RRSS

Leong Van Jet
2017 Alumnus

Hello there!
I bet all of you reading this are quite anxious and excited about how secondary school life is in Riam Road Secondary School. Therefore, I am here as an alumnus of RRSS to write about my study experience. Before that, allow me to introduce myself.

My name is Leong Van Jet, and I graduated from RRSS with SPM qualifications in 2017. At the time of writing, I am a first-year medical student from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. This secondary school has undoubtedly paved my way to success, and I wish to inspire you, who is currently reading this, to join our rich his-tory in producing high-calibre students.

I began my studies in RRSS in 2013. I enrolled in both PT3 and UEC classes, and this was one of the reasons that attracted me to come to RRSS. The syllabus offered were the usual government syllabus and the Unified Examinations Certificate (UEC) syllabus, by Chinese Independent Schools (CIS). Being offered a scholarship here, I decided to take on both syllabuses, and it was hard in-deed. Throughout my study in RRSS, I have to say that the teachers are very passionate in teaching, and they know their subjects well, which have undoubtedly facilitated my learning experience. The teachers are also friendly, so long as you pay attention to their teachings and do your homework, you might make a friend or two in the staff’s office.
The teachers are reliable in a sense that you can feel that they will go the extra mile, just to make you understand what they are teaching, and if you pay attention, excelling in your exams is just a matter of hard work.

RRSS is also known for its strong participation and incredible achievements in extra-curricular activities. I was an emcee for school events, and a public speaker, all of which were trained in house by RRSS teachers. To date, these soft skills have proven its usefulness in the future, and I am very grateful to have those teachers in training me. In my years of study, I have truly experienced what it means to appreciate your own talents, and how important it is to have a good mentor.
I firmly believe that RRSS does not only improve one’s ability in their academics, but also due to the integration of
extra-curricular activities and experienced teachers, a student will truly be able to receive holistic education here in RRSS.

Students from across the globe study here at RRSS, and it has been a pleasure meeting people from all walks of life. I have learnt a lot from their culture and made a lot of new friends. It broadens the horizon of the mind, as I met with them.
Besides that, I believe that RRSS is truly an integrative school. We learn from each other’s cultures and languages. As an example, many of my non-Chinese friends were not able to speak mandarin in the beginning, and I was not able to speak their language too. But over time, as we went through our secondary school days together, my friends can converse in fluent Mandarin, and I can finally understand and speak Bahasa Sarawak. I believe this is a healthy understanding of each other’s culture, and truly a 1 Malaysia spirit.

All in all, I truly miss my studying days in RRSS, and perhaps 5 years was a little too short. As I graduated, the teachers and friends that I met there have truly transformed me into someone who I wanted to be. I graduated with satisfying academic achievements, was given plenty of opportunities to express myself on stage as a public speaker, made a lot of meaningful friendships that still last even till today. I am grateful for what the school has done for me, and I believe they will continue to do so in helping stu-dents to overcome their limits and achieve greater heights. I hope you will consider joining our school and wish that you have a pleasant studying experience here in RRSS.