11 Jan 2008 - CCA Day & Welcome Ceremony for Sec Ones

On 11 Jan 2008, Montfort school held its CCA Day and Welcome Ceremony. The rain failed to dampen the spirit of the event.

In his address, Mr Simen introduced the key personnel of the school and the form teachers of the Sec One classes. Each class was trying to drown out each other's applause, showing appreciation for their teacher who had stayed with them at the Orientation Camp and led them through the first two weeks of school. In his address, Mr Simen also spoke about the 4 strategic thrusts of the school - Leadership Strategic Thinking; Student-Focussed Processes; Staff Development; Resources. Mr Simen highlighted the school's achievements and rounded his speech with a promise, "I promise you that from today onwards, your child's PSLE results will means nothing here at Montfort School" because the measure of his success for his future cannot be determined by his PSLE scores."

Mr Simen highlighted how the school had students of 217 T-Scores scoring 7 A1s in the 2006 O level exams. Not even students with 260++ PSLE T-Scores could achieve those results. He also highlighted the story of how students with 110 T-Score had climbed through the NT Stream, to the NA Stream and eventually scored 5 distinctions at the O levels, eventually becoming a student in University now.

On 13 Jan 2008, Mr Simen addressed the school highlighting the following points:

1. He recalled how Sec One parents told them how proud they were of sending their children to Montfort School. Some parents were 'iffy' about Montfort Sec and wanted to transfer them, but after the spirit demonstrated at the Sec One ceremony, they were sure it was the right choice. Other parents heaped praises on the CCA demonstrations and meaningful evening.

2. Mr Simen also spoke about appreciation of the school song. To understand music, harmony, the lyrics, pitch, tone and the SPIRIT of the school has to be in sync. He urged form teachers to encourage students to understand the meaning of the song and to understand the 'Semangat Yang Baru' of the anthem.


Mari kita rakyat Singapura (Come, fellow Singaporeans)
Sama-sama menuju bahagia (Let us progress towards happiness together)
Cita-cita kita yang mulia (May our noble aspiration bring)
Berjaya Singapura (Singapore success)

Marilah kita bersatu (Come, let us unite)
Dengan semangat yang baru (In a new spirit)
Semua kita berseru (Let our voices soar as one)


Majulah Singapura (Onward Singapore)
Majulah Singapura (Onward Singapore)