Raffles Institution

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4 April 2025 The Gryphonverse: RI Year 1-4 Open House 2025[Updated: 30 April 2025] Calling all Primary 6 students! The Gryphonverse is here! Come to our Year 1-4 Raffles Institution Open House 2025 on 10 May 2025! NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQU

2 April 2025 New Coop on the Block: NEST@Raffles rehomes RI chickens and moreBy Betty Ding (25A01B), Isaac Tay (25S06L), Meryl Lim (25S05A) In line with recent rewilding (or RIwilding) efforts on campus grounds, the school announced yesterday at Team Raffles Gala the launch

28 March 2025 A-Level Features 2025: Between Studying, Service, and SustainabilityBy Isaac Chan (25A01B), Kunchur Bharat (26A01B) For most Rafflesians, sustainability consists of occasionally recycling bottles, not taking a plastic straw here and there, and forgoing a plastic bag

28 March 2025 A Level Features 2025: Quantifying the UnquantifiableBy Bertram Wang (26S06H), Chen Ying (25A01C), Ng Dawin (25A01D) Ihsan (إحسان) — To do good, or to do beautiful things with the sincerity and awareness that Allah is watching. There are two rea

18 March 2025 A-Level Features 2025: Amplifying Voices, Penning ChangeBy Aniqa Norhazry (25S03D) and Huang Han Cheng (26S05B) For Syaura Nashwa Rasyiddin (24S03R), journalism is more than just writing. Rather, it serves as a means to tell stories that matter, amplify v

18 March 2025 A-Level Features 2025: Teaching and CommunityBy Koh Shin Robbie (26A01A), Michelle Lee (26S07A), and Peh Zhi Ning (25A01B) As they step into the room, Hannah and Clarissa bring with them a calming aura, one that relaxes everyone, even us ne

18 March 2025 A-Level Features 2025: Embracing Diverse StrengthsBy Valerie Ng (25S06N) and Georgia Ong (26S03O) Jorelle Yak (24S06C) is no stranger to stressful situations. Walking into the interview room on the day of the A Level results collection, there was b

7 March 2025 A Levels Results 2025: Ground SentimentsBy Ng Dawin (25A01D), Peh Zhi Ning (25A01B) and Tan Yan Qi (26S06M) A lot of people will tell you that the happiest day of an exam is when the last paper ends and a lot of people are wrong. Either t

21 January 2022 500 Days to RI200 - Passing on the Rafflesian SpiritToday, we are midway through our 1000 days countdown to RI200! Kudos to our Student Leaders for “Passing on the Rafflesian Spirit” to the incoming batch of Y1 and Y5 students.

5 January 2022 BOG Member Rajoo Amurdalingam’s National Forwarders recognised at E50 AwardsCongratulations to our Board of Governors member Rajoo Amurdalingam (Class of 1977undefined79), whose company, The National Forwarders, was recognised at the 27th Enterprise 50 (E50) awards last Friday. &n

26 November 2021 550 Days to RI200 - Becoming Bishan at Ho Yeah Festival 2021To commemorate 𝟱𝟱𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗜𝟮𝟬𝟬, and as part of the 𝙃𝙤 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙝 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡, the SG50 Becoming Bishan project by the Class of 2015 will be featured on 𝟰 𝗗𝗲𝗰, 𝟮-𝟯𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻

12 October 2021 600 Days to RI Bicentennial – The Rafflesian Spirit of ServingIt’s 600 days to RI Bicentennial! In the school’s wider narrative of Diversity, Inclusivity and Community Engagement, Rafflesians have been exemplars of the Rafflesian Spirit of Serving th

17 September 2021 The Rafflesian AlbumThe RI Archives & Museum, together with its student volunteers, have embarked on "The Rafflesian Album" - a collection of oral history interviews from Rafflesians from all walks of life, in prepa

24 August 2021 650 Days to RI Bicentennial: Honouring Educators of RIWhat’s your story? "You don't need to return me (the money), the kindness that I've given to you, give it to another person who needs it." These were the words of Ms Wang Juat Yong to her stu

20 August 2021 1823 Trees: "The Gardener" SynopsisOn the occasion of the launch of the 1823 Trees: Rooting for a Greener Singapore campaign in support of the OneMillionTrees movement, alum Theophilus Kwek (Class of 2012) penned the following poem tit

14 July 2021 RI at 200 History Series ConversationLaunched on 5 July 2021, the RI at 200 History Series will centre around the theme "History of RI and History through RI" through stories about its artefacts, campuses, school events and people. The

21 February 2025 [GCE A-Level Media Release: Class of 2024] Celebrating the Class of 2024: A Journey of Purpose, Resilience and GrowthA total of 1,153 students at Raffles Institution (RI) sat for the 2024 GCE A-Level Examinations. This number comprises students from the six-year Raffles Programme (RP), as well as students admi

17 February 2025 Instructions for the Collection of A-Level Results - Class of 2024Dear Class of 2024, The results of the 2024 A-level Examination will be released on 21 February 2025 (Friday), at 2.30 p.m. You will be collecting your results in school. Please read and follow the i

28 January 2025 2025 JAE Year 5 Reporting DayFollowing the release of the JAE posting results on 4 February 2025, all JAE students posted to RI are to take note of the following reporting details: Date: 5 February 2025, Wed Reporting Time: 7.45

20 December 2024 The Gryphonverse: RI Year 5-6 Open House 2025Calling all RP and JAE students! 📢 Are you ready to step into a world of boundless possibilities in The Gryphonverse? Discover where dreams come to life and where every student’s story

13 December 2024 2025 Year 1 Registration DayTo all incoming Year 1 students and parents, Welcome to the start of an exciting new journey with us at RI! There’s no need to report to campus the day after the Sec 1 posting results ar

8 April 2024 The Gryphon Express: RI Year 1-4 Open House 2024Calling all Primary 6 students! The Gryphon Express is here! NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Click on images to view at actual size See you soon!

2 February 2024 RGC Newsletter Term 1: Towards a stronger relationshipNo word better describes teenagehood than “transition”. Teenagehood is a period of many vast and great transitions in your child’s life. While these can be exciting and scary in equa

5 March 2025 A-Levels Results Day 2025: The VideoBy Isaac Chan (25A01B) 21 February meant a lot to our Y7s — meeting friends after some while apart, catching up, and of course, receiving their long-awaited A-Levels results. In the air was t

24 June 2024 The Mount Sinai Campus: A farewell, some nostalgia, and the friends we made along the wayBy Teo Hui Sian (25S06C) and Valerie Ng Qi Xuan (25S06N) The places they once walked: a small ledge in the crevice of a wall, a mini amphitheatre in the corner of the campus, a hill in the middle of

16 October 2023 RI200 Time Capsule LaunchOn 14 October, we concluded the year-long RI Bicentennial celebrations with the RI200 Time Capsule launch! We were honoured to welcome Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing, various partners, and

29 August 2023 45th South East Asian Age Group Swimming Championships 2023Our 12 RI swimmers who were representing Singapore in the 45th South East Asian Age Group Swimming Championships 2023 just got back from Jakarta, Indonesia. Up against the other top swimmers in

2 August 2023 Mental Health Awareness WeekMental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) bears immense significance in enhancing the lives and experiences of our students, as it serves as a catalyst for open dialogue about mental health. This year's the

11 July 2023 02 Scouts June Camp 2023Written by Tay Rayne (3L) Based on our camp theme - “Train to Bhutan”, 02 Scouts June Camp 2023 was a thrilling test of the troop’s resilience, camaraderie, and tenacity. It was a t

27 June 2023 Forging Community Spirit through Football Fiesta Carnival in Ang Mo KioLast week, our Year 3-4 students worked with residents of Ang Mo Kio to organise a “Football Fiesta Carnival” for youths and children! This was part of the Gryphon’s Purpose Programm

9 November 2023 Farewell Mr Yeo!By Arissa Binte Kamaruzaman (24A01A), Chia Kei Yin (24S03C), Jermaine Lee (24A01A), Shannen Lim En-Qi (24A01A) and Syaura Nashwa Rasyiddin (24S03R) From his dedication to the planning of RI200 Bicen

13 September 2023 Wong Kin Feng - Lee Hsien Loong AwardAlumnus Wong Kin Feng, a former Student Council President, recently received the Lee Hsien Loong Award for all-rounded achievement. Alumnus Wong Kin Feng recently received the Lee Hsien Loong Award a

24 February 2025 Community Advocates' Lo Hei with our School Custodians and Support StaffOn 12 February, Raffles Community Advocates organised a Lo Hei session to honour our school custodians and support staff. This event served as a meaningful opportunity to recognise their contributions

12 September 2024 RGC Newsletter Term 4: Unplug from the Virtual SpaceThis term we shall look at what Digital Detox is. We will also provide tips on how you and your child can disconnect from the virtual world by stepping away from constant technology engagement and rec

22 August 2024 Community Advocates' Pop-up Grocery StallOn 17 August, our Community Advocates (CA) partnered with the resident contributors of Ang Mo Kio Blk 323 and Allkin Singapore to co-organise a pop-up grocery shop at the heart of the neighbourho

2 July 2024 RGC Newsletter Term 3: Boosting Happiness and WellbeingThe focus of this term will be on understanding happiness and wellbeing, and how to apply these tips to improve your child's overall wellbeing. Happiness is a state of mind. It is momentary, and very

6 May 2024 RGC Newsletter Term 2: Journey Towards Mindful ParentingThis term, we shall look at Mindful Communication and Love Languages. Before we jump right into these, let’s look at communication in general. What is communication? Communication allows one to

2 November 2023 RGC Newsletter Term 4: How to help your child cope effectively with negative emotions and thoughtsIt is probably a common sight to see your teenager burying themselves in work, skipping meals to study and staying up to burn the midnight oil. Being in an environment that places emphasis not only on

18 September 2023 Community Service Newsletter: Issue 6The Year 5-6 Community Education e-Newsletter started in 2020 to share with students on Community Education and to promote, affirm and encourage students to volunteer for community projects.

18 August 2023 RGC Newsletter Term 3: What Teenagers Want Their Parents to KnowIt is the dreaded period of every parent’s life: parenting a teenager. The teenage period is a time of tremendous growth. It spans from when students are barely out of primary school entering s

17 October 2022 Most Caring Hostel 2022At Raffles Institution Boarding (RIB), we strive to build an authentic and inclusive community while providing award-winning boarding services. We place a high priority on pastoral care to ensure that

31 August 2022 2022 MOE Innergy and Outstanding Innovator AwardsCongratulations to our teachers, Bryan Tan, Jackson Koh, Mok Hoi Nam, Chan Jiale and their teams for their innovative and impactful projects in Teaching & Learning (T&L) and Work Processe

30 August 2022 BERITA HARIAN: A good command of the Malay language encourages students to study subjects in RIThis is the first year that RI offers the Malay Language as one of the talent areas under Direct Schools Admissions (DSA). According to senior Malay Language teacher, Mr Sazali Sahri, Raffles Institut

22 August 2022 President's Scholars 2022On 11 August 2022, Eugene Chua Weiheng (Class of 2019) and Lau Ka Keong, Andrew (Class of 2019) were presented the President's Scholarship 2022 by President Halimah Yacob at the Istana. Mr Eugene Ch

12 August 2022 National STEM Talent Search 2022Koay Tze Erhn from 22S06P took part in the National STEM Talent Search 2022 (NSTS), which is the new version of the A*Star Talent Search (ATS). The NSTS is a pinnacle award for students doing science

11 September 2019 International Young Physicists' Tournament 2019At the latest International Young Physicists Tournament held in Warsaw, Poland in July, Team Singapore emerged champions for the seventh straight year! The five-man team comprising RI students Max Tan

26 September 2016 RI Boarding wins Awards!RI Boarding clinched two awards at the 2016 MOE Boarding Staff Retreat—1st Runner Up for the the Inter-Hostel Challenge and the Most Improved Hostel award. Congratulations!

"RI has some of the best teachers, resources and pedagogy. The people were really friendly and the school felt comfortable due to its diversity."

Thun Trakarnwichit

2021

"To me, RI is magical. Anything can happen, and everything does happen, to different, different people. And for me it' s created an amazing experience that I never really expected or imagined, and I don't regret it at all."

Hanis

RGS 2009; RI 2011

"Would that I could infuse into the Institution a portion of that spirit and soul by which I would have it animated, as easily as I could endow it with lands."

Thomas Stamford Raffles

Founder of Raffles Institution

“I am glad to have met many supportive friends during my journey through the highs and lows.”

Jessie Lim

2021

"I think my time in RI has really moulded me into a more confident and critical person. This is largely attributed to the strong academic curriculum, which has enabled me to become a lot more cognisant about the world we live in. But on a larger note, I've also learnt to value progress over immediate results."

Jordan Tan

2021

“RI is definitely not a school which focuses only on academics. We are a close-knit community with a vibrant culture!”

Lu Mingyuan

2021

“The school gave me the courage to take a path less travelled.”

Nadia Amir

2021

"RI has some of the best teachers, resources and pedagogy. The people were really friendly and the school felt comfortable due to its diversity."

Thun Trakarnwichit

2021

Hanis

RGS 2009; RI 2011

"Would that I could infuse into the Institution a portion of that spirit and soul by which I would have it animated, as easily as I could endow it with lands."

Thomas Stamford Raffles

Founder of Raffles Institution

“I am glad to have met many supportive friends during my journey through the highs and lows.”

Jessie Lim

2021

Jordan Tan

2021

“RI is definitely not a school which focuses only on academics. We are a close-knit community with a vibrant culture!”

Lu Mingyuan

2021

“The school gave me the courage to take a path less travelled.”

Nadia Amir

2021

"RI has some of the best teachers, resources and pedagogy. The people were really friendly and the school felt comfortable due to its diversity."

Thun Trakarnwichit

2021

Founded in 1823, RI is a pre-tertiary institution that aims to provide all her students with an education that enables them to excel in their many passions and pursuits.