By Ivan Tang (17S03K), Chairperson; Valerie Lim (17A01E), Vice Chairperson; Hannah Tan Jia Hwee (17S03L), EXCO Member; Lee Yee Teng (17A01E), EXCO Member

Have you ever wanted to try adventure activities like waterfall abseiling, white water rafting, or trekking up a steep forest hill to catch a glimpse of the Rafflesia flower? Or wanted to put into practice a range of useful skills such as first aid, knot tying and basha (a simple tent) pitching? Perhaps you find joy in forming friendships with the people you meet, and in guiding juniors through their Secondary school journey. Or maybe you have a heart for community service projects, such as distributing food packages to needy households during the holiday season. If you answered yes to any of these, or you’re willing to explore a CCA experience slightly different from the regular sports or performing arts CCA, then the RIBB’s Primers Programme is for you!

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By Lynn Htet Aung (17S06C), Captain; Joon Hui Xuan (17S06K), Vice Captain; Khoo Weijian (17S03O), Vice Captain; Jenny Zhang (17S06P), Secretary

In life, there are few things that are so desired by many, and fewer still that require so much grit and resilience. Take for example, the elusive concert ticket from that one inter-continental band, and the corresponding hours of underpaid labor to save for that price tag. Or that perfect score and its required weeks of slogging through the books.

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By Sean Tan (17S03P), Boys’ Captain; Aaron Tan (17S03Q), Boys’ Vice Captain; Andrea Ong (17S06N), Girls’ Captain; Yong Wen Min (17S03B), Girls’ Vice Captain

Handball requires a team to bring the ball up the court and put it in the back of the net with their hands. Swimming demands endless laps up and down the pool. Rugby calls for tussling and fighting with your opponents. Now, put them together. What do you get?

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By Ong Yun Ting (17S03I), Member

The sound of the shrill whistle resonates through the air. Eyes focused, hearts palpitating, knees bent in position, anticipating the serve that soars through the air and –

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By Clenyce Tan (17S07D), Captain

What is track? The definition you’ll get on Google is “a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing.” And if you zoom in for specifics, you’ll find 19 contestable events on the national schools level consisting of the sprints, hurdles, distance running, steeple, racewalking, jumps, throws, and vault. We’re sure you’ve heard that there’s no one size fit all, and our sport accepts and embraces that – we’ve presented a plethora of event choices for you to pick.

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