This article is part of the CCA Previews for 2016.
By Wang Kaiying (16S03E), co-captain
For a first-timer, finding the RI shooting range is a feat within itself. Hidden in a quiet corner behind the school canteen, it has only a bright red “DANGER” sign signalling its existence during training hours.
This article is part of the CCA Previews for 2016.
By Bertrand Yan (16S06F), Boys’ Captain; Han Rae Ann (16S07A), Girls’ Captain; Shaun Chua (16S06D), Vice Captain; Ryan Yeo (16S03S), Treasurer
When you hear bowling, what comes to mind? A “sport” where you don’t sweat? Cool balls which can hook? It’s fair to say that there is a lot more to bowling which you have probably never heard of, and here is your chance to begin this great journey as a Raffles Bowler!
This article is part of the CCA Previews for 2016.
By Cheryl Chng (Vice-chairperson; 16S06D), Tan Jin Tao (Chinese Strings Sectional Leader; 16S03E), Devika Warrier (Welfare head; 16S03I)
Fun fact: Did you know that the Chinese Orchestra (CO) room is located under the E.W. Barker Institute of Sports, beside the school gym?
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By Justin Lim (16A01B)
“Ew-noi-va? Innova? The new school’s name sounds like that school in Woodlands – that Innova, right?” I can’t help but sigh as my mother offers her own take on Eunoia JC’s rather unique name: not because it’s yet another detraction from the proposed pronunciation of “Eu-no-ya”, but because after three whole days, the furore hasn’t been settled. It’s not just my mother who seems to put her own charming spin to pronouncing the school’s name, even “language experts” who’ve studied Greek seem to be proposing their own alternatives – my favourite being “Eff-ni-ah” by an Edward C. Yong.
By Agatha Lim (16A10B)
Photos courtesy of Raffles Chorale
In a packed Lecture Theatre decorated with a Christmas tree, stockings and even a cardboard reindeer, the audience was filled with festive cheer as they eagerly awaited this year’s installment of Vocal Delights.Vocal Delights 2016, true to the season, offered a blend of the ever pervasive pop songs and springy Christmas tunes bound to please – all to be performed fully a capella. Soon after the seats were filled and the obligatory selfies were taken, the emcees, Angela and Lee Yi, were onstage to announce the arrival of guests from the concert beneficiary Club Rainbow, a non-profit organization providing services for chronically ill children and their families With a gentle reminder from Angela to put any beeping devices on silent to avoid any ‘unintended musical accompaniment’, Vocal Delights began proper to the sound of spirited cheers from the audience.
