Author: Raffles Press

CCA Previews ’18: Floorball

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Ella Tan Ray Ing (18A01B), Girls’ Captain

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Raffles Floorball Batch ‘18 at Boys’ A Div Finals 2017.

In Raffles Floorball, we believe that anything is possible. On court, there are no limits to what you can do – you have 45 seconds a shift to decide to pass, dribble, shoot, or create a magical playup that gets you the goal. Floorball is a fast-paced and intense game that teaches you to outwit and outdo your opponents by being the most determined and creative that you can be. Every game, each line of 5 players goes in to attack and defend, switching every 45 seconds with the next line in a rotational manner to continue the play and try to score. 45 second sprint, 45 second rest, and back at it again. Floorball will show you how in a 45-minute match, you will be pushed to your limits physically and mentally, and yet be able to have lots of fun with your teammates, advancing your way to victory.

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RI to Lose Fried Foods, Cut Down on Sugar

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Abigail Ang (18S06B)

You may have heard the rumours, or overheard the vendors talking about it in the canteen. The announcement on Stamford last Friday served as the final proof: the Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP) will be rolled out once Term 3 reopens, marking the end of fried food, potato chips and high-in-sugar drinks in RI.

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