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Joo Chiat Road: Sign of the Times
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Huang Han Cheng (26S05B) and Kunchur Bharat (26A01B)

Taking a walk in Joo Chiat, one might form a rather simplistic image of the area. Rows of mixed-use shophouses inhabited by chic cafes, a mishmash of restaurant options and inoffensive street art make for a pleasant weekend itinerary. Behind this quaint facade, however, is a neighbourhood which plays a larger role in Singapore’s history than many expect. 

Joo Chiat might be best described as an architectural palimpsest. Like a parchment scroll that has been consistently scraped and washed for reuse, the neighbourhood has assumed many identities throughout history.

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Arts, CCA Events, Commentary, Multimedia, Student Features, Videos

The Invite: Raffles Modern Dance Showcase ’26
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By Koh Shin Robbie (26A01A) and Lerraine Neo (26A01A)

To many, pulling off a full dance showcase would be unthinkable for a batch of four Year 6s. The reality is, it still is. Behind our batch of Y6 Modern Dance members is a team of supportive Y5s, teachers, instructors and alumni, united in facing the odds together. United in facing the odds together, The Invite took to the night and showcased the heart of their small, yet larger-than-life CCA. Watch on to hear the stories behind their miracle!

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“Sing!” — Raffles Chorale Showcase 2026
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Kunchur Bharat (26A01B) and Prajna Girish (27S06O)

All photographs provided by Skyler Chen Yuanzhe (27S03A) and Huang Zhi En (27S03B) from Raffles Arts and Photographic Society 

As the evening light reflected off the ivy that crept down the walls of the School Of The Arts (SOTA), friends, family, and even some members of the School Management rapidly filled both upper and lower floors of the concert hall. Some held bouquets of wildflowers, others carried handmade boards–but everyone had the same eager smile and peeled ears for this year’s joint performance by RI’s Voices (Secondary) and Chorale (JC), Sing!

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CCA Events, Commentary, Sports

Reclaiming the Throne: Table Tennis Girls’ NSG Finals 2026
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Teo Kai Xu (27A01B)

All images courtesy of Raffles Art and Photographic Society unless otherwise stated.

The Girls’ Team marching into the arena. (Photo provided by Aleenta Quek from 27S06B)

All eyes were on them. Dressed in their iconic green, black, and white jackets, the Girls’ team marched into the arena, steeling themselves for the match ahead. 

You could feel the excitement among the spectators. Cheers rose above the chaotic din of clappers, as a palpable enthusiasm swept across the stands. Amidst the crowd, flags were waving high in support of the teams.

This year, the Girls’ Team was matched against their long-time rivals, Hwa Chong Institution (HCI), to whom they lost last year. Historically, the championship has swung between RI and HCI, and so, the day’s match was looking to be another toss-up. 

The question here was: Was the team ready to win back the title?

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Commentary, Opinion

Are You Truly Enjoying Life? (The Photo Dilemma) 
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Sophie Sim (27S05A) 

All photos courtesy of Orlando Khoo (27S06F) unless otherwise stated.

Scrolling through my camera roll, I see all the events I’ve been a part of, all the outings I’ve been on. But if asked to pick my favourite event, I would hesitate. Because even the best pictures on my camera roll are rarely the best memories of my life. 

The most fun moments of my life would come out as the most blurry, low-res pictures ever: where someone’s eyes are closed, when the lighting’s terrible, and nobody is posing properly. 

It’s these moments when nobody cares about whether the photo turns out “glam” or not, or whether to post on “spam” or “main”, when the only thing on everyone’s mind is just laughing, crying and even bickering with one another, when we feel that we are living for ourselves, not to showcase to anyone else. It is at these moments that people have the time of their lives.

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