Friday 28 July 2017
River Valley High School
River Valley High School (RVHS) (Chinese: 立化中学) is an educational institution in Singapore offering the Integrated Programme in Singapore. Founded in 1956, it is one of the Special Assistance Plan schools designated by the Ministry of Education, Singapore.
Founded in 1956, River Valley High School was the first Chinese middle school set up by the government. Initially known as the Singapore Government Chinese Middle School when it occupied the premises of Seng Poh Primary School, it was later renamed Queenstown Government Chinese Middle School and subsequently River Valley Government Chinese Middle School when it was moved to Strathmore Avenue.
In 2006 River Valley High School was officially designated a 6-Year Integrated Programme school. Under the programme, students follows a six-year Integrated Programme curriculum which allows students to sit for the GCE 'A' Level examinations at year 6 without taking the GCE 'O' Level examinations. The final batch of GCE 'O' Level students graduated from River Valley High School in 2007.
River Valley High School's crest is made of the school's initials "RV". The colour of red symbolises radiance, progress and vitality, the colour of blue symbolises steadfastness, graciousness and serenity, while white symbolises purity and receptiveness to innovation.
The school uniform is unique to River Valley High School, one of the most outstanding and identifiable uniform designs in Singapore. For Year 1 to Year 3, the uniform is all white, with a school logo at the front left chest that reads RV in red and blue - the school For Year 3/4, the uniform is white blouse with blue skirt/white pants.
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