Great Expectations Izyan Nadzirah
When all three alumni were informed that the school had picked Great Expectations for its 190th anniversary theme , inspired by the musical they had staged some four decades ago , they were amused . ‘ Us ? Really ? Why ?’ asked Richard . The school had a couple of reasons , the main ones being that it was a pioneering effort , breaking with tradition when faced with the need to do so , and had done so in a creative , charming way . This much the school could glean from the review in the 1975 issue of The Rafflesian Times . things better , whether physically or figuratively , at every juncture of our lives . We learn how to bounce back from failures and take it all in stride , and are not afraid to question . Yes , as Rafflesians , we carry out our duty with great expectations ,’ mused Richard .
‘ We certainly wish the school well . I feel that as Rafflesians , we learn the importance of hope and we strive hard to make
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