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04 05SP.The Unique LearningJourney.Hands-on, real world experienceSP provides authentic learning experiences that will inspire your childtowards excellence. He will participate in local and overseas projectsor competitions and get involved in real projects so he can put theexperiences in his resume to get that competitive edge. From banks toaerospace companies in Singapore or overseas, your child will gainreal world experiences with well-known companies during their industrialattachment programmes that can last up to six months.Unique overseas exposureAll polytechnic students get opportunities for overseasexposure. What SP offers is the unique experience thatwill open your child to challenges in the real world.Your child could be heading for internship in Beijingwith the world’s biggest aircraft engine manufacturer,implementing social enterprise projects in a villagein India or conducting scientific research withprofessors in Harvard or Yale. He couldbe attending a credit transfer programmein Seattle, competing for technologicalglory at the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology or taking part in a worldclassexhibition in Milan. These are realopportunities that will bring out theirleadership potential.6Our learning approachwill INSPIRE your childto do bigger thingsThe Design Thinking approach to learningSP is the first poly to adopt this pedagogy which is now the ragein the west. Your child will be trained to adopt a design perspectivein their learning. We partner Rotman DesignWorks of the RotmanSchool of Management, which is one of the best business schoolsin the world, to incorporate Design Thinking into our curriculum.Above: Internship at Harvard University.Below: Aeronautical Engineering students on attachment at Pratt & Whitney Training Centre in Beijing.
06 07We want to develop in yourchild the HEART To ServeOur programmes will helpyour child to ASPIRE whathe wants to beCommunity involvementCommunity service projects will develop the desire to contribute to society inmeaningful ways. Throughout the year, there are various local and overseasprojects open for participation that will bring out the community spirit in yourchild.SP Outstanding Talent (SPOT) ProgrammeWith good results, your child can be selected for this programme where he willbe nurtured as future leaders with tailor-made programmes that include overseasexposures in countries like China and the United States. He will develop thespirit of leadership that will help him serve meaningfully as Leaders, Innovators,Humanitarians and Communicators.A GREEN andREJUVENATED campusThe SP campus is full of lush greenery conducive for nurturing aspirationsand developing inspirations. SP is the first polytechnic to be conferred thehighest honour for environmental sustainability – The President’s Awardfor the Environment.SP is the first and most established polytechnic in Singapore. Weare committed to providing the best learning environment foryour child. The campus is undergoing constant rejuvenationto its environment and our facilities are state-of-the-art.SP graduates Joey Seah and Desmond Thiam gained admission into the National University of Singapore to study Medicine.Holistic developmentWith over 130 CCA clubs, your child can build up an inner aspiration towardshis passion in arts, music, sports or any other interests. Remember, all work andno play makes Jack a dull boy.Diploma-PlusYour child can opt for the Diploma Plus programme where he takes up additionalmodules to enhance his core learning. He will be rewarded with a Certificate thatwill give him the competitive edge when applying for further studies or starting work.General EducationLearning should not be confined to the knowledge relevant to the course your childis studying for. The General Education programme will give your child the additionalexposure beyond their specialisation, for example, in the arts and sciences. Thisadditional exposure will endeavour to help him become an all-rounder in knowledgeand skills.
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