Riverside Secondary School (Singapore)
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Riverside Secondary School (also known as RSS) is a mixed/co-ed, single session, government school in the North zone of Singapore. Presently, it has a student population of 1,460 and staff strength of 94.[citation needed] It is currently located at 3 Woodlands Street 81, Singapore 738524. Mrs Serene Pang is currently the 4th Principal of Riverside Secondary School.
One of the top 50 schools in Singapore,[citation needed] RSS is a definite all-rounder, holding status in the area of academics, sports, uniformed groups, and performing art groups. The school niche is dance and dance lessons are held for the secondary 1 cohort year round.
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[edit] History
Riverside Secondary School began in 1987 at Fuchun Secondary School under caretaker principal Mrs. Ngiam Geak Kim. Under the pioneer principal, Mr. O.J. Balasingam, the school moved to its present premises at Woodlands Street 81 on 21 December 1987. In 1990, the school presented its first candidates for the O and N level examinations.
The second principal, Mrs. Lu Kheng Lui succeeded Mr. Bala on 16 December 1996 and in April 1997, Mr. Hoon Tien Ghun was posted in as the school's first Vice Principal.
After the completion of a four-storey extension block, the school went single session on 22 May 1999. The third principal, Mrs. Stella Tan-Wee Bee Lian, took over the reigns in December 2000 and Mrs. Mohinder Singh was posted in as the second Vice-Principal of the school in December 2000.
[edit] School Philosophy
[edit] School Mission and Vision
"Mission:" To nurture all-rounded individuals of integrity and grace, ready for global challenges "Vision:" A caring community in a challenging learning environment
[edit] School Values
The school vision is featured under an abbreviated form, RSp²Irit, where each letter representing a different school value: 'P': Passion - Loving what we do, believeing in it, making an impact 'P': Professionalism - Taking pride, being competent, being a life-long learner, striving for excellence 'R': Responsibility - Count on us, deliver we will 'I': Integrity - Fair in our actions, trustworthy in our interactions 'T': Team Spirit - Upholding trust, building interdependence, realising shared vision
[edit] School Crest and Motto
The school motto is "My Best and More" The blue "C" denotes the school as a Caring Community in a Challenging Learning Environment nurturing the total development of the Riversidian. The red circle represents the focal point of the school which is the all-round devlopment of the Riversidian in leadership, aesthetics, moral, physical, social and moral aspects. (LAM²PS) As the Riversidian passage through the years in Riverside Secondary, he/she will imbibe values and lifeskills that will impel him/her to leap forward and embrace the global challenges of tomorrow.
[edit] School Song
The school song was written by the first principal of RSS, Mr O.J.Balasingam and music written by Adeline Wong.
In the north, where the waters ride high
Stands a school, where spirits never die
Committed to build a community
One heart, one mind, one destiny
My best and more,
Believing in our hearts and will
My best and more, striving until time stands still
Riverside, far as the eye can see,
Making dreams turn into reality
Together in perfect harmony
One will, one road, eternity
My best and more
Believeing in our hearts and will
My best and more, striving until time stands still
[edit] School Achievements (2005)
Riverside had a bumper year of achievements in 2005.
[edit] Awards
It is note worthy to mention that Riverside Secondary has been awarded the following -
- Level Two Award====
- SAA (Academic Value-added) (Normal)
- SAA (Uniformed Group)
- Level One Award
- AA (Academic Value-added) (Normal) - Gold
- AA (Academic Value-added) (Special/Express) - Bronze
- DA (National Education) (2005-2007)
[edit] Academic
2005 started with good results for both "N" and "O" level cohorts of 2004, 93.6% qualified for promotion to 5 Normal Academic. Choo Li Chin Lily received the Lee Kuan Yew Award for Outstanding Normal Academic Course for 2004.
The 2004 cohort of Express students with a mean PSLE T-score of 231 performed as expected with 96.8% of GCE "O" Level passes. The 2004 cohort of 5 Normal Academic students with a mean PSLE T_-score of 182.9 had an expected L1B4 of 22.4. They managed to bag an actual L1B4 of 17.3. This has enabled the school to be given the Value-Added Award for Normal Course 2005 and the Sustained Achievement Award (Academic Value-added 2005).
[edit] Sports and Games
- National Gymnastics (Trampoline) B Boys 4th
- North Zone Badminton B Boys 4th
- North Zone Soccer B Boys 3rd
[edit] SYF Central Judging
- Choir (Silver)
- Concert Band (Silver)
- Dance - Chinese (Gold (Honors))
- Dance - Indian (Bronze)
- Dance - International (Bronze)
- Dance - Malay (Silver)
- Drama (Bronze)
- Drama (Bronze)
[edit] Uniformed Groups
- Boys' Brigade (Silver)
- NCC (Sea Boys) (Bronze)
- NPCC (Silver)
- St John Ambulance Brigade (Gold)
As such, Riverside Secondary received its Sustained Achievement Award (SAA) for Uniformed Groups (Second Award).
[edit] Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) Groups
The school CCA programme includes the following CCA groups:
- "Uniformed Groups": National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC), St. John Ambulance Brigade (SJAB), Boys Brigade, Girl Guides
- "Sports and Games": Badminton (Boys), Gymnastics (Boys), Netball (Girls), Soccer (Boys), Basketball (Boys)
- "Performing Arts": School Choir, Chinese Dance, Indian Dance, Concert Band (formally known as the Riverside Symphonic Winds), Malay Dance, Modern Dance, Drama (English)
- "Clubs and Societies": Creative Media, Robotics Club, Media Resource Library, Art Club, Health & Fitness Club
[edit] RS Spotlight History
The online magazine had its beginnings in late 1998 as a concept by two students and Mrs Diana Lim, a teaching staff. The project was then made real and commissioned under the approval of then-principal, Mrs Lu Kheng Lui.
It came into public attention in 2000 when the school participated in the Ministry of Education's (MOE) The Learning Metropolis project held in Suntec City as an online news coverage centre, thus making it known as the first neighbourhood secondary school in Singapore to officially host its own online magazine with a permanent staff of roving student reporters. The RS Spotlight reached its heyday in that year, having generated much hype around the school, as well as having led it into several newer IT initiatives encouraged by MOE, most notably the National Robotics competition.
By 2001, Mrs Diana Lim, having led the team through its major milestones, had transferred to Coral Secondary School, and the original team of students developing the RS Spotlight graduated. Since then, the colossal online magazine project lost much momentum; and beside more recent IT achievements by other schools, has taken a back seat in RSS' history.
