On 27th March 2021, RI Chapter of the Scout Guild and Raffles Institution commemorated the illustrious history of scouting in RI by launching a book entitled "To Scouting in Raffles (SIR) With Love". Guest-of-Honour was ESM Mr Goh Chok Tong. Due to Covid-19 only 35 old boys were invited to attend. All had their masks on and observed social distancing.  The old Scouts were also treated to a rare viewing of scouting-related artifacts from yesteryears.

Of the 500 copies printed, over 300 have been sold.   Here are some the photos taken at the event.

The book is hot property and 60% of it were IMMEDIATELY sold on the spot to astute collectors, despite covid-restriction on the number of attendees (you hoarders!)
Post book launch, more have been sold.
Here's a downloadable preview of the book: DOWNLOAD PDF HERE

We have only around 150 copies of this limited edition book stashed away.
Each book is SGD$20, and available at the Scout Shop
The Scout Shop - No. 1 Bishan St. 12 Singapore 579808
T: +65 6259 0207
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Friday 10.00am – 6.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm

If you are an old-boy scout from Raffles Institution, please grab one while there is stock left.
You can bring it along to your next reunion gathering, and all your scouting friends will want to get their clammy hands on it!

Your memories will become more precious as years go by.
And videos are one of the best ways of preserving them.
Lim Kwong Hoon has travelled half the World and more, shooting and editing great videos – using only a handphone.
Learn from him how to do this on Monday, November 5th.
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Raffles Institution Archives & Museum
WHY PAY FOR SUCH CLASSES WHEN YOU CAN ENJOY THIS ONE FREE?
Only for Rafflesians and Scouts Guild Members.
Please register early at: [email protected]

Southern Ridges Hike
Date: - 10th March 2018
Time: - 8:00 am ~ 1:00pm
Meet at: - Singapore Scouts’ Association Headquarters
                   1, Bishan Street 12, Singapore 579808
Price: $10 per head for Guild Members (S$30 for non-Guild members)
A coach will take you to the starting point of the Hike and bring you back to Scout HQ after the event.

Golden Bell Mansion: http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/home-design/belle-of-pender-road

Registration
Please click below to register (or email us at [email protected].)
(Link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-ridges-hike-golden-bell-mansion-tickets-43523517011)

Raffles Institution Archives & Museum
16th September 2017
Registration: - 1800 hrs
Presentation begins: 1900 hrs
Socialising and sharing experiences afterwards.
Admission is FREE
But registration is required.
Please click HERE to register (or email us at [email protected].)
A light dinner is included.
(Long link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unity-diversity-our-evolution-history-of-ri-scout-troops-from-1950s-tickets-37561833455)

The RI Chapter of the Scout Guild held a combined campfire with the present boys of 01 and 02 on 6 August 2016.  The event was held in the school hall due to inclement weather but it did not dampen the spirit of the 250 attendees.  Guest-of-Honour was our Scout Guild Adviser, Dr Tan Cheng Bock who was an outstanding troop leader of 2nd Raffles in the 1950s.

Here Dr Tan is being garlanded by Roney Tan with the original green and white triangle Raffles scarf which was specially recreated for the occasion.

It was a splendid occasion for old boys as well as present boys to meet up with Dr Tan.

The evening’s programme had a good balance of traditional campfire songs, dance and yells , as well as modern IT games such as the Kahoo.it quiz.

The Kahoo.it game introduced by the scouts of 01 and 02.

One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Outstanding Scoutmaster Award to former Scoutmaster of 32nd Raffles, Mr Stephen Puhaindran and former Scoutmaster of 2nd Raffles, Mr Foo Dong Wan.

Photo shows PRI, Chan Poh Meng, presenting the Outstanding Scoutmaster Award to Mr Foo Dong Wan.

Tokens of appreciation were also given to Dr Tan Cheng Bock and Mr Chan Poh Meng.

The evening ended on a joyous note as can be seen from the photo below.

Please RSVP to: [email protected] by 31st July to book your place!
Call Frank Lee at +65 93830241 (email: [email protected]) if you get lost on the day itself.

The Scouts’ Guild Raffles Chapter is organising a walk to see some birds from China before they return home.
Singapore’s Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is a world-famous stopover for migrating birds. In their annual travels from their summer breeding grounds in China to their winter refuges in the Southern Hemisphere, they pass here twice each year.
We intend to see them on their homeward journey.
Date: Saturday, 27th February 2016.
Time: 8.30 am
Program: Assemble at the Entrance of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Neo Tiew Road. Please use the second parking lot for private cars that is located in the side road.
 
After viewing the official video presentation in the theatrette, which starts at 9 am sharp, we will begin our walk. Our main group will use a route that is 2 km in length, with many observation posts that allow for rest halts. We should complete it by 11 am, and make plans for lunch afterwards.
 
The more adventurous can, on their own, explore the many alternative routes which are well laid out with maps and signage.
 
Walking in Sungei Buloh is easy, as the paths are level and well maintained. However, toilets are only available in the Headquarters Building, which also has drinks vending machines. You are advised to carry your own water.
 
Please indicate your interest to: [email protected] asap
 
There will be no charge for participation in this event.

Get answers to these questions on at the talk to be organised by the  Raffles Institution Chapter of the Singapore Scouts’ Guild.

Date: Saturday, 22nd August, 2015
Time: 1400 hrs (immediately after the Chapter AGM)
Place: Raffles Institution Lecture Hall.
Admission by prior registration so that we can make Catering Arrangements.
Register at: http://goo.gl/forms/7v2tUzbYHT or email [email protected]

_The Speaker: Lee Chiu San
A former journalist who found a more honest profession managing car dealerships, Chiu San has reported on the Automotive Industry and also been a part of it for over 40 years. He has monitored COE developments, and has personally submitted thousands of bids since the system was introduced. He will share his secrets on how to GET BIG SAVINGS when buying a car.

Be first again as a Raffles Scout!

We Raffles Scouts scored many firsts. We now invite YOU to achieve another first!
Join us to see and hear about ALL our achievements in the recent past.

Raffles Institution Archives and Museum is now ready for visitors, and former Scouts of RI will organise the FIRST event to be held there.
Noted historian and author Dr Kevin Tan will give a presentation on

THE HISTORY OF SCOUTING IN RAFFLES.

He will show lots of pictures and recount many Scouting stories from the
50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and more recently. You will hear of swimming in the
Stamford Canal, tackling Gunong Tahan, climbing Everest, and other uplifting,
but not tall tales.

Scouts who actually took part in those events have already promised to come.
Their ages range from the 80s to the 20s. YOU must come too.

Talk to them, talk to your old Patrol mates, and see if you can spot yourself
in the many memorable old pictures that will be on display.

Best of all, this invitation is FREE. But for catering arrangements, you must register.

Details of the event:
Place: 1 Raffles Institution Lane, Raffles Archive & Museum, Singapore 575954
Date: Saturday, 27th September 2014.
Time: Guests arrive and mingle: - 1800 hrs.
Presentation begins: - 1900 hrs.
Light dinner and discussion: - 2000 hrs.
Cost: FREE (we accept donation)

Please submit your registration to:  bit.ly/1qm82RZ
If there are any queries, please email to [email protected]

Places are limited.
Please register NOW. We look forward to seeing you.

Roney Tan,
Chairman,
RI Chapter, Scouts’ Guild