Our History

On 4th March, 1955 the Cambridge School Certificate results were released and the 1st batch of School Certificate candidates (12 in number) from Paya Lebar MGS obtained a 100% Pass.  Just 3 days later, on the memorable day 7th March 1955, this group of girls met along the corridor of the school, then at 15 Boundary Road, and the Paya Lebar MGS Alumni came into being. 

“This organization serves a dual purpose, namely,

  • to forge a strong link with the Alma Mater, and
  • to maintain intact the chain of fellowship among the girls.” - from 1st Alumni report.

It started with only 11 girls, all of whom were absorbed into the Board of Management -

Board of Management
President  Chia Jit Imm
Vice-President   Gan Teck Choo
Secretary   Goh Keng Luan
Asst Secretary  Seah Su Suan
Treasurer  Sim Lee Kheng
Auditor  Chew Siew Lian
Committee Members Lean Poh Kee
Sim Pui Chuin
Foo Sock Ching
Tan Molly
Tay Sock Hiang

The young alumni laid down a few basic rules –

  • term of office - 2 years
  • annual fee - $2.00

The committee also drafted application forms.

At the school bazaar the Alumni contributed a small sum to the Lucky Dip stall and helped to sell tickets.  The Alumni also donated the 1st Dux Board which cost $40/-.

To quote the 1st President in her report  -  If the Alumni did not “strike a great impression it is because, as Shakespeare says, “We are yet but young in deed”. In her message for the school magazine the 1st President made an impassioned plea to the girls to join the Alumni upon leaving the school. 

“… wherever (you) are (you) carry the flag of the school.  Therefore in your effort to conquer greater fields let the school be uppermost in your mind.  Think of what she has done for you … and then think of the pride that is hers when you achieve success.  It is to the efforts of Paya Lebar MGS that you owe your success.  It is at Paya Lebar MGS that you become what you are.  So, when you (leave its) ‘ sheltering walls’ you will still heed any call by Paya Lebar MGS  … Meanwhile LOOK UP! LIFT UP!  That your dreams and ambitions will be fulfilled not only to your satisfaction but also to the honour of the school and to the glory of God.

Is the sincere wish and prayer of
Yours sincerely,
Chia Jit Imm
Paya Lebar MGS Alumni"

For a number of years the Alumni went into hibernation (as students were discouraged from joining associations in the 50’s and 60’s).  In the 70’s PLMGS Alumni was revived and officially registered with the Registrar of Societies in 1978.  The 1st President then Principal of PLMGS appealed to Tay Boon Wan (class of 1961) to be the Pro-tem President.  She accepted, followed by Nellie Har and since then the Alumni has not looked back.

List of Presidents
Miss Chia Jit Imm 1955 – 1957 (looked after Alumni matters)
Ms Tay Boon Wan   1975 to March 1976
Mrs Nellie Ko        1976 - 1982
Miss Sarojini Devi   1983 - 1988
Dr Tan Chor Hiang    1989 – 1993
Miss Elizabeth Poey Cheng Wah 1994 – 1998
Ms Mabel Quah/Ow    1998
Mrs Pearl Lim    1998, 1999 – 2001
Ms Eunice Goh  2002 - 2004
Ms Doreen Goh 2005 - 2007
Ms Lim Su-Lynn   2008 to date

Mission & Objectives

The PLMGS Alumni was established and registered formally as a society in 1978 as the alumni association for Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School.

Its objectives are to bring together old girls of the school, encouraging and coordinating their support for PL, as well as celebrating the heritage of our school.

The Alumni serves as the focus for Alumni relations and activities, and its mission is to foster Alumni interest and goodwill in PL, through serving and love for our alma mater.

Organisation

The Alumni Executive Committee is the governing body of the Alumni. The Executive Committee consists of the President, Vice-President, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Assistant Honorary Treasurer, and 6 Committee Members. The Executive Committee holds a tenure of office of two years.

PLMGS Alumni Executive Committee for 2022/2023

President

Mrs Quahe-Lim Su-Lynn

Vice President

Dr Tan Chor Hiang

Honorary Secretary

Dr Amy Quek

Honorary Treasurer

Ms Veronica Seetho

Honorary Assistant Treasurer

Ms Jean Ong

Executive Committee Member

Mrs Annie Teo-Lim

Executive Committee Member

Ms See Beow Tuan

Executive Committee Member

Ms Catherine Foo

Executive Committee Member

Ms Angela Tan

Executive Committee Member

Ms Amelia Champion

Executive Committee Member

Ms Seah Yang Hee

Honorary Member of the Executive Committee

Mrs Winnie Tan
School Representatives

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary)
Mrs Joyce Ang

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary)
Ms Amy Ng

Alumni Representatives on the PLMGS Board of Management

The Alumni Association is represented on the PLMGS Board of Management by 2 members. Dr Tan Chor Hiang and Mrs Annie Teo-Lim have been appointed as Alumni representatives on the School Board of Management for the current term, 2021/2023, with Dr Amy Quek taking over from Mrs Annie Teo-Lim with effect from 1 January 2023.

Founder's Day Dinner Committee

Each year, the Alumni hosts the school’s Founder’s Day Dinner. A sub-committee is created for the purposes of overseeing the organisation and preparations for this important event in our alma mater’s calendar.

Founder's Day Celebrations Committee 2021

Ng Yew Cheo (Chair)
Felicia Tan (Vice-Chair)
Florence Cheong
Corrinne Seow
Angela Tan
See Beow Tan
Catherine Foo
Ginny Soh
Gladys Goh
Gloria Lim
Amy Tee (Class Rep - Class of 1996)
Claire Zhang (Class Rep - Class of 1996)
Jean Ong (School Rep)
Mrs Sharon Tng (School Rep)
Vivien Chee (School Rep)
Lynette Lim (School Rep)

Walking Together

In what is now an annual event, Walking Together is a step challenge organised by the Alumni Association with the aim of promoting school spirit amongst the PL Family while keeping fit. 

Panel for Walking Together 2021

Ng Yew Cheo
Gloria Lim
Dr Amy Quek
Lim Su-Lynn

Please email us at justshine@plmgsalumni.sg if you are keen to help us out in any of the committees or events.