CCA Previews

CCA Previews ’22: Table Tennis

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By Lim Jun Kai (22A01C), Captain, Jong Yik Kiat (22S06J), Vice-Captain, Elyse Chew Wan Rou (22S03P), Captain, Qiu Yahan Olivia (22S06), Vice-Captain

“TOK TOK TOK…”, the rally resonates in the multipurpose hall. The crowd roars in anticipation as the Rafflesian at the edge of the table tennis table swings his bat passionately at the ball fast approaching. With a final swing, he watched the ball dart across the table missing just an inch of the opponent’s bat. “TOK”, the whole stadium erupts into chaos.  The sweet sound of victory echoes through the hall as the ball hits the ground.  Before the player regains his composure, he is embraced by his enthusiastic teammates.  

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CCA Previews ’22: Raffles One Earth

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By Sohan Daniel Singh (22S06P), Chairperson and Sharmaine Lim (22S06F), Vice-Chairperson

Singapore has finally announced its Green Plan with ambitious targets, such as planting 1 million more trees by 2030 and quadrupling solar energy deployment by 2025. This is exciting news for all of us and is indeed heartening to hear, as it reaffirms the importance of environmental conservation and all our work. 

At Raffles One Earth, we wish to contribute to this. We look forward to playing our part in our own small ways to make Singapore’s goal to be environmentally sustainable one step closer to reality. While we may not be able to effect grand changes, which require time, we wish to instil a sense of urgency and agency within each Rafflesian and beyond through our student-led initiatives. We aim to empower individuals with knowledge on what they can do as an individual, and allow them to realise that they too have the power to be the change they want to see.

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CCA Previews ’22: Raffles Interact

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By Ong Sze Ying Gelyn (22S03I), President; Khoo An Xian (22SO6E), Vice-President; Lim Wei Jie, Roy (22S03L), Vice-President

The heart of a volunteer is never measured in size, but by the depth of their commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Likewise, Interact is guided by our motto: Service before self. Pre-Covid-19, Interactors visited service centers on a weekly basis to volunteer. Our seniors befriended elderly at care centres, tutored children from disadvantaged backgrounds and planned enriching activities for those with special needs. 

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CCA Previews ’22: Raffles Gavel Club

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By Sonia Maya (22A01C), Chairperson, Chen Bi Rui (22A01A), Vice-Chairperson, and Senthilkumaran Shruteekha (22S03E), Vice-Chairperson

Gavel? Isn’t that the law club?

(Un)fortunately, Gavel isn’t a club affiliated to any prestigious law school, nor do we spend our sessions learning the penal code by heart. 

In actuality, Gavel Club is a subsidiary of Toastmasters International, an organisation that aims to empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. At Gavel, we build members up to become confident speakers and people. Through a plethora of oratorical drills and impromptu speeches, Gaveliers are able to hone the many qualities needed to become an articulate speaker. 

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CCA Previews ’22: Raffles Entrepreneurs’ Network

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By Koay Tze Erhn, President and Darrell Soh, Vice-President 

Ask any student in RI, and you’ll quickly find out people tend to know our club for one reason: the iconic, snug REN shirt, specially designed by our club.

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