By Aniqa Norhazry (25S03D), Arshia Mahajan (25S06R) and Cayla Goh (25A01B)
Do you find yourself walking through the new Immersion Forest, peering into the murky waters of the pond and wondering, what all the fuss is about? Or perhaps you’ve seen the Rewilding works on the Y1- 4 campus instead, with the same question plaguing your thoughts: Why is rewilding so important?
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By Chen Ying (25A01C), Teo Hui Sian (25S06C), and Tay Yu Ning (25S07A)
Tucked within the lush heart of Mandai Wildlife Reserve lies Rainforest Wild Asia, a captivating immersion into Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests. More than just a sequence of exhibits, it’s a living, breathing ecosystem — one where nature and design meet to create a sanctuary that feels both ancient and alive.
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by Camillia Anum Mohamad Ashraff (24S03B) and Michelle Lee (24A01A)
It’s no secret: school is tiring. Whenever we have an opportunity to shut our brains off, we’re more than happy to.
Which is why we may not have noticed that an empty grass patch was wrapped in blue tarp overnight. After a few months, a garden bloomed in its place.
It’s now home to the Sensory Garden, a serene place tucked away near the Marymount exit. The almost magical atmosphere seems to come straight from a childrens’ book, and like all the best gardens, the Sensory Garden comes alive at night.
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By Raffles Press ’22
Foreword by Mei Feifei (22A13A), Chairperson, Raffles Press ‘ 22
Although we may technically be a school press, we at Raffles Press constantly seek to expand our horizons beyond Raja Block and the Marymount gate to venture into unexplored territory. This is why our journalists have taken full advantage of the easing of community measures to head out into various corners of Singapore over the past few months.
We are proud to present to you TouRIsts — a special edition in which you can find reviews of trails, parks, museums, dining establishments, and everything in between. We hope you will have as much fun reading as we did writing.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as we take you on a tour to inspire and perspire!
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By Clara Chai (22A01D), Faith Ho (22A01A) and See Man Teng (22S03A)
Photos courtesy of the writers and Mr Patrick Wong
While it was undoubtedly difficult to get to the park via public transport (one writer got lost on the way from the MRT), our trip to Pasir Ris Park can be summed up in a sentence: worth the walk.
The rest of us began to venture into the park while waiting. We were certainly not alone, having been accompanied by bird watchers and other park explorers. The park turned out to be an excellent place for bird spotting (for those with eagle eyes), among other things.
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