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.
Continue reading “Behind the Creation of Rainforest Wild Asia: Singapore’s Newest Wildlife Experience”
By Aniqa Norhazry (25S03D)
The joy and exuberance we get from unboxing blind boxes is truly unmatched. That, coupled with the irresistibly cute designs available, have fueled the blind box industry for decades. Yet, blind boxes are popular now more than ever and while it all seems like harmless fun, it often leads to a bigger problem—overconsumption. Amongst other issues, this could lead to a hole in your pocket, and even in the environment. But how harsh are these negative impacts? And despite knowing them, why can’t we stop ourselves from buying blind boxes?
Find out in our video, where we discuss blind boxes, overconsumption and the repercussions of our endless buying.
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By Betty Ding (25A01B), Isaac Tay (25S06L), Meryl Lim (25S05A)
In line with recent rewilding (or RIwilding) efforts on campus grounds, the school announced yesterday at Team Raffles Gala the launch of a brand-new initiative: NEST@Raffles.
Raffles Press was given the egg-clusive opportunity to cover this new programme, and dish the inside scoop on this egg-citing new initiative.
This initiative welcomes a chicken coop into the school, the first of its kind in Singaporean schools. The wild chickens which traverse the school compound, especially around the Marymount gate, will finally be given a home.
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By Choo Zi Xuan (25S03E) and Rhea Sharma (25S06A)
An unfamiliar campus, new routines, and the buzz of Orientation waiting to unfold—just a few weeks ago, stepping into JC felt like diving into the unknown.
But now? You’ve cheered till your voice went hoarse, tackled every mass dance move (some more successfully than others), and made friendships that just might last a lifetime. Orientation wasn’t just about icebreakers and games—it was about finding your place, your people, and the energy that makes RI feel like home.
From the very first day to the last, let’s take a look back at Wanderlust 2025.
By Isaac Chan (25A01B)
21 February meant a lot to our Y7s — meeting friends after some while apart, catching up, and of course, receiving their long-awaited A-Levels results. In the air was tension, relief, sadness, joy. This video is a glimpse into that day: take a look at how it was like, hear what our Y7s had to say, and what advice our teachers have to give them.
