It is 10:21. Not 10:20. Not 10:22. 10:21.  He slaves away at his laptop. Apart from the whir of the fan, the flickering of the lightbulb, the occasional clatter from the upstairs neighbour, nothing’s to be heard. Except the clacking of the keys. He thinks, “it is surreal, isn’t it? How words come together from… Read More It is 10:21 PM. 

by Chen Ruilin My father used to tell me stories.   I remembered, when the moon hung from the heavens and bathed the world with a gentle glow, when the city slept and fireflies flickered like candles, he would sit by my bed. I would listen, with a child’s unique wonder, to his extraordinary stories of… Read More Never Again 

by Darius Lee Day 1: I find myself here off the coast of Deliverance Island, Australia. It had taken a great deal to make my way here, having heard from others about the beauty of this place. Apparently, it’s paradise – palm trees, greenish-blue water, a quiet little slice of paradise in a world that… Read More Paradise 

Have you seen this symbol before?  This sign indicates that the product is vegetarian. But how many Singaporeans truly understand what being a vegetarian means? According to a recent survey, 7% of Singapore’s population follow this practice. Being vegetarian means avoiding meat, either due to cultural reasons, personal choice, or food allergies. Many Singaporeans confuse… Read More Understanding Vegetarianism: A Growing Practice in Singapore

Courtesy of Mr Justin Yap A Chemistry teacher, an RI National Cadet Corps member (RINCC), and a former Captain in the Singapore Armed Forces. Mr Tan has clearly done it all. After 30 years of teaching generations of students all about chemicals and being there to support them when they needed it most, it is… Read More 16 Years in RI: What Mr Jason Tan has to say…

106 train sets are finally retiring after over 25 years of loyal service on the North-South and East-West MRT Lines. From top left, clockwise: Kawasaki C151, Kawasaki C151 (refurbished), Siemens C651 and Nippon Sharyo C751B On October 4, 2024, the last Siemens C651 and Kawasaki Heavy Industries & Nippon Sharyo C751B train sets were withdrawn… Read More The First Three Generations of Singapore MRT Trains Tell You Their Stories

A year ago, if someone had told me that I would be the Parade Commander for the National Day Observance Ceremony (NDOC) 2024, I would have found it hard to believe. At that time, I was just another cadet in the NPCC Supporting Contingent, dreaming of commanding the parade on the podium but feeling that… Read More Commanding Colours and Arms: A Reflection on Being the Parade Commander for NDOC 2024

“Kerinci? Where’s that? I’d rather go to Korea or Japan.” This was an extremely common response that I received when I told my classmates about my Gap Semester International Course. Before the trip to Kerinci, I was not particularly excited about it either. I had never heard of this place in my life, and the… Read More What a trip to Kerinci has taught me: Four takeaways from my GapSem IC

How much of what we teach is still relevant? This question was posed to us by Mr Loh during this year’s Founder’s Day celebrations. As secondary school students, the wider world seems far away from us. As we scribble down notes on Redox Reactions and Trigonometry, winds of change loom ever closer. In a new… Read More Facing an Uncertain Future: Readying Ourselves for Tomorrow

Every day, when the school bell rings and it’s time for recess, we all get bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, eager to be dismissed by our teachers. Upon rushing to the canteen, I like to make a beeline for the drink stalls, either Uncle Chang Cafe or Nang’s Fruit Stall. After all, a good drink can cool… Read More Which is the better drink stall in RI: Uncle Chang or Auntie Nang?