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Schedule (updated on 7 Jan 2026):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1orM1Q-hej2LThisemzp_S-ZtuAioqWmw7nraoFRTYFg/edit?usp=sharing
Context Setting and details for Workshop (updated on 7 Jan 2026)
Context Setting for Stick Em! Learning Journey for Sec 4NT
Learning Journey
Duration: 3 hours
Mode: Face-to-face, out-of-school
Number of participants: 24 Sec 4NT Students
Industry type: Encompasses both Business & Design and Technology
Learning Objectives
1. Develop transdisciplinary thinking through learning about the variety of roles, responsibilities in each industry
2. Develop adaptive thinking by discovering the diverse pathways taken by individuals to succeed in each industry
3. Explore and discover a personal sense of purpose in each industry
Outcomes
1. Identify a meaningful sense of purpose for work
2. Shortlist a list of skills to develop for the future
3. Explain the interdependent and interconnected nature of various roles and jobs within a single industry
Business & Design and Technology
Sector Focus & Purpose: Exploring how innovative product design meets real-world entrepreneurship in the STEAM education sector.
Activity: Students will explore how simple materials are turned into engaging STEAM tools and learn key stages of the design-thinking process, from understanding user needs to prototyping. They may also engage in mini-builds or product discussions to see how design choices influence product quality and business value.
Duration
20 mins
Introduction to Stick’em: Overview of Stick’em’s company background, products, and how business, engineering, and technology intersect in their work.
20 mins
Ideation: Robot Business Concept: Students work in teams to conceptualise a robot product, identifying its purpose, target users, and value proposition.
40 mins
Hands-on Build of 3D Robot Creation: Teams design and assemble a 3D robot prototype, applying basic engineering and design thinking principles.
30 mins
Business Pitch Preparation: Students develop a simple business presentation using PLD, covering product features, target market, and business rationale.
30 mins
Pitch Presentation and Q&A: Teams present their robot business idea and respond to questions on their design and business plan.
40 mins
Industry Q&A with Stick’em Professionals: Interactive Q&A session with Stick’em professionals, covering careers in business, engineering, and technology, as well as real-world industry insights.
Details for the Open House Visits for Sec 4NA4E5NA
This learning journey aims to expose students to post-secondary pathways and help them make informed decisions about their education and career options.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Pick-up from School
10.15 am
Academic School Tour
11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Transition
1.15pm - Students will move to Singapore Polytechnic after NP visit
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic
Pick-up at NP
1.15 pm
Journey to SP
1.15 pm – 1.40 pm
Lunch (Self-purchase)
1.40 pm – 2.15 pm (Food Court 3)
Movement to Academic Schools
2.15 pm – 2.30 pm
Start of First Academic Tour
2.30 pm
Dismissal
Students dismissed from Singapore Polytechnic
Notes for Form Teachers
Students should prepare approximately $7 for lunch at SP.
Students are dismissed from SP to allow extended exploration of programmes and campus.
No return transport to school is provided for Sec 4 students.
Things to bring (updated on 7 Jan 2026):
Please make sure you are wearing the approved school attire (i.e., Full School Uniform or Half School Uniform, which consists of the School PE T-shirt and school long pants for male students and the school skirt for female students).
Remember to bring along your stationery, personal learning device, umbrella/poncho, jacket and water bottle.
Please make sure that your attire follows the school rules outlined in the 2026 Student Handbook (https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3LYm-QVg/7TpKUE27yHtzpAsLj-Yz0w/view?utm_content=DAG3LYm-QVg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer)
Things to note:
Today's focus is on exploring your passions and post-secondary options. Please come ready to be curious and ask questions, which will help you to plan for your educational and career pathways after secondary school.
Please come dressed in either the approved full school uniform or the half school uniform (i.e., an approved school PE T-shirt with school pants for male students and a school skirt for female students).
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