Commentary, Subjects

Voicing the Nation: English in Singapore—ELL Symposium 2025
Reading Time: 8 minutes

By Georgia Ong (26S03O) and Tok Kai Xue (26A01B)

Photographs courtesy of RIAC

You’re overseas in another touristy area when a voice rings out: “Walao eh! Why the queue so long sia?” 

All Singaporeans have experienced this exact moment—finding out another Singaporean is abroad with you through their colloquial accent. 

Singapore English. The language we speak on the daily, the sounds we hear all around us. Ringing in our ears, the sounds of Singapore are the pieces of our past, present and future. We, as products of our history, have been woven together by generations before us; our forefathers who found their way to our shores in search of better lives, our grandparents who learnt a tongue unfamiliar to them, and our parents who watched the languages they once grew up with fade away with time. 

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Arts, CCA Events, School Life

A Not-So-Standard Standout Performance: Raffles Symphonic Band’s SYF 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes

By Cherie Khoo (26S03B) and Choo Zi Xuan (25S03E)

On the 30th of April, the air was hot and sticky, the sky above overcast. The high humidity, a nightmare for wooden instruments, was like an ominous warning. And yet, spirits remained cool—if Raffles Symphonic Band’s accomplished players felt any stress about the upcoming Singapore Youth Festival, it did not show on their faces. 

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Commentary

There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Matcha: A Thrift-Tea Quest for Green Gold
Reading Time: 7 minutes

By Ariann Khoo (26SO6B), Christian Adriel Tan (26S07B) and Tara Teo (26A01D)

Or at least that’s what we thought.

Matcha was once elusively gatekept in the islands of Japan, only known by tea aficionados for its vivid green colour and rich umami profile. But now, almost everyone in the world can get their matcha fixes anytime and anywhere—even the RI Year 1-4 Canteen offers a large cup of one-dollar matcha! Its rise in popularity isn’t just about aesthetics or trendiness (though its Instagrammable colour certainly helps)—matcha is beloved for its smooth, earthy flavour and its myriad of health benefits. And these qualities are only found because of its tedious and exact production! Of course, the premium branding behind ‘matcha’ makes it hard to believe that such cheap matcha with at least some form of quality can be found so easily, especially like the matcha in the RI Year 1-4 Canteen.

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CCA Events, Features, Humans of RI, Sports, Student Features

Ripple by Ripple, Stories Beneath the Surface
Reading Time: 6 minutes

By Ariann Khoo (26SO6B) and Shanice Foo (25S03A)

A well-deserved celebration

As the swimmers take their places on the starting blocks, the air is buzzing with anticipation and nerves. In that moment, the pool transforms into a stage of determination, skill and sheer willpower, with the countless years spent training leading up to this very moment. The silence is quickly interrupted by the sharp sound of the beep, followed by the loud splash of bodies diving into the waters in perfect synchronisation. 

Swimmers diving into the water from starting blocks during a competition, showcasing agility and competitive spirit.

With every stroke meticulously executed, their kicks and breaths— perfected through the numerous hours in the pool— are precise calculations. This year, Raffles Press is proud to announce that the RI Swim Team has achieved 1st in the Girls’ category and 2nd in the Boys’ category overall.

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Commentary, Features, Go Where?, Multimedia, Nature Features, Raffles Reviews, Videos

Rainforest Wild ASIA: A Vlog By Raffles Press
Reading Time: < 1 minute

By Keng Yi, Nicole (25S03S) and Rhea Sharma (25S06A)

Special thanks to Jane Ng (25S03D) and M.B. Dharshni (25S03O)

Heard of the nearly opened Mandai attraction, Rainforest Wild ASIA? From the Francois’ langurs of the Karsts, to the Malayan sun bears of the Watering Hole, to the Asian Forest scorpions of the Cavern, follow us along on our journey through the adventure and magic of RWA.

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