CCA Previews 2019

CCA Previews ’19: Gavel Club
Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Ruth Teo (19S03C), President

With sparkling eyes and a gaping mouth, I watched a TED-Ed talk on YouTube with pure admiration for the dauntless speaker. Thinking about my palpitating heart and sweaty palms during my class presentation, I wondered how anyone could simply be so confident in front of that many people. How were they able to overcome the piercing stares of the congregation? How were they able to speak with such conviction that you know it fully stems from passion? How were they able to convey their fervour for the subject matter not just through their words, but through their body language and voice modulation?

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CCA Previews 2019

CCA Previews ‘19: Community Advocates
Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Wong Jia Ying (19S06F), Administrator and Blake Hu (19S03D), Publicity Head

An Introduction to Advocacy

In the midst of our hectic day to day life, it is all too easy to overlook a glaringly obvious fact – that society has not dealt everyone the same fortunate hand that we have been dealt. Here in Community Advocates (CA), we refuse to ignore these injustices. We choose to take a stand, and we strive to drive a change. This is the essence of CA.

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Raffles Chorale Vocal Delights 2018: Cadence
Reading Time: 10 minutes

By Mabel Yet (19S03Q) and Rachel Lee (19A01D)

Photos courtesy of Kathryn Oei and Zheng Huijun from Raffles Photographic Society

Many would associate chorale music with the solemn singing, foreign hymns, and rows of singers dressed in identical silk robes and tuxedos, typically found at a church or in a concert hall. But for a night every year, Raffles Chorale is permitted to break free of convention to put on a night of surprise and wonder. The product of this was Cadence, a full-length concert held on 15 December which astonished its audience with a variety of medleys ranging from the latest pop tunes to soulful renditions of JJ Lin.

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CCA Previews 2019

CCA Previews ’19: Squash
Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Tan Izhi (19S06S), Nicole Tong (19S06E) and Justin Goh (19S06J)

Looking for a way to stay healthy and fit? Or are you just tired of the mundane school life and want something to spice it up? Or maybe you’re just dying to be part of a family that has your back no matter what? Well, look no further, Raffles Squash is the right place for you.

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CCA Previews ’19: Softball
Reading Time: 3 minutes

By Zendrea Tan (19S03M), Vice-captain and Matthew Lim (19S03H), Vice-captain

“Huh, what is softball?” That’s the question that most softballers face when they introduce their CCA. Indeed, softball is a complicated sport with many rules, but ask any friendly softballer and we will gladly introduce you to the sport that we enjoy so much.

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