By Betty Ding (25A01B) and Cayla Goh (25A01B)
If you take English Language and Linguistics (ELL), you will never read this article the same again.
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By Valerie Ng Qi Xuan (25S06N)
“By convention hot, by convention cold, by convention colour; but in reality atoms and void.
Democritus
Each one of us is made out of 7 octillion atoms—that’s 7 followed by 27 zeros—and so it is no wonder that atoms and people are, quite literally, one and the same.
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By Jessica Zhu Yunjie (24A01E)
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I’ll admit, this one’s a bit of a dilemma. At first glance, the very notion of pursuing Chinese in RI seems akin to that of a forced arranged marriage—why would you ever willingly subject yourself to it?
However, if you find yourself enjoying the occasional CDrama, 综艺节目 (reality tv shows), or even get hooked on the guilty pleasure of reading 网络小说 (web novels), you’ve come to the right spot! Rest assured that the study of H2 CLL is a far cry from the monotony of standardised answering structures that could be inserted into every Higher Chinese O Level question.
Continue reading “Please Mind the Platform Gap: H2 Chinese Language & Literature (CLL)”
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By Joy Tan (23A01D) and Lezann Lee (23A01C)
“How do you pronounce PCME? Like, if HELM is pronounced HEL-M then is PCME pronounced PICK-ME? Also, what does PICK ME actually mean?” asked Physics teacher Mr Harapan Ong, in a commendable attempt to relate the established with the new and trendy.
Such an attitude is certainly worth extending to our school’s 200-year-old history. In particular, we shine a spotlight on how some of the A-Level subjects offered today have changed to fit our current times and to prepare students for the future. Digging deeper into the stories of these subjects, we piece together what it really means to be honouring the past by inspiring the future.
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By Raphael Niu (23A01A)
Choosing a subject combination is a stressful time for many, especially for those who are not sure of their aspirations or passionate about all the subjects they study. If you’re still torn between Biology and Physics or stuck in a dilemma over whether to take GP or KI, Raffles Press is here to help.
Here is a consolidated list of our Subject Previews, covering every subject currently offered in RI. Most Previews discuss the subject at H2 level, even though an H1 version of the subject may be available as well.
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