RRSS’ outstanding 2018 SPM students and school staff give their thumbs-up for the fine performance. Fong is seen at sixth left, front row.
MIRI: Riam Road Secondary School (RRSS) Miri has once again emerged as the top among the 14 Chinese independent schools in Sarawak after its 289 Senior Two students did well in last year’s Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.
The SPM results were announced throughout the nation yesterday.
According to a press statement from the school, out of the 289 students, 133 were from the Science stream while 156 from the Arts.
Four students scored 12As, nine 11As while seven 10As. The students who scored 12As were Andrew Leslie Lee, Hosea Pangiran Robert, Lau Sing Ying and Lee Hui Jiuan while those scoring 11As were Abby Ngiam Fang Ming, Agnes Ng Xin Hui, Alvin Tan Chuin Kien, Bryan Kong Ee Hon, Celeste Jong Wen Hui, Daphne Chiew Yong En, Eugene Jong Wan Yen, Feylyana Elvy Lusen and Yong Shu Hui.
The 10A scorers were Bernice Sim Jia Yee, Edward Tiong Yong Teck, Huong Nai Yuan, Ridge Tang Wei Cheong, Tan Peng Teck, Yii Ting Ting and Yong Xu Cheng.
RRSS chief executive officer Datuk Dr Fong Onn Min when commenting on the fine performance said: “RRSS has a unique, comprehensive integrated syllabus embodying those of the national schools (Sekolah Menengah Kerajaan – SMK), the Chinese independent schools (United Examination Certificate – UEC), and international schools.
“Thus, eventhough the students only study one RRSS syllabus, they are able to sit for different examinations.
“I am so pleased with their results. Most RRSS students are all-rounders as the school believes strongly in advocating holistic education for the younger generation.”
Among the school’s top SPM achievers are outstanding squash players, athletes, speakers, Chinese chess player, dancers and others, Fong added in the statement.