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Republic Polytechnic

2007-2011

Discover how RP has shaped learning, built opportunities, and achieved major milestones from 2007 to 2011.

Last updated 27 February 2026

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2011

Launch of enhanced RP Logo

Republic Polytechnic logo: Shield with black and green sections, text "REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC" above "DISCOVER. TRANSFORM. ACHIEVE."

The current RP Logo, with enhancements to the typeface and RP shield design, was launched on 29 July 2011 as part of an RP rebranding exercise.

Awarded the Public Service Achievement Award

Two men in business attire shake hands, holding a certificate, at the "Public Service Achievement Award".

RP was awarded the Public Service Achievement Award, which recognises public agencies’ achievement of business excellence standards administered by SPRING Singapore

2010

Signed the Memorandum of Agreement with Singapore Sports School

A memorandum of agreement was formally signed by both Singapore Sports School and RP on 27 January 2010 on a joint offer of a three-year diploma programme for the sports school students.

Opening of Centre for Continuing Education and Training

Two men in suits touching a screen showing "Sep 20," Republic Polytechnic sign behind.

The CET Centre was officially opened by Mr Richard Seow, Chairman of RP’s Board of Governors, and witnessed by industry partners from People’s Association, NTUC LearningHub (LHUB) and the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME).

2008

Launch of School of Hospitality

People at signing ceremony, "of Hospitality @ RP" backdrop; man signing, Raffles & Resorts logo.

RP School of Hospitality was launched to train professionals to meet the growing hospitality and services sector

Inaugural Momentum Dance Festival

Dancers in loose clothing perform on a stage with arms raised, on knees, or crouching.

Momentum aims to encourage creativity in dance and promote original works of various dance genres. Gathering the best of the dance groups from local schools and institutions of higher learning, the festival provides the canvas for RP dancers and other schools to explore and showcase the myriad of dance genres in the vibrant world of dance.

Inaugural IGNITE! Music Festival - Passion and Compassion

Group of female dancers in white fringe costumes perform on stage.

IGNITE! Music Festival is an annual Music Festival that provides an excellent, credible platform for local independent bands to showcase their music. Solely student-run, it is the only music festival of this scale organised by a Polytechnic. The 2-day event features good, local bands of mixed genre.

2007

Inaugural BRAG (Battle Republic Annual Games)

Group of people hold "Battle Republic" banner, raising fists in the air.

This inter-school competition had attracted many students and staff to take part in games such as basketball, futsal, badminton, floorball, frisbee and captain ball.

Woodlands Campus was officially opened by PM Lee Hsien Loong

Modern building with grey and brown block walls, glass facade, steps, and reflective water feature.

Designed by award-winning Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki and DP Architects, the new 20-hectare RP campus in Woodlands was officially opened on 31 July 2007 by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Inaugural Reflections Community Arts Festival

The Reflections Arts Festival is a month-long festival of music, dance, theatre and visual arts, where local talents are provided with an environment to encourage the creative expressions of various arts forms.