The exhausted team feeling victorious after the final domino fell

Yik Wai checking the circuits of the "Theme Park" gadget during the early stages of preparation

Alvin hard at work on Day 3

Seven Engineering students represented Temasek Polytechnic at the Big Challenge Domino Game held on 27 May 2001 at the IMM Building. Their job was to arrange 40,000 domino pieces to form creative patterns, making use of electronic gadgets and props along the way. The team adopted the theme, "Fantasy Land". Working against the clock, 24 hours a day on shifts, the students slogged for 4 days in preparation for the showdown. They only had time for burgers and chicken rice. Pushing themselves to the limit, they beat 9 teams from other polytechnics and tertiary institutions to qualify for the finals held on 8 July 2001. The event, organised by MediaWorks, was telecast over Channel U on 12 July 2001 (Thur) at 8.00pm. Click HERE to view a recorded telecast of the Preliminary round event. (Courtesy of the Diploma in Telecoms) (You'll need RealOne player to view the clip. If you don't have it, click HERE)

THE FINALS

The Temasek Engineering School team at the Domino Finals on 8 July 2001. Photos by ENGINEERRUS Gold photographer, Coco Kou

Team member Alvin (left) chatting with Temasek Engineering School's Director, Mrs Lay-Tan Siok Lie and Deputy Director Mr Raymond Teo at the end of a month-long gruelling Domino campaign

Passionate support from the Temasek Polytechnic Pom-Pom team at the Finals

In the Finals, the Temasek Engineering School team delivered an entertaining performance modelled after a "Forbidden Jungle" theme. Falling dominoes weaved through intricate forests, crocodile swarmps and treacherous valleys, to the delight of more than 200 supporters. The team emerged runner-up. Click HERE to view a recorded telecast of the Grand Finals. (Courtesy of the Diploma in Telecoms) (You'll need RealOne player to view the clip. If you don't have it, click HERE)

An enthralled audience watching the Temasek Engineering students' domino showdown at the Grand Finals

Students: Former sec school Won Jiong Yang (Leader) East View Sec School Chia Zhi Zhong, Esmond Tampines Sec School Hah Jian Fu Loyang Sec School Heng Kwang Hwee, Kenny East View Sec School Ho Yik Wai Xinmin Sec School Lee Po Kee East View Sec School Yan Changrui, Alvin Springfield Sec School Coach: Roland Yeo (COM) Technical Advisors: Tan Kim Cheng (MTN), Teddy Rusmin (TEL)

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