29 Rosyth Road

Rosyth School building at 29 Rosyth Road in the 1960s.

Rosyth School was established in 1956. It was housed in a single block at 29 Rosyth Road from which it derived its name. The majority of students were then from the neighbouring farms and kampongs. In 1958, the school went double-session and functioned as Rosyth School I and Rosyth School II.

The pass rate for the PSLE was initially about 35%. The immediate task was to improve the pass rate and look into the academic needs of the students. In the 1960s, the school underwent rapid expansion. More classes were opened to accommodate the increased student enrolment.

Remedial classes were conducted on Saturdays with a special syllabus to teach topics already covered in previous years. Teachers upgraded their skills by attending courses. The programme was a great success and PSLE performance improved.

Encouraging group activities in a conducive learning environment.

From 1960 to 1965, Rosyth was entrusted to conduct classes for about 600 post-primary students from neighbouring schools. These students who did not do well in their previous PSLE were allowed to repeat it.

Rosyth was able to implement a value-added teaching plan which included visits to nearby workshops, farms, shops and markets. Some of these students were eventually admitted to academic and vocational schools. Most had completed the course and gained better self-confidence in the job market.

A post-primary class of students admitted from neighbouring schools.

In the 1970s, Rosyth was already reputed for academic excellence. The Institute for Education selected Rosyth as one of the Experimental and Demonstration Schools, aiming to make it a resource centre for disseminating ideas in pedagogy. Experienced senior staff seconded from the MOE Inspectorate served as professional advisors and liaison officers. Teachers from other schools and visitors from abroad observed Rosyth’s teachers at work.

Teaching aids were developed to improve students' proficiency in academic subjects.

Rosyth's choir, band and dance groups have traditionally participated actively in the Youth Festival.

Rosyth excelled in a variety of sports competitions including athletics and badminton.

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