CCA Previews

CCA Previews ‘26: Netball 

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Tan Yan Ting Japhanie (26A01E, Captain), Glenda Sam Xin Yun (26S03I, Vice-Captain), Tyra Liew En-Xi (26S03Q, Quartermistress) 

Adapted from CCA Previews ’24-’25 

Contrary to popular belief, netball is far more than just a girl’s version of basketball. While it’s often dismissed for being a non-contact sport and for having a predominantly female community, there is much more to the game than meets the eye.  

Netball requires both physical agility and mental acuity, where each of the 7 players on court are indispensable to converting a centre pass into a goal. All players on court must stay focused as they carry out attacking movements or defensive plays, while taking care not to incur infringements and maintain possession of the ball. There is also heavy emphasis on accurate passing, positioning and timing—all three elements need to come into play for the players in their respective positions on court to execute seamless coordination, and ultimately score.  

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CCA Previews ‘25: Raffles Chorale

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Isaac Chan (25A01B), Chairperson

“There is no such beauty as where you belong.”

This line, a lyric from our signature song The Road Home by Stephen Paulus, guides Raffles Chorale. As a Performing Arts CCA, we chase beauty in our work, applying techniques and picking at the subtlest of details to deliver the tapestries of sound we aspire toward. But beauty comes most of all from the community that we build.

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CCA Previews ’25: Raffles Rock

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Shaylea Ng (Chairperson)

Close your eyes, and feel.

The kick drum, with every beat reverberating through your body. The electric bass, its rhythm grounding the song into place. The main guitar riff, that sparks a wave of recognition among the audience. The keys that chime in, adding accents with orchestral hits or the occasional brass. The harmonies of the vocalists blending into each other, as you feel yourself ascending, higher, and higher, and higher. 

Up on stage, fingers sink into the keys, tap against the mic, grip wooden drumsticks or slide across the fretboard. Your eyes open to 10 standing on that elevated platform, lights illuminating their figures as they take a full dive into the song. 

You exist; and you are here. This is it—the moment that you’ve been waiting for. 

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CCA Previews ’25: Raffles Guitar Ensemble

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By RJGE EXCO ‘25

What do you look for in your dream CCA? 

Is it a friendly and bonded CCA culture? A place where you can develop your musical skills or pick up music? Or one with a chance to perform at music festivals and concerts?

If your answer to all these questions is yes, then Raffles Guitar Ensemble is just the place for you!

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CCA Previews ’25: Chinese Literary Drama and Cultural Society

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Peng Jiayi (Chairperson), Tan Wen Jun Karissa (Vice-Chairperson), Teh Zi Ern (Secretary), Jacques Lim Jie Xuan (Drama Section Leader) and Song Yutong (Songwriting Section Leader)

Have you ever wondered how your favourite Chinese songs are written? Do you love watching Chinese dramas? Or have you ever wished to meet people like you, who appreciate Chinese language and culture? If this sounds relatable, then Chinese Literary Drama Cultural Society (CLDCS) is definitely the CCA for you!

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