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Indian Cultural Society

 

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The Raffles Indian Cultural Society (ICS) is an amalgamation of culture, administration and amusement as we plan to give our individuals a brief look at what the bigger Indian people group involves. It provides an avenue to individual Indians to bond, and to develop and build up our Indian culture in our school. We hope to sustain shared experiences and to cultivate a feeling of belonging among our individuals. ICS sorts out plenty of exercises and occasions for our individuals to feel engaged with the Indian people group. The community in ICS is highly unique -- we are encouraged to step out of our comfort zones by participating in various competitions and performances, while exploring and embracing our vibrant Indian culture and identity. We gain opportunities to meaningfully interact with old friends, and make many new ones. Our environment is warm, welcoming and there’s good vibes all around!

 

 

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Teacher Mentors



Dr Jega

 


Achievements & Highlights



2022

Events:

  • ‘Kalaichaaral ’22: Hosted the inaugural Inter Secondary School TL Competitions- (A Capella, Stand-up Comedy and Thirukural couplet recitation-for non-tamil students)
  • Alumni Talk: Ex-Rafflesians from different fields (medicine, law, banking and finance, bio-medical sciences) engage with ICS members about their professional work experiences.
  • Reading Programme: Collaborated with St Anthony’s convent to read and engage with the P3-P6 students.
  • Set up a booth to showcase Pongal (harvesting festival) to engage RafflesiansAchievements:

Aruna Pubalan (23A01E) and Suvitha Sabesan (23S03B) were the top eight finalist prize winners(not in order of merit) in the National Poetry Writing Competition(JC Category)-Naanum Oru Padaipaali organized by MOE-CPDD TL UNIT. They each won for themselves a trophy and a certificate of participation. RI was the only Institution with two prize winners.

 

2021

Sangamam-Annual Show
ICS has been our safe haven, a place where we have put our brains, hearts together to think out of the box and stepped out of comfort zones to act. Despite the hindrance we faced due to COVID-19, we took it as an opportunity to rethink our previous efforts. We managed to plan Sangamam 2019 based on a novel and unconventional digital concept as compared to the previous years. Not only was our event a valuable learning opportunity for all CCA members, it allowed us to bond through the fun times as well as adversity.


Muthamizh Vizha Short Story Competition - Participant
Winner: Sruthi Muralikrishna - 2nd Prize