Q1   What type of School is Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)?

Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) is Government-Aided, Autonomous Mixed; and Single Session FMS(S) is a school with rich Christian heritage and tradition. The School provides a well-balanced education with a vision of growing every Fairsian to be an Active Learner (pursuing academic excellence) and an Influential Leader (developing character, competencies and emphasis on serving the community). We promote active participation in CCA and are very supportive of enrichment programmes.

Q2    What does being an Autonomous School mean?

The Autonomous Schools are given greater autonomy, and more funds to enable them to provide a wider range of innovative and enrichment programmes to enhance education benefits to pupils and develop their talents. The Autonomous Schools adhere to broad education policies set by the Ministry of Education and admit pupils based on merit. Thus, the school charges an additional fee of $3.00 (Autonomous School Fees) to cover the costs of the enhanced educational programmes we offer.

Q3    What are the School Hours like?

Single Session Lesson Time Remedial Time CCA Mondays 7.20am to 2.15pm 2.45pm to 3.45pm From 3.45pm Tuesdays 7.20am to 2.15pm Enrichment (from 3.30pm) - Wednesdays 7.20am to 1.15pm NIL From 3.45pm Thursdays 7.20am to 2.15pm 2.45pm to 3.45pm From 3.45pm Fridays 7.20am to 1.15pm 2pm to 3pm From 2.45pm

Q4    What are our recent CCA achievements?

Sports CCA Competition Zone Nationals Volleyball 'B' Boys National Schools Volleyball Championship 2009 4th TOP 16 Volleyball 'B' Girls National Schools Volleyball Championship 2009 2th TOP 16 Volleyball 'C' Girls National Schools Volleyball Championship 2009 2th 4th Volleyball 'C' Boys National Schools Volleyball Championship 2009 1th 2nd Netball 'B' Girls Spring Carnival South 3rd     Badminton 'B' Boys National Inter-School Badminton Championships 2009 TOP 8   Badminton 'B' Girls National Inter-School Badminton Championships 2009 4th         Basketball 'C' Boys South Zone Inter-School Basketball Championships Top 5     Track & Field SAA 4th Allcomers Meet 2009 – Men Category 4th Track & Field SAA 4th Allcomers Meet 2009– Women Category 4th Track & Field 'C' Boys 50th National Inter-School Track & Field –( 200m ) 2nd Track & Field SAA 4th Allcomers Meet 2009 –Women 800m 1st Track & Field SAA 4th Allcomers Meet 2009 –Women 800m 2nd Track & Field 'B' Girls 50th National Inter-Schools Track & Field Championship 2009 5th (Shot Put) Track & Field 'B' Girls 50th National Inter-School Track & Field Championships 2009 6th (Shot Put) Track & Field 35th SAA Junior Athletic Championship (Shot Put- Finals ) 2nd Track & Field 35th SAA Junior Athletic Championship (Shot Put- Finals ) 5th       Soccer Football Association of Singapore CIMB Singapore 9’s Juniors Tournament Runners-up   Squash 'C' Boys National Squash Competition 2nd Squash 'B' Boys National Squash Competition 5th Squash 'C' Boys National Inter- School Squash Championships 2nd Performing Arts CCA Competition Nationals Chinese Drama National Chinese Essay Writing Competition Merit Award Cluster Chinese Creative Writing Competition Gold Award Cluster Chinese Creative Writing Competition Silver Award Cluster Chinese Creative Writing Competition Bronze Award English Drama Singapore Youth Festival ( SYF 2009 ) Gold With Honours Symphonic Band Singapore Youth Festival ( SYF 2009 ) Gold Medal Choir SYF Central Judging of Choirs Gold Award Dance SYF Central Judging (Dance) Silver Award Guitar SYF Central Judging of Guitar Ensemble Gold Award   Uniformed Groups CCA Competition Nationals Boys's Bridgade Boys’ Brigade Founder’s Award 2008 Founder’s Award JM Fraser Unit Excellence Award 2008 Gold Award Girls' Bridgade The Girls’ Brigade Singapore Company Awards 2008 Gold Award National Drill Competition – Pioneer Contingent Silver Award National Drill Competition – Senior Contingent Bronze Award National Cadet Corps (Sea) Annual Sea Competition 2009 – Rowing Event 1st Place (Gold) Annual Sea Competition 2009 – Kayaking Event 3rd Place (Bronze) Annual Sea Competition 2009 – Kayaking Event 2nd Place (Silver) 14th Asian Junior Rowing Championship 2009 3rd Place ( Bronze) National Cadet Corps (Land) Best Unit Award 2008 ( BUA) Gold Award Red Cross Youth Red Cross Youth Arts Festival 2009 ( A Dance Category ) TOP 6 Community Service Award 2008 (CSA) Gold Excellent Units Award 2008 (EUA) Silver Clubs / Societies CCA Competition Nationals Young Discoverer's Club Decorate A Drug Free Corner Competition Merit Media@Fairfield 25th National Software Competition – IT Quiz 7th Mobile Animation Challenge 3rd       Others (Enrichment)   Humanities National Youth Envirolympics Challenge 2009 4th Metropolis Environmental Science Challenge 2009 3rd Metropolis Environmental Science Challenge 2009 1st Mathematics Singapore Mathematical Olympiads Competition 3rd Placing/ Bronze Award Interschool National Youth Business Challenge Bronze Award

Q5    What are our school's areas of strengths in CCA?

Performing Arts: Band, Choir, Dance, EL Drama Sports: Volleyball, Track & Field & Netball Clubs: Media@Fairfield Uniformed Groups: Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, NCC (Land), NCC (Sea) & Red Cross Youth

Q6    What Mother Tongue Languages that are offered in FMSS?

They are Chinese, Malay and Tamil. However, pupils offering Tamil Language will attend lessons at other schools which offer TL and are within reasonable distance from FMS(S), twice a week in the afternoon outside curriculum time.

Q7     How about Foreign Languages?

Foreign language classes are conducted twice a week, two hours per session outside curriculum time at MOE Language Centre (MOELC). For more information on the MOELC, you can log on to the MOELC website @ … www1.moe.edu.sg/MOELC. The MOELC is at 11 Bishan Street 14 (Tel: 6258-7794).

Q8    Who are the students who qualify for Higher Mother Tongue?

The students are short-listed by MOE and they are given the option form to accept the MOE offer. Pupils offering Higher Chinese and Higher Malay in FMS(S) will be taking the HML lesson in school within curriculum time. Pupil offering Higher Malay or Tamil will be taking their lessons at the assigned Language Centre as indicated on the Higher Mother Tongue Option Form. These classes are conducted outside curriculum time.

Q9  Does our school offer Mother Tongue Syllabus B?

The school offers Chinese Language B for both Express and Normal Academic at Upper Secondary (Sec3-5) level in School. All students are highly encouraged to try their best for the language at Lower Secondary level. Pupils opting CLB are to attend lessons in the school in the afternoon once a week. Pupils opting Malay Language B are to attend lessons in the afternoon once a week at assigned centres.

Q10   What is the PSLE Cut-Off Point for Non-Affiliated Students in Year 2009?

(a) Express - 240 (b) Normal Academic - None posted (c) Normal Technical - 112 For the PSLE Cut-Off Point for Year 2009, please call our general office to check from 22nd December 2009 onwards.

Q11  How much is the Total Fees payable for each month?

For Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, the total fees payable each month are $24.00 and $25.00 respectively. For Foreign Students, the total fees payable each month is $214.00 (ASEAN) and $229.00 (NON-ASEAN). We strongly encourage all our pupils to pay their school fees through GIRO.

Q12      Where can I buy the school textbooks, ties, badges, uniform and PE Attire?

You can purchase the school textbooks, uniform, PE attire, ties, socks and badges at the School Bookshop.

Q13   What are the buses and nearest MRT Station to FMSS (Dover)?

Buses 14, 33, 74, 91, 95, 97, 166, 191, 196, 197, 198, 200 MRT Station Buona Vista

Q14   If you have any other queries, you may contact us at:

Email address: fmss@moe.edu.sg Web-page: www.fairfieldsec.org Telephone number: 67788702 Fax number: 67797482 Office Opening Hours: Mon to Fri: 7.00 am to 6.00 pm (Closed on Saturdays)