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RIVERSIDE SECONDARY SCHOOL

3 WOODLANDS STREET 81

Singapore 738524

Introduction

Riverside Secondary School is a government school that aims to nurture students to be persons of character who are passionate about learning and have a heart to serve. The school's vision is to be a vibrant community of learners and leaders, guided by its core values of integrity, responsibility, respect, resilience, and care.

The school offers a broad-based curriculum complemented by distinctive programmes that promote holistic development. Its Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in design, technology, and engineering fosters innovation and real-world problem-solving skills. The Learning for Life Programme (LLP) focuses on community and youth leadership, empowering students to become empathetic and active contributors to society.

A Brief Historical Background

Riverside Secondary School was established in 1987 as Fuchun Secondary School and was renamed Riverside Secondary School in 2004.

School Overview

Main Level
Singapore School
School Type
Government School
School Nature
Co-ed School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
No
DGP Code
WOODLANDS

SAP, GEP and IP

Special Assistance Plan (SAP)

Not Available

Bilingual and bicultural programme focusing on strong English and Mother Tongue foundations.

Gifted Education Programme (GEP)

Not Available

Enrichment for high-ability learners with greater depth, breadth, and pace.

Integrated Programme (IP)

Not Available

Seamless multi-year pathway that bypasses the O-Levels for a broader curriculum.

Mother Tongue

Chinese
Malay
Tamil

Departments

English Language and Literature Mathematics Science Humanities Craft & Technology Mother Tongue Languages Physical Education and CCA

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Art
Basic Chinese Language
Basic Malay Language
Basic Tamil Language
Bengali Language
Biology
Burmese Language
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Computer Applications
Computing
Design & Technology
Design and Technology
English Language
Food & Consumer Education
French Language
Geography
German Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Music
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Humanities Exposure Modules)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Chinese)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Malay)
Humanities (SS, Literature in Tamil)
Literature in English
Literature in Tamil
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Malay Language Syllabus B
Mathematics
Music
Nutrition and Food Science
Physical Education
Physics
Principles of Accounts
Punjabi Language
Science
Science (Chem, Bio)
Science (Phy, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Social Studies
Tamil Language
Tamil Language Syllabus B
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
(VISUAL ARTS)
AUDIO VISUAL AID
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (MEDIA PRODUCTION)
(DIGITAL MEDIA CLUB)
ROBOTICS

PHYSICAL SPORTS

BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
FOOTBALL
NETBALL
SOFTBALL
SP-CCA (ATHLETICS)

UNIFORMED GROUPS

BOYS' BRIGADE
GIRLS' BRIGADE
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (SEA)
NATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE CADET CORPS
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE DANCE
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
CULTURAL DANCE
(MULTI-CULTURAL DANCE SOCIETY)
ENGLISH DRAMA
INDIAN DANCE
MALAY DANCE
MODERN DANCE

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: A school of choice for learners, leaders and champions.

Mission: To nurture every student to be a person of character, a lifelong learner and a responsible citizen.

Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

School Leadership

Principal
MISS THAM YOKE CHUN
Vice Principal
MR CHAN KOK TUNG TOM
Vice Principal
MISS HUI AI LIN

School Distinctive Programmes

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Domain: Humanities
Title: Global Citizenship Education through Critical Social Inquiry
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Domain: Music & Performing Arts
Title: Arts for Life

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

Lee Kuan Yew National Education Award
School Distinction Award
Niche school for Dance and National Education

School Location

3 WOODLANDS STREET 81 , 738524 , Woodlands North , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: WOODLANDS MRT

Bus To Get There: 169, 858, 900, 900A, 903, 904, 911, 913, 964, 965, 969

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Nearby Points of Interest

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Travelling Distance by Taxi between MRT/LRT Station to the School

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
WOODLANDS MRT STATION (NS9 / TE2) 4.3 1.80
ADMIRALTY MRT STATION (NS10) 5.1 2.09
MARSILING MRT STATION (NS8) 5.9 2.66
WOODLANDS NORTH MRT STATION (TE1) 7.0 2.90
WOODLANDS SOUTH MRT STATION (TE3) 8.5 3.28
KRANJI MRT STATION (NS7) 8.9 4.26
SEMBAWANG MRT STATION (NS11) 8.7 4.38
CANBERRA MRT STATION (NS12) 11.3 5.75
YISHUN MRT STATION (NS13) 13.8 6.93
KHATIB MRT STATION (NS14) 15.7 7.73

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Woodlands Regional Library – 1.10 km Sembawang Public Library – 2.92 km Yishun Public Library – 5.16 km Choa Chu Kang Public Library – 5.62 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 6.36 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 8.59 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Inz Residence – 0.22 km The Floravale – 0.39 km The Quintet – 0.56 km Palm Gardens – 0.73 km The Warren – 0.96 km Mayspring – 1.13 km The Tennery – 1.30 km Hillsta – 1.47 km The Linear – 1.64 km Foresque Residences – 1.87 km

Neighborhood Guide

Key insights about the Woodlands neighborhood, in which the school is situated.

Community & Lifestyle

A bustling, family-friendly suburban town with a diverse demographic of young families, professionals, and expatriates. The lifestyle is convenient and active, with a strong sense of community fostered by numerous amenities and green spaces. It's a self-sufficient town that offers a balance between urban living and nature.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Woodlands Waterfront Park: Offers stunning panoramic views of the Johor Strait and a 1.5km-long waterfront promenade. Admiralty Park: Features the largest nature area within a park in Singapore, with a diverse range of flora and fauna, a mangrove forest, and Singapore's largest playground. Causeway Point & Woodlands Civic Centre: Major retail and community hubs. Singapore State Cemetery: The burial site of Singapore's first and second presidents.

Local Culture & Activities

The area boasts a vibrant dining and shopping scene at Causeway Point, one of the largest suburban malls in Singapore. The Woodlands Regional Library and community clubs host regular events and workshops. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the extensive jogging and cycling tracks at Woodlands Waterfront Park. Marsiling Mall and its hawker centre are popular for local food.

Unique Characteristics

Its most defining characteristic is the direct causeway link to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, making it a crucial gateway and fostering significant cross-border interaction and economic activity. Historically, the area was characterized by rubber plantations and villages, and its name was derived from its heavily wooded appearance when viewed from Johor.

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