By Joshua Gerrard Tan (27A01A) and Tran My Linh (27A01B)
All images courtesy of Raffles Art and Photographic Society
To reminisce is an act most of us are all too familiar with: walking down memory lane, reflecting on our past experiences, past friends and past troubles, and the life that has shaped us into who we are today. It is this feeling, a mix of joy, melancholy and love, that Raffles Institution Chamber Ensemble (RICE) sought to evoke in their audience for their 2026 Annual Concert, Concert Reminisce.
By Gregory Ng (27S05A) and Janelle See Jia Xin (27A01D)
Photos courtesy of Orlando Khoo (27S06F) and Cheng Yu Han (27S05A) from Raffles Art and Photographic Society, Seira Yang (26S03B) and Julia Chiyo Taguchi (27A01C)
With six short whistle blows, they prepared to mount the board. With a long whistle blow, they donned their goggles and prepared for launch with poise.
All photographs provided by Xu Fengxuan (27S03M), Zhu Jiajia Christine (27S03G) and Zhu Taiwu (26S06K) from RIAC
Pre-game
11.15am, 14 April 2026: The bus carrying classes of Rafflesians hisses to a stop at Our Tampines Hub, doors sliding open to unload the match supporters that will be cheering on the Boys’ Water Polo team at their NSG finals in minutes. Some clutch onto creative boards adorned with pictures and personalised messages to support their friends in the match.
11.28am, at the grandstands overlooking the swimming pool: The Rafflesian match supporters ramp up the noise with a hearty Rafblood cheer. Hwa Chong Institution, not to be outdone, responds with one of their own cheers. School spirit was coursing through every individual’s veins as they geared up for the NSG finals.
Some Rafflesians showing their school pride by painting themselves with the school colours
11.29am: Splashes announce the players’ entrance into the pool, filling the air with the smell of chlorine. The atmosphere instantly electrifies, and all eyes are on the fourteen players lining up in the pool: seven in white caps, and seven in black.
11.30am: The whistle is blown on the dot. The calm surface of the water is immediately thrown into a flurry as all fourteen players surge towards the centre of the pool, focused entirely on the red-and-yellow ball that has just been thrown into the arena.
All photographs by Orlando Khoo (27S06F) from RIAC unless otherwise stated.
Raffles Institution’s Track and Field CCA enjoyed a highly successful NSG season this year, with the Boys’ team finishing in first place and the Girls’ team coming in at second overall.
Photo 1 (L-R): Manuj Reddy (26S03B), Henry Zhao (26S06K), Bradley Ang (27S03C), and Daryen Ko (27S03C) Photo 2 (L-R): Kyra Seow (27A01C), Mayah Kaufmann (27S06L), Megan Puah (26S06D), and Yeo Pey Wenn (26S03K)Continue reading “Running the Track with Soul and Speed”→
Ever wondered what a training session at Raffles Taekwondo looks like? Behind the perfectly rehearsed Taekwondo patterns, known as poomsaes, and satisfying high kicks lies months and months of hard work and discipline. Watch on to find out more about RITKD’s rigorous training routines — and the little joys that they find beyond the patterns.
