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Where To Touch Grass

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By Tok Kai Xue (26A01B)

As the September holidays arrive, many of us are cooped up at home to lock in. But resting your mind is equally important, and what better way to recharge than by reconnecting with nature?

If you’re new to touching grass, watch this video for a list of parks and trails to check out!

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When I was in RJC…

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By Georgia Ong (26S03O), Looi Ee Xin (26S03M), Nicole Lee (26S05A)

This Teacher’s Day, Raffles Press took a blast from the past — we reached out to four current RI teachers who previously were RI students. What was RI like back then? How did their school life differ from us? 

Armed with a camera, a mic and some burning questions, we set out to find the answers to these questions. 

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Answering Your Teacher FAQs: Autocomplete Interviews Raffles’ Edition

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By Kunchur Bharat (26A01B), Huang Han Cheng (26S05B), Teng Yifan (26S06H)

This Teachers’ Day, Raffles Press had the chance to ask some of your favourite teachers the internet’s our most burning questions.

Buckle up as Ms Hwang Shi-Ting and Ms Eng Yuwen, and Mr Iqbal and Mr Jason Teo take Raffles Press’ Autocomplete Interview!

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Quiet Strength: Celebrating Our Non-Teaching Staff

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By Ariann Khoo (26S06B), Tara Teo (26A01D), Tomi Peh (26S06P)

How often do we pause to appreciate the silent backbone of our school — the non-teaching staff who make learning possible?

As Teachers’ Day draws near, Raffles Press delves into the lives of these unsung heroes: Ms Jossy (Admin staff), Ms Nurul and Mdm Lai (Science Lab staff), and Ms Winnie (Cleaning staff), exploring their daily routine, the challenges that they face, and their lives beyond their roles here in RI. 

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An Ode to Buses: A Short Film

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By Keng Yi, Nicole (25S03S)

It’s fifteen minutes away when you need it most. It’s leaving you in its dust as you sprint desperately towards the bus stop. It’s trying to throw you off your feet as you grasp blindly for a handhold.

Yet you keep coming back. Is it simple convenience and comfort, hatred of the MRT, or something more?

In this video, we’ll explore what a bus can mean to us, and how a mode of transport can become more like a way of life. While (fittingly) on the bus, I speak to the bus enthusiasts in my life, and find the points where our lives and bus routes converge.

This video is dedicated to the mundane joys of everyday commutes, and the roads and people that make a home — this video is dedicated to buses.

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