Temasek Polytechnic Staff Association – Looking After Teachers

Teachers look after the students – but who looks after the teachers?

If you’ve ever wondered what the answer to that question was, here it is – the TPSA.

The Temasek Polytechnic Staff Association, or TPSA for short, was formed in April 1991. Over 75% of TP’s full-time staff are members of TPSA, as of April 2010. Notable members include Mr Ben Lim, Director of TP’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mr Danny Lee, Deputy Director of TP’s Student and Alumni Affairs Department, and Mr Boo Kheng Hua, the Prinicpal and Chief Executive Officer of Temasek Polytechnic, who also serves as the Patron of the Association.

TPSA aims to ‘proactively engage all members through cultural, sports, recreational and social activities’. It organizes affordable events for its member on a regular basis, the latest being a full-day Chinese New Year shopping trip to Johor Bahru. For slightly under $30, members shopped at a Malaysian confectionary and two malls, and enjoyed dinner at a Chinese restaurant. 

Besides casual staff outings, TPSA also hosts formal events such as a dinner and dance. By organizing such events, TPSA hopes to develop staff members in areas inside and outside their job scopes. Just like a student council for teachers, TPSA also seeks to develop bonds amongst its members, and look after their interests and welfare.

Interested to know more? Check out the TPSA’s website here.