OUR STORY
St Paul Methodist School (SPMS) was established in Timor-Leste by Methodist Missions Society (MMS) in 2016 to provide affordable, quality education in a Christian environment for up to 700 students from Grades 1-12.
St Paul Methodist has adopted a bridged curriculum which is between Singapore-based curriculum and Bob Jones University (BJU) Christian-based curriculum. As the students grow in their academic knowledge of the world through this curriculum, the school desires that they will also discover the God behind all knowledge and wisdom. The current Grade 10 students will be sitting for Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) in 2021.
Besides the daily devotion at the start of each school day, the weekly Boys’ Brigade (BB) and Girls’ Brigade (GB) programmes remain as key platforms for character and leadership development of the students. The BB and GB Programme includes inter-squads drill competition, Bible quiz competition, worshipping God, sharing of God’s Word, inter-squads games, leadership camps and learn-a-skill modules such as learning to play the guitar or keyboard, learning praise and tambourine dance (GB), learning about lashing and orienteering, learning to play soccer(BB), etc. Through the programme, we hope to instil in discipline in the students and to develop good character through Christian education.
St Paul Methodist is currently using the premises of a local school in Hera, Dili to run the school programme in the afternoon. We look forward to building the school on a permanent site in Metinaro, Dili in the year ahead. The school has also submitted its application for the school licensing with Ministry of Education, Timor-Leste (MOE). We trust that in God’s perfect time, St Paul Methodist will be officially recognised by MOE as a private international school in Timor-Leste.
OUR VISION
A purpose-driven Generation who loves God passionately and love people practically so as to make a difference
in Timor-Leste and
the nations beyond.
St Paul Methodist believes that each generation of students has a distinct purpose in God. Through obedient service, the fulfilment of God’s purposes in their lives will bring joy and glory to God.
MISSION
Serving God's Purpose in Each Generation
St Paul Methodist believes that each generation of students has a distinct purpose in God. Through obedient service, the fulfilment of God’s purposes in their lives will bring joy and glory to God.
MOTTO
FAITH. HOPE. LOVE.
LOGO
The Shield of Faith – Faith to extinguish all flammable arrows of the evil one
The Olive Branch of Hope – Hope to become the people of peace Christ called St Paul to be
The Christ of Love – Love to be seen as we serve one another, acknowledging Christ as the source of love.
SCHOOL SONG
St Paul, A School that God will Use
Music & words by Pearlyn Gan
Verse 1
In St Paul we will seek to grow
Loving God in all we do
Learning how to live our dreams
Serving all who come our ways
Chorus
St Paul, St Paul a school that God will use
To bless and to serve and to fulfill His perfect will
St Paul, St Paul a school that God will use
By His power and through our faithful deeds
We'll make a difference in Timor Leste
Verse 2
In every task we undertake
We will always do our best
Even when we're faced with challenges
We will always persevere
May God’s Blessing Go With Us Today
Music by Pearlyn Gan
Words by David Chan (adapted from ‘Prayer’ courtesy of www.living-prayer.com)
Verse 1
May God’s blessing go with us today
At the end of this school term we pray
That you keep us safe and give us rest
So we’ll start again refreshed
Full of faith, full of hope
Ready to come and learn again
Verse 2
May God’s blessing go with us today
As we start the school holiday
Give your peace and joy to every child
As well to every staff
Help the teachers to enjoy the break
And prepare for the term ahead
Verse 3*
May God’s blessings await us next year
To face new challenges without fear
Fill this school with your love
And guide our hearts from above
Full of faith, full of hope
Full of joy and full of love
END OF
SCHOOL
TERM
PRAYER