Montfort Junior

[buzybuzz]

To me, this is no issue, my boy is now P5 and I have not have any complaint. Pls note for boys tend to be more rowdy and playful and this is normal. Lacking of discipline, well this is not obvious in the primary school. A strict discipline master they do have.

[wilmingtonmd]

I was wondering why Montfort has such a bad reputation. I mentioned Montfort to a few acquaintances and they all said that Montfort is not a good school and that there are a lot of "gangster" boys there. Would really appreciate it if current Montfort parents would address these rumors. Thanks!

[buzybuzz]

We are talking about Montfort Junior and not Montfort Secondary, too much generalisation by the public in this case. How much gangster can a P6 boys be. . naughty and playful yes, but not gangster . . . :shock:

[san76]

Hi Parents,


I live very near to Monfort School. The lower primary boys are better and well behave. As for the upper primary classes, some are very playful and misbehave. Those who taking the bus 147 and 74 will bound to meet the playful bunch of boys.

Again I will not say that the school is no good but it is not strict like before.
As for the secondary, oh!! my god. Cant imagine.

I will say that students from nearby pri sch, like punggol, they are well behave and much discipline.

Visit the premises and you all will know. Try going to the bus stop during sch dismissal and you will understand for yourself.

No bias. Just truth.

[Angelmom]

I’ve just registered my son in Monfort Junior and when I told friends and relatives about my decision, all of them were disappointed and disapproved. The school seems alright to me but I wonder why so many people so bias against it?

[san76]

Angelmom:

I've just registered my son in Monfort Junior and when I told friends and relatives about my decision, all of them were disappointed and disapproved. The school seems alright to me but I wonder why so many people so bias against it?

Hi Angelmom,

Dont have to worry too much. Like what other parents said, this sch in the past did very well and the standard is very good. Now that the standard had dropped and no longer the same as before especially the secondary level.

Yours is in P1 next year, do not worry too much. Newbies in the school will still behave and well descipline. But do remind your son to maintain and not influence by peers. If you really worry, try changing him to others. But all newbies in the school there will be good and playful ones. There will never be bad ones. My son is in one of the top school, for the 1st 3mths/ 1st term of the school. The kids were still very playful as they need time to adjust and adapt to long hours \"freedom\" with out parents. So, as time pass. They will be more settled after the new term starts.

[buzybuzz]

Hi, I have a P5 boy in MJS. So far, I do not have any complaint against the school. Agree that in term of academic excellence, MJS is not at the top. But the school does produce well rounded students who are strong in both academic and sports. I will be very concern if MJS is labelled as a "bad boys" school. Being a boys school, expect to have some playful and mischievous kids around. I am not being bias and try to be consistent in my view only on MJS (no comment for the sec sch).


As I stay just next to Rosyth primary, I can tell you the behaviour of some parents are worst than their kids, visit the school during dismissal time and you will know why. . .

NB : I will be very sad if the thread started for the sole purpose of sharing only negative comment on the school, then this will be my last post . .

[ChiefKiasu]

buzybuzz:

... NB : I will be very sad if the thread started for the sole purpose of sharing only negative comment on the school, then this will be my last post . .

buzybuzz... it is because of your very presence in this thread that give help balance the view of people who have may have negative views of the school. Imagine what will happen if no one stand up to state their views on Montfort based on their actual experiences? That fact that you take pains to counter the negative views already give pause to those who may think that the school is all bad.

[wilmingtonmd]

buzybuzz…thank you so much for your comments. Please don’t give up on this thread as your input really help us to get a better view of MJS. As Chiefkiasu said you are helping to balance out the views expressed in this forum. Please feel free to tell us more about MJS (i.e., pros and cons of the school, teachers’ performance, cca, etc.). I’m sure parents of prospective students of MJS would really appreciate any feedback you may have. Thank you!

[mrswongtuition]

I've been to Montfort Junior & Sec (accompany students) and I personally find that their boys are polite & I see alot of initiative in the boys. Boys will be boys, they will be mischevious & sometimes disruptive.


So far the students I know from Montfort are all well-rounded students who do well (maybe not top top top type, but good enough to go to a decent course in local uni) & I've very good impressions of them.

This is one of my shortlisted schools too (MSHS is my first choice, this is my 2nd). I also recommend parents to consider Montfort Sec as one of their choices for boys taking PSLE. You need to physically visit the school a few times before you can make a decision It's good to visit during normal school days & during events. You'll be surprised at how good the boys are when it comes to organising school events!