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School Updates
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3 January 12 January
Year 1 Orientation
With the theme ‘ Spiritus Audent ( Spirit of Venture )’, this year ’ s orientation camp familiarised new Year 1 students with the campu , and introduced them to the Rafflesian spirit and school traditions .
Year 5 – 6 Open House
Themed ‘ R ! ALIVE ’, this year ’ s Open House sought to encapsulate the vibrancy and passion of school life . Visitors were treated to lively performances , academic displays , exhibition matches and campus tours led by the ‘ Befrienders ’ student ambassadors .
25 January 1 February
Kiwi Cup
The Cup started in 1967 as a yearly playoff between the rugby teams of RI and Saint Andrew ’ s School . The guest of honour this year was His Excellency Mr Peter Hamilton , New Zealand High Commissioner to Singapore , and the Cup was won by the team from St Andrew ’ s .
Year 5 Orientation
With the theme ‘ Aurora ’, over 1,200 Year 5 students bonded over team activities such as station games and war games . The event closed with a final night of song , dance , fun and laughter .
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