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Dear Freshman

Freshmen Orientation Programme 2009

Congratulations on your successful enrolment into Temasek Polytechnic Applied Science School. It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to be part of the Applied Science School family.

Applied Science Studies Club will be organizing a Freshmen Orientation Programme for you, which will consist of two parts: a 2-day, 1 over-night event from 14^th to 17^th April 2009, and follow-up activities from 20^th to 24^th April 2009. Attendance is compulsory as your student handbook, matriculation card and timetable will be issued during the event. Please register online at http://epoly.tp.edu.sg/tpapp/esurvey/survey.do?s=WK0regay0910&g=1

This year’s orientation programme is planned in a way that is both fun while providing better understanding of your course of study by virtue of field trips planned for you (pending on your course of study) during the period of 20^th to 24^th April 2009.

We have also lined up a series of games and activities, which includes an overnight programme whereby you are required to stay on campus for the night. During this period, you will be able to meet your classmates and adjust to the new environment. All safety measures and precautions will be in place to ensure your well-being throughout the orientation programme.

We hope that you will have a fun and rewarding experience during the Freshmen Orientation Programme. Please report punctually on 14^th April 2009, Tuesday at 8.30am at Temasek Polytechnic Applied Science School Blk 5, Concourse Level 3 and bring along your indemnity form and cash for your catered meals. (Please do not send it together with the enrolment package). Kindly refer to Appendix A for details of the programme. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to call the school at 6780 5322 or the organizing committee to seek clarification.

Appendix A

Reporting Time and Highlights per day

Orientation Week

	Time	Highlight
Day 1 (14^th April)	0830-1800	Course Manager briefing, Meeting with Care-person and Inter-class bonding activities
Day 2 (15^th April)	1530-0730	School bonding activities, Overnight activities and Inter-diploma activities
Day 3 (17^th April)	0800-2000	Level Coordinator briefing, Director’s speech and Temasek Polytechnic Olympiad and Regatta

Week 1

20^th – 24^th April 2009

Field Trips (pending on your course of study):

Health Science Authority
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Yakult (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Marina Barrage
Hay Dairies Pte Ltd

A follow-up programme will be held on 24^th April 2009 from 6pm – 10pm

Note to Freshmen:

Should you have further enquires you may contact through the followings:

School hotline: 6780 5322

Staff Advisors:

Mr Tan Keng Beng	9780 6245 (hp)
Mr Mark Tan Li Chern	9777 8141 (hp)
Ms Magdeline Hor	9151 3206 (hp)
Ms Alison Ang	9877 1581 (hp)

Student Organising Committee:

Lai Xuanjie Jason	9635 3519 (hp)
Ke Yan Xiu Grace	8188 7729 (hp)
Sin Yu Xing Rachel	9478 7242 (hp)

More information about the school can be accessed online at:

http://www-as.tp.edu.sg/

Appendix B

Checklist for Freshmen Orientation Programme 2009

COMPULSORY ITEMS

1	Minimal Cash (for 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner,1 supper)	$12
2	Personal medication & necessary toiletries	As needed
3	Attire (Sports attire with covered shoes are required)	1 set/day
4	Water bottle	1
5	*Indemnity form (MOST IMPORTANT) Note: Please refer to accompanying documents with this letter	1

*Must bring on the first day of orientation

√Girls are encouraged to wear dark coloured clothes.

Things that are discouraged:

Excessive cash/accessories/valuables

Jeans – may restrict movement during activities and cause discomfort with perspiration

No revealing attire for females

No singlet for males

Applied Science Studies Club 10:43 AM

* Monday, March 9, 2009 *

Eric 10:59 AM

* Friday, March 6, 2009 *

Hi all participants of OLTC,

Please be reminded of the following details:

OLTC Date: 27 March '09, 9am to 30 March '09, 1pm.

What to do before OLTC: Bring A2-sized newspapers (e.g. 'Straits Times' and at least 30cm in height when stacked), $20 for camp food and collect indemnity form at the ASc Concourse on 16 March '09, 12pm.

The camp kit list for OLTC can be found below.

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ASc Orientation Leaders’ Training Camp
(27th March 2009 to 30th March 2009)
Camp-Kit List
Please bring the following for the Training Camp:

COMPULSORY ITEMS

Personal medication kit (E.g. inhaler for asthma or other medication needed for personal use)

A pair of track/sports shoes

Water bottle (for personal use)

Torchlight

Poncho/ Ground Sheets/ Sleeping Bag

Zip-lock bag (or any waterproof carrier bag to keep wallet + torch + handphone)

A2-sized Newspapers (at least 30cm in height when stacked)

RECOMMENDED ITEMS

Change of sets of clothing for 4D3N (T-shirt, shorts, track pants, undergarment, jacket etc)

Toiletries (Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste etc)

Towels

A pair of sandals

Marker pen (coloured)

Writing materials (pen , paper etc)

Skirts, dresses and tight fitting clothes are not recommended. Please be reminded that school rules still apply. Valuables and electronic devices are not advised to be brought to the camp. The Applied Science Studies Club will not be liable for any loss.
Please report for Camp BY 0900hrs on 27th Mar 09. Registration is @ ASc Concourse.

Eric 11:50 PM