Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) vs St. Patrick's School

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CCA

The records share 0 CCA listings. Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls), Chinese Drama (Girls), Choir (Girls), Concert Band (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Patrick's School also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Concert Band (Boys), Cricket (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.

DSA programme

The records share 0 DSA programme listings. Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) also lists Badminton (Girls), Concert Band (Girls), Guzheng Ensemble (Girls), Harp Ensemble (Girls) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. St. Patrick's School also lists Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Community Youth Leadership (Boys), Computational Thinking Skills (Boys) and more, which do not appear in the other school's records. Listings may be incomplete; confirm availability with each school.

The daily journey

Nearby MRT stations listed for Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary): Kovan, Serangoon; for St. Patrick's School: Marine Terrace. Compare the full journey from home, including transfers and the walk to school.

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Get to know each school

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)

Land purchased in 1916 preceded the opening of Paya Lebar English School in 1917. Its early pupils were boys; girls were admitted the following year. Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School became separate primary and secondary units when it moved to Lorong Ah Soo in 1986, with the new premises officially opened in August 1987. The secondary school gained autonomous status in 2001. During PRIME upgrading it moved temporarily to Serangoon North in December 2004, returning in January 2007. This entry covers secondary provision; shared history does not make the two stages’ programmes identical.

PL21 2.0 is a cohort-wide Secondary 1 programme using technology to address real-world problems. Tier 1 includes evaluating digital information, research and note-taking, coding through Code for Fun, and investigating improvements around school, home and community. Higher-ability pupils may access ACE (STEM) or the Global Scholar Programme. ACE combines 3D-printing workshops, learning journeys and a research project; GSP focuses on sustainability and exchanges with overseas peers online. These extensions run for 1.5 years, from Secondary 1’s second semester to the end of Secondary 2, on Wednesdays 2.45pm–5pm, with possible off-campus sessions and independent research.

• Our Heritage
• PL21 2.0
• PL21 2.0 (Tier 1: Experience)
• PL21 2.0 (Tier 2: ACE (STEM))
• PL21 2.0 (Tier 2: Global Scholar Programme)

St. Patrick's School

St Patrick’s began in 1933 as a branch of St Joseph’s Institution before becoming a school in its own right. Its building was used as a hospital and then a Japanese administrative facility during the war, returning to the La Salle Brothers in 1946. The primary section separated to become St Stephen’s School in 1957. A co-educational pre-university period ended with a return to an all-boys school in 1978. Its 90th anniversary was celebrated in 2023. The Catholic ethos includes prayers, reflections, Masses and Catholic societies; families should clarify how these experiences apply to pupils of different faiths.

The Music and Music Technology LLP introduces all lower-secondary pupils to instrumental skills, performance and digital music creation. The page describes ukulele group work, a keyboard module involving melody and chords with both hands, and software for arrangements or expressive music cues. Sec 1 orientation includes performances and instrument stations led by Military Band and Guitar Ensemble students. A separate Rock Band Interest Group has weekly guided jamming for interested pupils. Talent shows and lunchtime showcases offer performance platforms, but linked 2021 submissions are historical examples rather than evidence of this year’s event schedule.

• School History, Heritage and Ethos
• St Patrick's School
• Music Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP)

CCAs and programmes

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)

• Badminton (Girls)
• Chinese Drama (Girls)
• Choir (Girls)
• Concert Band (Girls)
• English Drama (Girls)
• English Language, Drama and Debating (Girls)
• Girls' Brigade (Girls)
• Guitar Ensemble (Girls)
• Guzheng Ensemble (Girls)
• Handbell Ensemble (Girls)
• Harp Ensemble (Girls)
• Infocomm Technology (Media Production) (Girls)
• Modern Dance (Girls)
• National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Girls)
• Netball (Girls)
• Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
• St John Brigade (Girls)
• Swimming (Girls)
• Table Tennis (Girls)
• Track and Field (Girls)
• Volleyball (Girls)

St. Patrick's School

• Badminton (Boys)
• Basketball (Boys)
• Concert Band (Boys)
• Cricket (Boys)
• English Drama (Boys)
• Floorball (Boys)
• Football (Boys)
• Golf (Boys)
• Guitar Ensemble (Boys)
• Media Resource Library (Boys)
• Modern Dance (Boys)
• National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Air) (Boys)
• National Cadet Corps (NCC) (Land) (Boys)
• National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
• Scouts (Boys)
• Singapore Youth Flying Club (Boys)
• Tennis (Boys)
• Track and Field (Boys)

Listed DSA programmes at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)

• Badminton (Girls)
• Concert Band (Girls)
• Guzheng Ensemble (Girls)
• Harp Ensemble (Girls)
• Leadership (Girls)
• Netball (Girls)
• Rhythmic Gymnastics (Girls)
• Swimming (Girls)
• Table Tennis (Girls)
• Volleyball (Girls)

Listed DSA programmes at St. Patrick's School

• Badminton (Boys)
• Basketball (Boys)
• Community Youth Leadership (Boys)
• Computational Thinking Skills (Boys)
• Concert Band (Boys)
• Cricket (Boys)
• English Drama (Boys)
• Floorball (Boys)
• Football (Boys)
• Golf (Boys)
• Guitar Ensemble (Boys)
• Media/Journalism (Boys)
• Modern Dance (Boys)
• National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) (Boys)
• Scouts (Boys)
• Tennis (Boys)
• Track and Field (Boys)

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