We are in!!!!!!!!!

It has been a hectic morning indeed. What with the last minute instructions, frenzy callings by my beloved form teacher colleagues to reach absent students, rushing to deliver forgotten items by concerned parents... the icing on the cake has to be the numerous parents standing by the gate and waving good-bye to their dear sons...
Well, I'm proud to announce that all Montfortians are safe and sound at the campsite and are already in the midst of their stations as I type. There had been a slight delay due to the late buses and inprocessing but we are definitely on our way!
I regret to inform that pictures are currently unavailable as the teachers are furiously snapping away right now and so I have no access to their memory cards but please be rest assured selected ones will be displayed once I can.
Lunch was polished off right down to the final vegetable and fruit as the eager beavers were prepared for an exciting camp programme ahead.
Currently, the schedule is as such:
5C - Abseiling/Zipline (AZ) + Challenge Ropes Course (CRC) + Low Elements (LE)
5H - First Aid (FA) + AZ + CRC
5R - Team Building (TB) + FA + AZ
5I - CRC + TB + FA
5S - Sembawang Challenge ("Amazing Race" styled hike)
Weather is beautiful and the Sick Bay is unoccupied!
Pray for continual good weather and an empty Sick Bay!

Parents' Visit 2012

Despite the festive season, I was heartened by the better-than-expected turnout for the Parents' Visit. The parents who were present obediently followed the tour and cooperated with the vendors during the Station sampling where 1 daddy even took up the challenge to attempt the high ropes with another trying out a low rope element. I'm sure your boy will be just as enthusaistic!

Packing

Dear Parents,

By now all packing should have been done. Do remember to label all non-disposables with your son's initials and class. This will help us to reduce waste and you to save money (from replacing that underwear or towel!).

During the packing process, it is highly encouraged to involve your boy for the following reasons:
1) He gets to learn how to pack his items properly
2) He gets to see the reason for placing certain items in certain pockets
3) He has no excuse not to do it himself the next time :)

Finally, to ensure ease of clothes exchange during showers, you may want to pack each day's clothings in separate plastic bags so that all he has to do in the shower is to remove the clean clothing and replace the soiled ones in.

Happy bonding!

MJS P5 Camp 2012

Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for your enthusiasm thus far!
Looking forward to a rewarding camp with your boy!
Sincerely,
Mr. Lai