Commentary

Commentary, Staff Features

Teacher Feature: Getting to Know the Year Heads
Reading Time: 9 minutes

By Tan Jun Xiang (14S06C) and Law May Ning (14S03O)

“What exactly does a Year Head do?”

If there were a list of frequently asked questions about the Year Heads, that would likely top the list. As 2013 draws to a close, we thought it would be nice to find out more about the two individuals who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep things running for our batch. If by now, the term Year Head is still completely foreign to you, then this interview is for you!

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Commentary, Humour, School Life

Fear Factor: Raffles Halloween Edition
Reading Time: 8 minutes

By Benedict Koh (14S06N), Mathew Gan (14A01C), and Gao Wenxin (14A03A)
Photos by Mathew Gan (14A01C) and Phuong Linh (14A01D) of the Raffles Photographic Society

With our school campus once the land of an exhumed cemetery and a columbarium for a neighbour, many ghostly tales have circulated along our hallowed halls over the years. Yet how much do you really know about the otherworldly inhabitants of this school? Continue reading “Fear Factor: Raffles Halloween Edition” →

Commentary, Curriculum, Please Mind the Platform Gap, Subjects

Knowledge is Power – Considering H2 KI (Please Mind the Platform Gap)
Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Andre Hui (14A03A) and Darren Teoh (14S06R)

A rather important philosopher once said: “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” The central task of Knowledge and Inquiry would be summed up in the process of proving (or disproving) that quote. Picking apart exactly how we know what we claim to know is what you’ll be doing if you choose to offer this subject.

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Commentary, Curriculum, Please Mind the Platform Gap, Subjects

Talk the Walk: A Guide to PW OP
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Tracey Toh (14A01A), Park Han Min (14S07A) and G Santoshi (14S06C) of the Gavel Club
Cover Image by The Raffles Photographic Society

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As the school term draws to a close, the atmosphere is all but celebratory as the entire batch frantically prepares for the dreaded Oral Presentation (OP). Seasoned speakers and unsure beginners alike immerse themselves in practice and painstakingly commit their scripts to memory. Beyond these necessary preparatory requirements, however, how can you ensure that the final segment of your Project Work (PW) journey is indeed you and your PW group’s crowning achievement? Here, we present to you some tips and insights on how you can ace the OP: Continue reading “Talk the Walk: A Guide to PW OP” →

Commentary, Curriculum, H3s, Please Mind the Platform Gap

Please Mind the Platform Gap: The H3 Experience – the Sciences
Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Allison Choong (14S05B)

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In this week’s instalment of Please Mind the Platform Gap, we answer a common question hanging over a fair number of Year Fives’ heads – should I take a H3? Some may say, “I want to take a H3 because it’s interesting!” but there’s much more to consider than that. We’ve approached a number of Year Sixes and ex-Rafflesians to help you get a better picture as to whether you should consider taking a H3 in the Sciences (or not).

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