The U-Progress Awards is open to students aged 7 to 19 in South East and Central Singapore Districts, supported by the Community Development Council (CDC).The pilot program aims to celebrate measurable progress in academics, arts, sports, and more, while engaging and uplifting Singapore’s young community and encouraging lifelong learning.
SINGAPORE, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UOL Malls, comprising KINEX, United Square, and Velocity@Novena Square, have launched the debut U-Progress Awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Singaporean students. The awards highlight hard work, encourage progress, and reward students for their exceptional efforts both inside and outside the classroom.
Divided into three categories — Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary — each with 30 award categories, the program emphasises measurable improvements in performance across academics, behaviour, and extracurricular activities, rather than absolute achievement. Essentially celebrating progress in all forms — academic and non-academic — it is open to students aged 7 to 19 who reside or study in the CDC’s Central and South East zone, as well as students from UOL Malls’ enrichment and learning centres.
The is the first commercial mall initiative in Singapore to launch such a program, supported by the CDC. Eligible students can apply by submitting an online form along with supporting documents highlighting their achievements from 1 January to 31 December 2024.
Winners will receive a certificate from UOL, along with UOL e-vouchers. Parents, teachers, and coaches are also encouraged to nominate students for the relevant awards by submitting a statement that highlights the student’s dedication, effort, and progress. To apply, visit uprogress.awardsplatform.com.
For a full list of eligible government/government-aided schools in the CDC Central and South East zone, please refer to Appendix 1.
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UOL Group Limited (UOL) is one of Singapore’s leading public-listed property companies with total assets of about $22 billion. We have a diversified portfolio of development and investment properties, hotels, and serviced suites in Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America and Africa.
With a track record of over 60 years, UOL strongly believes in delivering product excellence and quality service in all our business ventures. Our unwavering commitment to architectural and quality excellence is reflected in all our developments, winning us prestigious prizes such as the FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Award, Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence and President’s Design Award.
UOL’s three retail properties live up to their tagline of being “Malls + More”. KINEX and United Square Mall focus on families, while Velocity@Novena Square highlights fitness & sports. They are lifestyle destinations that host unique events and provide dedicated spaces for community bonding. Together, they redefine the retail mall experience.
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List of Eligible Government/Government-aided Schools
Primary Schools
Bedok Green Primary SchoolCanossa Convent Primary SchoolChangkat Primary SchoolCHIJ (Katong) Primary SchoolFengshan Primary SchoolGeylang Methodist SchoolHaig Girls’ SchoolKong Hwa SchoolMaha Bodhi SchoolSt. Margaret’s Primary SchoolNgee Ann Primary SchoolOpera Estate Primary SchoolRed Swastika SchoolSt Anthony’s Canossian Primary SchoolSt. Gabriel’s Primary SchoolSt. Stephen’s SchoolTanjong Katong Primary SchoolTao Nan SchoolTemasek Primary SchoolYangzheng Primary School
Secondary Schools
Anglican High SchoolBedok Green Secondary SchoolBedok South Secondary SchoolBedok View Secondary SchoolBroadrick Secondary SchoolChangkat Changi Secondary SchoolCHIJ Katong ConventChung Cheng High School (Main)Dunman High SchoolGeylang Methodist School SecondaryManjusri Secondary SchoolSt. Anthony’s Canossian Secondary SchoolSt. Gabriel’s Secondary SchoolSt. Patrick’s SchoolTanjong Katong Girls’ SchoolTanjong Katong Secondary SchoolTemasek Secondary SchoolVictoria SchoolZhonghua Secondary School
Tertiary
ITE College EastNanyang Junior CollegeVictoria Junior College
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