Events and Workshops

Upcoming Events

Date	Event	What is it about?	Contact person
Feb-Dec 2013	Codecademy Workshop for teachers and students	1. This codecademy programme is a joint venture together with IDA. 2. Workshops will be conducted by RP SOI team upon requests from secondary school teachers and students. 3. There will be a Coding Challenge which will take place from 29th Jan 2013 – 15th May 2013. This challenge is open to club members of existing (EICP/EICP2) Infocomm club schools (Secondary and above). Awards for Outstanding Coding School and Lucky Coder to be won.	Mr Tan Kok Cheng DID: 6697 1827 Email: Tan_kok_cheng @rp.edu.sg Ms Saliha DID: 6697 0810 Email: saliha@rp.edu.sg Ms Seeneth Hanifa DID: 6697 1291 Email: Seeneth_hanifa @rp.edu.sg
Workshop: 18/19 Mar 2013 Pushcart Setup: 3rd Week Jun 2013 (1 day) Closing Date: 28 Feb 2013 Workshop: 3/4 Jun 2013 Pushcart Setup: Last week of Jun 2013 (1 day) Closing Date: 30 Apr 2013	Entrepreneurship Education Programme	The Entrepreneurship Education Programme is a workshop that seeks to expose students to key entrepreneurship topics equipping them with the skills for a small business start-up. Key differentiators to this programme includes: Adoption of RP’s Problem Based Learning (PBL) Pedagogy in the workshop delivery. Adoption of the pushcart retail platform as the key experiential learning platform Key topics covered include Business Idea Generation and Evaluation, Marketing for Small Businesses and Financial Management for Start-ups. More Info	Joshua Yeo DID: 6697 1749 Email: joshua_yeo@rp.edu.sg Jacqueline Wu DID: 6697 1074 Email: jacqueline_wu@ rp.edu.sg Leslie Sim DID: 6697 1641 Email: Leslie_sim@rp.edu.sg
Workshop: 20/22 Mar 2013 Pushcart Setup: 3rd week of Jun 2013 (1 day) Closing Date: 28 Feb 2013 Workshop: 5/7 Jun 2013 Pushcart Setup: Last week of Jun 2013 (1 day) Closing Date: 30 Apr 2013	Social Entrepreneurship Innovation Programme	Programme Outline The Social Entrepreneurship Innovation Programme is structured based on 6 key sessions that include key topics pertaining to Social Entrepreneurship, Product Idea Generation and Evaluation, Marketing, Financing before setting up their pushcart business as seen in the programme structure below. Session 1: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Session 2: Product Idea Generation & Evaluation Session 3: Marketing Session 4: Finance Session 5: Business Plan template Session 6: Pushcart Business Setup Learning Objectives Comprehend the concept of entrepreneurship as a value creation tool and its application to the social sector. Differentiate between entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship. Explain the various forms of social innovation as a means to solve social problems. Derive ways to improve or differentiate existing products/ services. Apply marketing strategies to meet the needs of targeted segments/ customers. Demonstrate understanding on the costs incurred by a business and relate this to the impact on profit and loss	Jacqueline Wu DID: 6697 1074 Email: jacqueline_wu@ rp.edu.sg Leslie Sim DID: 6697 1641 Email: Leslie_sim@rp.edu.sg
Mar 2013 Jun 2013 Sep 2013	Small Business Management Advanced Elective Module	This programme seeks to equip students with the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and encourage an enterprising culture by exposing youths to the experience of starting a small business. Students will be brought through the enterprise creation process, enabling them to develop a simple business plan and execute it in a systematic, efficient and effective manner. More Info	Elena Chan DID: 6697 1357 Email: elena_chan@rp.edu.sg Joshua Yeo DID: 6697 1749 Email: joshua_yeo@rp.edu.sg Leslie Sim DID: 6697 1641 Email: Leslie_sim@rp.edu.sg
Mar 2013 Jun 2013 Sep 2013	Applied Communication: Strategic Presentation Skills	This module is targeted at students who are new to public speaking. Through a series of mini projects, students will experiment with a variety of delivery styles for different audiences and settings. In the process, they will acquire new skills and knowledge to fine tune their delivery styles, develop a more persuasive and expressive speaking style, understand and control space and presence to achieve rapport and influence over their audience. They will also learn to use language to inform, persuade, impress and inspire.	Laura Lee Email: Laura_Lee@rp.edu.sg
22 May 2013	Underwater Robotics Olympiad	1. It is an annual school outreach event by SEG to cultivate the secondary school students’ interest in underwater robotics and to impart them the basic know how in underwater robotics. 2. This one day workshop cum competition gives the students a better idea of how to design an underwater vehicle, the usage of electronic components and appreciating their usage in projects. 3. The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Robotic Algae-Buster’ where secondary school students will be required to build a robotic aquarium cleaner. This robot will help to automate the cleaning process and this aligns with Singapore’s Productivity Drive. The competition is co-organized and co-hosted with Qian Hu Corporation Limited, Singapore’s very own home grown fish service provider. Students will be able to test out and compete their robots at Qian Hu’s aquarium on the actual day of competition.	Prasanna Kumar HP: 9237 3286 Email: Prasanna_kumar @rp.edu.sg
Competition Orientation Session: 17 May 2013 (including tour of competition kitchen) Heats: 27 May to 1 June 2013 Semi-Finals: 29 June 2013 (Sat) Finals: 12 September 2013 (Thu)	iChef 2013	1. The iChef competition aims to promote interest in the food and beverage field among youths. Through demonstration and exchange of culinary skills and knowledge, the competition is created to allow students and youths to gain insight into the characteristics of various cuisines and appreciate the opportunities the Food & Beverage sector can offer. 2. The iChef competition is hosted by the School of Hospitality, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore. 3. Stand to win attractive prizes worth more than $5,000 in total value, including trophy and Certificates of Participation for all contestants. For more information, visit the iChef 2013 website or facebook page.	Yeo May Lee DID: 6697 1747 Email: yeo_may_lee@rp.edu.sg
Jun 2013	Network Security Investigation (NSI) 2013	1. It’s an IT security challenge organised by SOI. 2. Upper secondary school students will take part in this competition to showcase their skills to investigate IT crime and secure wireless systems. 3. There will be a complimentary one-day workshop to prepare the teams prior to the competition. Attractive prizes up to $5000 to be won. A certificate of participation will be presented to all participants. More Info: Website \| Flyer (PDF)	Ms Seeneth Hanifa DID: 6697 1291 Email: Seeneth_hanifa @rp.edu.sg Mr Martin Teo DID: 6697 1596 Email: Martin_teo@rp.edu.sg
12-13 Jun 2013	Science Camp: Science for the Future	Participants will experience the thrill and wonder of Science. They will also learn the significance of the innovative use of materials to benefit mankind with an exciting theme of defence sciences! Science Camp 2013 is a two day one night programme that aims to have exciting activities that build around the theme of ‘Science for the Future’. The camp activities are designed to keep participants enthused about the application of scientific knowledge in making a difference in every day applications. Throughout the camp duration, participants will get to discover the various facets of science, ranging from environmental sustainability to biomedical sciences. Apart from hands-on laboratory workshops and team activities, there will also be an interschool competition within the camp programme to allow participants to apply the knowledge gained from the camp activities. Science Camp 2013 allows students to experience the thrill and wonder of Science, with special emphasis on the significance of the innovative use of scientific knowledge to benefit mankind	Ms Serene Choo DID: 6697 1739 Email: serene_choo@rp.edu.sg
Jul 2013	The Republic Run
Aug 2013	IGNITE! Music Festival	1. Exposing the students to more local bands. 2. As it is a student-driven event and most of the production is done by the students, it allows people to better understand how music festivals work. 3. The theme is passion and compassion, instilling service-learning with the festival village during the festival. Website: www.rp.edu.sg/ignite	Muhamed Leoaidil HP: 9476 2970 Email: Muhamed_leoaidil@ rp.edu.sg
Sep 2013 Introductory talk to all teams and participants: 18 Feb 2013	Engineering Innovation Programme (EIP)	1. In teams of up to three Secondary 2 or 3 level students, participants are to use available simple devices to engineer practical applications by means and schemes designed by them. 2. Mentor from RP staff will be allocated to each team. There will be three meetings (from March to May 2013) between team and mentors assigned, to discuss problems the team face or providing expertise inputs that may be needed during the course of project development. 3. Presentation of project and evaluation session in June. Followed by EIP Fair in September to showcase projects. Website: http://www.rp.edu.sg/eip.aspx	Email: help-SEG@rp.edu.sg
Oct 2013	Design Innovation Competition 2013	Design Innovation Competition (DIC) 2013 is the research and design innovation competition held by Republic Polytechnic. This competition offers students the opportunity of developing innovative marketing ideas through market research. A specially designed multi-day workshop would equip participants with research, business marketing and design skills to rise up to the challenge.	Kenny Low DID: 6697 1860 Email: Kenny_Low@rp.edu.sg Joyce Loh DID: 6697 1660 Email: Joyce_Loh@rp.edu.sg
Oct 2013	Science and Mathematics Pursuit	The competition is a collaboration between Republic Poly and Science Centre Singapore. Contestants learn about Science and Mathematics while having fun!	Ms Shaaron Tan DID: 6697 1220 Email: Shaaron_tan@rp.edu.sg
Oct 2013	Reflections Arts Festival	1. A mixture of many art forms to expose students to art forms they might not know yet. 2. Diversification of art forms caters the needs for every arts lover or beginner. 3. A community arts festival for the community giving the heart-landers an opportunity to appreciate art, abolishing the mind-set that arts is only for the elites. Website: www.rp.edu.sg/reflections	Yap Pei Ying HP: 9023 2520 Email: Yap_pei_ying@rp.edu.sg
Nov 2013	Glider Fest 2013	Design, make and flying of unmanned unmotorised gliders are very creative and engaging engineering activities that have been capturing the hearts of so many youngsters around the World. To boost the interest in glider design and passion for flight, Republic Polytechnic’s School of Engineering has been continually developing the student capabilities in the field of flying machines. Our student teams have recently won several topmost awards at Singapore’s Amazing Flying Machine Competitions (SAFMC). The prestigious flying-glider competition; ‘Glider Fest @ RP’ is an opportunity for students at all secondary-school levels to challenge their abilities in glider modelling and flying their unpowered aircraft at highest and fastest way to win.	Prasanna Kumar HP: 9237 3286 Email: Prasanna_kumar @rp.edu.sg
Nov 2013	Discovery@RP - Poly Immersion Programme	A camp that provides secondary school students an opportunity to experience a day as an RP student through fun and games!	Mr Tan Song Koy HP: 9669 7671 Email: evt-discovery@ rp.edu.sg

Past Events

Date	Event	What is it about?	Contact person
May 2013	Momentum, Republic Polytechnic’s Dance Festival	1. The festival consists of a range of fringe events such as workshops, screenings, dialogues and performances. 2. Exhibits the different dance forms and exposes students to more styles of dance, especially with the theme this year of SynchroniCity, infusing vibrancy and urbanising dance forms. 3. Students can be part of the workshops and learn a new art form. Website: www.rp.edu.sg/momentum	Hira Osman HP: 8282 6612 Email: Hira_osman@rp.edu.sg
Workshop: 14 Mar 2013 Closing Date: 28 Feb 2013	Online Entrepreneurship Programme	Course Outline Introduction to Online Youth Entrepreneurs Debunking Myths about Young Online Millionaires Exploring the Online Business Model Landscape “How-To” – Obtain Free or Nearly Free Resources to Jump-Start the Business Hands-On: Setting Up Your Facebook Page/ Blog Learning Outcome Identify the different types of online business models Relate the types of online businesses that is accessible for youths Recognise where to get nearly free resources to support the online business Understand how social media can be used to promote one’s business Apply skills to set up their own online Facebook / blogshop business page	Joanna Tay DID: 6697 0820 Email: joanna_tay@rp.edu.sg Jacqueline Wu DID: 6697 1074 Email: jacqueline_wu@ rp.edu.sg Leslie Sim DID: 6697 1641 Email: Leslie_sim@rp.edu.sg
1-2 Mar 2013	STA Graduation Showcase	This is a showcase of the best of STA's 2012 graduating works ranging from video works, games (board and digital), costume designs, interior design models audio productions.	Mandy Seow DID: 6697 0861 Email: mandy_seow@rp.edu.sg
21 Jan 2013	Scientific Thinking Programme (STP) 2013	A platform for secondary school teachers and students to conduct scientific projects and practice scientific thinking skills. Visit the Scientific Thinking Programme (STP) 2013 webpage for more information.	Ms Shaaron Tan DID: 6697 1220 Email: Shaaron_tan@rp.edu.sg
1st phase [Workshop]: 29 to 31 Oct 2012 2nd phase [Submission]: 17 Dec 2012 3rd phase [Finals]: 07 Jan 2013 All events will be held at Republic Polytechnic.	Design Innovation Competition 2012	Design Innovation Competition (DIC) 2012 is the inaugural research and design innovation competition held by Republic Polytechnic. Supported by DesignSingapore Council and National Parks Board, this unique competition offers students the opportunity of developing innovative product designs for Admiralty Park through market research. A specially designed multi-day workshop would equip participants with research, business marketing and design skills to rise up to the challenge. More Info	Kenny Low DID: 6697 1860 Email: kenny_low@RP.EDU.SG Joyce Loh DID: 6697 1660 Email: joyce_loh@RP.EDU.SG
07 Jan 2013	Science Congress 2013	Get your students enthusiastic about the world of science! Students will get to: Learn from their peers Showcase their scientific prowess Learn new techniques and open their minds Visit the Science Congress webpage or download the poster for more information.	Ms Shaaron Tan DID: 6697 1220 Email: Shaaron_tan@rp.edu.sg
7-8 Jan & 9 Jan 2013	Republic Polytechnic Open House 2013 & Learning Journey Tour	RP Open House (7-8 Jan 2013) Learning Journey (9 Jan 2013) Click here for more info.	Dr Tan Lay Pheng Hp: 9450 9123 Email: tan_lay_pheng@rp.edu.sg
13 Sep 2012 & 18 Feb 2013	Engineering Innovation Programme (EIP)	13 Sep 2012 - Briefing to teachers 18 Feb 2013 - Introductory talk to participants EIP is a proposed programme to engage secondary school students, focussing on engineering and innovation. Students are to use available simple devices to engineer practical applications by means and schemes designed by them, regardless of whether such applications are commercially available or not. The expectation is that such creative actions will be sufficient to generate enough enthusiasm and interest among students, teachers and the public to enable SEG to bring the intended benefits to all parties involved. Accordingly the effectiveness of EIP is to be evaluated on the basis of the level of creative actions achieved by students, rather than any other outcome. Website: www.rp.edu.sg/EIP.aspx	Quek Yang Thee DID: 6697 1854 Email: quek_yang_thee@rp.edu.sg
17 - 18 Oct 2012	Science and Mathematics Pursuit	The competition is a collaboration between Republic Poly and Science Centre Singapore. Contestants learn about Science and Mathematics while having fun!	Ms Shaaron Tan DID: 6697 1220 Email: Shaaron_tan@rp.edu.sg
25 Oct - 09 Nov 2012	Reflections 2012	• Provides students with greater awareness on different art forms • To gain exposure to different genres and cultures available • Our very own musical, Makan Place; an original ACT3 production, signifying local talents and Singaporean perspectives Shows: • Reflections Launch: Thurs 25 Oct [4.30pm] [RP, South Agora] [FREE Admission] • Beats Encore!: Mon 29 Oct [4.30pm] [RP, South Agora] [FREE Admission] • Gamelan Concert: Fri 02 Nov [4.30pm] [RP, South Agora] [FREE Admission] • Makanplace: Sat 27 Oct, Sun 28 Oct, Tues, and 30 Oct [8pm] [TRCC Theatre] [Tickets at $15 each] • The Grand Magic Show: Sat 03 Nov [7.30pm] [TRCC Theatre] [Tickets at $10 each] • MUSE V: Wed 07 Nov [8pm] [TRCC Theatre] [Tickets at $10 each] • Closing Bash: Fri 09 Nov [4.30pm] [RP, South Agora] [FREE Admission] Visual Arts Exhibitions: Apirations of our Youth: 22 Oct to 30 Nov [Library Opening Hours] [RP Library] [FREE Admission] Reflections Webpage: www.rp.edu.sg/reflections Reflections Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ pages/Reflections-Republic-Polytechnics-Community-Arts- Festival/273129422727204 Makan Place Facebook Page:http://www.facebook.com/ pages/Makanplace-at-RP/334528506608038	Ms Yap Pei Ying DID: 6697 1969 Email: Yap_pei_ying@rp.edu.sg
1 & 2 Nov 2012	Experiential Learning Forum	ELF 2012 is a forum passionately curated by practitioners, unreservedly shared by practitioners for current or budding practitioners of experiential learning! More Info: http://www.facebook.com/RPELF http://www.rp.edu.sg/elf/2012/	Ms Catherine Tan DID: 6697 1830 Email: Help-ELF@rp.edu.sg
03 Nov 2012	Financial Literacy for Youth Race (FLY)	The FLY Race is into its 3rd year and is one of our key initiatives to promote financial awareness among students in Singapore. It aims to introduce the Central Business District and other financial areas of Singapore to students and more importantly, to give students a renewed and refresh perspective on financial literary through a series of challenges and fun activities. More Info	Ms Yeo Li Ling DID: 6697 1635 Email: yeo_li_ling@rp.edu.sg Mr Benjamin Leow DID: 6697 1313 Email: benjamin_leow@rp.edu.sg
07 Nov 2012	Glider Fest 2012	Learn, design and build you GLIDER using balsa wood. Students can look forward to great prizes and knowledge of aerospace. For poster, please click here.	Prasanna Kumar Email: help-SEG@rp.edu.sg
17 - 18 Nov 2012	National Pushcart Challenge 2012	The National Pushcart Challenge is a nationwide inter-secondary school entrepreneurship competition that seeks to showcase the brightest ideas and celebrate the spirit of enterprise among the youths in Singapore. Initiated in 2006, this competition has seen more than 400 students from 30 secondary schools participating in this annual event. More Info	Elena Chan DID: 6697 1357 elena_chan@rp.edu.sg Joshua Yeo DID: 6697 1749 joshua_yeo@rp.edu.sg Leslie Sim DID: 6697 1641 Leslie_sim@rp.edu.sg
19 Nov 2012	Discovery@RP 2012	A camp that provides secondary school students an opportunity to experience a day as an RP student through fun and games! More Info	Mr Tan Song Koy HP: 9669 7671 Email: Tan_song_koy@rp.edu.sg
31 Jul 2012	National Pushcart Challenge - Meetup with Social Enterprises	As part of our National Pushcart Challenge 2012 , this matching session is where participating secondary schools will be meeting their prospective social enterprise to develop or enhance various product ideas.	Joshua Yeo DID: 6697 1749 Email: joshua_yeo@rp.edu.sg Elena Chan DID: 6697 1357 Email: elena_chan@rp.edu.sg Ken Toh DID: 6697 1712 Email: ken_toh@rp.edu.sg
06 & 07 Jul 2012	IGNITE! Music Festival 2012	• To raise awareness to secondary school students on local talents • To have them be a part of IGNITE! by joining Clash of the Bands competition Event website: http://www.rp.edu.sg/ignite/2012/ IGNITE! Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ IgniteMusicFestival	Mr Leoaidil Email: Muhamed_leoaidil@ rp.edu.sg
07 Jul 2012	The Republic Run 2012	• The Republic Run is an annual event jointly organised by Nam Hong Welfare Service Society and Republic Polytechnic since 2009. • Aims to raise funds for Nam Hong Welfare Service Society to provide medical care, bursary and food for socio-economically challenged families and individuals regardless of language, race or religion. Categories: • 10km (Competitive Run – Open) • 6km (Competitive Run – U21) • 6km Fun Run Event website: http://republicrun.sg/	To enjoy special rates at $10 per participant, email toh_yee_ling@rp.edu.sg
04 & 05 Jun 2012	Science Camp 2012	Participants will experience the thrill and wonder of Science. They will also learn the significance of the innovative use of materials to benefit mankind with an exciting theme of defence sciences!	Ms Serene Choo DID: 6697 1739 Email: serene_choo@rp.edu.sg
28 May 2012	iChef 2	Last year, more than 160 upper secondary school students took up the challenge and impressed Celebrity Chef Judges. Will 2012 be the year your school gets crowned iChef 2?	Ms Yeo May Lee DID: 6697 1747 Email: Yeo_may_lee@rp.edu.sg
23 May 2012	Underwater Robotics Olympiad	Your students will gain an appreciation for the environment and basic robotics as they build underwater robots using recyclable materials! Find out how you can be a part and visit the Underwater Robotics Olympiad webpage for more information.	Ms Ping Peishi DID: 6697 1434 Email: Ping_peishi@rp.edu.sg
21 - 26 May 2012	Momentum, Republic Polytechnic’s Dance Festival 2012	• A platform for dance talents in RP and Singapore schools to showcase their dance talents. • Fringe events such as LEAPS! A student choreographer’s showcase, RPresenting Hip Hop competition, Dance Dialogue and the Main showcase with students from Anglo-Chinese Primary School, Nutz Crew, Raffles Institution (College), Yishun Secondary School, Singapore Chinese Girls School, NUS Dance Ensemble, Dance Spectrum International, and RP dance groups Event website: http://www.rp.edu.sg/ momentum Momentum Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ pages/Momentum-Republic-Polytechnics-Dance-Festival/254432831304683	Ms Wong Li Wern Email: Wong_li_wern@rp.edu.sg
15 May 2012	Hatch IT	Encourage your students to find innovative ways to make improvements to school's activities through the creative use of information technology.	Ms Loh Siew Heng DID: 6697 1829 Email: loh_siew_heng@rp.edu.sg Mr Rudy Ridwen DID: 6697 1933 Email: rudy_ridwen@rp.edu.sg
06 Jan 2012	Science Congress 2012	Get your students enthusiastic about the world of science! Students will get to: • Learn from their peers • Showcase their scientific prowess • Learn new techniques and open their minds	Ms Shaaron Tan DID: 6697 1220 Email: Shaaron_tan@rp.edu.sg

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