CCA Previews ’23: Mathematics Club

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Andrew Yar (23S06S, Chairperson)

“Mathematics”. Just the mention of this one word and immediately, your mind conjures up the excruciating emotions engendered by the rote, excessive and seemingly pointless exercises of H2 Mathematics. Stop right there. In Math Club, nothing could be further from the truth.

Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty—a beauty cold and austere, […] yet sublimely pure, and capable of a stern perfection such as only the greatest art can show.

Bertrand Russell, a very famous mathematician
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CCA Previews ’23: Interact Club

Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Tan Yi Jie, Daniel (Secretary-Treasurer)

In our competitive education system, it is easy to feel lost and directionless, as we are caught up in the endless pursuit of academic excellence and impressive portfolios. That is why RI’s Interact Club, as one of the largest service CCAs in this school, aims to offer students the chance to detach themselves from the stresses of schoolwork and find fulfilment in the simple joys of volunteering. There are neither trophies to win nor competitions to train for, but our members often find great meaning in bringing light to those around them who need a helping hand.

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CCA Previews ’23: Audio Visual Unit

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By AVU Exco 2022-23

Have you ever wanted to know what was going on behind the curtains of a performance?  Wanted free backstage passes to every school event? Or wanted to wow an audience and enjoy a round of applause after creating cool effects in a performance? 

Here in Audio Visual Unit (AVU), you can!

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Batch 22’ Celebrates Grad Night

Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Tay Yu Ning (23S06E)

Photos Courtesy of Raffles Photographic Society

On December 2, hundreds of Year 6 students assembled at RI’s Albert Hong Hall to celebrate their graduation. This was the first in-person Grad Night event in over two years, with the past two batches of students having been forced to hold their Grad Nights online due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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CCA Previews ’23: Astronomy Club

Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Shrimay Bikash Saikia (23S03L), Vice-Chairperson; Zhao Tianqin Oscar (23S06S), Vice-Chairperson

“The sun goes down, the stars come out / And all that counts is here and now. / Your universe will never be the same ‘cos you’ll be glad you came — to Astro!”  

Amidst the hustle and bustle of JC, Astro is the family you can depend on. Whether you’ve always had an astrophysical fascination with black holes, an astrological interest in wishing on a star for your A level grades, or a desire to connect with a special someone who’s just the perfect fit… for your star sign, we can promise you your time in Astro will be well worth it.

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