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Astronite ‘26: Stardust
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Harish Arun Prasad (27S05B) and Sean Loh (27S06I)

All photos courtesy of Grace Zhu Ziqi (27S06G) and Backiaraj Jai Poshika (27S06H) from Raffles Astronomy Club.

Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’

As one of the world’s most renowned paintings, Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ depicts the simple yet profound beauty of the cosmos against the backdrop of a turbulent sky. Many have come to interpret these stars as a beacon of hope amidst dark times. 

Yet, over a century after Van Gogh painted this scene, we now struggle to view such scenery in our night skies, a result humankind has brought upon itself. As the effects of light and air pollution escalate in our society, people growing up today are being further deprived of the ability to take in the view of a “starry sky”.

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Arts, CCA Events, Culture, School Life

Primaveral: Raffles Crew Film Showcase 2026
Reading Time: 9 minutes

By Tara Teo (26A01D) and Joshua Gerrard Tan (27A01A)

In RI, legacy is a precise endeavour. Clinch a goal, have your school engraved on a glittering gold cup. Get exceptional grades, have your name carved on a historic wooden plaque. But what exactly is the playbook for an endeavour as intangible as the arts?

The question is one that every member of Raffles Crew has contended with for the past two years.  As the first official batch of Crew, established in 2025 after the merging of AVU (Audio Visual Unit) and Raffles Film, the members are positioned on the precipice of a new era. It is their choices—the values they uphold, the commitments they prioritise, the culture they nurture—that sets a precedent for future batches to come. 

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Do You Dream? Runway RPROJ Showcase 2026
Reading Time: 10 minutes

By Tang Ziya Rena (27A01B) and Tu Meiyi Mary (27S06O)

All photos courtesy of Skyler Chen Yuanzhe (27S03A), Esther Ho Yee Yeow (27S03B), Ayyaatharan Srinivasan (26S06D), Zhu Taiwu (26S06K),  Kylie Chong (26S03E), Kaylea Tan Kai Xuan (26A01E)

If you had been anywhere near the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) on the 25th of May, you may have spotted crowds of students (and even a few teachers) milling about the entrance of the hall with bouquets of fresh flowers in tow. 

While this sight is indeed not out of the ordinary, but rather, highly characteristic of most in-school performance events, you, the ever-observant onlooker, might have noticed something that sets this one apart from the others.

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Alpenglow: The Road to the Summit
Reading Time: 9 minutes

By Dara Tan (27A01A) and Sophie Sim (27S05A)

All photos courtesy of Ma Qihang Jackie (27S03H) 

“May tonight’s performance leave us all in the glow of music and shared wonder,” Principle Aaron Loh mentioned in his foreword. And indeed, the band enthralled us, completely immersing us in their world for a short 2 hours and leaving us in awe. 

10 minutes before the concert, the audience was slowly filing in and there was a low buzzing hum of chatter and anticipation. As the band stepped neatly into the SOTA concert hall, exuberant cheers and shouting erupted, with friends and family gathered in full support of the members. 

Concert A Tempo is the band’s annual concert, a particularly momentous one for the seniors as their last performance with Raffles Symphonic Band. The concert was themed “Alpenglow”, illustrating an arduous journey up the Alpine peaks. This reflected (many of) the senior batch’s six long years of dedication to the band, and the “glow” signalled the bright new era for the juniors as they stepped up in the band. 

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The Invite: Raffles Modern Dance Showcase ’26
Reading Time: < 1 minute

By Koh Shin Robbie (26A01A) and Lerraine Neo (26A01A)

To many, pulling off a full dance showcase would be unthinkable for a batch of four Year 6s. The reality is, it still is. Behind our batch of Y6 Modern Dance members is a team of supportive Y5s, teachers, instructors and alumni, united in facing the odds together. United in facing the odds together, The Invite took to the night and showcased the heart of their small, yet larger-than-life CCA. Watch on to hear the stories behind their miracle!