By Raffles Press’25

Foreword by Teo Hui Sian (25S06C), Chairperson, Raffles Press ’25

A great deal of things happen on our campus.

Some matters are objectively noteworthy; we feel their impact tangibly and undeniably, such as the update of our uniform regulations or the new single CCA system. Their controversy propels significant discourse, and the noise they generate makes them almost impossible to ignore.

But some matters unfold more quietly, their impact either limited to a smaller group, like the members of the recently merged CCAs, or simply experienced more subtly across the student body, as with the school’s rewilding initiative or the school’s shift away from a grades-centric culture.

School keeps all of us busy, so we learn to move quickly, to think even faster, and to waste little time. Sometimes, the rush can make us blind to all the things happening on our campus, even when it’s going on right around us. Not all changes announce themselves with noise, and some school matters don’t register at all, escaping our notice entirely.

This year’s special edition theme, School Matters, serves as a reminder of the giant ecosystem that is our school community! Our writers explore several school matters — offering critique, providing updates, and featuring exclusive interviews with school leaders and staff including our principal Mr Aaron Loh, our deputy principals, and Assistant Department Head of Student Management, Mr Tan Mian Ou.

In the process of writing these pieces, our writers have spoken to students, teachers, and school administrators alike. What follows is not only a more balanced look at what’s happening behind the scenes but also a reminder of the many voices shaping our shared school experience.

Hopefully, while you’re reading these stories, you’ll discover something new about the school we spend so much of our time in!