Republic Polytechnic Polytechnic Foundation Programme- RP PFP

Service learning, but the lessons went far beyond the classroom. 🌱✨

From connecting with the community to getting hands-on through meaningful activities, our students learnt that making an impact starts with showing up, listening, and working together.

Along the way, they created memories, built new perspectives, and discovered that even small actions can make a real difference.

A Sunday well spent serving Singapore. 🇸🇬💜

Yesterday, 60 PFP Student Leaders stepped forward as Team Nila volunteers at the National Day Istana Open House supporting the activities, welcoming visitors and helping families enjoy a memorable day together.

From interactive games and community activities to the first-ever evening concert on the Istana grounds, our student leaders worked behind the scenes with energy, teamwork and plenty of smiles. ✨

Thank you for giving your time and representing with heart. You didn’t just attend the celebration, you helped make it happen.

✨ From classroom concepts to real businesses.

Our HAMB students have transformed South Agora into a marketplace of ideas, creativity, and entrepreneurship! 🚀

As part of their Fundamentals of Business I module, students are putting their learning into action through 25 student-run pop-up stores, offering everything from handmade crafts and personalised keepsakes to games, snacks, and interactive experiences.

More than just selling products, they’re gaining first-hand experience in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and running a business, skills that go far beyond the classroom.

📍 The pop-up is happening from TODAY until Thursday
🗓️ 20–23 July
⏰ 9.30 AM – 6.00 PM
📍 South Agora

Drop by with your friends and colleagues to support our young entrepreneurs. Every purchase, conversation, and word of encouragement helps build their confidence and makes this learning journey even more meaningful. 💚

See you at South Agora! 👋

🏓 The journey begins.

Meet the first-ever RP Pickleball Team as they gear up for the Youth at Play Pickleball Tournament on 27 July, where they’ll represent RP against other polytechnics. 💪🔥

This exciting opportunity was made possible through CFS’ collaboration with Sport Singapore, giving our students the chance to grow beyond the classroom through sports.

As RP’s pioneer pickleball team, these 20 student-athletes will also serve as Pickleball Ambassadors for our Right to Play Sports Festival this November.

All the best, Team RP! We’re cheering you on! 🖤💛

This morning, our Student Leaders came together for a meaningful workshop on building a portfolio with impact. And what an afternoon it was!

Facilitated by Ms Annette Neo from the Centre for Foundational Studies (CFS), the session challenged our leaders to move from “scattered” to “structured”, learning how to curate their experiences, craft their personal story, and present themselves with confidence to future employers and interviewers.

From lively discussions to hands-on activities, the energy in the room was infectious. It’s moments like these that remind us why we invest in our student leaders. It’s because when they grow, they bring others along with them.

Here’s to a cohort that’s not just leading, but building a legacy. 🙌

🧘 Finding an Oasis of Calm Through Yoga, right here on campus.

Student life comes with real pressures and at , we believe looking after your mind is just as important as your grades.

Through our Physical Education programme, PFP students at Republic Polytechnic explored pranayama (breathwork) and deep relaxation techniques in our very own Lawn Gym. By consciously slowing the breath and relaxing the body, students learn to manage stress, sharpen their focus, and build emotional resilience.
These aren’t just yoga sessions. They’re life skills, practical tools that help our students navigate challenges with clarity and composure, both in the classroom and beyond.

This is what holistic education looks like. 💙

“We are the dedicated team players who take care of every aspect of a guest’s experience,” says Atlas Chee, Valedictorian from Republic Polytechnic School of Hospitality - RP SOH. “We don’t do this simply because it’s our job, but because it’s a calling — a passion to serve, a purpose to strive for, and a promise to show up with a smile every day.”

Drawn to RP’s applied learning approach and the chance to build his confidence in teamwork and presentations, the Zhonghua Secondary School alumnus enrolled in the Diploma in Hotel Hospitality Management (now Hotel & Leisure Management) through the Republic Polytechnic Polytechnic Foundation Programme- RP PFP.

During his year-long internship at Marina Bay Sands under the Talent Advancement Programme, Atlas gained hands-on experience across front- and back-of-house operations at RISE Restaurant and CUT by Wolfgang Puck. His commitment to service excellence and drive to constantly improve his craft earned recognition from guests and industry mentors alike.

Another defining chapter of his journey came at the POL-ITE Games, where Atlas and his RP Dragon Boat teammates clinched Bronze. With no prior experience in the sport, he committed himself to months of intensive training to earn a spot on the team and ultimately stand on the podium.

Overseas experiences also played a key role in shaping his outlook. Through learning trips to Malaysia, Taiwan and Bali, Atlas was exposed to different hospitality practices and cultures. Among them, the Bali immersion stood out as the most meaningful — living and learning alongside his diploma mates not only deepened his cultural awareness, but also strengthened his independence and sense of purpose.

At SOH Club, Atlas further grew as a leader, organising service-learning projects that engaged and connected with seniors in the community. After seeing the impact of the first run, he went on to initiate two more editions during festive periods like Christmas and Chinese New Year.

His mantra: give more than what’s expected, every single time.

It’s a wrap on a meaningful day at the Sea Sports Heritage Carnival at The Kallang.

A total of 20 Republic Polytechnic students, from PFP to Year 2 came together to support this community event, which featured a panel discussion on 200 years of sea sports heritage, interactive water games, and dragon boating activities alongside athletes from the Special Olympics.

The experience provided students with valuable opportunities to engage with the community, appreciate Singapore’s maritime sporting heritage, and contribute meaningfully through service and collaboration.

This is what it means to learn, lead, and give back.