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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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