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The Farewell Interview Part 1 – Mr Michael Rollason
Reading Time: 10 minutes

By Adri Faris (18A13A), Ashley Tan (18A13A), and Chung So Hyun (18A13A)

Some of us recognise him as the “Caucasian teacher who’s in good shape for his age”. Some know him as the International History teacher who had to endure the incessant chatter of opinionated Arts students for sixteen years. But to his students, he is most fondly known as “Mr Rolly”, the teacher who inspires and motivates in the best ways. Next year, Mr Michael Rollason will be leaving Raffles Institution (RI) in search of new and exciting expeditions as he traverses around the world, with packed bags and a lifetime of unforgettable memories from RI in tow.

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TV Shows to Binge-Watch Now
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Choi Hoe Chang (18S07A) and Adri Faris (18A13A)

couch potato

Noun [c] ˈkaʊtʃ pəˌteɪ.təʊ

(disapproving)

a person who watches a lot of television and does not have an active life

Source: Cambridge Dictionary

We know it’s that time of the year where most of your friends are out of the country while you’re stuck in Singapore, but you don’t feel like getting started on those revision papers. Even if some of them are indeed still in the country – let’s be honest: you’d much rather stay home and binge-watch all your favourite TV shows. “But there’s a problem!” you cry. You’ve rewatched your favourite series (all six complete seasons) about three times already.

Here’s where Raffles Press comes in – the real reason you clicked on this article in the first place anyways. We’re back with our second installment of our 2-part Holiday Special Binge-watch List – and this time, it’s TV shows.

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Movies to Binge-Watch Now
Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Choi Hoe Chang (18S07A) and Adri Faris (18A13A)

couch potato

Noun [c] ˈkaʊtʃ pəˌteɪ.təʊ

(disapproving)

a person who watches a lot of television and does not have an active life

Source: Cambridge Dictionary

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…you may be overseas or staying in Singapore, but nevertheless having a great time with your friends and family. It is also the time when you embrace your inner couch potato and embark on a marathon of all the TV shows and movies you missed out on. Here’s a quick list of movies to get you started.

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Passenger: A Journey with Raffles Photographic Society
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Nicki Chan (18S03C)

“I believe that photography is about storytelling. Photographs tell a thousand words, and can be used to reveal truths, connect with people’s emotions, and promote greater social consciousness.”

– Natasha Zuzarte (18A01B), Chairperson of Raffles Photographic Society (RPS)

Photography is not just a tool, but also an art. Like other artworks, good photographs inspire, enlighten, and move people, and require careful planning and production to induce such an effect. Through Passenger, Raffles Photographic Society (RPS)’s end-of-year exhibition, our resident photographers bypassed the mere displaying of photography skills, aiming to deliver insight and emotion through photo-taking instead.

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