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River Valley Primary School

Explore the history of River Valley Primary School.

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Staff photo took in 1986 after establishment of school as a merger of River Valley Government Chinese Primary School, River Valley English Primary School and Kim Seng Primary School

School History

River Valley Primary School (立化小学) was established in 1985 with the merger of three primary schools: River Valley Government Chinese Primary School, River Valley English School and Kim Seng Primary School. In 2004, the school relocated from its previous site at 341 River Valley Road to its present site at 2 River Valley Green under the PRIME upgrading programme. In 2005, the school was officially opened. In 2010, the school celebrated its 25th anniversary. In 2015, River Valley Primary School was accorded the Learning for Life Programme in community service and student leadership. In 2017, River Valley Primary School completed its PERI upgrading.

Principals:
- Mr Foo Fu Chieh (1985)
- Mrs Helen Foo Chee Kai (1985–1995)
- Mrs Tan Khar Guek (1995–2002)
- Mrs Sita Singh (2002–2009)
- Mr Poh Leong Kiat Danny (2009–2015)
- Mdm Wong Li Peng (2015–2022)
- Mrs Jennifer Pang (2023 - present)

Key Milestones

key milestones

1985	Establishment of River Valley Primary School from the merger of River Valley Government Chinese Primary School, River Valley English Primary School and Kim Seng Primary School.
2004	Relocation of school to its current premises at 2 River Valley Green.
2005	Official opening of River Valley Primary School.
2010	Celebration of 25th anniversary.
2015	Accorded Learning for Life Programme, ‘RVPS Leadership Development for a VUCA World’.
2017	Completion of PERI upgrading.

School Motto

Strive for the Best

School Crest

The red, green and gold colours give a vivid identity of the school. Red depicts ambition and strength. Green stands for peace and harmony. Gold, on which the other colours rest, reflects richness and boldness. The brightness of the gold resembles the rays of the sun.

The rings represent the three schools that had merged. The interlocking of the rings signifies the unity of the three schools upon merging. Through the unity, the symbol of a close bond between the staff, students and parents is also reflected.

The flame signifies the everlasting thirst for knowledge and the unceasing desire to strive for the best.

The letters ‘R.V.P.S.’ stand for River Valley Primary School.

School Song

Here we are at school to study and to play
To meet our friends and work and do our part
We speak English, Chinese, Tamil and Malay
We are really one at heart.

Chorus:
River Valley, River Valley
River Valley Primary School
River Valley, River Valley
River Valley Primary School

Let us show our respect to the teachers all
Learn of lands and people living far and near
We will do right and not let our motto fall
Oh, the future is so clear.

Chorus:
River Valley, River Valley
River Valley Primary School
River Valley, River Valley
River Valley Primary School