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RIVERSIDE SECONDARY SCHOOL

3 WOODLANDS STREET 81 , Woodlands North, Singapore
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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.

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 Overview

Main Level

Singapore School

School Type

Government School

School Nature

Co-ed School

School Mode

Single Session

Autonomous

No

Special Assistance Plan

No

Gifted Education Programme

No

Integrated Programme

No

Mother Tongue

Chinese

Malay

Tamil

Departments

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

MOE Programme

ALP (Applied Learning Programme)

Humanities

ALP Title

Global Citizenship Education through Critical Social Inquiry

LLP (Learning for Life Programme)

Music & Performing Arts

LLP Title

Arts for Life

School Leadership

Principal and Vice Principals

Principal

MISS THAM YOKE CHUN

Vice Principal

MR CHAN KOK TUNG TOM

Vice Principal

MISS HUI AI LIN

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

Awards, achievements and distinguished graduates

School Accomplishments

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

Contact Information

Website

https://www.riversidesec.moe.edu.sg

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

Travel times and distances are estimates based on typical taxi routes and may vary depending on traffic conditions. Showing 10 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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