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7 Meals Under 7: What to Eat for Cheap at Star Vista
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Choo Zi Xuan (25S03E), Isaac Tay (25S06L), Sophie Chong (25A01A)

In an era of skyrocketing prices and GST hikes, becoming a victim of inflation feels inevitable. Eating within the constraints of a limited allowance, therefore, becomes increasingly difficult. To avoid sacrificing your social life and insatiable appetite for outrageous prices, we sought to find 7 affordable meals and dining spots for under $7. Star Vista is located at Buona Vista – a few MRT stops away from Marymount, making it a popular hang-out spot after school and a good alternative from the usual Junction 8. After scouring through endless menus and deals, we settled on the food options below:

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Courage of the Climb (and Teaching, too): Teachers’ Day 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Amanda Lim (25A01B) and Cayla Goh (25A01B)

Featuring Ms Ma Jialin

When you think of someone standing at Everest Base Camp, dangling over a cliff above the Pacific Ocean, or crossing a moving glacier, you most likely picture an adventurer, maybe even a NatGeo photographer capturing the perfect shot. But your chemistry teacher? Probably not.

But that’s exactly who you should be picturing — Ms Ma Jialin.

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Teachers Vs. H2 Math: Teachers’ Day 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute

By Arshia Mahajan (25S06R), Chen Ying (25A01C), Kavya Thirunavukkarasan (25S03I) and Rhea Sharma (25S06A)

Featuring Mr Chan Kuang Wen, Ms Sulynn Chuang Xin and Ms Tan Lee Hui

Your teachers might seem amazing at the subject they teach now, but have you ever wondered how they fared in other subjects in school? Other subjects like perhaps … H2 Mathematics?

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Teacher Besties: Teachers’ Day 2024
Reading Time: 10 minutes

By Aniqa Norhazry (25S03D), M.B. Dharshni (25S03O) and Nurul Iman Mohammed Rohan (25S03C)

Featuring Ms Eva Hor, Ms Elaine Wong, Ms Melissa Lim, Ms Fiona Lio, Mr Patrick Wong and Mr Eddie Koh

Amidst the stress of school life, we students often find solace in our friends and the adventures we set out on together. Indeed, this joy of companionship and exploration can be found in the Rafflesian staffroom as well! 

In this Special Edition, we embarked on a journey alongside two groups of globetrotting teachers. Travelling to places such as Ireland and Hawaii, these friendships have been nurtured with love and compassion. Read on to find out more!

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I think, therefore I teach KI: Teachers’ Day 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Teo Hui Sian (25S06C) and Keng Yi, Nicole (25S03S)

Featuring Mr Eldrick Cheong
Special thanks to Qiu Bixin (25A01A)

What would you imagine a modern-day Singaporean philosopher to look like? Perhaps just the word “philosophy” draws forth vivid images of a grizzled old man, graying with the weight of knowledge. Or perhaps a recluse buried in books who spends all their time pondering.

Our first impression of Mr Eldrick Cheong is that he looks, well, way too normal. His “chill guy” appearance subverts both the archetypes of the weathered old philosopher and the introverted art student. 

In fact, at some parts of the interview, it’s easy to see him as a peer rather than a teacher, one that would fit right into our cohort.

But this appearance is deceptive. Mr Cheong is a new teacher at our school, who had  previously taught GP and has now moved on to KI, and as we get to know him more, his deep devotion to philosophy is evident in everything he does. 

Philosophy is not just a subject to Mr Cheong—it’s a lifestyle.

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