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It’s a match – for the dogs!

Four recent poly graduates created Wagglo, an app that allows dog owners to find new friends for their pets. The Wagglo team comprises (left to right) Pang Ben Yang, 20, Timus Tan Shao Qi, 20, Cailin Yeo Yao Can, 20, and Ervin Ng Yu Boon, 22. Posing with the team are also Tan’s dog, two-year-old Taffy, and Yeo’s dog, seven-year-old Doya.
Four recent poly graduates created Wagglo, an app that allows dog owners to find new friends for their pets. The Wagglo team comprises (left to right) Pang Ben Yang, 20, Timus Tan Shao Qi, 20, Cailin Yeo Yao Can, 20, and Ervin Ng Yu Boon, 22. Posing with the team are also Tan’s dog, two-year-old Taffy, and Yeo’s dog, seven-year-old Doya.

ACJC student breaks dad’s record, becomes youngest Singaporean to finish Ironman triathlon

ACJC student Xie Ze Kai, 18, crosses the finishing line at Ironman Tallinn. He completed the race in 12:38:24.
ACJC student Xie Ze Kai, 18, crosses the finishing line at Ironman Tallinn. He completed the race in 12:38:24.

How allergies sparked one teen’s passion for engineering

Sahana Ramaprasad, 17, is among 200 recipients of the Ministry of Education’s Engineering and Tech Programme Scholarship.
Sahana Ramaprasad, 17, is among 200 recipients of the Ministry of Education’s Engineering and Tech Programme Scholarship.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic student club uses art to help senior patients as part of recovery

The paper mosaic artworks, currently on display in Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, were inspired by Singapore’s food heritage.
The paper mosaic artworks, currently on display in Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, were inspired by Singapore’s food heritage.

ITE award winners’ success fuelled by their passions in baking and cars

Since Secondary 4, Afiq Anaqi Ramlan was his family’s sole breadwinner, yet earned a perfect GPA in his Nitec in Pastry & Baking.
Since Secondary 4, Afiq Anaqi Ramlan was his family’s sole breadwinner, yet earned a perfect GPA in his Nitec in Pastry & Baking.

She switched paths to find her flair in events management

Sheryl Danielle Eng, 27, who was valedictorian of diploma graduates from the Class of 2026, delivering her valedictory speech during ITE’s graduation ceremony on July 22.
Sheryl Danielle Eng, 27, who was valedictorian of diploma graduates from the Class of 2026, delivering her valedictory speech during ITE’s graduation ceremony on July 22.

Meet the young protectors of Singapore’s shores

Republic Polytechnic’s Diploma in Environmental and Marine Science final year students Keon Lim (left) and Kyra Raphael Pung, both 19, conducting fieldwork at the beach in the early morning of July 15.
Republic Polytechnic’s Diploma in Environmental and Marine Science final year students Keon Lim (left) and Kyra Raphael Pung, both 19, conducting fieldwork at the beach in the early morning of July 15.

From CCAs to creator booths: How student clubs are joining Singapore’s ACG scene

Students from Temasek Polytechnic’s Visual Arts and Writing Club at the Creators Super Fest Singapore 2026 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on July 11.
Students from Temasek Polytechnic’s Visual Arts and Writing Club at the Creators Super Fest Singapore 2026 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on July 11.

One more chance for poly and ITE students to activate ST account, read articles to win prizes

A Straits Times roadshow at Nanyang Polytechnic in July.
A Straits Times roadshow at Nanyang Polytechnic in July.

Clubbing to religious music? IRO Youth Wing members answer questions youth want to know about religion

The Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO) Youth Wing promotes religious and racial harmony in Singapore by organising interfaith dialogues, cultural celebrations and community events for youths of various faiths.
The Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO) Youth Wing promotes religious and racial harmony in Singapore by organising interfaith dialogues, cultural celebrations and community events for youths of various faiths.

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