RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE)

1. 28 RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE) 28th Students’ Council J1 Mass Briefing

2. 28 RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE) 28th Students’ Council General Information

3. Our Goals The 28th Students’ Council strives towards: • InvolvementPromoting tangible participation in school activities • VibrancyIncluding every Rafflesian in a vibrant school environment • EmpowermentEncouraging the Rafflesian Voice 28

4. Council Structure 28

5. Functions • National Day • Teachers’ Day • Graduation Night • Open House • Orientation • Take 5 • Council Camp 28

6. 28 RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE) 28th Students’ Council Elections

7. What? • Student Councillors are Elected representatives of your cohort. • Through the entire Elections process, your peers may stand for election. • Soon, it will be up to you to decide who will form the 29th Students’ Council. 28

8. Who? • Spearheaded by the Secretariat • Consists of secretaries and treasurers from all the different departments and house directorates • Plays an important role in internal communication within Council 28

9. When? Feb Self Nominations 18-25 Feb Peer Nominations 25 Before Interviews Mar Hols 28 After Campaigning Mar Hols Early Apr Voting

10. Nominations • There are 3 forms of nomination • Self Nomination • For those who are sure that they would like to join Council • Peer Nomination • For the school population to nominate their peers whom they feel to be suitable for Council • Teacher Nomination 28

11. Council Week! • Static displays in the Canteen Walkway! • Starting Monday 23 Feb! • Other Council-organised activities are taking place too! 28

12. Self-Nominations • For those who, after thinking and reflecting, decide that they would like to join council. • People who self nominate will automatically be shortlisted for the interview stage. • However, if you self nominate, you will not be allowed to withdraw from the Elections process. • Please give enough thought to whether Council is for you. 28

13. Self-Nominations: Procedures Self Nominations Period: 18th Feb (Wed) to 25th Feb (Wed)5.30PM Before self-nominating, please think about why you’d like to join Council. Go to the Hodge Lodge during Welfare Hours (2.30-5.30PM, Weekdays only) Request for a Self Nomination form from the councillor-on-duty. You will have to fill it up and submit by deadline. 28

14. Peer-Nominations • Peer Nomination will take place on Wednesday, 25 Feb, during the Assembly Block. • Peer Nomination is compulsory for everyone. Attendance will be taken. • Peer Nominees may not be shortlisted into the Interview stage. 28

15. Peer-Nominations • You may nominate a maximum of 6 peers • Please consider which of your peers are suitable to become your representatives as Student Councillors? • Take note of his/her: • Full Name • Class • Orientation Group 28

16. Peer-Nomination Venues 28

17. 28 RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE) 28th Students’ Council College Functions

18. College Functions • Every councillor also has 1 College Function to plan for, on top of all his/her duties • Total of 7 College Functions • National Day, Teachers’ Day, Graduation Night, Open House, Orientation, Take 5, Council Camp 28

19. NATIONAL DAY • Celebrating the birth of the nation with food, fun, and excitement! • 43ver 2008 28

20. TEACHERS’ DAY • Appreciating teachers for all their effort • Academy Awards 2008 28

21. GRADUATION NIGHT • Letting the graduating batch of JC2 students enjoy their final moments as Rafflesians, and bidding them a grand farewell • Save The Last Dance 2008 28

22. OPEN HOUSE • Showcasing Raffles’ very best and attracting students from all over the country • Raffles 360’ 2009 28

23. ORIENTATION • Introducing new JC1 students to Raffles and bringing them on an exhilarating journey over a week of absolute fun • O’TIERO 2009! 28

24. TAKE 5 • Celebrating 5 whole events in one mega carnival; a morning of fun and games • Take 5 2009 @ Pasir Ris Park 28

25. COUNCIL CAMP • Internal Function; Inducting newly elected councillors into the Students’ Council • After council elections 28

26. 28 RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE) 28th Students’ Council CCA Department

27. Team Raffles • Support and collaboration among ccas • Concept branding: physical manifestations • Official Raffles Merchandise • Roll of honour at entrance of canteen • New cheers and passing on of old cheers • Initiative! 28

28. 28 RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE) 28th Students’ Council Communications Department

29. CommzD Commz’ D = Communications department! What is our purpose?? COMMZ’D 28

30. CommzD How do we go about forming the link? 28

31. CommzD CREATIVE FEEDBACK COMMZ’D! DIALOGUES 28 TOPICAL FEEDBACK WUTW

32. Creative Feedback • Collects feedback in an interesting manner • Through the use of unconventional methods like mascots and games 28

33. WUTW • Disseminates info from school to students through the weekly Whats Up This Week email service • Will mend upcoming students’ website www.teamraffles.org which is an informal official school site 28

34. Dialogues • Conducts dialogue sessions for specially invited students to obtain their feedback about school events/issues • Sessions are characterized by a lot of talking, socializing and free food  • UPCOMING!!! • RAFFLES EXPRESSO • (OJISAN/OBASAN DIALOGUE SESSION) • 25th Feb • At Hodge Lodge with nice food like chocolate fondue and cakes provided for free (: 28

35. Topical Feedback • Obtains feedback through surveys and polls done on paper or online • Analyses results and reports them to relevant authorities • - Organizing upcoming student forum ! 28

36. CommzD After all the feedback has been collected…. We will write proposals to the school and push for CHANGES and improvements that students want to see. Eg. How functions like national day should be held, how to improve orientation, building of more facilities etc etc  28

37. 28 RAFFLES INSTITUTION (JUNIOR COLLEGE) 28th Students’ Council Welfare Department

38. Welfare Make life better! Make people happy! Make school feel like home! 28

39. Hodge Lodge Bring in new additions (more games/ equipment) Hodge Lodge Highlights Maintenance and Procedures 28

40. Addressing Problems Find out and listen to problems Collaborations with CommzD Push for changes in school 28

41. Mega Mugging Madness Dinner delivery service Provision of free snacks Air conditioned classrooms 28

42. J2 Homecoming First day of school concert Batch Breakfast Memory Lane Balloon Release 28

43. Appreciations Week An event for you to express gratitude to the people around you Look forward to it (: 28

44. Relish. Reminisce. Raffles Posters that capture school life and experiences Collaboration with photography 28

45. Welfare Boundless possibilities! Happy to see others happy! Feel free to share your suggestions! 28

46. HOUSES Raffles Institution 28th Students’ Council

47. Vision Build School Unity Build House Unity Split into 5 Houses “The House System serves as a platform to foster a sense of belonging to Raffles, thereby promoting unity amongst Rafflesians. “

48. FAQ: How are houses different from departments?

49. Highlights of Houses! Publications Inter House Championships

50. Highlights of Houses! House Parties!