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Written By: Gui Yu Xin 3/7 More often than not, a straight-A student is viewed as the brightest and of having the greatest potential. However, can we really just depend on the students’ grades to measure their ability? I strongly believe that examinations are not accurate in measuring a student’s ability because his or herContinue reading “Examinations are not an accurate measure of a student’s ability. What are your views?”

Written by: Lucas Cheung 2/5 My bedroom is my favourite part of my house. It is a safe haven for me, a place where I can be myself. As an introvert, my room is the only place for me to relax and have some alone time, as well as recharge my energy after a longContinue reading “My Bedroom”

Written by: Lucas Cheung 2/5 Approval for an outdoor learning journey to Sky Greens I am Samuel from class 2/5. Being the ambassador of Riverside’s Green Society, I am writing this letter to seek your approval regarding an outdoor learning journey to Sky Greens for the Secondary two students. The learning journey to Sky GreensContinue reading “Formal Letter for Learning Journey Proposal”

Yuh Tyng Class 2/5 Everyone has their preferred place to relax. Some might prefer the neighbourhood park while some enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned, quiet library. Being an introvert, I enjoy being cooped up in my room all day as I am alone and no one can disturb me. Furthermore, I can be inContinue reading “Describe a favourite part of your house where you like to spend time in. How does this space help you relax?”

Bevan Poh Class 4/6  The topic of happiness, or more specifically how people can achieve happiness, has been a problem that has plagued humanity ever since its inception. Many great philosophers have attempted to tackle this issue over the course of history, and all of them have arrived at wildly varied conclusions. The ancient Greeks,Continue reading “Being treated fairly is necessary for one to be happy. Do you agree with this statement?”

Comfort Christabel Class: 4/3A Traditions, cultural practices and language are some of the few things that make every family unique. In Singapore, living peacefully amongst people of different races and religions is greatly celebrated. Many of these traditions and practices were passed from generation to generation, and some have modernised over the years. Although mostContinue reading “Describe a few family traditions that you practise. Why are they so meaningful to you and your family?”

Iris See Yun Ye       Class: 3/7         COVID-19: The Frontline Written By: Iris See Editor of Riverside Magazine Surviving a disease outbreak was perhaps not on anyone’s list of New Year’s resolutions but things change. On December 31 2019, news of an unknown strain of pneumonia in Wuhan, China surfaced. Since then, things have not beenContinue reading “Feature Article: CoViD-19”

Charmine Tan Renbao, Class 4/7 As the saying goes “Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you”. This humble saying encapsulates the idea that people would not be content if they are treated poorly by others as it undermines their self-worth. Even though this applies to the minorityContinue reading “People can only be happy if they feel they are treated fairly.’ Do you agree?”

Chan Si Ting, Class 4/7 Imagine a scenario where people of different skin colour are treated differently from one another; those with lighter skin tones getting more privileges than the darker ones. The lighter toned ones get to sit at the front of the bus whereas the darker toned ones are forced to sit behind,Continue reading “People can only be happy if they feel they are treated fairly.’ Do you agree?”