TP National Day Celebrations 2024
TP National Day Celebrations 2024
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(Note: Thank you so much for your enthusiastic support of the TP National Day Celebrations 2024! If you missed the National Day Concert (NDC) and our exciting fringe activities this year, don't worry! Keep an eye out for our registration call and sign up early for the NDC next year to secure your seats. We can't wait to celebrate with you again!
Can't get enough? Catch the following recap highlights:
See you next year!)
NDC 2024: Fringe Activities
Kickstart your celebrations on campus and engage in a rousing line-up of National Day-themed activities, organised just for you!
Racial Harmony Day Carnival 2024 (25 Jul 2024)
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Celebrate Singapore’s vibrant tapestry of cultures with a day full of fun, learning and unity! This exciting event is organised by the LEAD Ambassadors in collaboration with the Students' Union, TP International Students Group, Design Studies Club, Engineering Student Ambassadors, and TP Mind Sports.
📅 25 Jul 2024 (Thursday)
🕑 10.00am to 4.00pm
📍 The Plaza
How to Participate:
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Register: Start at the registration booth to get your Carnival Coupon.
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Play & Enjoy: Visit each booth, participate in the activities, and collect stamps on your coupon.
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Redeem: Use the stamps on your coupon to redeem free treats, such as sliced ice cream and candy floss!
That’s not all – enjoy a free lunch on us right after you register (while stocks last). Indulge in delicious hotdog buns and refreshing Thai milk tea as you partake in all the fun games!
TP Waterfront X-Challenge Run x Temasek Tides Concert 2024 (26 Jul 2024)
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Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us at the TP Waterfront X-Challenge Run 2024, which promises an experience filled with excitement, action, and plenty of fun!
📅 26 Jul 2024 (Friday)
🕐 4pm (Registration) | 5pm (Leisure Run) | 5pm (Competitive Run) | 6pm (Concert)
📍 Temasek Polytechnic Stadium & Bedok Reservoir
In support of this exciting event, the Temasek Arts Centre proudly presents a brand-new initiative – Temasek Tides Concert 2024. Whether you are running or not, it is your ticket to a memorable evening of captivating performances, free hawker treats, and a celebratory mass sing-along session (National Anthem and TP Song) for everyone!
So grab your friends and loved ones, let loose, and psych up for an amazing evening on campus – the perfect way to kickstart your National Day celebrations!
Campus National Day Decorations (Aug 2024)
Be a proud Singaporean on our beautiful campus! Soak up the National Day vibes and be greeted by a colourful display of national flags and décor around The Plaza (and other locations in TP), in a special show of solidarity and support for our nation.
Broadcast of National Day Songs on RadioActive (Aug 2024)
What’s a birthday celebration without the playing of evergreen National Day hits? Sing along to your favourite songs and be regaled with these tunes on campus via RadioActive, and even film a viral TikTok video of you and your friends grooving to the beat!
TD40 Exhibition (5-8 Aug 2024)
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This year marks 40 years of Total Defence (TD) in Singapore since its inception in 1984. In support of this milestone, a TD40 Exhibition will be displayed at the TP Library to reinforce the key messages underlying the importance of TD.
This exhibition invites you to take your first step on your own hero’s journey. Whether you are a hero to one or 100, no part played is too small. Unravel your response when faced with new threats and your role in the Singapore Story!
📅 5-8 Aug 2024
📍 TP Library, Level 2
PFP National Day Captain’s Ball Games (6-8 Aug 2024)
Captain’s Ball is a team sport that facilitates teamwork and inclusivity, as well as promotes a sense of community spirit amongst its players. As part of their Fitness & Wellness lessons, students from the Polytechnic Foundation Programme will have the opportunity to celebrate National Day (ND) through their very own ND-themed Captain’s Ball Games!
Students will also be encouraged to don national colours (red/white) as they sweat it out on the court in the name of sporting fun, with prizes awarded to the top two winning classes for each day!
Military Defence Display by 23SA (8 Aug 2024)
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Military Defence is a pivotal pillar of our Total Defence (TD) as a nation. In conjunction with TD40, the 23rd Battalion, Singapore Artillery (23SA) will proudly display the following artillery hardware right on our campus grounds!
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High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)
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Singapore Light Weight Howitzer (SLWH) Pegasus
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5-pounder Howitzer
📅 8 Aug 2024 (Thursday)
🕐 9.00am to 3.00pm
📍 Triangular Gardens
Do remember to drop by and view these spectacular displays, snap lots of photos with your fellow colleagues and students, and tag @temasekpoly to your social media posts!
As part of this showcase, there will also be interactive exhibits of small arms and field rations at The Plaza, where a series of engaging activities await you!
Celebrations in the Schools (Aug 2024)
Commemorate National Day with your respective Schools through an array of meaningful activities – reflecting both your distinctive School spirit and our collective love and aspirations for Singapore – over the month of August!
School of Applied Science |
In celebration of National Day, a sculpture-making competition will be held for ASC freshmen. Students will be organised into “Houses”, where they will fabricate their own sculptures using recycled materials to showcase their vision of Singapore. These works of art will be exhibited in ASC throughout the month of August 2024. |
School of Business |
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School of Design |
8 Aug: DES staff/students are encouraged to celebrate National Day together by coming to campus in red/white attire. |
School of Engineering |
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School of Humanities & Social Sciences |
Aug (Date TBC): Organised by the HSS Studies Club, HSS staff/students are encouraged to participate in the #HSSDressUpDay in National Day-themed colours (red/white). Photos of them in their creative outfits will also be shared on HSS’ social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn). |
School of Informatics & IT |
7 Aug: The IIT Studies Club will organise a National Day-themed “IIT Friendship Day” for the IIT community, featuring carnival-style games/activities, for both staff and students to celebrate National Day together. |
TP National Day Concert 2024
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(Note: Thank you for your overwhelming support of the National Day Concert (NDC) 2024! If you did not manage to catch this concert, do look out for our registration call and sign up early next year to secure your seats. We can't wait to celebrate with you again!
Can't get enough? Catch the NDC 2024 highlights here!)
Round up all these fantastic celebrations across TP with a rousing finale that we have put together specially for you. Join us at our very own National Day Concert 2024, featuring an awesome line-up you will not want to miss!
Themed “Semangat Kisah Kita” (or “The Spirit of Our Stories”), this year’s concert will present specially curated performances that celebrate our artistic and cultural diversity. Get ready for an electrifying showcase featuring the following highlights:
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For the first time ever, all 13 arts groups in TP will illuminate the stage. Witness their collaborative performances that celebrate unity in diversity, and the unique facets that constitute our shared tapestry as a nation!
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Don't miss our crowd favourites – Little Skool House – and be entertained by the adorable young ones as they take to the stage with their heartwarming performance!
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Sway to the melodious tunes of the Lion City Brass Band as they bring alive iconic NDP songs!
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Look forward to a special TP Staff Performance and engaging games led by TP Emcees!
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Cap off the festivities with a free post-concert lunch reception for everyone!
Event Details:
📅 8 August 2024 (Thursday)
🕑 11.00am to 12.00pm (Doors open at 10.30am)
📍 Temasek Convention Centre
Things to Note:
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Registration – SEAL points will be awarded to students for full concert participation. Limited seats available, so do sign up early!
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Celebrate in Style – Express your love for Singapore through creative fashion. Come dressed in your best red/white ensemble!