<![CDATA[Fairfield Methodist Secondary]]>We will appreciate if anyone of you can share with us about Fairfield Methodist Sec. We are concerned of it band 7 performance in O level L1B5. It seems that Fairfield has declined academically over the years.


We like the Christian values there and the strong CCA that my daughter is interested to be in, but concerned of the academic performance and co-ed environment.

Appreciate your comments, especially parents from Fairfield.

Thanks,
Confusewifchoices

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/7785/fairfield-methodist-secondaryRSS for NodeSat, 09 May 2026 21:51:05 GMTSat, 26 Dec 2009 08:15:33 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:30:17 GMT]]>Hi I am considering whether to transfer DD from Bukit Panjang Government to FMSS - any advice from parents or just recently graduated students ? Transferring at Sec 1 level … which school has higher percentage of students qualifying for JC ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2142949https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2142949Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:30:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:09:01 GMT]]>Anyone in sec 1/2024 fmss?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2129560https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2129560Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:09:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Sun, 19 Jul 2020 22:18:12 GMT]]>2020 Term 3 timetable


https://fairfieldmethodistsec-moe-edu-sg-admin.cwp.sg/fmss/latest-updates/2020-term-3-timetable-wef-29-jun-2020

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1986603https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1986603Sun, 19 Jul 2020 22:18:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:09:46 GMT]]>ok looking at all ur comments is really not true i was from fmsp and im currently studying in fmss and over the years the people in my school are more friendly and our reputation is growing yea i will admit some people in NT class are not nice or very good company but its up to your child to choose who they want to hang out with because the NT students will not come up to your child out of the blue unless ur child did something to make them mad or else other than that the teachers are very nice and supportive the vice principals as well the principal the environment is very cheery and the cca’s are very good for example my cca which is Ncc (sea) in the cca we are all very supportive of each other and we train hard which was why we managed to win many competitions in 2018 and some people even go out to help elderly or whoever they see need help without anyone telling them to we have students who appear on the newspaper like katelyn lim for doing so well thanks to the help of fairfield and its environment so overall fairfield is a good school and im saying this because i see it for myself as a student there

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1958519https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1958519Sat, 11 Jan 2020 03:09:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:36:20 GMT]]>Hi may I know who is the uniform vendor for FMSS? Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949869https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949869Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:36:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:34:42 GMT]]>Considering Fairfield Methodist as one of my choices. Can share your thoughts on the school? Teachers, culture, students etc

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1948104https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1948104Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:34:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Fri, 15 Nov 2019 23:04:43 GMT]]>Dear parents

If your dd is studying at Fairfield Methodist Secondary School, could you share why she choose this school, and good things & not so good things that you and your DD feel about it?
Thanks so much.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1946693https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1946693Fri, 15 Nov 2019 23:04:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:25:52 GMT]]>Hi keen to put my girl in FMSS. However noted there hasn’t been any open house in last 2 year and school has mentioned that this year open house yet to be decided too. Any parents can share the environment, school support and dsa? Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918555https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1918555Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:25:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Wed, 19 Dec 2018 10:53:04 GMT]]>Haha I don’t know.

Hope more parents can link up.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1889984https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1889984Wed, 19 Dec 2018 10:53:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:53:03 GMT]]>Hi hi. Just pm u. My DS got in.

Quiet thread cos everyone satisfied?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1889966https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1889966Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:53:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Wed, 19 Dec 2018 07:28:12 GMT]]>This thread is very quiet.

Any parents here whose DD/DS got in to FMSS?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1889862https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1889862Wed, 19 Dec 2018 07:28:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:36:56 GMT]]>SBS Transit (Singapore)recently announced a route change to Bus Service 14 which currently operates from Clementi Interchange to Bedok Interchange, passing by multiple schools along Dover Road. The route change includes the skipping of the bus stops of the schools (Fairfield Pri & Sec, New Town Sec, ACSI, Spore Poly & SIT & NUS-U-Town) along Dover Road, including ACSI.


If you like to sign a petition to get LTA to reverse this change, this is the link :

https://chn.ge/2LqCtE8

Please appeal to the school to write in to LTA to re-instate bus service 14 to help students who has been depending on this bus to get to school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1870288https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1870288Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:36:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:21:04 GMT]]>

siling:
Hi parents, saw this article on some express students join tuition class meant for IP school students.


https://www.fa.edu.sg/future-academy-tuition-centre-on-straitstimes/

will u consider that?
You should consider Merv’s tuition - 90033795

He is a former school teacher who specialises in Maths, Chemistry and Physics and makes difficult concepts easy to understand.

Try his small group tuition @ Clementi. All the best.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1870287https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1870287Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:21:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Sun, 13 May 2018 13:57:09 GMT]]>Any discussion on Fairfield Methodist Secondary? The only concession is get into ACJC with 2 discount points?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1847559https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1847559Sun, 13 May 2018 13:57:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:51:47 GMT]]>I am a student from FMSS who has recently graduated. I must say that the student population there is very diverse. Like other schools, Fairfield has its own share of problems and up sides to it. I hope to share my honest opinion so as to shed some light!


Let’s start off with the good sides of Fairfield.
1. The teachers
The majority of the teachers you get, especially in upper sec, are very competent and committed. You need not worry about the course you choose, be it NT, NA, EXP, combined science or pure science, your teachers dedicate 100% of their attention to ensuring their students do well, especially in Sec 4/5, which is the crucial year. Some teachers go so far as to arrange consultations on weekends. They are a funny, jovial bunch who are fully capable of teaching their classes while disciplining them. I have never seen my friends’ teachers from other schools been this dedicated and close to their students.

2. Their CCAs
Though the selection of CCAs may not be as abundant as other schools, Fairfield excels at the CCAs that it has. Volleyball, squash, basketball - these three are the CCAs that typically bring home the top prizes in tournaments. However, CCAs with a modest achievement background such as Netball and badminton are definitely making a comeback as seen in recent years. In addition, the performing arts CCAs such as drama, choir and dance have a stellar record as well. Not to mention that programmes such as Sec 1 orientation are fully executed by upper secondary student leaders. Being part of it, I have experienced first hand how difficult this painstaking process of planning a large scale event is and how it has taught me resilience and persistence.

3. The culture
Now, although there are some black sheep like any other school would have, I would say the culture is a very fun loving and very closely knit. Minimal bullying. Bullying gets old by the time students hit sec 2. It’s really not much of a problem. The people you meet there really do come from different backgrounds, and it is not very difficult to make new friends - even for those 20-30% of students who come from schools other than FMSP. There is a sort of shared interest of student love for their teachers, especially in upper sec, which really helps keep the classes motivated and energetic during lessons.

Now, on to some bad points.
1. Largely lack of a strong Christian faith among students
This is no secret - people sleep during chapel, are too shy to sing worship songs, and even worship service events such as Chapelthon (no longer run by our school) have always been more of a social gathering for fun rather than truly worshipping God. No one really is that strong in their faith generally, but there are always exceptions. For parents who wish to bring up their child in strong faith, I believe this school may not truly be for you. However, if there are no other options, lecture your child to never follow their classmates who act rude during Chapel services. I know several friends who truly have a strong faith in God and some who are just starting their journey. So don’t fret too much, so long as your child has good self discipline and is aware of what’s right and wrong, they should be just fine.

2. The bad sheep of Fairfield.
Yes, this is undeniable. There is a minority of students, typically the NA and NT classes, who are rowdy and act as if they have no manners. However, I am aware that about 50% of these kind of people I know typically come from broken homes and awful backgrounds. Though that is no excuse, it is worth noting how diverse the student population is. I know some NT and NA students who are outstanding learners and student leaders who have done their school proud. There are also those in the EXP stream who try to do stupid things and are punished accordingly. Overall, there will always be the misbehaving group of students in EVERY school, and it is unfair to judge Fairfield’s reputation SOLELY on the misdeeds of some because about 90% of the school are those who have done no wrong.

Although there is much more to talk about in terms of whether it is a good school or not, I’ll end it off in terms of our academic studies.
The class of 2017 recently got their results, and about 70 people had attained an L1R5 of under 10 points. There were also a couple of 6 pointers. Let me tell you that there may be SOME who heck care their studies, but by Sec 4 they will buck up and realise the gravity of their situation. It is by no means a school that ‘just gets by’. I’ve seen my classmates, schoolmates and even juniors rigorously preparing for the national examination. The atmosphere leading up to O levels is a very tense and serious one. Students know they no longer have time to fool around anymore, so they start to study their asses off. Accomplishing a batch where 70+ students (about two classes) can get into ACJC, an esteemed institute, is no small feat. Due to the combined efforts of teachers and students, they CAN do well as long as students do their part.

In conclusion, it is up to your child and others who end up contributing to Fairfield’s culture and academic results. From these past few years of results, excellence in Fairfield is not an unattainable dream. Fret not for the reputation of Fairfield, for it is up to you and your child to achieve your own excellence, which can definitely be done.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829727https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829727Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:51:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 06:26:13 GMT]]>Hi parents, saw this article on some express students join tuition class meant for IP school students.


https://www.fa.edu.sg/future-academy-tuition-centre-on-straitstimes/

will u consider that?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1787937https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1787937Wed, 26 Jul 2017 06:26:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Wed, 26 Jul 2017 06:25:48 GMT]]>Hi parents, saw this article on some express students join tuition class meant for IP school students.


https://www.fa.edu.sg/future-academy-tuition-centre-on-straitstimes/

will u consider that?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1787936https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1787936Wed, 26 Jul 2017 06:25:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:01:04 GMT]]>Yes indeed very quiet only 3 pages for FMSS.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783799https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1783799Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:01:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Tue, 16 May 2017 10:17:03 GMT]]>So quiet here…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1774014https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1774014Tue, 16 May 2017 10:17:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Sun, 03 Jan 2016 02:42:47 GMT]]>Hi Parents,

Any of your kids going for FMSS sec1 this year?. Pls share

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1622497https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1622497Sun, 03 Jan 2016 02:42:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Sat, 28 Nov 2015 02:50:19 GMT]]>Is there any HMT (Tamil) is conducted in the school.?. If so,where the students will be sent for it.

TIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1610216https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1610216Sat, 28 Nov 2015 02:50:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:29:19 GMT]]>http://i62.tinypic.com/zkmlc6.jpg\">


For 2015 Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) had managed to secure 4 Certificate of Distinction for the 4 performing art groups in SYF.

https://www.singaporeyouthfestival.sg/files/SYF_2015_-_Band-Concert_-_Results_justified.pdf

https://www.singaporeyouthfestival.sg/files/SYF_2015_Choir_-_Secondary_-_Results_justified.pdf

https://www.singaporeyouthfestival.sg/files/SYF_2015_-_Drama-English_-_Results_-_Secondary_justified.pdf

https://www.singaporeyouthfestival.sg/files/SYF_2015_-_Dance-IT_-_Secondary_-_Results.pdf

While these awards may not be the best indicator of how good a school is, it is still a measurement of the amount of effort each of the student and the teachers have put into their CCA, more importantly, it is a recognition of their progressive training towards achieving a goal.

At the same time, tonight the Fairfield Choir performed at the esplanade with a 'Limelight' concert, with hundreds of past and present students purchasing tickets to attend, does it not speak volume and reflect the nature of the school?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1495058https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1495058Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:29:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:53:27 GMT]]>Fairfield is an okay school.


First point to understand is that it is a missionary school that is affiliated to the Fairfield Primary School.

The student profile is very diverse.

There are students who are from non-affiliated primary school with scores of above 240.

At the same time, for the same express stream, there are affiliated primary school students who are between 200-239.

Academically, this would pose a big challenge to the school to pitch teaching.

Behaviorally, Parents should understand that there will be students from very diverse family background, which complicates the disciplinary approach of the school.

On one hand, there are students who are from very well to do family, while on the other hand, there are students who are from lower social economical background. It is challenging for the school to find a middle ground in terms of disciplinary approach.

To further complicate matters, parents and students these days are much more demanding and are expecting more from school.

Bear in mind, the classroom size is still very much 40 a class and gone are the days where teachers are empowered to firmly and strictly discipline students. Teachers are fearful of parents complaining, as a result, teachers are more tolerating towards rowdy behaviors.

Unless parents are willing to work with the different stakeholders instead of making demands of their own, it would seem a challenging climate for the school to explore ways to educate values and the correct attitude to the students.

If anyone is really keen to better understand the school, they should spend more time at the school to observe or survey the students instead of just reading of the mill.

A good school is not solely defined by how many that does well and get to stand at the podium to receive applause from the crowd. The overall experience by the large majority of the students is one big factor as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1494513https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1494513Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:53:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Fairfield Methodist Secondary on Wed, 24 Dec 2014 01:14:56 GMT]]>

kitty2:
Geng0001:

My boy is keen on Fairfield Secondary school (he took PSLE this year); but the comments here all seem to be quite negative. Any recent review or update of this school? any idea of where the new principal is from?


Heard from my friend that the VP was promoted to principal.

Yes the VP will be promoted to P next year. . We heard her saying it during the open house in Nov. . She seem OK but not too sure.. anyone has any comments on this ? 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1436328https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1436328Wed, 24 Dec 2014 01:14:56 GMT