By Lim Tze Shaun (21S06P), Boys’ Captain and Alicia Lim (21S07A), Girls’ Captain

Squash. The popularity of which pales in comparison to other well-known racket sports like badminton and tennis. However, that certainly doesn’t make it any less intense, engaging and exciting than the racket sports most of you are familiar with.

So what exactly is squash? Simply put, squash is a racket sport where 2 players take turns hitting a ball against a wall. Imagine a game of tennis, but replace the net with a wall, and both players standing on the same side of the court. Now erect 4 walls around the players, add in a ceiling, paint the floor brown and voila, you now have a squash court!

By Raffles Jazz

Unless you’ve been living under a rock all your life, you’ve probably heard of jazz.

In fact, if you’ve lounged in a hotel lobby, been to Starbucks, or listened to Stevie Wonder’s greatest hits, you definitely have. (Nope, it’s not just in elevators)! Does jazz open your eyes to dazzling solos, captivating harmonies, and a sweeping range of exciting blues scale? Yes. Is that all we’re about? No way. 

By Raffles Dragonboating

PADDLES UP! When you think about dragon boaters, what comes to mind? Is it their broad shoulders? Or their massive biceps? Be assured, there’s more to dragon boating than the physical strength and endurance it requires. More than being fit, a dragonboater is one who is disciplined, committed, and puts his teammates first.

By Ng Hong Xun Nigel (21S06C) and Conrad Xheng Thinagaran (21S07B), Secretaries of the 40th Students’ Council

The words “Students’ Council” might call to mind big ideals like “enacting change in the school community” and images of Councillors working overtime on preparation work for school events. The truth is, Council is both of them—and much, much more. We hope to offer you a candid reflection of our experience as 40ths, and what your Council journey might look like.