Principal’s Message
My name is Victor Owyong, and I am the Principal of Geylang Methodist School (Secondary). I invite you to find out more about our school as you scroll through our website.
GMS(S) is a mission school founded in 1924 and, as of 2026, has a long and rich history of 102 years. Learn more about how God has grown our school from our humble beginnings with only 27 students to two schools GMS(P) and GMS(S) operating at full capacity to meet the needs of our community. We have a strong team of dedicated staff behind the excellent programmes, and I feel honoured and count it a blessing to serve alongside them as we live our mission, ‘With God’s help, to be a beacon of light by connecting, nurturing and inspiring GEMS to make a difference.’
It Takes A Whole Village To Raise A Child
We give thanks to God for the strong support from parents in our community who have placed their children in GMS(S). The GM team is united in our belief that every child is like a gem in the rough, full of potential to shine once polished, and we affectionately call our students our GEMS as each one of them is so precious. Together with our partners the Methodist Church, our Parent Support Group, the Alumni, the Board of Management, we strive to provide a caring, safe and nurturing campus for our GEMS.
Our vision is to develop our students into Passionate Learners, Courageous Leaders and Caring Citizens.
Passionate Learners
In GM, we aspire to develop every GEM into a passionate learner. Our focus is on preparing our students for the future through our curriculum and working with our GEMS to foster a positive, self-directed disposition towards learning, and to develop in them the Emerging 21st Century Competencies (E21CC).
In addition to a strong foundation and passion in learning, we provide opportunities for students to pursue their interests and aspirations, stretching their understanding and deepening their knowledge through various talent development programmes.
Courageous Leaders
One of the hallmarks of a mission school is our belief that education should be holistic and that we should develop students to be leaders with good character. The acronym GEMS also encapsulates our school values of Godliness, Excellence, Mastery and Service.
Godliness - Doing what is right even when no one is looking
Excellence - Becoming the Best Version of Ourselves
Mastery - Becoming a Self-Directed Learner
Service - Caring for Others
Our LLP is Student Leadership, and we have put in place a training programme to build and develop the leadership capacity of our students. Cohort leadership training is for the Secondary 1s and 2s to develop their individual leadership capabilities and prepare them for future leadership roles. We are also constantly reviewing and expanding opportunities for students to exercise their leadership skills through roles such as Class Chairpersons, Vice-Chairpersons, CCA leaders, House Committee members, Student Council members and House Committee ExCo.
Caring Citizens
We continue to inspire our GEMS to look beyond themselves and care for people around them. With this focus, our Values-In-Action programmes are intentional and purposefully designed to develop in GEMS a compassionate heart and insightful mind to make a difference in their community
Celebrating 100 Years
In 2024, our school celebrated 100 years of God’s faithfulness, and we give thanks for how He has sustained us through a century. As we look ahead in hope, to the next hundred years, we remain committed to being a beacon of light to the community.
As we consider the future, we are inspired by the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:24 that challenges us to consider what it means to be “Built to Last.” It expresses a deeper commitment to lay foundations of faith, character and purpose that will endure across generations.
Our school motto, ‘To Grow in Friendship, Body and Mind’, gives practical expression to this vision. As generations of students live it out, they build a caring community, develop resilience and strength, and cultivate wisdom and discernment. In doing so, they carry forward a legacy that is anchored, enduring, and built to last.
Thank you again for visiting our website to learn more about school and we wish you God’s blessings!
To God be the Glory!
Mr Victor Owyong