CCA Previews 2023

CCA Previews ’23: RECAS

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By Huang Xinrui (23A01B), Chairperson; Tan Eik Huey (23S03O), Vice-Chairperson; Ralph Casper Tan (23S06E), Vice-Chairperson

Do you have a burning passion for Economics and/or current affairs? Are you interested in meeting other like-minded individuals and engaging in intellectual discussions every week? Are you opinionated on contemporary issues and looking for a place for constructive debate? If your answer to any of the above questions is yes, the Raffles Economics and Current Affairs Society might just be the place for you!

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CCA Previews ’23: Raffles Archives and Museum

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By Chan Jing Mun Celeste (23S05A), Chairperson; Ang Cheng Kiat Reyes (23A01A), Vice-Chairperson

When one thinks of Raffles Institution, one can hardly do so without thinking of its long and storied history. Just like the twin-headed eagle on its school crest, RI is an institution deeply rooted in tradition, even as it aspires to be the “Hope of a Better Age”. That is precisely what interests our combined Y14 and Y56 club: the study and preservation of RI’s extensive history and rich heritage. 

With the school set to celebrate its bicentennial in 2023 and gearing up to launch celebrations into full swing, you may see the name Raffles Archives and Museum bouncing around the school often. Indeed, all of our staff and student members have been hard at work over the past year. However, there’s so much more to our CCA than just the bicentennial celebrations!

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CCA Previews’ 23: Alchemy Club

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By Marcus Chu Jian-Hao (Chairperson, 23S03L), Chi Junxiang (Vice Chairperson, 23S03L), Jonelle Tan Wen Qi (Secretary, 23S03D), Matthew Lim Kin-Shuen (Exco Member, 23S03A), Athen Lee Zhi Yu (Exco Member, 23S06I)

Welcome to Alchemy Club! In the past, Alchemists were concerned with the transmutation of matter. In particular, they were attempting to convert base metals into gold. Of course, while Au-some, those attempts were unfortunately futile. Although the art of alchemy is no longer practised and has evolved into modern-day chemistry, the sense of curiosity and passion alchemists embodied is still present and alive today. Alchemy Club (whose name pays homage to the alchemists of the past) is where chemistry enthusiasts like YOU meet to discuss everything and anything about chemistry. Do you conduct your own chemistry experiments at home, spend your free time reading Wikipedia pages or watching chemistry videos (like Nile Red?) or just enjoy “magic”? Perhaps your chemistry lectures leave you with no reaction? Then look no further, for Alchemy Club is just the place for you!

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CCA Previews ’23: Mathematics Club

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By Andrew Yar (23S06S, Chairperson)

“Mathematics”. Just the mention of this one word and immediately, your mind conjures up the excruciating emotions engendered by the rote, excessive and seemingly pointless exercises of H2 Mathematics. Stop right there. In Math Club, nothing could be further from the truth.

Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty—a beauty cold and austere, […] yet sublimely pure, and capable of a stern perfection such as only the greatest art can show.

Bertrand Russell, a very famous mathematician
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CCA Previews ’23: Audio Visual Unit

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By AVU Exco 2022-23

Have you ever wanted to know what was going on behind the curtains of a performance?  Wanted free backstage passes to every school event? Or wanted to wow an audience and enjoy a round of applause after creating cool effects in a performance? 

Here in Audio Visual Unit (AVU), you can!

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