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12 March 4 April
Class Executive Committee ( CEC ) Investiture
This formal event recognizes the important roles played by the CECs , which consist of one monitor and two assistant monitors in every class . The CECs aim to promote class and batch bonding within the school , and to foster a strong sense of unity , spirit and belonging in every Rafflesian .
RI Lecture Series
Chairing the 11th lecture in the series , Senior Minister of State for Law and Education Ms Indranee Rajah ( RI , 1981 ) addressed pertinent issues in the Singapore education landscape today , and emphasised the importance for the education system to continually refine itself . She also highlighted the need for schools to serve the various learning needs of students — that they must not only learn hard skills , but also ‘ learn how to learn ’ and be inculcated with the right values .
6 April
Youth Got Heart
Organised by the Raffles Interact Club , the annual Youth Got Heart community service roadshow drew several thousand youth participants from all over Singapore to * SCAPE Orchard , where over 30 VWOs ( Voluntary Welfare Organisations ) offered a range of volunteering opportunities for youth to find their passion in community service .
11 April
Realmadrid Press Conference
The Realmadrid Foundation announced its plans to partner with Raffles Institution to bring the Realmadrid Campus Experience to Singapore and Southeast Asia . An opportunity for budding boys and girls aged 7-17 keen on pursuing football in the region , the Realmadrid Campus Experience will also provide like-minded Rafflesians and other young footballers a unique opportunity to work with and learn under coaches from one of the most successful teams in football history .
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