Commentary, Staff Features

The Farewell Interview Part 1 – Mr Michael Rollason
Reading Time: 10 minutes

By Adri Faris (18A13A), Ashley Tan (18A13A), and Chung So Hyun (18A13A)

Some of us recognise him as the “Caucasian teacher who’s in good shape for his age”. Some know him as the International History teacher who had to endure the incessant chatter of opinionated Arts students for sixteen years. But to his students, he is most fondly known as “Mr Rolly”, the teacher who inspires and motivates in the best ways. Next year, Mr Michael Rollason will be leaving Raffles Institution (RI) in search of new and exciting expeditions as he traverses around the world, with packed bags and a lifetime of unforgettable memories from RI in tow.

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Study Go Where

Rain Do What?
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Adri Faris (18A13A)

It’s raining; and when it rains, it pours. All those days and days of planning for an afternoon at Siloso Beach gone to waste – it’s cancelled. You’re sitting there at home, staring at those stacks of revision papers that stare blankly back at you; clueless as to what you could do now. While the seclusive introverts may be secretly relieved at the opportune rainfall, others may dwell on this as a wasted opportunity. We’ve all been there before.

That’s where we come in. Today, Raffles Press brings you a list of things to do on a rainy day.

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Commentary

TV Shows to Binge-Watch Now
Reading Time: 5 minutes

By Choi Hoe Chang (18S07A) and Adri Faris (18A13A)

couch potato

Noun [c] ˈkaʊtʃ pəˌteɪ.təʊ

(disapproving)

a person who watches a lot of television and does not have an active life

Source: Cambridge Dictionary

We know it’s that time of the year where most of your friends are out of the country while you’re stuck in Singapore, but you don’t feel like getting started on those revision papers. Even if some of them are indeed still in the country – let’s be honest: you’d much rather stay home and binge-watch all your favourite TV shows. “But there’s a problem!” you cry. You’ve rewatched your favourite series (all six complete seasons) about three times already.

Here’s where Raffles Press comes in – the real reason you clicked on this article in the first place anyways. We’re back with our second installment of our 2-part Holiday Special Binge-watch List – and this time, it’s TV shows.

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Movies to Binge-Watch Now
Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Choi Hoe Chang (18S07A) and Adri Faris (18A13A)

couch potato

Noun [c] ˈkaʊtʃ pəˌteɪ.təʊ

(disapproving)

a person who watches a lot of television and does not have an active life

Source: Cambridge Dictionary

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…you may be overseas or staying in Singapore, but nevertheless having a great time with your friends and family. It is also the time when you embrace your inner couch potato and embark on a marathon of all the TV shows and movies you missed out on. Here’s a quick list of movies to get you started.

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