse Business IT teaching methods.
Topics to be discussed include e-learning and problem-based learning.
3 hours
Ms Jacqueline Fong
Tel: 6460 8192
Understanding Juvenile Delinquency
This workshop will shed light on why young people choose to engage in
illegal and socially undesirable behaviour ranging from theft to drug use
and sexual addiction. This theoretical foundation will then be enhanced
with practical knowledge on governmental and non-governmental
approaches to prevention, intervention and rehabilitation.
3 hours
Ms Patricia Lee
Tel: 6460 8325
A Quick
Guide for
Educators
is a production of the
CORPORATE
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
535 Clementi Road
Singapore 599489
General Enquiries: 6466 6555
Website: www.np.edu.sg
4th Edition published in December 2010.
All information correct at time of printing.

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