| College Name： | ST FRANCIS METHODIST SCHOOL |
| Location: | 492 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678095 |
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| Introduction: | St Francis Methodist School was founded by her first Principal, Mrs Harriet T Doraisamy in 1960. She had previously taught Mathematics at Raffles Girls’ School (RGS) and Methodist Girls’ School and had been approached by neighbours in rural Singapore to help their daughters prepare for the Cambridge Examinations.
Newly widowed, Mrs Doraisamy placed her energies in bringing up her three young children and setting up a new school with a clear and God-directed purpose of providing “a sound moral and all-rounded academic education, focusing always on God and directing them to Him.” She loved all her students and the school meant a lot to her. When she retired in 1995, she gave the school license to The Methodist Church in Singapore, “…where I felt she rightfully belonged” trusting that the Church will continue with the God-centred purpose. Through the years, the school has met all of Mrs Doraisamy’s original objectives, and more. It has grown, developed and evolved to become a school of choice for many students both locally, regionally and internationally. From an initial all-female student body of 25, it has burgeoned to a co-educational institution of over 600 students today. From a humble parochial background it has become a premier private school of good standing. From rented premises it is now housed in its own building within the Methodist Church’s campus at Upper Bukit Timah Road and caters to a range of students from Singaporeans to international students from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Africa, The People’s Republic of China, Japan, Korea, and many other countries. In spite of the many changes, one thing remains constant: the belief in a sound and good education with Christian values. We prepare students to lead meaningful and fruitful lives. We encourage and celebrate individual student achievements and contributions. We hope, and offer hope within a secure and caring environment where mutual respect and appropriate behaviour is the norm. Students, both past and present, speak fondly of their teachers which is certainly a testament to our staff who are role models of excellence for our students. Each teacher takes on the roles of coach and mentor with the common belief in always going the extra mile for our students. We do so as we believe that our achievements and successes are not entirely of our own doing but that provided by the grace of God. This then is SFMS, a school with a rich legacy of excellence in traditional education based on the values of Integrity, Humility and Love. Please find out more about us online. If you are considering enrolling, please come and visit us. We will be pleased to discuss your needs and show you around. If you are an alumni, welcome back! We are always pleased to see you again! We praise God and give thanks to Him always for His abundant provision for all of us. |
