Co-Curricular Activities

Adventure

Students with a love for the outdoors can choose from two CCAs to satisfy their adventurous streak: the Adventure Club and Experiential Learning Facilitators (ELF). Both CCAs feature challenging fun-filled outdoor activities such as cycling, kayaking and rock climbing.

Experiential Learning Facilitators (ELF) Interest Group

The TP Experiential Learning Facilitators (ELF) is an Interest Group under the Student & Alumni Affairs Department and they are trained to conduct adventure learning such as high ropes courses, abseiling, rock climbing and team building/confidence/leadership activities for the general TP student population. They are very similar to Outward Bound instructors and are trained by TP staff who are from Outward Bound (Singapore) too! In fact a few of these ELFs have graduated and are currently working in Outward Bound Singapore.

So I’m interested but what do I do now?

The ELF warmly invites you to join their weekly trainings. Wednesday from 6pm and Sat from 9am. The trainings are filled with a lot of learning and exciting activities. During the weekly trainings, you will learn about adventure education, how to successfully conduct related activities, learn the appropriate Method of Instructions involved, Risk Management and Debriefing Skills when conducting activities.

If you are adventurous, keen to learn new stuff and like to impart knowledge and skills to others, this is the Interest Group for you!

Please feel free to call/sms/whatsapp

Alfred (President, ELF) @ 91839692 / alfred11_elf@yahoo.com.sg or

Diyana (Vice-President, ELF) @ 97917014 / diyana11_elf@yahoo.com.sg if you need to find out more about ELF.

Community Service & Leadership

Students who have a knack for leadership and volunteerism can develop their skills with a range of CCAs such as Toastmasters club, debate club, community service club, students’ union and various academic studies clubs.

Sports

Athletic students will be spoilt for choice when it comes to CCAs. TP has state-of-the-art facilities such as a rock wall, Olympic-sized swimming pool, well-equipped gym and an astro-turf hockey pitch. The Bedok reservoir just behind the campus is ideal for students’ sea sport activities.

Arts & Culture (Temasek Arts Centre)

Temasek Arts Centre (TAC), the arts and culture wing of Temasek Polytechnic’s Student & Alumni Affairs Department (SAA), believes in cultivating the arts in students through providing training, opportunities and platforms for aspiring young artistes to express their talents and hone their craft. All our members are handpicked through a selection process.

To find out more on how you can be a part of TAC, please email us at saa@tp.edu.sg or call SAA Hotline at 6780 5656.

Band

The Band performs a wide repertoire of concert music from classical & pop arrangements to movie soundtracks. It also explores ensemble music, challenging its players musically. The Band invites all talented young musicians proficient in woodwind, brass or percussion instruments to join in the music-making, trained under the baton of Resident Conductor, Mr Tan Beng Wee.

Training on Mondays & Fridays, 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

Chinese Orchestra

The Chinese Orchestra performs Chinese music using various Chinese instruments such as the Yang Qin, Erhu and Pipa to explore the world of traditional and contemporary Chinese music. The elegant and soulful music presented by the Chinese Orchestra will enchant and enthrall the audience. Students proficient in a relevant Chinese instrument are welcome to audition and join the orchestra under the direction of Resident Conductor, Mr Cheng Chung Hsien.

Sectionals during the week; combined session on Tuesdays. All sessions from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Chorale

The Chorale performs choral and a cappella arrangements in conventional as well as contemporary styles. Led by Resident Conductor, Mr Darius Lim, the Chorale is always looking for enthusiastic singers to complement and be a part of our choir.

Training on Mondays & Tuesdays, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

Dance Ensemble (Modern & Hip Hop)

The Dance Ensemble promotes dance in various forms - from contemporary to hip hop. Modern Dance is a dance form developed from classical ballet in the early 20^th century - a free dance shedding classical ballet technique, costume and shoes. Hip Hop is a popular dance style involving energetic and funky street dance. Dance Ensemble’s Hip Hop and Modern Dance are under the instruction of Ms An An and Mr Ryan Tan, respectively, from O School.

Training on Mondays & Wednesdays between 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm or Saturdays between 9am to 5pm. Individual session timing depends of class allocated.

Dikir Barat

Dikir Barat is a vibrant performance genre which involves 15 or more people doing responsorial singing, led by a couple of lead singers and accompanied by Malay percussions. It is a traditional art form anchored in the use of poetry and creative lyrics. TP Dikir Barat consists of both men and women’s groups.

Training on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

Divo Diva

Divo Diva, as the name says it, is an arts group for those who can sing like Divos (male solo vocalists) and Divas (female solo vocalists). They perform solo acts as well as work together to sing as a group bringing captivating performances to spice up any events.

Training on Fridays, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

Fusion Percussion

In Fusion Percussion, any object could potentially be an instrument. With choreographed movement to the percussive rhythms, this group entertains its audience with upbeat sounds using both conventional and unconventional (sometimes self-constructed) instruments. Co-led by Roland Lee and Simon Xu, this arts group sets out to explore unlimited rhythms and sound-making materials.

Training on Tuesdays, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

Indian Dance

The Indian Dance promotes and showcases its colourful and enthralling dance forms in Folk and Bollywood style. Their high-energy performances always leave audiences asking for more. Our dancers are creatively guided by Mr Arvin from Apsara Asia.

Training on Wednesdays or Fridays, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

Malay Dance

The Malay Dance features both the traditional and contemporary styles, with movements enhanced by the elaborate costumes and accessories, showcasing the rich heritage of the genres portrayed.

Training on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.

Music Vox

The Music Vox is a family of jam bands that plays an assorted genre of original and cover rock, acoustic and Latin music. The bands are frequently invited to perform for events such as Jam & Hop, and are recognized for their popular crowd appeal.

Training day and time depends on individual bands.

Production Crew

The Production Crew forms the backbone of all performing arts groups by providing extensive technical support. Other than providing the essentials such as lighting, sound, video, stage management and front-of-house, they also organize campus-wide events such as celebrity campus concerts.

Training on Fridays, 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Salvo Drums

The Salvo Drums brings to life any stage with their performances using the world’s most ancient instrument – the drum, specifically, the 24-season drums. Team work plays a vital role for the drummers in displaying their powerful percussive strokes in choreographed synchronised movements.

Training on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Teatro (DramaTec & Titisan Temasek)

Teatro, which stands for Theatre in Spanish, is the conglomerate of our English drama group, DramaTec, and our Malay drama group Titisan. Teatro stages theatre productions yearly; scripted, directed and acted by our members. Teatro is directed by Mr Anwar Hadi Bin Ramli.

Training: Mondays (DramaTec) & Wednesday (Combined), 6.30pm to 9.30pm; Saturdays Titisan) 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.