Compilations

Commentary, Op-Eds, Opinion, Special Editions, Student Issues

The Weight We Wear: Where Our Uniform Regulations Fall Short (School Matters Special Edition 2025)
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Isaac Tay (25S06L) and Yvonne Cheung (25S03S)

Morning assembly is a test of endurance. Students rush up from the parade square, desperate to make it to their classes by 7:58am. The morning sun, the clawing heat and humidity of 2400 students crammed into the parade square, combined with the run from Marymount MRT station—it all conspires to make the expectations of looking smart and tidy even more difficult to meet. By the end of the Principal’s address, a sea of translucent dress shirts have bloomed, students slick with sweat, fabric clinging like cling-wrap to their backs and shoulder blades. 

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Commentary, Opinion, School Life, Special Editions

Reduced Focus on Grades: Finding the Real Rafflesian Experience (School Matters Special Edition 2025)
Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Choo Zi Xuan (25S03E) and Shanice Foo (25S03A)

Images courtesy of Raffles Image Arts Collective

Success in RI has long been equated with achieving straight A’s. Now, it’s about the stories you create, the challenges you embrace, and the communities you uplift. In alignment with this new version of success, the school is shifting its focus towards a more holistic school experience and placing more emphasis on other priorities, such as a more vibrant school life.

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Commentary, Compilations, Concert Reviews, Raffles Reviews, Special Editions

Seat Dreams Are Made of These: The Star Theatre Edition
Reading Time: 9 minutes

By Amanda Lim (25S03B), Foo Le Xuan Shanice (25S03A) and Tay Yu Ning (25S07A)

Welcome to Seat Dreams Are Made of These, your ultimate guide to navigating the seating options at The Star Theatre. Whether you’re gearing up for a concert, a theatrical performance, or a special event, understanding the nuances of the venue’s seating arrangement can make or break your experience.

In this guide, we’ll rank the seats across all categories based on a carefully designed rubric that considers proximity, visibility, and price. While sound quality is not factored into the rankings—thanks to the venue’s state-of-the-art delay speakers ensuring consistent audio throughout the hall—we’ll dive into other critical aspects to help you make an informed decision.

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Compilations, Humans of RI, Multimedia, School Life, Student Features, Videos

We Aren’t Really Strangers: To the ‘26 Batch
Reading Time: < 1 minute

By Peh Zhi Ning (25A01B)

Coming into a new school can be scary. Scratch that. We’ve all tasted the anxiety and nervousness of the First Day, and felt the trepidation that laces your shoes. For the new batch of Year Fives coming into Raffles Institution on 7 February, it’s normal to feel the jitters. 

New friends, new subjects, new clothes (except for the RI Y1-4 guys) – entering RI can feel positively foreign. It may take a while to familiarise yourself with the maze of lecture theatres, to figure out what canteen stall is your favourite, or to find shortcuts back home.  Luckily, you’ll have time to acclimatise yourself within the school – with Orientation. 

But this video isn’t about Orientation, you cheeky Wayfinders. Rather, it’s about the people who will greet you as you don your Ori shirts for the first time. On 7 February 2025, as you step through the school gates, and walk through the corridors to Orientation, you’ll meet the House Captains and Council Presidents for the second time. 

After all, once you’ve watched this video, they aren’t really strangers. 

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Commentary, Compilations, Special Editions

Behind the Spotlight: Prexcursion ‘24 
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Betty Ding (25A01B), Cayla Goh (25A01B) and Meryl Lim (25S05A)

Have you ever noticed what goes on behind the spotlight? 

On November 13th, Press had the opportunity to visit the Star Performing Arts Centre for an exclusive backstage tour. We were given a tour of the different venues the Star Theatre offers, the huge stage, and the many many seating options. 

What we did not notice at first, however, were the control rooms. 

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