{"id":25404,"date":"2026-01-03T11:50:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T03:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=25404"},"modified":"2026-01-03T11:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T03:50:47","slug":"plenty-of-freebies-up-for-grabs-at-2026-poly-open-houses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=25404","title":{"rendered":"Plenty of freebies up for grabs at 2026 poly open houses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">If you love freebies, here are some you can scoop up at the 2026 poly open houses. From reusable tumblers to new school shirt designs, here is the variety of school swag you can pick up at the different polytechnics.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"portrait inline-media-wrapper\" style=\"--aspect-article-portrait:1140 \/ 2026\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d3fcadaea276e51d3233205ca3d37d950f502b11e2c71f4ebcbe027e6c38760e?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d3fcadaea276e51d3233205ca3d37d950f502b11e2c71f4ebcbe027e6c38760e?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d3fcadaea276e51d3233205ca3d37d950f502b11e2c71f4ebcbe027e6c38760e?w=900\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d3fcadaea276e51d3233205ca3d37d950f502b11e2c71f4ebcbe027e6c38760e\" alt=\"\" class=\"aspect-portrait flex items-start shrink-0 portrait article-portrait object-contain mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 flex flex-col gap-08 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Singapore Polytechnic tote bags are exclusively for Secondary 4 and 5 students and ITE graduates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\">PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Designed by Media, Arts and Design student Fateen Wardina Abdul Rashid, the Singapore Polytechnic (SP) open house merch includes T-shirts and tote bags, perfect for everyday use. However, the SP tote bag is only available for Secondary 4 and 5 students, as well as<!-- --> <!-- -->ITE graduates, and can be collected at the registration counter. All<!-- --> <!-- -->other secondary and ITE students can redeem only the other open house merchandise options.<\/p>\n<p>The school of Media, Arts and Design is also offering a set of seven collectible keychains, each design representing one of the seven specialisations offered under the diploma programme. These keychains  feature anime characters and come in a blind bag.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/87870bbae4c6feea458fd8ebd1bc976d3d59f8d71bf54f0c0dd736c076875a83?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/87870bbae4c6feea458fd8ebd1bc976d3d59f8d71bf54f0c0dd736c076875a83?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/87870bbae4c6feea458fd8ebd1bc976d3d59f8d71bf54f0c0dd736c076875a83?w=900\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/87870bbae4c6feea458fd8ebd1bc976d3d59f8d71bf54f0c0dd736c076875a83\" alt=\"\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 flex flex-col gap-08 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Keychain blind packs of Nanyang Polytechnic\u2019s school mascots will be available for redemption at the polytechnic\u2019s open house.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\">PHOTO: NANYANG POLYTECHNIC<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Upon arrival at Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), visiting students can flash their student card at the registration booth to receive a welcome gift, and a Mission: Glow Up stamp card. By collecting all five stamps, they can redeem an exclusive open house blind pack of NYP\u2019s school mascots keychains. One of the designs is a conical flask, representing the School of Applied Science at the polytechnic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3b64ce77e66fddcd996bbaad6a847f8791ec4a74edef878bed3466cd0b283c2e?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3b64ce77e66fddcd996bbaad6a847f8791ec4a74edef878bed3466cd0b283c2e?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3b64ce77e66fddcd996bbaad6a847f8791ec4a74edef878bed3466cd0b283c2e?w=900\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3b64ce77e66fddcd996bbaad6a847f8791ec4a74edef878bed3466cd0b283c2e\" alt=\"\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 flex flex-col gap-08 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Temasek Polytechnic\u2019s goodie bags include snacks, stickers and a limited-edition shaker keychain made in collaboration with bubble tea chain Playmade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\">PHOTOS: TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is offering goodie bags that visitors can claim if they have registered for seminars or its Evening Fest on Jan 9. The goodie bag includes a specially designed TP open house tote, packed with snacks, stickers and a limited-edition TP x Playmade shaker keychain blind bag.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"portrait inline-media-wrapper\" style=\"--aspect-article-portrait:1140 \/ 1426\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/8205813495b94843285fe48f387fbb3c1225bc8d5290a2e8855f1f26b139ab56?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/8205813495b94843285fe48f387fbb3c1225bc8d5290a2e8855f1f26b139ab56?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/8205813495b94843285fe48f387fbb3c1225bc8d5290a2e8855f1f26b139ab56?w=900\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/8205813495b94843285fe48f387fbb3c1225bc8d5290a2e8855f1f26b139ab56\" alt=\"\" class=\"aspect-portrait flex items-start shrink-0 portrait article-portrait object-contain mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 flex flex-col gap-08 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Ngee Ann Polytechnic is giving away special open house  tumblers to visitors who follow them on Instagram and TikTok.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\">PHOTO: NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Secondary school and ITE visitors can stand a chance to redeem a special open house Ngee Ann Polytechnic reusable tumbler by following the school\u2019s Instagram and TikTok pages. As they tour the campus, visitors can look forward to additional giveaways, which include items like travel adapters, canvas cup carriers and socks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/448794394a2061e8efe47890021c9d96cba9dfa97b28f825b301a3576685b0e2?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/448794394a2061e8efe47890021c9d96cba9dfa97b28f825b301a3576685b0e2?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/448794394a2061e8efe47890021c9d96cba9dfa97b28f825b301a3576685b0e2?w=900\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/448794394a2061e8efe47890021c9d96cba9dfa97b28f825b301a3576685b0e2\" alt=\"\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 flex flex-col gap-08 py-16 desktop:pb-24\">\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-secondary\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">ChiRPy pins and plushies are up for grabs at Republic Polytechnic\u2019s open house.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-eyebrow-baseline-regular text-placeholder\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\">PHOTO: REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"font-body-baseline-regular text-primary\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Visitors can collect<!-- --> <!-- -->enamel pins of Republic Polytechnic\u2019s (RP) school mascot, ChiRPy, a hamster-like animal dressed in outfits representing<!-- --> <!-- -->the various academic schools in RP. The enamel pins include<!-- --> <!-- -->both school-specific and open house designs. A ChiRPy plushie will also be available as part of activity redemptions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"tags-test-id\">\n<p><button data-testid=\"button-test-id\" class=\"layer-one border-default border interactive-button text-primary disabled:layer-disabled hover:disabled:layer-disabled default\" aria-label=\"button for TL;DR\"><span class=\"font-button-md-semibold\">TL;DR<\/span><\/button><button data-testid=\"button-test-id\" class=\"layer-one border-default border interactive-button text-primary disabled:layer-disabled hover:disabled:layer-disabled default\" aria-label=\"button for Polytechnics\"><span class=\"font-button-md-semibold\">Polytechnics<\/span><\/button><button data-testid=\"button-test-id\" class=\"layer-one border-default border interactive-button text-primary disabled:layer-disabled hover:disabled:layer-disabled default\" aria-label=\"button for Education and schools\"><span class=\"font-button-md-semibold\">Education and schools<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/up-for-grabs-at-the-poly-open-houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love freebies, here are some you can scoop up at the 2026 poly open houses. 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