Our Crest
The phrase "Berkhidmat Dengan Keahlian" (a Malay phrase) means "To serve with skill" was suggested by Dr Toh Chin Chye (then Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore and Chairman of the Board of Governors of Singapore Polytechnic) at a Board of Governors' meeting held on 7 Jan 1960. It signified the educational mission of the Polytechnic. As Malay was and is still our National Language, the motto was implemented in Malay.
Dr Toh had also recommended the colours of the Polytechnic: Blue and pale violet or Red and yellow.
The Singapore Polytechnic's Board of Governors adopted the present crest on 17 May, 1960. It is in the form of a shield, red and yellow in colour. The colours are representative of a tropical environment. The upper portion of the emblem bears a lion on a red background. The lion represents Singapore and the red is associated with the Singapore flag. The lower portion illustrates an engineering wheel on a plain yellow background. The splinted wheel denotes engineering technology. The compass represents exact measurement and precision.
As a whole, the crest is intended to highlight the importance of the development of technology in Singapore.
Our SP Song
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We believe that we want to learn and achieve
We believe we can make the goal
We believe in commitment to our quest.
We believe in pride in our best
With soul and heart we'll strive to attain
the heights of human art
and hand in hand with might and verve,
our POLY we will serve.
CHORUS:
Shine POLY forevermore in visions yet unknown
Shine out your light throughout our land forever may you stand
Shine POLY forevermore in visions yet unknown
Shine out your light throughout our land forever may you stand.
Composed by Mr Peter Low
Listen to the SP Song | View video |
