River Valley High School [*IP]

[WeiHan]

JHFMum:

That's also because the other schs are IP schs that do not offer 'O' level classes. Hence they are out of the \"academic value-added\" awards.


Having said that, I do agree that RV is a good sch.

Anyway, the data is updated and is no longer there. I remember the other IP schools that have award for academic value added are ACS(I), Nanyang and Dunman High. So it is not true that it is because the other schools are out of the evaluation. In any case, academic performance evaluation is never out of Singapore education system.

[daisyt]

Wah ! Chief really open up Parents Networking Group for Sec school division. Thanks a lot !


Some updates on RV. Moving to new campus officially on 1st Dec. Although its school holidays, many students still go back for CCAs, hence they would go to new campus after 1st Dec. There is a big walk for students and parents from Science Center to Boon Lay Campus on 2nd Jan 2010. My girl is super excited about the new campus !

The principal is a super nice and knowledgable lady. The VP is a super friendly man. The school counsellor is super sociable, easy to talk to. These are the feedbacks from my girl.

[WeiHan]

Do take some photos of the new school campus and post here if anyone of you have a chance.


I have traveled pass that part of Singapore a few weeks ago and the school buildings appear nicer than the model which looks like fire match boxes.....

[radiantmum]

Ex-RVHS student myself and just chanced upon this thread :oops:


Here's my take on why there are more girls than boys - 'cos RVHS boys have to continue to wear shorts still in Sec 3 & 4 :lol:

& I chose RV over NYGH then 'cos I prefer RV school uniforms. Hahahaha ...

Honestly, after that, I did regret a little 'cos the uniform material was thick then and require frequent ironing (by myself). However, I had noticed that they had change to a much thinner & cooler now - so all's good.

My strong Chinese foundation and interest was from RVHS !

[daisyt]

radiantmum:

Here's my take on why there are more girls than boys - 'cos RVHS boys have to continue to wear shorts still in Sec 3 & 4 :lol:

But now the situation has changed since they are IP. Year 1 to 3, boys wear shorts, girls wear that \"st john's\" uniform. :lol: Year 4 to 6, boys wear long pants with plain white shirt, girls wear blue skirt with plain white shirt.

[radiantmum]

Really?! Times has changed indeed & haha on \"st john's\" uniform - can certainly associate with that! Wonder why I fell in love with that uniform in the first place when I was primary 6 :lol:

[daisyt]

radiantmum:

Really?! Times has changed indeed & haha on \"st john's\" uniform - can certainly associate with that! Wonder why I fell in love with that uniform in the first place when I was primary 6 :lol:

Ya, my dd was very angry when she went back to primary school to visit teacher, the friends commented \"hey, nice nurse uniform !\".

[sunshinemum2]

Hi Daisyt,


Would u recommend RV for my ds who did not take HMT for PSLE? And also he got an A for MT though the rest are A*.

In fact , MT is his weakest , which is why i’m worried if he will suffer in RV. If i’m not wrong , can’t drop HMT for MT in RV if he can’t cope with HMT, right?

Your precious and frank opinion is appreciated.

[estellex]

//Moderator's note: Topics merged.


I got 266 (+2 for HCL) but i still am having a hard time trying to choose between Nanyang Girls' High or River Valley. I hope that seeing the campus in person would help me very much in deciding so does anyone know if they allow visitors?

Please tell if do know!! Thanks in advance :celebrate:

[daisyt]

sunshinemum2:

Hi Daisyt,


Would u recommend RV for my ds who did not take HMT for PSLE? And also he got an A for MT though the rest are A*.

In fact , MT is his weakest , which is why i'm worried if he will suffer in RV. If i'm not wrong , can't drop HMT for MT in RV if he can't cope with HMT, right?

Your precious and frank opinion is appreciated.

Hi, in RV, Math is consider two subjects when come to year 3 (A and E Math) and not allowed to drop. For Chinese, yes, like what you have mentioned. They have to take O level chinese and as long as get a C6 (pass), then its not necessary to take A level Chinese. To get promoted to next year, English and Chinese must score min C6 (pass). So long, you don't mind him just pass for Chinese and think he can, its should not be a problem. RV has a very Chinese oriented environment.