By Chloe Yeo (Captain), Phoebe Tan (Vice-captain), Finna Ng (Quartermistress), Zhou Xiaohan (Secretary)
A game of touch rugby involves 6 players per team, where players will play for 2 20-minute games with a 5-minute break for half-time. The aim of the game is to bring the ball to the scoreline at the other end of the field and score a touchdown. However, unlike other ball games, attackers can only pass backwards.
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By Gladys Oh (25S03G) and Jayden Loh (25S03P)
Golf CCA in Raffles often flies under the radar. With only four Year 5 members and two in Year 6, we are a small but dedicated group. Golf is all about precision and strategy: it involves using various clubs to navigate a series of 18 holes, aiming to complete the course with the fewest strokes possible. Each hole presents its own set of challenges, from picturesque fairways and greens to strategically placed water hazards and sand bunkers. A round of golf typically takes around 5-6 hours, and each competition spans 3-4 days, demanding both endurance and skill.
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By Marisa Wee Li En (Captain) and Timothy Joseph Kim Cheng Rui (Secretary)
For many of us, academics are a large part of our JC life with the seemingly unending lectures to watch and tutorials to do. Everyone wants to create meaningful friendships and long-lasting memories that stay with us even after we graduate, yet we never seem to have the time. Students are eager to strike that balance between leading an enriching JC life while also focusing on academic goals. So how does one know what is the right CCA for them?
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By Mr Jason Teo (Fencing Teacher IC)
Picture this: you’re facing your opponent, waiting for the referee’s call. Your body is coiled like a spring, with every muscle primed and ready to go as soon as the round begins.
Picture this: you’re facing your opponent, waiting for the referee’s call. Your body is coiled like a spring, with every muscle primed and ready to go as soon as the round begins.
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By Zhong Ruoxi (25A01D), Elizabeth Ong Kai Ning (25S03C), Tan Xing You (25S06I), Kua Hong Rui (25S03M), Dylan Lie (25S06M), Wong Teng Yi (25S06R) (2025 EXCO members)
“Last charge!”
The team’s adrenaline fuels their powerful, synchronised strokes as their heartbeats follow the unwavering pulse of the drum. The boat surges forward through the final 50-meter stretch. As every paddler shouts with all their might, the cheers and cries of your teammates push you to paddle even harder.
Threatened by fatigue, you fight on, willing your muscles not to give out on your team and yourself. And before you know it…
“Easy!”
You have crossed the finish line. An overwhelming sense of pride and joy washes over you as you beam at your teammates.
Welcome to Raffles Dragonboat! RIDB is more than just a sport. We are a close-knit community who paddle together through the hardest waters as one team and one family.
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