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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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)

11. 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

12. General Advice

13. 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]

14. 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 s and check the notice boards around the lifts for instructions.
Note: Not all the trips are open to first year students.

15. 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…

16. 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).

17. 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.

18. 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