Raffles Rave: A Review

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By Choi Hoe Chang (18S07A), Ling Young Loon (18S07A) and Yeo Kee Hwan (18S03Q)

Every May, the Audio-Visual Unit, the unsung heroes of the school community, organizes a DJ showcase event for an afternoon of dance, music, and fun. After all, they are often behind the scenes, helping to make various events a success, but this was one of the occasions where their skills could take centrestage and wow us all. This year, the event was organised on a Thursday afternoon, a day after the GP and KI Common Test. We dropped by the Theatre Studies Room (TSD) to see what the crew had in store for us.

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Colours on a SP3C7RUM: Students’ Council Investiture 2017

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By Calista Chong (18A01A) and Zara Karimi (18A01A)

Photos by Raffles Photographic Society

The mood in the multi-purpose hall was anticipatory as students, parents, teachers and guests made their way to their respective seats during assembly period for Council Investiture, ushered in by members of the 37th Students’ Council.

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Heads Held High: Rugby Boys Finals, RI vs. ACSI

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By Abigail Ang (18S06B), Lim Jing Rong (18A03A) and Ling Young Loon (18S07A)

Under the floodlights of the National Stadium, the field was empty but for two orderly lines: one yellow and blue, and the other green, black and white.

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ACSI and RI rugby teams lining up at the beginning of the game.

It was the afternoon of the ‘A’-Division Rugby Championship Finals. The tensions and stakes were high. Last year’s Finals had also seen RI and ACSI pitted against each other, with the latter emerging as champions for the third year running. ACSI was determined to defend their title, while RI was determined to break their rival’s streak.

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CLDCS Concert ’17: A Date With the Four Seasons

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By Abigail Ang (18S06B) and Zhu Xiuhua (18S06A)

Calligraphy, songwriting and drama – three entirely different forms of art; how can they possibly integrate seamlessly and culminate in one flawless production? Raffles Institution’s Chinese Language Drama and Cultural Society (CLDCS) answered this in their annual concert held at the school’s Performing Arts Centre last Friday evening. Titled 翠谷回响・四季之约 (A Date with the Four Seasons), this year’s production included a calligraphy showcase, ten original Chinese songs and two dramas that explore various interpersonal relationships.

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