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

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

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C751B On October 4, 2024, the last Siemens C651 and Kawasaki Heavy Industries & Nippon Sharyo C751B train sets were withdrawn… Read More The First Three Generations of Singapore MRT Trains Tell You Their Stories

“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

Image credit: Pixabay Staff Appreciation Day celebrations in Raffles Institution recently concluded. A central question had inevitably permeated its way, once again, into the student body’s consciousness: what do I get for my teachers? From personal experience, finding an effective way to express your gratitude to your teachers is, in actual fact, often a complicated… Read More A Guide to Saying Thank You

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?

I have always believed that class-bonding activities are great. Whether it’s a group lunch after Cross Country or other larger-scale activities, they provide priceless opportunities for everyone to forge stronger friendships, which play a significant role in our student lives. To me, a class is a melting pot of personalities, and it is exactly this… Read More Leon Aw (3A): Class-Bonding Activities – Some Thoughts