Republic Polytechnic School of Sports and Health - RP SSH

Huge congrats 🥳 to 2026 DSES grad Edith Chan!

Edith has clinched a Healthcare Merit Award 🏆 and will soon pursue a 🤓Degree in Physiotherapy with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)!

Her 5-month RP internship as a Therapy Assistant at National University Hospital 🏥 sparked a change in her direction - from teaching to physiotherapy.
“Seeing patients progress and being part of their recovery journey 🩻 gave me a deep sense of fulfilment - making a .”

From intern to future physio—here’s to Edith’s next big chapter 📖 !

🧗 XLC Experience with Rainbow Centre YAA! 2026

11 School of Sports and Health students stepped up as facilitators for a group of young adults with special needs from Rainbow Centre’s Young Adult Activities (YAA!) and Supported Transition and Engagement Programme (STEP) programme and their caregivers - helping them immerse in an XLC Experience at RP!

Our students guided, encouraged, and stood beside 👨🏻‍🤝‍👨🏽 each participant as they took on the challenge rope course and roll-glider activities, moving at the participants’ own pace and on their own terms.

The result? New skills. Renewed confidence 💪🏼 . Discovering their 🔥 . And elated moments of sheer joy shared between families and friends.

The feedback that stayed with us most! - “we would love to come back and do it again!”. Our team SSH will be ready! 😃

✨ Meet Lia Anne Leow! 💙
A Diploma in Integrated Community Care (DICC) student at RP, Lia is currently interning as a Care Staff at the House of Joy Active Ageing Centre (AAC), where she’s helping seniors stay active, connected, and cared for.

From planning engaging activities to conducting home visits and delivering meals to homebound seniors, Lia is putting her skills in ageing, healthcare, community care, and counselling into action every day.

💬”There was a senior who kept mostly to himself. After spending time talking with him, I noticed he was coming to the centre more often and interacting with the staff. It’s amazing how simple conversations can brighten someone’s day!”

Lia’s story reminds us that even the smallest acts of care can make a . ❤️
Find out more information about DICC at the link in our bio page.

HouseofJoy

SSH alumnus, Gabriel Chan, has just graduated from the National Institute of Education with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Science and Education (BSc. Ed) and will be starting his next chapter this July as a PE Teacher! 👏

His path wasn’t a straightforward one. Despite receiving an offer to study Physiotherapy, Gabriel chose to pursue teaching after being awarded the MOE Teaching Award.

“It was my heart cry to become a teacher!” ❤️

Beyond the classroom, Gabriel continues to chase his passion for floorball—representing Singapore on the National Floorball Team and coaching young athletes since 2019. 🇸🇬🏑

From athlete to educator, Gabriel is proving that when passion meets purpose, amazing things happen. We can’t wait to see the he’ll make on the next generation! 🌟

When Ash*ta Rai graduated from SSH in May 2026, she didn’t just leave with a Diploma in Integrated Community Care—she also earned the title of Youth Corps Leader after completing the 6-month ‘Youth Corps Leaders Programme’ (YCLP)! 💙

From organising 🏥 Health Talks and 🤝 Cultural Exchange sessions to ⚽ Sports Day activities for Singapore’s migrant worker community, Ash*ta turned leadership into action and made a real impact.

🔥 Since 2018, over 250 RP students have become Youth Corps Leaders.

Now it’s your turn.

Ready to grow your leadership, serve the community, and create meaningful change alongside passionate peers?

📲 Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HUpzUMWaPP

⏳ Registration closes 17 July.

SSH’s Student Overseas Trip (SOT) to Kluang, Johor 🇲🇾 took RP students beyond the classroom for an exciting outdoor and cultural learning experience. 💪

The Highlight ⭐️
Conquering the 510m summit of Gunung Lambak! With good weather, supportive local mountain guides, and plenty of determination, everyone made it safely to the top – rewarded with breathtaking views. 👀

One of the trippers, Jayden Tan, shared, “From the hike, I learned to respect nature more and my fellow friends on the trip too! I learned to be on time and to think ‘team’!”

The journey didn’t end there—we soaked in Kluang’s rich local culture with a cup of its famous street coffee ☕, explored colourful street art hidden along charming alleys 🎨, and enjoyed a little shopping around town. 🛍️

Learning happens everywhere, and the best experiences often begin outside the classroom!

Hey, Year 1 and 2 Students!

Join us at the Minor Fair: Pathways to Possibilities on 30th June (Tue) and 1st July (Wed), 11am-2pm, 3-5pm, South Agora, to learn more about the Minors that you can take! The lecturers will share with you how the journey of ‘Design Your Learning’ helps you to grow your expertise, explore your passion, and get a headstart!

See you there! 😊