Author: Raffles Press

CCA Previews ’21: Raffles Rock

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Gabriel Saw (21S06D), Chairperson, Nur Hana (21A01D), Vice-Chairperson, Tricia (21S06I), Secretary, Zunnur (21S03C), Quartermaster

To be perfectly clear, our CCA is not involved with actual, physical rocks. We apologise to you geology enthusiasts and rock climbing fanatics, but if you enjoy music and performance, we highly recommend you keep reading!

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CCA Previews ’21: Touch Rugby

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By Ada Poh (21S03F), Captain, Shannon Ng (21S06N), Vice-Captain, Tang Shih Ann (21S06I), Quarter Mistress, and Wang Zhipei (21S03O), Treasurer 

Touch Rugby,

Others look at us in awe

U can’t help but 

Cheer for us as we

Happily sprint forward, bringing the ball

Right to the Scoreline!

Underestimating us is dangerous, and
Games are our speciality

But most importantly

You know we are having fun!

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CCA Previews ’21: Shooting

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By Raeanne Ong (21S03C), Captain, and Ho Yaan, Claire (21S03J), Vice-Captain

It’s hard to imagine shooting as a sport. After all, the word “shooting” itself likely conjures up images of blockbuster spy films and sophisticated-looking firearms, but in reality, the sport itself is a lot different from what one might imagine. Besides not requiring much physical assertion, it also does not require perfect eyesight (surprise!) or an innately faultless sense of aim. On the contrary, our sport is one which prizes patience and resilience; having no prerequisites apart from a willingness to learn and a penchant for good balance, aim and precision. 

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CCA Previews ’21: Computer Science Society (CSS)

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By Eric Li (21S06E), Chairperson and Tay Kar Ray (21S06E), Vice-Chairperson

“The ultimate promise of technology is to make us master of a world that we command by the push of a button.”

Volker Grassmuck

Here at the Computer Science Society (CSS), we believe in the power of technology and computing in transforming our way of life for the better. We therefore teach a wide variety of courses in computer science and programming for this purpose.

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CCA Previews ’21: Red Cross Youth Chapters (RCYC)

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By Chua Celeste (21S03H), Chairperson

Looking for a meaningful way to contribute back to society but not sure how to? Or simply looking for opportunities to learn some useful first aid skills that will put you in good stead? Fret not, for you have just visited the right CCA page! Presenting to you: Red Cross Youth Chapters (RCYC)! 

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