<![CDATA[Montfort Junior]]>This is the Parents' Networking Group for Montfort Junior


Once you have gotten your child in this school, come introduce yourself to other parents in this school and network with each other. Share tips, on-going news and alerts and discuss issues pertaining to the school.

For more information about the school, click http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/school/montfort-junior-school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/4435/montfort-juniorRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 07:23:29 GMTSat, 25 Jul 2009 15:20:11 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:16:18 GMT]]>Montfort Junior Open House


https://www.facebook.com/share/thwend2i6UyTWMEb/?mibextid=qi2Omg

https://postimg.cc/JDtP8gvW

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2133139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2133139Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:16:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:32:26 GMT]]>Just sharing - Montfort Junior School (MJS) has always had an emphasis on technological knowhow and active group experiences.


The P1 to P6 technology program is still ongoing in the school and it exposes the pupils to computational thinking and digital making and introduce them to the world of coding.

https://codesg.imda.gov.sg/montfort-junior-school/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2130534https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2130534Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:32:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:57:08 GMT]]>Hello, I’m back. Almost two years in, my boy is still enjoying his school life. I don’t have issues with the school. My boy is doing well in school, he said he understood what the teachers are teaching which is very important in my view. My boy has grown to be a more sensible and responsible boy - credits to the teachers.


The school has changed principal since last year but I have not seen any significant changes or impact yet. I don’t see new P around as often as the ex P though. In the past, we will still see the ex principal waving at the gate sometimes before/after the school.

The school has lesser social media exposures nowadays, not sure is it due to the change of principal or school directives. I was hoping to see more positive medias/articles of the school to make us and prospective parents have feel good effects that our boys are studying in the school.

The boys are split into new classes next year. From what I see, it’s also happening to other schools too, so I think it’s a common move.

Will update again next year.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2122623https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2122623Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:57:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:16:48 GMT]]>Hello Desmond, it remains a good choice for me. I hope you have already registered your son!


My boy continues to be happy and he is more responsible now. He checks timetable, pack his bag and prepare his uniform or PE attire for next day.

Teachers will at times challenge the boys and acknowledge their good works with encouraging comments/ink stamps/erasers/little gifts and post on see saw.

Boys are assigned roles (team leaders, subject leaders, class monitors etc) and assist teachers with administrative duties and also took on mentor roles to guide weaker students. My boy is a subject leader and he told me he has been tasked to guide and it’s not an easy task but he enjoys it.

For those in phase 2cs and staying nearby, I think you can just make the choice.

I personally think building good character, personality and social skills are more important than just academic.

The school in my view is good in these aspects. Hope it can meet your expectations! Good luck and all the best!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078312https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078312Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:16:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:49:57 GMT]]>Dear MdmX,

Thank you for all the comments & feedback regarding your son’s experience with Montfort Junior School. Those insights are really helpful.

Am glad to see all those positive feedback regarding Montfort Junior.

It has been 2 quarters since your son is with Montfort Junior. Do you have anymore insights that you could share ?

This is because we are in the midst of P1 Registration now and we are planning to register my son for Montfort Junior School too.

Thank you very much in advance.

Best regards,
Desmond

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076960https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2076960Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:49:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Thu, 12 May 2022 10:55:20 GMT]]>Open House 2022. Click to register.


Happening on 28 May 2022.

https://www.facebook.com/1061333227215605/posts/5909911995691013/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2067278https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2067278Thu, 12 May 2022 10:55:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:44:04 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2063273\" time=\"1648776004\" user_id=\"3:

Thank you so much for the in-depth review of Montfort Junior! It will definitely help lots of parents.
You are welcome. Hope it can helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2063320https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2063320Fri, 01 Apr 2022 05:44:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Fri, 01 Apr 2022 01:20:04 GMT]]>

MdmX\" post_id=\"2063235\" time=\"1648738849\" user_id=\"179329:

Hello All, it has been a quarter since my son entered the school so I am back to provide some updates for the benefits of parents whom may wanna consider MFS.
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Thank you so much for the in-depth review of Montfort Junior! It will definitely help lots of parents.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2063273https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2063273Fri, 01 Apr 2022 01:20:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:00:49 GMT]]>Hello All, it has been a quarter since my son entered the school so I am back to provide some updates for the benefits of parents whom may wanna consider MJS.


Observation
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1) Son is happy everyday and he tells me he enjoys going to school and likes his teachers and friends.

2) He made alot of friends and they call out one another names at the school gate every morning and waited for friends to enter school together

3) Teachers are caring and prompt in their reply and offer suggestions and feedbacks

4) Communications with the teachers are easy as they have online platform called "See Saw" which parents can also participate when teachers posted photos of the boys school activities. The teachers also communicate with the parents there regarding what to bring to school and what to take note of the next day- for example, today is spelling day and I have marked the book, parents please check, sign and let the boys return to class tomorrow.

5) The traffic marshalls are alert and responsible as they control the traffic. I feel safe to let my boy enter the school as there is a zebra crossing within the school compound

6) Strong parents support group and have some activities planned by them and communicated via WhatsApp group. Split based on class.

Academic
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1) Weekly spelling for both languages chinese spelling include hypy. Not so sure about other languages.

2) Regular worksheets for the boys to complete in class and to bring home for parents to check and sign.

3) Have good online platforms for learning at own timing, homework and school holidays. Koobits for maths, arcade coding for enrichment, ezhishi web for chinese etc. My son knows some simple coding using the coding website now. I have no idea what is it… oh no… i better start learning and keep up.

4) Have assessment - something like a test with actual marking for maths, english, chinese. English and chinese involve listening, oral, writing and understanding. Listening and oral I believe are assessed based on teacher student daily interactions.

For english, the boys have passage reading record - with marking on errors, pronunciation etc. Parents are given the results and need to sign on the passage test paper.

5) Teachers will provide feedback on the boys’ performance and standard and offer suggestions for improvements.

Areas to improve
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Lack of food choices in canteen. Only 3 stalls are open. Parents are recommended to prepare some food and snacks for children if we like to. Hope to see more food stalls post covid - the stall owners are not earning enough now.

CCA updates are lacking. Just need to ask the teacher in charge for clarity.

So far, overall I am happy, my boy is happy.

Will provide some more updates as and when in future.

Oh ya… the school shoes need to be white (someone was asking previously).

Anything you want to know, pls ask, if I know the answer, will let you know.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2063235https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2063235Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:00:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:02:29 GMT]]>First place in ASEAN coding competition.


https://www.facebook.com/1061333227215605/posts/5116958471653040/?sfnsn=mo

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2035722https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2035722Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:02:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:45:07 GMT]]>I was undecided which primary school I should apply for my son in my area and have read up different school websites, attended open houses, consulted many friends, parents whose children are studying in different schools currently and also looked at this forum for some comments & feedbacks. In the end, I am happy that my son got into montfort easily due to lack of popularity which I don't quite understand why.


I do hear some negative reviews from horses mouth about this school from my friend as his brother was in this school like hmmm 30 years! ago. Well, 30 years is a long time ago and now I actually do see good reviews from current parents on their school fb and google search so its probably time we should open up and give this school a chance.

Good review- I have another friend whose two sons are currently in the school and I heard they truly enjoy themselves in school with good and caring teachers. She is also happy with the school culture and teachers' support and she is very pleased with the principal too. She said academic rigour is there and she also shared some of the school materials for my reference; Listening comprehension assessment, english spelling sentences, chinese hypy and characters spelling and understanding worksheet.

I also contacted some parents on fb and they also shared good stories about the school. And well, I was on leave one of the days and actually waited outside the gate with some other parents to have a first hand encounters with the kids behaviours. Honestly, I can see the kids are properly taught (either by parents or school) how to behave and they exit the side gate in orderly manner and parents are also gracious. I do see international parents and kids crowd (both asians and Caucasians).

In terms of school curriculum, I am actually attracted by their boy centric education program. Boy-Centric Education (BCE) is the Teaching and Learning framework of this school. They have computer coding class, lego writing, robotics and 3D creation program. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/taught-to-build-their-own-dreams Personally I think coding and digital is the way to go for our children. I dont see this being offered in schools near my area so this add another tick in my checklist. In terms of CCA for p1, they have taekwondo, badminton (they won awards) and guitar. I shared photos and all these information with my son and he said he likes what he is seeing.

Seeing that my son will actually enjoy himself in this school at boy centric pace (boys are competitive in nature and needs alot of activities to drain their energy) and it address my concerns on future academic and networking (international crowd) areas, I applied and he got into this school.

I will update next time for the benefits of other parents as I find information is lacking in this forum for this school.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2035258https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2035258Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:45:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:01:58 GMT]]>Hi. Can anyone advise the guidelines on school shoes for MJS? Is it only fully white shoes allowed?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999411https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999411Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:01:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:17:33 GMT]]>Hi everyone. I’m considering MJS for my boy who will be entering P1 soon. I would like to solicit some feedback from existing parents of MJS:


1. For boys taking Chinese as a Mother Tongue, is the school environment and teaching supporting the learning of the language well?

2. How is the academic standard of the school?

3. How are the teachers in the school, and how is the school culture?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1992836https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1992836Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:17:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Thu, 02 Jul 2020 23:25:25 GMT]]>Montfort Junior e-open house.


https://montfortjunior.moe.edu.sg/e-open-house/home

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1983485https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1983485Thu, 02 Jul 2020 23:25:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:41:37 GMT]]>Hi,

I am Rachel. I wish to know is there any WhatsApp chat for 2020 P1 students

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1960574https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1960574Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:41:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Sat, 30 Nov 2019 06:46:01 GMT]]>Excellent choice for boys. Hands on learning, quality programmes and caring committed teachers. Firm but caring discipline. Never regretted putting my son here. Academic rigour is there.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1950748https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1950748Sat, 30 Nov 2019 06:46:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Fri, 16 Aug 2019 04:21:11 GMT]]>Hi

My boy will be joining MJS in 2020. Is there a WA group for parents? Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1929306https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1929306Fri, 16 Aug 2019 04:21:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Sat, 29 Jun 2019 08:04:16 GMT]]>Excellent open house today. I was blown away by the all hands approach by students, ex students, alumni, teachers, parent support group. It is truly heartwarming to see such a school environment in Singapore

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1916448https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1916448Sat, 29 Jun 2019 08:04:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Wed, 26 Jun 2019 06:38:52 GMT]]>Montfort Junior is having a open house this coming Saturday 29th June. Any interested parents may dropped by to have a feel of the school environment.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915949https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915949Wed, 26 Jun 2019 06:38:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:38:18 GMT]]>

overclk2000:
Hi floppy and Cw2310 thanks for your contribution. I intend to register my child with Montfort but am concerned about the take-up rate in the past years. It doesn't seem to be a popular school . Do you know why?

I also wonder. anyone can help shed some insight ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1892105https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1892105Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:38:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:35:52 GMT]]>Could someone help to tell me if montfort junior or st gabriel is a better choice in terms of academics and discipline

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1892103https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1892103Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:35:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:02:42 GMT]]>I just got my boy into p1 2019 cohort… not very familiar with the school… now am thinking more on the logistics… not sure how to get the boy to school since I am staying in yishun! Anyone had any idea or suggestions about transport arrangements?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872908https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872908Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:02:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:04:24 GMT]]>Hi! Wondering if there are any parents whose boys are in the Pri 1 cohort for 2019?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1866721https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1866721Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:04:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Montfort Junior on Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:57:22 GMT]]>Hi,

Just want to find out if there is any school bus for Pasir Ris area?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1859371https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1859371Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:57:22 GMT