Being a residential school, RiverDale gives special attention to learning outside the classroom. Children are encouraged to participate in a multitude of activities which not only provide a healthy distraction from academics, but also impart additional skills necessary to thrive in today’s complex and challenging world.
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The school’s sports facilities include:
Students at RiverDale are encouraged to undertake formal training in music through the use of its modern and well-equipped music studio. Music education helps to instill human values, attitudes and skills in students while unlocking a different side of the mind. A set of well-trained and highly enthusiastic faculty help children imbibe the beauty of the violin, the guitar, the keyboard, the recorder, and other instruments. RiverDale also routinely prepares a select and talented band of students for the theory and practical examinations conducted annually by the prestigious Royal School of Music and Trinity College, both based in London.
Our school curriculum envisages art education as an aid to improve a child’s imagination, creativity, and skills. Creativity is one of the essential ingredients for future success of a child, and we at RiverDale firmly believe in exploring the artistic potential of each child. Students of RiverDale enjoy hours of art and craft related activities in the spacious and amply-equipped Art and Crafts Room. Students and staff often come together in this creative space to prepare banners, posters, and stage props for RiverDale’s numerous programs, functions, and activities. The school routinely prepares students for Elementary and Intermediate Arts Examinations conducted by the government each year.
Weekends, although periods of leisure, are not totally bereft of educational activity. Students at RiverDale actively participate in weekend activities on Saturdays and Sundays where they engage in interesting yet educationally stimulating activities. A host of activities, some conventional, others not so much, aimed at imparting life skills are taught to our children. It is these unique pursuits of the school and the insights gained from them which ensure that children carry fond memories of boarding school throughout their adult life. Some of the more popular activities include Rock Band, Wave-Boarding, Baking, Cooking, Photography, Motor Repair and Maintenance.
Open House is an activity rooted in the democratic tradition where students meet to discuss issues that affect their life at school. Facilitated by the Prefect Board, students consult among themselves in an Open House, develop consensus on issues, and make recommendations to the School Management for implementation on a variety of issues. Open Houses encourage a participative approach and provide everyone a platform to voice their opinion.
Residential life includes student’s involvement in activities and programmes outside of the classroom with focus on dormitory life. Since a great deal of time would be spent in the dorms, residential life sets out to explain what a student of RiverDale can expect.
Since RiverDale would be your child’s “home away from home”, utmost care is taken to provide an atmosphere similar to the one left behind. Residential life embodies everything apart from classroom learning afforded through facilities and amenities provided by the school.
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Since the core objective of our school is to impart a holistic development, much learning is imbibed outside the classroom via a multitude of activities and programmes discussed subsequently. A key feature of any residential school is dormitories, where children spend a great deal of their time and finally reside. Special attention to detail was given during the construction of dormitories to include every conceivable amenity to rival top boarding schools in the country.
Dormitories are areas for relaxing, resting, socializing and studying. The design of the buildings is conducive for creating an ideal setting for comfortable and harmonious living.
Five dormitories, each named after an individual virtue, are spread across the campus with a suitable distance maintained between dormitories for girls and boys, and even seniors and juniors.
Senior boys (grade 8 to 12) occupy “Peace” and “Wisdom” dorms.
Junior boys (grade 2 to 7) reside at “Harmony”.
Senior girls (grade 11 and 12) live in “Unity”
Junior girls (grade 2 to 10) inhabit “Fellowship”
Each dormitory has a resident dorm-parent creating a family-like environment that provides for round the clock mature and loving supervision and guidance.
Every room within a dorm is spread out over a generous 1,000 sq feet with a separate section for bathrooms, toilets and wash basins. 10 students share each room up till high school and 5 students live together in a room in Junior College (grade 11 and 12).
Every dorm is complete with two common rooms for leisurely activities such as snooker, table-tennis, carom and television.
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A spacious, well lit and air conditioned dining hall guarantees that students are comfortable while eating. We are lucky to have a loyal team of chefs and cooking staff that have adapted their style according to the requirements of children over the years. Non-Vegetarian meals like chicken, mutton, fish (any one) and eggs are served daily with the exception of Thursday. Seasonal fruits are served with lunch depending on availability. Besides, students also enjoy ice cream on a weekly basis. A portion of sweet dish also regularly finds its way into the menu. Separate preparation and counters for serving of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food ensures everyone’s customs are respected. Juice and snacks are served during recess break as well as after evening sports. Milk is provided after dinner in dormitories. Students appearing for board examinations are given cup noodles while studying at night and fruits during the exam to keep them active.