Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[hquek]

mickeyhmh:

dadmum123:

Then there are other attires we’ve seen - Team Raffles black polo, multi-coloured t-shirts (house tees?), the green jersey-looking t-shirt, and the traditional PE attire. What are each for, and are there any others we need to buy?


Does he wear the PE attire on the first day?

RI socks - not a must
Black Team Raffles polo - can be worn on Fridays & other occasions with the white shorts/pants
House/coloured tee - to be worn for specified activities - sports day, inter-house games, etc.
Green jersey - not sure, i think it's for rugby/softball team
PE tee - to be worn with black PE shorts to be changed into on PE days (have to bring & change) & other specified activities

1st Day attire will be advised during registration day on 22 Dec. Iirc they have overnight camp on the first 3 days. So there will be a packing list. They boys will have a lot of fun! :imcool: :imcool:

Just to add in. Black polo tee can be bought now. RI uniform to be worn at all times (Friday can be black polo) - kids have to change into pe tee (they can't wear pe tee to school). School ties required once a week (we bought 2 - 1 as spare).

House t shirts only after they know which house they fall under - I think it was after school opened.

[dunma]

mickeyhmh:

dadmum123:

Then there are other attires we’ve seen - Team Raffles black polo, multi-coloured t-shirts (house tees?), the green jersey-looking t-shirt, and the traditional PE attire. What are each for, and are there any others we need to buy?


Does he wear the PE attire on the first day?

RI socks - not a must
Black Team Raffles polo - can be worn on Fridays & other occasions with the white shorts/pants
House/coloured tee - to be worn for specified activities - sports day, inter-house games, etc.
Green jersey - not sure, i think it's for rugby/softball team
PE tee - to be worn with black PE shorts to be changed into on PE days (have to bring & change) & other specified activities

1st Day attire will be advised during registration day on 22 Dec. Iirc they have overnight camp on the first 3 days. So there will be a packing list. They boys will have a lot of fun! :imcool: :imcool:

Oh, overnight camp??!! Still got? :yikes: :yikes:

[dunma]

hquek:

mickeyhmh:

[quote=\"dadmum123\"]Then there are other attires we’ve seen - Team Raffles black polo, multi-coloured t-shirts (house tees?), the green jersey-looking t-shirt, and the traditional PE attire. What are each for, and are there any others we need to buy?


Does he wear the PE attire on the first day?

RI socks - not a must
Black Team Raffles polo - can be worn on Fridays & other occasions with the white shorts/pants
House/coloured tee - to be worn for specified activities - sports day, inter-house games, etc.
Green jersey - not sure, i think it's for rugby/softball team
PE tee - to be worn with black PE shorts to be changed into on PE days (have to bring & change) & other specified activities

1st Day attire will be advised during registration day on 22 Dec. Iirc they have overnight camp on the first 3 days. So there will be a packing list. They boys will have a lot of fun! :imcool: :imcool:

Just to add in. Black polo tee can be bought now. RI uniform to be worn at all times (Friday can be black polo) - kids have to change into pe tee (they can't wear pe tee to school). School ties required once a week (we bought 2 - 1 as spare).

House t shirts only after they know which house they fall under - I think it was after school opened.[/quote]Y1 will be given one tie and one badge in the first week by the school.

[dadmum123]

Thank you all for your replies. It’s a lot clearer now! It’s a nice idea to have the casual Friday polo tee.

[Sursum]

mickeyhmh:

dadmum123:

Then there are other attires we’ve seen - Team Raffles black polo, multi-coloured t-shirts (house tees?), the green jersey-looking t-shirt, and the traditional PE attire. What are each for, and are there any others we need to buy?


Does he wear the PE attire on the first day?

RI socks - not a must
Black Team Raffles polo - can be worn on Fridays & other occasions with the white shorts/pants
House/coloured tee - to be worn for specified activities - sports day, inter-house games, etc.
Green jersey - not sure, i think it's for rugby/softball team
PE tee - to be worn with black PE shorts to be changed into on PE days (have to bring & change) & other specified activities

1st Day attire will be advised during registration day on 22 Dec. Iirc they have overnight camp on the first 3 days. So there will be a packing list. They boys will have a lot of fun! :imcool: :imcool:

Hi Dadmum123, enjoy yourself during the investiture!
Btw, Green jersey - for those in sports CCA

[dadmum123]

Thank you sursum - the start of a very long 4-year journey.


DS is thinking of sports or UG CCA so I hope he’ll have the honour of putting on that jersey.

[iRabbit]

dadmum123:

Thank you sursum - the start of a very long 4-year journey.


DS is thinking of sports or UG CCA so I hope he’ll have the honour of putting on that jersey.

I think you meant a 6-year rather than 4-year journey. A 4-year journey would mean that the Y2 results have tanked. :scared:

In RI, selection of CCA works like this - the boys select the CCA, and the CCA also selects the boys. In Jan/Feb, the boys will be busy going for trials for those CCA they are interested in. In addition, there is this list of 6 core sports that is compulsory for all boys to go for trials - rugby, judo, hockey, softball, T&F and one more which slipped my mind. Those boys who meet the coaches’ expectation during the trials will be encouraged to select the CCA when the online application opens.

UG is good too as there are a lot of leadership opportunities. In fact, we were told earlier this year during the CCA briefing that one of the President Scholars was from Scouts.

[dadmum123]

Oh yes, 6 years in all


I’m supportive of UGs too - toughens the boys up. I’ve heard of instances where seniors (not in RI, but in other schools) taking their trainings or punishments too far though. Does anyone have comments on the senior-junior dynamics at RI, and teachers’ involvement in the CCA sessions?

[iRabbit]

dadmum123:

Oh yes, 6 years in all


I’m supportive of UGs too - toughens the boys up. I’ve heard of instances where seniors (not in RI, but in other schools) taking their trainings or punishments too far though. Does anyone have comments on the senior-junior dynamics at RI, and teachers’ involvement in the CCA sessions?

I think there is always the risk of over-zealous seniors in every school. Having said that, I feel that the majority of RI boys are the 乖乖 studious type so they can’t be that bad.

In any case, parents can always approach the CCA teachers to discuss any concern they may have. From personal experience, RI teachers are quite responsive.

[ngl2010]

dadmum123:

Oh yes, 6 years in all


I’m supportive of UGs too - toughens the boys up. I’ve heard of instances where seniors (not in RI, but in other schools) taking their trainings or punishments too far though. Does anyone have comments on the senior-junior dynamics at RI, and teachers’ involvement in the CCA sessions?

DS has an awesome relationship with his seniors. Can't ask for more. His seniors are very nurturing and encouraging. They taught him during practices. They also give encouragement cards to the juniors from time to time. In DS's case, I think it is very hard to find better seniors than his seniors.

DS's CCA teachers-in-charge are very approachable and involved. One is strict, another is kind. Each one has different strengths but overall they are very passionate and responsible teachers. DS is very lucky in his CCA