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Pressing Ahead 2025: Re-defining Student Journalism
Reading Time: 9 minutes

By Gladys Koh (26A01B) and Kunchur Bharat (26A01B)

In 2025, Pressing Ahead marks its ninth year. Similar to 2024’s edition, we kicked off our Saturday bright and early at 8.30 am. This year, we were fortunate to have with us guests from Victoria Junior College, Eunoia Junior College, River Valley High School, Hwa Chong Institution, Catholic Junior College, Dunman High School, and NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, who brought with them a shared spirit of collaboration and passion for journalism. 

However, that’s where the similarities end this year. Unlike previous editions, this year’s theme, “Elevating and Amplifying Student Journalism”, was not about preparing students for a career in professional journalism. Instead, it focused on providing opportunities to strengthen student publications as platforms for showcasing unique perspectives and uncovering stories that go unnoticed. 

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Community Advocates’ Grocery Drive: Spreading the Love Through Groceries!
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Chen Ying (25A01C) and Choo Zi Xuan (25S03E)
Images courtesy of Raffles Photographic Society unless stated otherwise.

It was the 17th of August. The air was lively with children’s laughter as they raced around in a game of musical chairs. Parents looked on with smiles on their faces, making small talk with fellow residents. This scene was the heart of a grocery drive pop-up organised by Raffles’ very own Community Advocates CCA in collaboration with the resident contributors of Teck Ghee and Allkin Singapore, a community-driven social service agency. This event was more than just a grocery distribution—it aimed to spread the joy of coming together, as well as the spirit of sharing and caring.

But behind this carefully planned event, was weeks of effort and hard work behind-the-scenes…

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Entreweek ’24: Elevating and Empowering Entrepreneurship
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Yvonne Cheung (25S03S) and Meryl Lim (25S05A) 

Images courtesy of Raffles Photographic Society 

“You’re here because you want to be an entrepreneur. That’s a really bad idea.” Shin Wee Chuang, Founder and CEO of Pand.ai, declared to the room of bright-eyed youths. 

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Triumphing Over Adversity: RMUN 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Sophie Chong (25A01A), Yvonne Cheung (25S03S) and Yu Ning (25S07A)

The atmosphere crackled with a mix of intellectual fervour and eager anticipation. Over 300 students in crisp suits and blazers trailed into the Performing Arts Centre, representing a myriad of learning institutions, ready to put their diplomatic chops to the test in Raffles Model United Nations (RMUN) 2024. The opening ceremony of the event, meticulously planned by Raffles History and Strategic Affairs Society (HSTA), had finally begun.

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Pressing Ahead 2024: A Review
Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Peh Zhi Ning (25A01B), Isaac Tay (25S06L), and Valerie Ng (25S06N)

The Heart of the Story

It was a Saturday morning, yet it felt like a Tuesday. Crawling out of bed at 6 am to travel to school gave us the impression that it would be a typical school day. But we weren’t going to school for tutorial lessons. We were instead about to attend Raffles Press’ annual event–Pressing Ahead.

In 2024, Pressing Ahead marks its 8th year. For us Year 5s who joined the CCA just a few months ago, however, this would mark the first-ever event we would attend as part of the CCA.

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