Theme
Connecting Youths in the Changing World

Sub-themes
Entrepreneurship: Starting Young
Community Service
Health: It Does Matter!
New Engines of Growth

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Dress Code
9th September 2008
PF 2008 V-neck Poly Forum shirt with Jeans and Covered Shoes (Performers with dance workshops are exempted)

16th September 2008
PF 2008 V-neck Poly Forum shirt with Bermudas and Covered Shoes

17th September 2008
PF 2008 Mandarin collar Poly Forum shirt with Jeans and Covered Shoes

18th September 2008
PF 2008 Collared Poly Forum shirt with Jeans and Covered Shoes

At all times to put on lanyard

Guidelines during stay at Downtown East: 16-19 September 2008.
The following guidelines apply to all Poly Forum 2008 participants:
1. Participants must be properly attired at all times. They are to abide by the dress code stipulated by the PF 2008 Organising Committee and staff facilitators
2. Proper conduct is expected at all times.
3. Be punctual for all activities.
4. Participate actively, learn from the experience and enjoy yourself.
5. Keep your staff facilitators and your buddies informed of your whereabouts at all time.
6. Inform the staff facilitators or student leaders if you are not feeling well or get help from the secretariat room.
7. Smoking is strictly prohibited
8. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed.
9. All forms of gaming are prohibited including those at the Jackpot Room.
10. All participants are to return to their chalet by the stipulated time (as indicated in the programme) to have ample rest.
11. Safety precautions should be observed at all time
12. No entering of opposite gender’s chalets at all times. 13. No entering of opposite gender’s toilets at all times.
Participants’ Packing List
S/No. Items Quantity Remarks
1. Identification Card 1  
2. T-shirt 3  
3. Jeans At least 1  
4. Shorts / Bermuda Shorts / Track Pants 3  
5. Socks 3  
6. Undergarment Sufficient  
7. Sports Shoes 2 pairs Wear 1, bring 1
8. Slippers 1 pair  
9. Towel 1  
10. Toothbrush and Toothpaste 1 set  
11. Bathing Accessories 1 set  
12. EZ Link Card 1  
13. Water bottle (at least 500ml) 1 Filled
14. Writing Materials (Pen and Notebook) 1 set  
15. Torchlight with batteries 1  
16. Jacket / Windbreaker 1  
17. Personal mediciation If any Labelled with name
18. Cash    
Bowling Competition @ Downtown East, E!Hub, Orchid Bowl (16 September 08)
PROGRAMME
1.00pm – 2.30pm
Sub Theme 1, 2 and Performers

2.30pm – 4.00pm
Sub Theme 3, 4 and Staff, Partners

Rules
1. According to that of the house rules of Orchid Bowl
2. Each person is entitled to one game only. Every participant and facilitator is required to play. No substitution is allowed unless due to medical reason.
3.  Should there be any substitution, the games still has to be completed within the stipulated time
4. No vulgarities or obscene language or visual
5. All games have to be completed within the stipulated time
6. Judging will be based on the score calculated by Orchid Bowl’s computer system
7. Should the game not be completed within the stipulated time, penalty on points will be imposed. 20 points will be deducted from total score.
8. Points will be added to the total score to compete for the Most Outstanding Sub Theme Group Award
Judging Criteria
S/No. Criteria Points
1. Scoreboard Results  
2. Team Work and Cheer (based on how many participants involved and team spirit) /20
3. Time deduction of 20 points (if any) (-20)
  Total Points  
Tshirt Design Competition @ Downtown East, Begonia Terrace (16 September 2008)
PROGRAMME
1.00pm – 2.30pm
Sub Theme 3, 4 and Staff, Partners

2.30pm – 4.00pm
Sub Theme 1, 2 and Performers

Rules
1. Design must be Related to sub theme
2. Facilitators are encouraged to participate with their students
3. Be creative
4. No vulgarities or obscene language or visual
5. All shirts Have to be completed within 1 hour from start of competition
6. T-shirts, Hangers, fabric paint and markers will be provided
7. You may wish to add on accessories at your own cost to design your shirts
8. Groups are required to make a presentation on the rationale behind the design works
9. Judges’ decisions are final
10. Points will be allocated based on judging criteria
11. Best Design will win a prize for its sub theme for the T-Shirt Design Competition
12. Points will be added to the total score to compete for the Most Outstanding Sub Theme Group Award
Judging Criteria
S/No. Criteria Points
1. Creativity /10
2. Originality /10
3. Team Work and Cheer (based on how many participants are involved and team spirit) /10
4 Presentation and Relation to Sub Theme /10
5. Time Management (Time Taken:             ) /10
  Total Points /50
BBQ Competition @ Downtown East, Chalet Pits (16 Sept 08, Tues)
PROGRAMME
6.00pm - 7.30pm (Competition)

7.30pm - 8.00pm (Judging)

Rules
1. Facilitators are encouraged to participate with their students
2. Be creative
3. No vulgarities or obscene language or visual
4. All cooking has to be completed within stipulated time
5. Food and BBQ equipment will be provided
6. Cleanliness and hygiene has to be adhered to at all times
7. Groups are required to make a presentation on the rationale behind the design works
8. Judges’ decisions are final
9. Points will be allocated based on judging criteria
10. Best Presentation and Taste will win a prize for its sub theme for the BBQ Competition
11. Points will be added to the total score to compete for the Most Outstanding Sub Theme Group Award
 
Terrarium Design Competition @ Hort Park (17 Sept 08, Wed)
PROGRAMME
8.00am – 10.00am (Round 1)
Sub Theme 1 and Sub Theme

2 10.00am – 12.00pm (Round 2)
Sub Theme 3 and Sub Theme 4

12.00pm – 2.00pm (Round 3)
Performing Arts

Rules
1. Facilitators are encouraged to participate with their students
2. Be creative
3. No vulgarities or obscene language or visual
4. All terrariums Have to be completed within the stipulated time
5. All necessary equipment will be provided
6. You may wish to add on accessories at your own cost to design your terrariums
7. Groups are required to make a presentation on the rationale behind the design works
8. Judges’ decisions are final
9. Points will be allocated based on judging criteria
10. Best Design will win a prize for its sub theme for the Terrarium Competition
11. Points will be added to the total score to compete for the Most Outstanding Sub Theme Group Award
Judging Criteria
S/No. Criteria Points
1. Creativity /10
2. Originality /10
3. Team Work and Cheer (based on how many participants are involved and team spirit) /10
4 Presentation and Relation to Sub Theme /10
5. Time Management (Time Taken:             ) /10
  Total Points /50
Sandwich Making Competition @ Downtown East, Chalet BBQ Pit Area
(18 September 08, Thurs)
PROGRAMME
8.00am – 8.30am (Competition and Breakfast)

8.30am – 8.40am (Judging)

8.40am – 9.00am (Clean Up)

Rules
1. Facilitators are encouraged to participate with their students
2. Be creative
3. No vulgarities or obscene language or visual
4. All sandwiches Have to be completed within the stipulated time
5. All necessary ingredients and equipment will be provided
6. You may wish to add on accessories / ingredients at your own cost to design your sandwiches
7. Groups are required to make a presentation on the rationale behind the design works
8. Judges’ decisions are final
9. Points will be allocated based on judging criteria
10. Best Taste and Design will win a prize for its sub theme for the Sandwich Making Competition
11. Points will be added to the total score to compete for the Most Outstanding Sub Theme Group Award
Judging Criteria
S/No. Criteria Points
1. Creativity /10
2. Taste /10
3. Team Work and Cheer (based on how many participants are involved and team spirit) /10
4 Presentation /10
5. Time Management (Time Taken:             ) /10
  Total Points /50