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Financial Literacy for Youths Challenge 2023

08 Jul 2023


  • A group photo of the participants, students, and lecturers involved in the FLY Challenge.
    A group photo of the participants, students, and lecturers involved in the FLY Challenge.
  • Ready, get set… go!! Participants getting ready to start their adventure which focused on financial literacy.
    Ready, get set… go!! Participants getting ready to start their adventure which focused on financial literacy.
  • CBP students designed a board game to enable FLY Challenge participants to unravel the complexity of insurance.
    CBP students designed a board game to enable FLY Challenge participants to unravel the complexity of insurance.
  • A board game, Snakes and Ladders, was used to teach secondary students about finance.
    A board game, Snakes and Ladders, was used to teach secondary students about finance.
  • Secondary school students participated enthusiastically in the games put together as part of the FLY Challenge.
    Secondary school students participated enthusiastically in the games put together as part of the FLY Challenge.
  • A “want” or “need” Participants learnt how to manage their budget better through interactive activities.
    A “want” or “need” Participants learnt how to manage their budget better through interactive activities.
  • Decoding debt. Participants interacted with SMC’s staff and students to understand the concept of debt.
    Decoding debt. Participants interacted with SMC’s staff and students to understand the concept of debt.

A total of 270 student volunteers and lecturers from Republic Polytechnic’s Common Business Programme (CBP) organised the interschool Financial Literacy for Youths (FLY) Challenge with the aim of promoting financial awareness among secondary school students in Singapore. The event, which took place on 8 July 2023, was a success. More than 200 participants took part and learnt from the initiative. 

The annual FLY Challenge serves as one of the flagship events of our CBP students. This year, the FLY Challenge is taken on as a Service Learning Programme for our students to develop their character while contributing to the community. 

Participants were guided by CBP students from the School of Management and Communication as they engaged in a series of financial literacy games and quizzes. Through the FLY Challenge, secondary school students were imparted with lessons on basic money management, financial goals, budgeting, and the importance of insurance. 

Apart from its focus on financial literacy, FLY challenge presented participants with the opportunity to explore RP’s campus, while interacting with students and lecturers.