Who We Are
River Academy is a registered charity in Singapore.
We cater for children from less priviledged homes who may not have the means to access to quality learning facilitations and environments.
River Academy strives to help children from K1 to P6 to aim higher in their lives and achieve what they have never imagined possible for themselves. Our approach is through high-quality pedagogy delivered by professionals of diverse fields to inspire the children at a young age, planting the seeds of courage and self-belief that they can succeed in their lives regardless of their background.
Using the Reggio-Emilia pedagogy, the child acts as the leader and is the centre of their learning. The River Academy's team, with the group of professional volunteers, supports and facilitates that journey.
Through music, visual art, science, drama, poetry etc., the children learn to express their ideas and explore new frontiers.
Through peer-mentorship approach, the children are kept motivated and excited.
Children, parents, volunteers, and the broader community are integral to the design of our programmes.
Programmes & Projects
May 2022 Music & Arts
Music with Mussorgsky's Composition. The children researched, had meetings and visited SCO and National Gallery as part of the process to use arts to interpret and express Mussorgsky's work. The programme included storytelling, engaging in conversations with MP Henry Kwek and Orchestra Conductor Mr. Wong Kahchun.
Sep 2022 Wavy River @ Kallang
Children encounters with Kallang River, past and present. The event involved peer mentorship, interactions with cellists, engagements with storyteller, visit to source of Kallang River and had conversation with MP for Jalan Besar, Dr Wan Rizal bin Wan Zakariah. At the end, the children co-composed a poem, Wavy River, with an eco-poet.
July 2023 Block109 @ Kebun Baru
The focus is to build resilience and mental stamina to do well in school and life. Children were introduced to healthy eating habits, good time management and how to overcome obstacles in life. Key programme highlights included role models from humble beginnings. Including Mr. Wong Kahchun (music composer and conductor), Mr. Lim Seng (space scientist), Ms. Terresa Huang (SCO cellist), Mr. Antonio Vargas and Ms. Daphne Vargas (both flamenco dancers)
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At River Academy, every resource goes to the children. Your donations and sponsorships will go far in improving the lives of the children and give them the hope and purpose.
Our Children, Our Parents, Our Academy
“The project benefitted my son because he loved to attend the Saturday programmes. He learnt about the history of Singapore and the environment. He also loves the cello. I notice he has become independent. He can do things himself and always tells me what is going on in the centre and he is so cheerful and excited when he talks about it.”
Mother of Muhammad Akid Qushairi
(Primary 4, 2022 Project)
