Parent Support Group

The Parent Support Group (PSG) contributes towards the holistic development of the students through deeper parental involvement in school programmes and activities. The PSG also provides a platform for communication and networking among parents.

Experience the Riverside community by exploring the memorable events held by our PSG over the years! From our Riverside Family reunion to our Teachers' Day and Racial Harmony Day celebrations, each event tells a story of unity and connection between our parents and students.

Our 2024 Events

2024 Parent-Child Bonding Day

At the annual PSG bonding event, our parents and Riversidians enjoyed a day of fun and games. It takes a village to raise a child and our PSG is proud to be able to facilitate this event to build a positive family culture with our Riversidians.

2024 Commemorative Events

The Riverside PSG plays an important role in supporting the school's commemorative events such as Racial Harmony Day and Teachers' Day celebrations. We thank our parents for their continued support.

Our 2023 Events

2023 Parenting Workshops

In March, PSG organised a workshop titled "Building a Positive Digital Family Culture Together." Parents and guardians received valuable tips and parenting strategies to cultivate a positive digital environment within their families.Our 2023 Events

2023 Parenting Workshops

In March, PSG organised a workshop titled "Building a Positive Digital Family Culture Together." Parents and guardians received valuable tips and parenting strategies to cultivate a positive digital environment within their families.

Another workshop dedicated to youths’ mental health was organised in July. Parents learned to monitor and identify signs that could provide crucial information about their children's well-being. The session aimed to create a safe space for mental health-focused conversations in their homes.

"In one of the workshops, we learnt that kids at the age around 12-14, their emotional brain grows faster than their logical brain, which we will see bursts of emotional fluctuations from them. This helps me to remain calm when they gets agitated, and allows me to calm them down before guiding them." - Parent of a Secondary 1 student

Riverside Family Reunion

In May, our PSG organised the Riverside Family Reunion, a meticulously planned event that offered a diverse range of activities designed to nurture strong bonds among the extended Riverside Family.

The day unfolded with spirited badminton matches that encouraged friendly competition among participants. Captain's Ball served as another dynamic platform, fostering teamwork and camaraderie as teams strategised, cheered, and jubilantly celebrated their victories. For those inclined toward culinary creativity, a baking session took center stage as one of the day's highlights. Parents and children joined forces, engaging in the delightful process of creating delectable cupcakes together.

"My daughter felt more attached to the school activities and CCA because she  knew, I will 100% support her…a positive and dominos effect" - Parent of a Secondary 1 student

Our 2022 Events

Parenting Workshop on Helping Teenagers to Transit Well into Adulthood (15 January 2022)

The first parenting workshop for the year was conducted by Mr Galvin Sng from TOUCH Parenting via Zoom. Parents went away equipped with appropriate strategies to encourage healthy self-esteem and self-worth in their growing teens. They were also inspired to adopt good communication habits with their teenage children.

Parenting Workshop on Cyber Wellness (12 March 2022)

A second parenting workshop was conducted by TOUCH Parenting. Through the workshop, parents learnt relevant strategies to help them better understand their digitally savvy children and how to engage their children in a positive and effective manner.

Chinese New Year (CNY) Hampers (29 January 2022)

Every year the Riverside family comes together to contribute CNY hampers to needy families in Woodlands. This year PSG EXCO members played their part by contributing 10 hampers accompanied by beautifully handwritten messages to bring cheer to these families.

Welcome Tea Session for PSG Members of Secondary One and Two Students (21 May 2022)

A welcome tea session was held for PSG members of Secondary One and Two students. Mdm Rekha, teacher-in-charge of PSG, opened the session by welcoming them.

Our principal, Ms Tham shared with the PSG members the school’s direction. This enabled them to better understand how the school programmes support the development of Riversidians into future-ready learners

The EXCO shared the activities that the PSG members had been involved in and the upcoming events for 2022. Through the activities facilitated by the PSG EXCO, parents not only learned more about the school they also connected and bonded with one another.

Racial Harmony Day (20 July 2022)

A special shoutout to our parents in the Riverside Parent Support Group for their help in organizing various game booths such as gunny sack race, hopscotch, tapak gajah for students to learn and appreciate traditional games.

Teachers’ Day Appreciation Gift (20 August 2022)

For Teachers’ Day, the PSG came together on a Saturday morning to bake cookies for our teachers and staff. This was a small token of appreciation for all that they are doing for our children

Mid-Autumn Festival (15 September 2022)

PSG celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with our Riversidian family! Our parents made mooncakes and shared with our students during their respective recesses. Besides enjoying a piece of that delicious mooncake, they got to watch a live demonstration on mooncake making by the parents.

Graduation Night (16 November 2022)

 As our graduating Riversidians gathered for one last night of fun and laughter, the PSG wanted to create a memorable experience for them. Our parents created their own DIY photo booth, complete with DIY props! There was even a candy station, and the students loved it.

Parent-Child Bonding Activity – Prata Journey (12 November 2022)

The school and PSG organised a fun-filled activity aimed at bonding parents with their children. This year, they had an exciting time experiencing the art and science of prata making. They had the opportunity to flip pratas.

Open House (19 November 2022)

Our PSG joined in the Riverside Experience and had the opportunity to host and share with our prospective primary six parents.

PSG Executive Committee 2024

Name	Designation
Mdm Cecile Lim	Chairperson
Mdm Phua Heng Jone	Vice-Chairperson
Mdm Lenny Surianie	Vice-Chairperson
Mdm Praveena Manickavasagan	EXCO Member
Mdm Chu May Ling	EXCO Member
Mdm Yoon Myint Moh	EXCO Member
Mdm Linda Lim	EXCO Member
Mr Lee Choon Tuck	EXCO Member

Our PSG members and parents provide invaluable support to our school events. Join us in contributing to the rich tapestry that defines the Riverside experience. To find out more about our PSG or events for parents, contact our teacher-in-charge of the PSG, Mdm Rekha Veliappan at rekha_veliappan@moe.edu.sg