Montfort Secondary School

Hey Montfortians, did you know that your teachers are also learning every HBL Tuesday? That’s right! As professionals, we take pride in becoming better teachers to up our quality of teaching. 👩‍🏫 👨‍🏫 We have dedicated lectures, discussions, and projects to help level up our teaching so that we can bring you the best in our lessons.

On top of these, we also pick up new skills, play new sports, and welcome new experiences (🍒🍇🍊Fruits Party!) as one. These help to fuel us so that we can charge up your learning.

Swipe to see your teachers and school staff in action 👉

P.S. Have you completed your HBL assignments? 🧐

Our Montfortian community breathed life into this year’s Racial Harmony Day theme, forming a living, breathing ‘Multicultural Mosaic’!

Donning ethnic gear from various cultures, our gentlemen, staff, and parent volunteers experienced a myriad of cultural activities, and showed a greater appreciation for our unique diversity. Swipe to discover our activities from last week’s commemoration! 👉

Hey Montfort! More good news! We are delighted to share that our alumni from the Class of 2021 has achieved remarkable results in the 2023 GCE A-Level examinations. 🎓🤩

These gentlemen have also received the Academic Distinction Award from .jc at the recent Awards Ceremony. 🏆🏆🏆🏆

Congratulations, gentlemen, and continue to do well in whatever you do!

Congratulations on your recent graduation from , Matthew! You have done us proud, having been awarded the prestigious Tay Eng Soon Gold Medal for academic excellence! 🏅🎓 Alongside this, he received Temasek Polytechnic’s Skills Mastery Award for his outstanding hands-on skills and the Course Gold Medal for being the top student of his diploma cohort. 🛠️🥇 Swipe for his outstanding achievements! 👉

We’re also excited to share that Matthew will be representing at the WorldSkills International competition in Lyon, France this September! All the best, Matthew, and fly our flag high! 🇸🇬🌍

Last Friday, we celebrated our annual Sports Carnival. Our Montfortians gave outstanding displays of teamwork and sportsmanship, all the while fostering stronger bonds with each other and their teachers. Our school councillors and house captains energised the event by leading spirited cheers and songs, creating a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere for all! 🎉

Last week, we had the opportunity to host a delegation of students and teachers from Sekolah Menengah Muda Hashim, Brunei. As part of the Overseas Twinning Programme, our gentlemen from and Maker Club had the opportunity to share our culture, heritage, and programmes with our guests. Through sharing sessions, lesson experiences, and hands-on activities, our gentlemen were able to appreciate diversity and increase their socio-cultural sensitivity and awareness.

Our Bruneian friends also had the pleasure to savour the sights and sounds of our Singapore. Can you recognise the attractions and places of interest that were visited? 🏛️🦁🎡

Last week, our gentlemen had the opportunity to present their artwork, titled “Cadence of Change” to esteemed guests which included Mr. Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, and Ms Liew Wei Li, Director-General of Education. Their artwork was featured at the Singapore Youth Festival 2024 Art Exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore.

Head on down to the National Gallery from now till 21 July to appreciate “Cadence of Change” and the other creative work! 🎨 🖼

On NCC Day this year, the Montfort NCC cadets commemorated NCC’s 123rd anniversary with a parade led by our Unit Sergeant Major, 3SG Sujay Karthik. The NCC Day Message by Chairman NCC, read out by 3SG Lim Wei Xiang, reminded cadets of role NCC played in developing extraordinary youth leaders. With that, cadets reaffirmed their commitment to the Corps by reciting the NCC pledge with gusto.

Our Hair for Hope 2024 shavees have done their part. Let’s now give from our heart! ❤️💙💛💚

Let’s encourage our shavees and support children with cancer and their families by donating generously. How? Follow these steps below 👇

1️⃣ Visit the Hair for Hope 2024 donation page: https://hairforhope.org.sg/fundraising/660f8b66adc97027e15b49ae

2️⃣ Click on the “Donate” button located on the page.

Alternatively, if you know a shavee and would like to support their fundraising efforts, search for their profile on the same page, click on their icon, and select “Donate”.

Every amount goes a long way!

Selamat Hari Raya Haji to our Muslim gentlemen, parents, and staff. May this blessed day bring peace and joy to you and your loved ones. 🌙✨

“𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬.” - 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐚𝐜 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐧

We can stand taller and reach further for the stars atop the broad shoulders of our Montfortian Fathers and Father Figures. We thank you for your sacrifice and dedication today and every day. Happy Father’s Day!

A week ago, our English Language and Literature Department held the Sec 3 Debate Finals, which marked the culmination of our Sec 3 (G3 & G2) debating module.

Top speakers from our Sec 3 cohort engaged in passionate verbal sparring and discussed the relevance of Mother Tongue languages in society today in front of their entire cohort.

Through the debating module, our Sec 3s learnt that to debate is to seek the truth through critical thinking, all while maintaining mutual respect and exercising active listening. Great job, gentlemen!

In conjunction with our Mid-year LearnFest, an Amazing Race was conducted for our Sec 2 Montfortians on 21 May at Singapore Sports Hub.

Organised by our Mathematics Department, the Amazing Race saw our gentlemen applying an array of math concepts on the topics of calculations, measurements, and geometry, to solve creative math problems. In groups, our Sec 2s demonstrated a high degree of resilience and team spirit, striving to attain accurate explanations and solutions to the problem sets at each pit stop.

May our gentlemen continue to find joy in the learning of mathematics!

Last week, our Sec 1 gentlemen attended their first-ever Level Camp. It was indeed a week of ‘firsts’ for many of them — their first night away from home, their first time doing rugged activities, their first time with their peers for 24/7.

By braving these ‘firsts’ together, our Sec 1s learned the values of resilience, team spirit and excellence. May they carry these lessons with them throughout their years in Montfort — and beyond!

May this day sow seeds of joy, peace and positivity in our hearts. Wishing our Buddhist gentlemen, parents and staff a very blessed Vesak Day! 🪷

Here’s wishing our Montfortian mommies — staff and parents alike, a ‘Happy Mother’s Day’! Thank you for being our partners-in-education and encouraging our gentlemen to become a Man for Others.

Gentlemen, show your appreciation to mommy today! 🌷

On 8 May, our commemorated the 65th NPCC Day with a solemn ceremony. It is with great pride that the Unit presented its UOPA Distinction Award to our Vice-Principal, Mr. Tay. 🥇

The Montfort NPCC Unit would like to thank all School Leaders, Teachers, Teacher Officers, Honorary Officers, Cadet Inspectors and Alumni for their unwavering support and faith in the Unit.

May our NPCC cadets continue to RISE to greater heights, upholding the Corps’ values of Resilience, Integrity, Service and Excellence!

Blessed 108th Founder’s Day!

We were privileged to have Brother John Albert, District Superior of the Montfort Brothers of St Gabriel, as our Guest of Honour on this joyous occasion.

On this special day, we celebrated the notable achievements of our alumni and renewed our commitment to our school values, mission and motto.

We look forward with vim and vigour, counting our blessings from our partners-in-education: dear parents, our School Management Committee, and dedicated alumni.

Let us continue to do well in whatever we do!

Today, we gathered in reverence and thanksgiving for a Mass celebrating our 108th Founder’s Day 🙏🏼✨

Together with our brothers from , we honoured our namesake, St Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort, whose life inspired our shared values of compassion, humility, and service to others.

We pray to God for the grace to continue St Louis-Marie’s legacy and may our gentlemen grow into true men for others. Totus Tuus! (Totally yours!)

Our Combined UG Passing Out Parade was held last Friday. As One Montfort UG, we celebrated our Secondary 4 UG Cadet Leaders’ dedication, resilience, and spirit of excellence.

We also witnessed our Secondary 3s taking over the solemn responsibility of leading their respective Units. May you continue to draw inspiration from your seniors and alumni, and work together with your Teacher Officers to fly our Montfort flag high! Age Quod Agis!

On Friday (12 April) our NCDCC Unit gathered to commemorate the establishment of the National Civil Defence Cadet Corps in 2005. As one, our cadets also reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a culture of preparedness, service, and unity.

The Unit is pleased to announce the attainment of ‘Distinction’ for the annual Unit Overall Proficiency Award 2023. The Unit would like to thank our School Leaders, Teacher Officers and Instructors for their ceaseless support and guidance.

May our NCDCC cadets continue to uphold the ethos of the NCDCC and inspire positive change in our communities.

Ahead of the celebrations, we wish all our Muslim gentlemen, teachers, staff, and their families a joyous and peaceful Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

This afternoon, our gentlemen from the English Language Talent Development Programme were treated to a special lecture on ‘Leadership’ delivered by our Principal, Mr. Kelvin Lim! Mr. Lim shared with us multiple lenses of leadership and the intricacies of managing situations, self and others.

Thank you, Mr. Lim, for encouraging us to always be values-driven leaders for our school and community!

Wishing our Christian gentlemen, staff, and their families a holy Good Friday and Easter. May we be overwhelmed by the thought of God’s providence and love.

May this long weekend also bring about some respite for everyone in spite of the sweltering heat. Stay cool!

On 9 March, our Secondary 3 Montfortians and school staff came together to raise funds to support the beneficiaries of .sg. Our gentlemen lived out our vision of every Montfortian being a .

Let’s continue to shine our light and make a positive impact to those around us every day!

Yesterday, Montfort Knights commemorated Scout Founder’s Day, which marks the birthday of their Founder, Lord Baden-Powell. Scout Leaders also led yesterday’s Flag Raising Ceremony and recited the Scout Promise and Law.

Reflecting on their roles, achievements and hopes, our Scouts renewed their dedication as one Unit, striving to become Men for Others. 🫡

“𝑶𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒓, 𝑰 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒐 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕, 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒎𝒚 𝒅𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒆, 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑳𝒂𝒘.”

“My Budget Day Experience” was an eye-opener for Gagan and Nathan (4 Integrity). Last Friday (16 February), with student representatives from other schools and institutions, they witnessed the Budget Statement proceedings “live” and engaged with staff from Parliament Secretariat and Ministry of Finance.

Here are their reflections on the insightful experience ⬇

Nathan 💬 This Budget Day Experience has allowed me to learn more in-depth about how the National Budget is planned, considering the different needs of the various age groups and the purposes (Education, Defence, Healthcare etc.) I have gained a deeper appreciation of the various competing tensions need to be factored into decision-making.

Gagan 💬 The grandeur of Parliament House itself was breath-taking and I was filled with adrenaline and reverence being in the building where important national decisions are debated and passed. I was also in awe of Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s emphatic speech which presented a clear roadmap of the budget and the vision of a prosperous Singapore.

We commemorated Total Defence last week with a host of activities spread over 3️⃣ days. Swipe to discover some of the activities. ➡️ Captions below! ⬇

(1-3) 🇸🇬 Cadet leaders from our 4 UGs leading our community in a solemn and dignified Flag Raising Ceremony on 15 February, which marks our nation’s 40th Total Defence Day.


(4) 🫡 Our teachers and staff standing in solidarity with our cadets, donning their respective uniforms in commemoration of TDD. Spot our SAF and SCDF representatives!

(5-7) 🚨⚡ Taking cue from Exercise SG Ready, our gentlemen and teachers embraced uncertainty and discomfort during a simulated power disruption of one hour. Of course, the learning must go on, and teachers and students found ways to adapt well to this sudden change. 💪🏻

(8-9) Our National Education Ambassadors engaging their peers in a Total Defence Strategy Card Game - Guardians of the City.

Montfortians, in the face of a “VUCA” future, remember that together, we can keep Singapore strong!

Last Thursday, our gentlemen spread the spirit of Lunar New Year by distributing mandarin oranges and heartfelt cards to the elderly at THK Nursing Home and Hougang residents nearby. These were distributed in hand-crafted paper carriers (made from red packets).

Through this initiative, our gentlemen have demonstrated the values of Service and Compassion, and brought smiles to those in our community.