STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES NP-Wide Run by SDAR Run by LSCT TCP and NPYA ALPS and ALPS+

The Christieara Programme NP-Wide Student Development The Christieara Programme (TCP) Selected students NP Youth Academy (NPYA) For all students

The Christieara Programme (TCP) Programme to stretch high-performing students Personal growth Critical thinking Global perspectives Social responsibility Personal growth – career and scholarship guidance to meet aspirations Gives an edge in preparing for careers securing university places & scholarships Overseas Merit Fellowship 3-week immersion in US, Europe & Australia Asian Merit Fellowship 9-day study programme in South Korea

The Christieara Programme (TCP) Year 1 Foundation Year 2 Exploration Year 3 Consolidation Core Programme Induction Ceremony Christieara Summit Hard Knocks Café Specialised Programmes Personal Effectiveness Free to participate in any Enrichment courses Critical Thinking & Social Awareness Eminent Speaker Series Current affairs Pre-University Seminar Poly Forum YEP (IS module) Mentorship Global Challenge Overseas Merit Fellowship (IS module) Asia Merit Award Future Ready Careers in Public Service Scholarship Application Clinic Enrichment courses Empowerment Camp Effective Learner Portfolio Development Impactful Communicator Career and University Preparation HabitudesTM

The Christieara Programme (TCP) Who is eligible for TCP? SDAR will invite students to join TCP based on GPA at the end of Semesters 1 and 2 (top academic band –roughly 10-12%) All scholarship holders are automatically part of TCP Those not in top band can still apply. When do I have to respond? July – those who receive scholarships will be enrolled. Oct – top band of students will be enrolled based on August exams. Nov – Induction Programme (3 day/2 night)

The NP Youth Academy (NPYA) Mission NP’s strategic intent to provide extra top-up programmes for every student in NP to develop themselves in these areas:- Character Leadership Personal Effectiveness To equip students with life skills, build confidence and resilience For ALL students Voluntary. Fully subsidised. CCA points.

NP Youth Academy Programmes The NP Youth Academy (NPYA) NP Youth Academy Programmes   Year 1 Self Discovery Year 2 Broadening Horizons Year 3 Real World Insights  Core Programmes Empowerment Camp HabitudesTM Workshop (values-based leadership) Inspiring Speakers Series (dialogues with inspiring speakers) Learning Journeys Learning journeys to social enterprises, innovative organisations, public agencies and other organisations Social Leadership Challenge NEW Enrichment Effective Learner Workshop Personal Branding & Portfolio Development Workshop Impactful Communicator Workshop Career & University Preparation Workshop ZEST UP! (Student Services care & wellness programmes)* Academic Schools’ & Lib’s enrichment offerings* Programmes organised by the NP Youth Academy focus on character, leadership and personal development – essential life skills that will give you that extra edge in today’s competitive world.

The NP Youth Academy (NPYA) Targeted group: Year 1 & 2 students Self-Discovery Camp (renamed Empowerment Camp wef 2014 ) is NP Youth Academy’s flagship foundational programme for all NP students. Key takeaways from this highly engaging and interactive programme:- Heightened self-awareness and of others (DISC profiling) Servant leadership (values-based) Social responsibility

Leadership Development Professional Development Service Learning Student Development LSCT Academic Development Leadership Development Professional Development Service Learning Student’s personal development journey guided by LSCT advisors

Course-specific skills Student Development LSCT A L P S Enabling Year 1 Branding Me Study skills Enrichment Year 2 Resume Writing Course-specific skills Empowerment Year 3 Grooming Interview skills COMPULSORY ADDITIONAL e.g. Customer-service (Pharm, VBS) Tree-climbing (LDH)

A L P S + Student Development LSCT Work in progress – publicity at the end of this semester Participants will have a chance to network with successful alumni Personal mentor to chart their career path and prepare for scholarships/ Interviews/uni applications. Portfolio building and chance to take part in many meetings with professionals Priority to take part in Overseas trips including LSCT Overseas Merit Fellowship

General Advice

Student Development LSCT – Overseas Trips LSCT Overseas Trips Sep-Oct 2014 Feb-Mar 2015 Overseas Immersion Programmes VBS and CBE MBIO, BMS, Pharm, LDH MBIO/VBS aquaculture study trip to Vietnam [Dr Nevill] Nature Adventure Trips- Malaysia [Mr Hamdan] LSCT GLs’ Leadership camp [LSCT Society] Comm Service Trip [Ms Wu Siew See] VBS study trip to Malaysia [Dr Sara Zaman] EWT study trip to China [Ms Mariam Matthew] BMS-CLT trip to Malaysia [Dr Koh Tse Yuen]

Student Development LSCT – Overseas Trips LSCT Overseas Trips Every NP student should have a chance for a subsidised overseas trip (however please read the fine print) Generally, 50% for shorter trips to Malaysia/Indonesia Generally, means tested for trips >$500 – so if you are well-off, you may be not be subsidised at all. How to sign up? Read your school e-mails and check the notice boards around the lifts for instructions. Note: Not all the trips are open to first year students.

Student Development LSCT – CCA Points 3 pieces of advice Make use of this opportunity to enrich your student life by joining clubs and groups in LSCT and NP. Take part in activities because you like them not because you need to accumulate points. Do not spread yourself too thin by joining too many clubs. if you really want to strategise…

Student Development LSCT – CCA Points Year 1 – participate in many but towards 2nd semester choose one club to specialise in (club membership only 2 P points) Year 2 – try to e.g. get into exco or organise events (L points) join YEP, community service (S points) represent NP in event (R points – a bit more difficult) Year 3 – handover to year 2’s, spend a bit more time on studies Spread out work because points are given for one role per event e.g. if you are MC, usher, stage crew for an event – still only credited for one role. Points are given for responsibility held or degree of representation. Points are not given for number of hours spent in preparation or work (except for community service).

Student Development LSCT – Student Groups Societies and interest groups within LSCT LSCT Society – Dr Koh Tse Yuen, Mr Imran Green Volunteers – Mr Eng Boon Hwee Community Service Interest Group – Ms Wu Siew See Hort Club – Mr Saiful SOAR – Dr Sara Zaman LSCT Ops – Dr Low Pey Yng Aquaculture Group – Dr Timothy Tan Recruitment should start soon or already started. If you have any special talents like music, writing and videography you cannot find a suitable avenue for them, please approach me or your advisor.

Student Development LSCT Getting the message across.. Because we don’t have assembly every week…. Please check….. Notice Boards on level 4, level 5 and next to the lifts Your NP mail – especially if it comes from me – like these slides Mel – mel.np.edu.sg NP Global (for trips) – The LSCT student portal – for all student events, jobs etc. Ask your Advisor