IMMEDIATE RELEASE
REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC GRADUATES RECEIVE THEIR DIPLOMAS IN GRADUATION ATTIRE
Singapore, 13 March 2007 – The second batch of 928 students from Republic Polytechnic will receive their diplomas this morning at the graduation ceremony held at its state-of-the-art auditorium, The Republic Cultural Centre. Characteristic of RP’s unique and innovative and dare-to-be-different style, these students will wear for the first time in polytechnic history, specially designed graduation attire and colours. Another unique feature at the event is the RP Mace whose connotations of academic rigour and integrity will etch the significance of the graduation ceremony forever in the minds of those present.
Inspired by the Olympian torch, the RP Mace can be illuminated with a light source symbolising education’s power to banish the darkness of ignorance. Every detail of the RP Mace has a meaning: the crystal symbol on the mace represents the polytechnic's commitment to the pursuit of excellence and the modern torch design represents the institution’s commitment to a progressive education system that will prepare our students well for a knowledge-based economy.
Also making its debut at the graduation is the RP gown. Its most distinguishing feature is the hood, which is made into a separate and ornamental article draped over the shoulder and down the back. The velvet edging on the hood shows the school colour – pink for the School of Applied Science, blue for the School of Engineering and orange for the School of IT.
The following diplomas will be awarded at the graduation ceremony:
LEE KUAN YEW AWARD FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE – Chow Jing Shen, Zachary
The Lee Kuan Yew Award for Mathematics and Science is presented to the graduate whose performance in mathematics and science modules at the polytechnic is the most outstanding. This year’s recipient is Chow Jing Shen, Zachary, who graduates with a Diploma in Biomedical Sciences from the School of Applied Science.
TAY ENG SOON GOLD MEDAL – Kerh Han Xin
The Tay Eng Soon Gold Medal is presented to the most outstanding graduate who upon completion of his course at an Institute of Technical Education , continued his studies with the pursuit of a diploma programme. This year’s recipient is Kerh Han Xin, who graduates with a Diploma in Biomedical Electronics Engineering from the School of Engineering.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS AWARD – Loo Yong Wei, Glendon
The Board of Governors Award is presented to the graduate with the best overall performance in both academic and non-academic domains at RP. This year’s recipient is Loo Yong Wei, Glendon, who graduates with a Diploma in Biomedical Sciences.
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For media enquiries and request for student interviews, please contact:
Emma Sue (Ms)
Senior PR Consultant
Office of Corporate Communications, Republic Polytechnic
Tel : 6222 8968 Hp: 9735 7760
Email : emma_sue@rp.sg
Catherine Ong (Ms)
Administrative Officer
Office of Corporate Communications, Republic Polytechnic
Tel : 6510 4077
Email : catherine_ong@rp.sg
About Republic Polytechnic
The first educational institution in Singapore to adopt the Problem-Based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic has five schools offering nineteen diploma courses in Information & Communications Technology, Engineering, Applied Science, Technology for the Arts, and Sports, Health & Leisure. Republic Polytechnic is committed to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial learning in an environment that develops problem-solving process skills and a life-long learning attitude. Its holistic, broad-based curriculum, covering culture, enterprise development and cognitive processes, prepares students for an active and meaningful role in society. Republic Polytechnic strives for excellence by achieving various national and international accreditations, including People Developer Standards, ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, Singapore Quality Class, Singapore Innovation Class, and the Singapore Health Awards (Gold). For more information, visit http://www.rp.sg.