Montfort Junior

[edgrace]

jsdarkangel:

Anyone here??

Hi jsdarkangel,

First of all, welcome to the Montfort family. I have two boys in there and I must admit I don't regret at all transferring them from a so-called better school. The principal is caring, teachers are among the most hardworking ones I've known and yes, parental involvement is always encouraged. On the first day, all parents will be briefed and invited to join the MJPC(montfort junior parents connection), and it IS a VERY active group ! Involvement includes sports day, racial harmony day , and almost every other thing. There's also a Father's Wing where dads play sports, camp and go outings with the boys.

Meanwhile you can check out the MJPC facebook page to have a rough idea... In addition if you are a Catholic, you are welcomed to join the boys for mass every first Friday.

Volunteer work for volunteers include helping with the reading programme, tending to the Lego room among others.

Don't worry, there's plenty to be involved about! All those negative rumors about the school started from one or two incidents at the secondary school and it affected the junior's reputation severely. As for academics, like all other schools, it really depends on how hard the children wants to work and how much support they receive at home. There are quite a number of boys who ended up in reputable secondary schools which surprises me too at the end of the day, they tightened discipline In the school and I must stress, the teachers there are just SO wonderful. The standard may not be so high as compared to other schools but this is in line with the school's vision to balance study and play. Of course, no one's stopping anyone if you want to push your child that little bit further

Good luck! And once again, a big welcome to all new parents!

[edgrace]

Mngo:

My son is doing an immersion in Jan 15. Fingers crossed.

Good luck to you

[cttuy]

dear edgrace, thank you. I am currently checking out the information on montfort and I do like what I read from the school website so far. However, I was worried and wondering why there seems to be a decline in registration from 2006 to 2013. It is certainly good to hear that you have had a good experience with the primary school. May I ask how long have your child/children been to this school. Thanks again.

[pokoyoko]

I agree I haven't heard anything bad about Montfort Junior. Not so sure about what I heard from friends who have children in the secondary school :roll:

[jsdarkangel]

Thanks edgrace for the info. Tried and applied to join the facebook group and till now still have not accepted by the admin.

[edgrace]

cttuy:

dear edgrace, thank you. I am currently checking out the information on montfort and I do like what I read from the school website so far. However, I was worried and wondering why there seems to be a decline in registration from 2006 to 2013. It is certainly good to hear that you have had a good experience with the primary school. May I ask how long have your child/children been to this school. Thanks again.

This is my second year with them, as to why registration is falling, I really can't answer for that I guess the bad reputation stays and over time, it shows... I'm just speaking from personal experience, and I don't have negative experiences with them. It could also be that parents are more inclined to academically strong schools and there are more of that in Hougang. As for me, academics is something I want to take charge of and not leave it to the school. What's more important is the environment, and character building the school provides. This school has a rich and vibrant arts scene and the effort they make to infuse fun into school life

Feel free to inquire, I'll do my best to answer them

[edgrace]

pokoyoko:

I agree I haven't heard anything bad about Montfort Junior. Not so sure about what I heard from friends who have children in the secondary school :roll:

Hahah! I agree! Just try to ensure somehow they won't land in the sec sch I told myself I rather choose St Pats ... Crossing my fingers that day won't come!

[edgrace]

[quote="jsdarkangel"]Thanks edgrace for the info. Tried and applied to join the facebook group and till now still have not accepted by the admin.[/


Im guessing it’s exam time and parents might be busy stressing themselves out? but try to drop them a notification? Let me scroll down that list and see who I know from there and get them to check for new members yeah…

[pokoyoko]

I agree I haven't heard anything bad about Montfort Junior. Not so sure about what I heard from friends who have children in the secondary school :roll:

Hahah! I agree! Just try to ensure somehow they won't land in the sec sch I told myself I rather choose St Pats ... Crossing my fingers that day won't come!

Do you stay in the east? If son does well in school can aim for Victoria. Also near St Pats. Hahaha I heard St Pats and CHIJ opposite share an overhead bridge where many of them fall in love. :love:

[cttuy]

thank you edgrace and pokoyoko for your replies. thank you too for suggesting Victoria as i didn’t know about it. I assumed from the school’s name that it was for girls ;-D. Will check out more info from the website.


regarding montfort, the website info really looks good. may I ask edgrace in which year your child is already in?