CET Graduation 2025 – Guests
Graduation Ceremony 2025
Date: 31 May 2025, Saturday
Nanyang Auditorium, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
50 Nanyang Ave, Singapore 639798
Session 1
Time: 9am – 10.30am
(Diploma, Post-Diploma and Student Internship Programme (SIP) Award Graduands)
Guest-of-Honour
Dr Hanin Binte Hussain,
Senior Lecturer in the Psychology and Child & Human Development Academic Group, National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Dr Hanin has an extensive teaching experience in primary and early childhood education in Singapore and New Zealand. Dedicated to curriculum design and development, her research interest includes complexity thinking in education. Dr Hanin actively collaborates with on enhancing educational practices, including developing transition position statements for smooth progression to primary school. Her commitment to integrating theory and practice enriches student learning and contributes significantly to the field of early childhood education.
Session 2
Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
(Advanced Certificate and Professional Certificate
Graduands)
Guest-of-Honour
Associate Professor Sum Chee Wah,
Head of the Master of Early Childhood Education Programme, S R Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)
With a distinguished career in education, Associate Prof Sum has held pivotal roles including Divisional Director at the Ministry of Education (MOE), overseeing areas such as Pre-school Education, Special Education, and Gifted Education. Dr. Sum also served as Advisor for Preschool Education at the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) from 2014 to 2022. Her extensive experience and dedication have significantly contributed to the advancement of early childhood education in Singapore.
Registration Information
We seek your understanding that only registered guests with valid tickets will be granted entry into the Nanyang Auditorium to attend the graduation ceremony.
Session 1 (Diploma, Post-Diploma, Student Internship Programme (SIP) Award Graduands)
All graduands and guests are to be seated by 8.45am.
Session 2 (Advanced Certificate Graduands)
All graduands and guests are to be seated by 12.45pm.
As this is a formal event, graduands and guests are to stay throughout the event to avoid disruptions and entry into the auditorium will not be allowed after the commencement time.
Note: Due to the formal nature and length of the programme, infants in arms and children below 7 years will not be admitted. We seek your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
As this is a formal event, smart casual attire is recommended. Please refrain from wearing t-shirts, shorts, bermudas, sandals or slippers.
Seating in the auditorium will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Guests are strongly encouraged to arrive early and be seated by 8.45am for Session 1 and 12.45pm for Session 2.
Note: Graduands will be seated separately from their guests.
While no photography is allowed on stage, graduands would be allowed to take photos during the event but please remain seated at all times when taking photos throughout the ceremony. There will be official professional photographers to take photos when graduands are on stage.
Photographs & videos taken at this event may be used on NIEC’s website, marketing materials and in the press. By participating in this event, you consent to NIEC photographing and using your image & likeness.
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