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River Valley High School

Explore the history of River Valley High School.

River Valley High School

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The first batch of students with Principal Mr Suen Y-Chern (1956)

School History

River Valley High School (originally known as the Singapore Government Chinese Middle School and then Queenstown Government Chinese Middle School) was established in 1956. In 1958, the school was relocated to Jalan Kuala and was renamed River Valley Government Chinese Middle School.

In 1979, River Valley High School was selected to be a Special Assistance Plan school. It moved to West Coast Road in 1986. River Valley High School became single-session in 1993 and gained autonomous status in the following year.

In 2006, River Valley High School began offering the Integrated Programme and celebrated its 50th anniversary. In 2007, the school started offering the Bicultural Studies Programme and established the Centre of Excellence for Science and Technology (West Zone). The school moved from its holding site on Malan Road to new premises on Boon Lay Avenue in 2010.

River Valley High School currently offers the Construct, Integrate, Differentiate Programme as well as Eco-Sustainability and Student Leadership programmes. Academic development platforms on Bicultural Studies, Science and Mathematics, Humanities and Social Studies are also provided to nurture students’ talents and interests.

The school was officially declared open in 2010 and is currently located at 6 Boon Lay Avenue.

Principals:
- Mr Suen Y-Chern (1956–1960)
- Mr Lim Hui Eng (1960–1962)
- Mr Wong Chong Chie (1962–1964)
- Mr Wong Bing Chie (1964–1974)
- Mdm Leong Fan Chin (1974–1993)
- Mr Tham Tuck Meng (1993–2003)
- Ms Ek Soo Ben (2003–2009)
- Mr Koh Yong Chiah (2009–2012)
- Mrs Teo Khin Hiang (2012–2021)
- Mdm Choy Wai Yin (2022-present)

Key Milestones

key milestones

1956	Establishment of Singapore Government Chinese Middle School (later renamed Queenstown Government Chinese Middle School).
1979	Became a Special Assistance Plan school.
1993	Became single-session.
1994	Gained autonomous status.
2006	Began offering Integrated Programme and celebration of 50th anniversary.
2007	Began offering Bicultural Studies Programme.
2010	Official opening of River Valley High School at 6 Boon Lay Avenue.

School Motto

立德立功化愚化顽
The school upholds virtues and contributes to society. Through personal growth, it guides others in the quest for knowledge and wisdom.

School Crest

The colour red symbolises radiance, progress and vitality. Blue symbolises steadfastness, graciousness and serenity, while white symbolises purity and receptiveness to innovation.

School Song

海云缦缦碧波荡荡
赤道绿洲有我学堂
春风化雨桃李成行
立德立功化愚化顽

愿我学子勿忘勿忘
他日我校光芒万丈
愿我学子勿忘勿忘
他日我校光芒万丈

与日月争光兮
与天地共久长