By Saara Katyal (23S05A) and Tang Lanyun (23S05A) On the 14th of January, the Yusof Ishak Atrium was unusually abuzz with activity as a crowd of distinguished guests gathered to witness the launch of
By Alison Tan (23S03A) and Tang Lanyun (23S05A) The stadium was abuzz with anticipation on the afternoon of 18 January 2023, as supporters from RI and St. Andrew’s Junior College gathered in the
By Venkatesan Ranjana (23A01D) The morning of 13 January saw a steady stream of visitors flowing into RI from our Marymount gate, as prospective Year 5 students and their parents were greeted by our
Congratulations to all JAE-posted Year 5s who will be joining the Raffles Family! All incoming JAE students who have been posted to RI are expected to report to school on 3 February at 8am. &nb
In conjunction with Raffles Institution’s (RI) Bicentennial (RI200) in 2023, the school launched the RI200 Literary Anthology – Some Dreams From Now: 135 Years of Rafflesian Writing on 1
The Raffles Science Symposium (RSS) is an annual event organised in Raffles Institution that features research projects, lectures and hands-on workshops from the fields of mental health science, natur
Lim Boon Keng. David Marshall. Chandran Nair. Ho Poh Fun. Some Dreams From Now presents 70 defining pieces of writing from the Raffles Institution archives—many brought into the public eye
Come join us for the Y56 Open House happening next Friday, 13 Jan, 10am - 2.30pm! 🎉 Register your attendance here: https://reg.eventnook.com/event/writeyourstory Or head over to the Team Ra
Today, we are midway through our 1000 days countdown to RI200! Kudos to our Student Leaders for “Passing on the Rafflesian Spirit” to the incoming batch of Y1 and Y5 students.
Congratulations to our Board of Governors member Rajoo Amurdalingam (Class of 1977/79), whose company, The National Forwarders, was recognised at the 27th Enterprise 50 (E50) awards last Friday. &n
To commemorate 𝟱𝟱𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗜𝟮𝟬𝟬, and as part of the 𝙃𝙤 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙝 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡, the SG50 Becoming Bishan project by the Class of 2015 will be featured on 𝟰 𝗗𝗲𝗰, 𝟮-𝟯𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻
It’s 600 days to RI Bicentennial! In the school’s wider narrative of Diversity, Inclusivity and Community Engagement, Rafflesians have been exemplars of the Rafflesian Spirit of Serving th
The RI Archives & Museum, together with its student volunteers, have embarked on "The Rafflesian Album" - a collection of oral history interviews from Rafflesians from all walks of life, in prepa
What’s your story? "You don't need to return me (the money), the kindness that I've given to you, give it to another person who needs it." These were the words of Ms Wang Juat Yong to her stu
On the occasion of the launch of the 1823 Trees: Rooting for a Greener Singapore campaign in support of the OneMillionTrees movement, alum Theophilus Kwek (Class of 2012) penned the following poem tit
Launched on 5 July 2021, the RI at 200 History Series will centre around the theme "History of RI and History through RI" through stories about its artefacts, campuses, school events and people. The
As part of our RI200 celebrations, we will be organising the Festival of Ideas from 9th to 11th March 2023. Featuring three evenings of talks, debates and performances, the Festival brings together
To all incoming Year 1 students and parents, Do note that there is no need to report in person to RI on the day after the Sec 1 posting results are released. Instead, we will be holding a virtual Reg
Register for the Online Webinar or On-site school tours on OPENHOUSE.RI.EDU.SG
Earlier today, together with the 34th Raffles Parents' Association Management Committee, we co-hosted past RPA chairpersons and their management committees for the 𝗥𝗣𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲�
The Kiwi Cup is an annual rugby competition that pits the best rugby players from the secondary school and junior college of St. Andrews against that of Raffles Institution. In the last decade, RI had
The 1823 Trees tree planting has kicked off! Mr Desmond Lee planting the Langsat tree at the 1823 Trees Kick-Off Tree Planting with Chairman of the RI Board of Governors Mr Bey Soo Khiang an
The RI200 Logo Sculpture was inaugurated by Senior Minister of State, Mr Zaqy Mohamad earlier today! He was present in RI for the annual RI Lecture, and he shared more on Cybersecurity and what it
Our 198th Founder’s Day celebrations were held online this year! As such, the Founder’s Day awards for 2021 were given out in the respective classrooms in another ceremony. Congratulations
Last term, we held the annual Prize-Giving Ceremony for Year 1-4 students (22 April). An important event where we recognise and celebrate academic and sports achievements of Rafflesians, the ceremony
In light of the recent announcement by MOE that the National School Cross Country Championships has been suspended, many Cross Country/Track and Field students are disappointed with the suspension, es
Ever wondered about who our teachers’ pets really are? Which teachers really bring the drip to school? Or how on earth some of them found their way in front of you, in a classroom in RI? Find
Our students have performed well at the 55th Singapore Youth Festival Art exhibition this year. Out of the 6 works we submitted, 2 were awarded the Certificate of Recognition and selected for
Click on image to view at a larger size Now that you have a clearer picture of what goes into your teen’s healthy platter, use this as an opportunity to have a deeper conversation with your
RI’s approach to sustainability focuses largely on education, action and community engagement. We have various CCA and Enrichment groups who work on different aspects of sustainability and will
By Lara Tan (22A01B), Mei Feifei (22A13A), Mirella Ang (22A01C), and Natalie Tan (23A01B) Photos from Raffles Photographic Society and Koo Yu Tang (22S06B) A Very Potter Musical isn’t your
If you have further queries or think that your teen might benefit from more support, you can also drop us an email at [email protected] Warmest regards, The RGC team The RGC Team (from L-R) Top
If you have further queries or think that your teen might benefit from more support, you can also drop us an email at [email protected] Warmest regards, The RGC team The RGC Team (from L-R)
It is 450 days to RI Bicentennial! Our colleagues at the Raffles Guidance Centre (RGC) have been instrumental in catering to the mental health wellness of the Rafflesian community in RI. Se
In the midst of examinations and increased COVID-19 community cases, there can be a lot of stressful moments. Take the time to also help yourself and your teen practise gratitude with those around
Some of our Year 6 students, Aadil Jamari, Chan Wan Jing Denyse, Lim Seow See Alicia, Teo Jun Ning Chloe and Wu Yuemeng have written, illustrated and published two books this year: My Father’s
We want to assure you that there is no perfect parent, and you learn as you go along. It may be daunting to try the STOP skill all at once; choose one step that you may practise with your teen at
As part of Raffles Institution’s (RI) commitment to paying it forward, we are pleased to announce RI’s fundraising campaign in support of a greener Singapore: “1823 Trees: Rooting fo
(Click image to open in original size and access links) Even amidst your teenager’s preparations for some upcoming Term 3 tests, ensure that you and your family have fun doing some of the sugg
At Raffles Institution Boarding (RIB), we strive to build an authentic and inclusive community while providing award-winning boarding services. We place a high priority on pastoral care to ensure that
Congratulations to our teachers, Bryan Tan, Jackson Koh, Mok Hoi Nam, Chan Jiale and their teams for their innovative and impactful projects in Teaching & Learning (T&L) and Work Processe
This is the first year that RI offers the Malay Language as one of the talent areas under Direct Schools Admissions (DSA). According to senior Malay Language teacher, Mr Sazali Sahri, Raffles Institut
On 11 August 2022, Eugene Chua Weiheng (Class of 2019) and Lau Ka Keong, Andrew (Class of 2019) were presented the President's Scholarship 2022 by President Halimah Yacob at the Istana. Mr Eugene Ch
Koay Tze Erhn from 22S06P took part in the National STEM Talent Search 2022 (NSTS), which is the new version of the A*Star Talent Search (ATS). The NSTS is a pinnacle award for students doing science
At the latest International Young Physicists Tournament held in Warsaw, Poland in July, Team Singapore emerged champions for the seventh straight year! The five-man team comprising RI students Max Tan
RI Boarding clinched two awards at the 2016 MOE Boarding Staff Retreat—1st Runner Up for the the Inter-Hostel Challenge and the Most Improved Hostel award. Congratulations!
"To me, RI is magical. Anything can happen, and everything does happen, to different, different people. And for me it' s created an amazing experience that I never really expected or imagined, and I don't regret it at all."
Hanis
"Would that I could infuse into the Institution a portion of that spirit and soul by which I would have it animated, as easily as I could endow it with lands."
Thomas Stamford Raffles
“I am glad to have met many supportive friends during my journey through the highs and lows.”
Jessie Lim
"I think my time in RI has really moulded me into a more confident and critical person. This is largely attributed to the strong academic curriculum, which has enabled me to become a lot more cognisant about the world we live in. But on a larger note, I've also learnt to value progress over immediate results."
Jordan Tan
“RI is definitely not a school which focuses only on academics. We are a close-knit community with a vibrant culture!”
Lu Mingyuan
“The school gave me the courage to take a path less travelled.”
Nadia Amir
"RI has some of the best teachers, resources and pedagogy. The people were really friendly and the school felt comfortable due to its diversity."
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