St Gabriel's Foundation

06/10/2026

A Thanksgiving Mass: Learning to Listen, Appreciate and Grow 🙏

On Tuesday, 6 October, we gathered at **St Gabriel’s Primary School (SGPS)** for a meaningful Thanksgiving Mass, celebrated by **Fr Edward Seah** in the school hall.

We were blessed to have four seminarians join us for the celebration. A special welcome was also extended to **Fionna, our new Montfortian Education Officer (MEO)**, who has joined SGPS. It was especially heartwarming as Fionna is no stranger to the school — she previously served as a **PV at SGPS**. We are grateful for this continued connection and happy to welcome her back to the school community in her new role. ❤️

In his homily, Fr Edward reflected on the Gospel story of **Martha and Mary**, reminding us of the importance of listening and focusing on what truly matters. In our daily work, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by worries, comparisons or frustrations, and sometimes these can take away the joy from what we do.

Fr Edward also shared a thought from an earlier conversation he had with **Mr Martin Tan, Principal of St Gabriel’s Primary School (SGPS)**, who spoke about how **every child is gifted, special and unique**, with different strengths and their own way of shining.

This was a beautiful reminder that we do not need to compare ourselves with others. Instead, we can appreciate the gifts God has given each of us and celebrate the gifts we see in others.

At the heart of the celebration was the **gift of listening** — listening to God, listening to one another, and being present to those around us. We give thanks for the people who take the time to listen, understand and walk alongside us.

Thank you, SGPS, for welcoming us and for sharing this meaningful time of prayer and thanksgiving with us. May we continue to listen, appreciate one another, and grow together in faith and service. 🙏❤️

02/10/2026

🌱 Children’s Day 2026 | More Than Grades, More Than Screens

In a world where Artificial Intelligence can write, calculate, translate, create and solve problems in seconds, what do we hope our children will grow up to be?

Perhaps it is not simply about how much they can score, how quickly they can learn, or how impressive their achievements look on paper.

Because education is more than grades.

It is about nurturing the whole person — the mind, the heart, the character and the spirit.

We want our children to grow into young people who can think critically, but also think compassionately. Who can achieve, but also serve. Who have confidence, but also humility. Who can use technology wisely, without losing their humanity.

We hope they will learn to ask not only, “Can I do this?” but also, “Should I do this?”
Not only, “What can I achieve?” but also, “How can I make a difference?”

As AI becomes increasingly part of our world, perhaps the things we most need to nurture in our children are the things that make us deeply human — empathy, courage, kindness, creativity, resilience, faith, friendship and the ability to care for another person.

And sometimes, that means putting the screen down.

The photographs in this post are a small invitation for us to pause and celebrate the child — not just the student, not just the grades or achievements, but the child who is growing, discovering, laughing, making friends, trying something new and learning to find his or her place in the world.

There is something precious about children being off-screen and fully present — talking, playing, creating, helping one another, getting their hands messy, making memories and forming friendships that cannot be measured by a report card.

These moments matter.

Because education does not happen only in classrooms or through textbooks. It happens in the friendships they form, the challenges they overcome, the mistakes they learn from, the kindness they show and the people they become.

Our children are not projects to be perfected, nor results to be measured.

They are young lives entrusted to us — each with their own gifts, struggles, hopes and God-given potential.

May we give them an education that prepares them not only for the future of work, but for the work of becoming fully human.

And may we, as the adults around them, remember to slow down sometimes. To put aside the screens, the schedules and the pursuit of the next achievement — and simply look at the child in front of us.

To celebrate them.
To listen to them.
To walk with them.
To remind them that they are loved, valued and enough.

Happy Children’s Day 2026! ❤️

May our children grow in wisdom, courage, compassion, faith and love — and may they always know that their worth is so much greater than anything they can score, produce or achieve.

28/09/2026

🙏 Celebrating Catholic education, faith and community at Canossa Catholic Primary School

On 10 September, the St Gabriel’s Foundation team had the opportunity to visit Canossa Catholic Primary School (CCPS) and its Rosary Garden, where we were warmly hosted by Principal Mrs Eugenie Tan and her team.

This post may be a little belated, but the conversations and connections from the visit remain meaningful beyond a single day. As Catholic schools, we share a common mission, and opportunities like these allow us to exchange ideas, share experiences and support one another in the work of nurturing our young people in faith, character and service.

During the visit, we exchanged perspectives on how faith can be woven into the everyday life of a school — through prayer and reflection, catechism, liturgy, staff formation, community-building and service. CCPS also shared its Encounter, Discipleship, Apostolate and Community (EAC) framework, as well as some of the ways the school supports students and families through its various programmes and community initiatives.

There was much to appreciate and reflect on, but most importantly, the visit was a reminder that while each Catholic school has its own charism, context and approach, we can encourage and support one another in our shared mission.

We also brought along our specially designed Montfortian Education Symposium (MES) 2026 tote bags, featuring elements from the heritage of our seven Montfortian Gabrielite Education Institutions (MGEIs), our 25th Anniversary and alumni community — a small way of sharing our own story and heritage with fellow Catholic educators.

Our heartfelt thanks to the CCPS team for their warm hospitality, generous sharing and fellowship. We look forward to more opportunities for our Catholic schools to connect, exchange, encourage and support one another as we continue this important work together. 💙

28/09/2026

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Boys' Town would like to congratulate our Executive Director, Dr. Roland Yeow, for receiving the President’s Award for Social Service Professionals (SSP), the highest award for SSPs conferred by the President of Singapore.

It is a meaningful full-circle journey for Dr. Roland, who once lived at Boys’ Town as a residential boy and has since returned to lead the organisation as our Executive Director.

The award recognises social service professionals with more than 15 years of experience who demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, outstanding leadership, and significant contributions to the social service sector.

We are proud to celebrate this meaningful recognition of Dr. Roland and his journey in youth work and commitment to the social service sector.

Congratulations once again, Dr. Roland, and we look forward to all that you will continue to contribute to the community!

28/09/2026

💙 **Celebrating a remarkable journey at Boys’ Town**

Boys’ Town is celebrating a special full-circle moment as its Executive Director, Dr Roland Yeow, receives the President’s Award for Social Service Professionals 2026.

From being a former Boys’ Town resident to returning years later as its Executive Director, Dr Roland’s journey is a powerful reflection of how lives can be shaped by care, opportunity and the belief that every young person has potential.

His recognition also shines a light on the dedication of the many people who work alongside children and youth — supporting them, walking with them through challenges and helping them build brighter futures.

A meaningful story of service, resilience and giving back to the community that once supported you. Congratulations, Dr Roland! 👏💙

28/09/2026

👨‍👦 **Celebrating family, community and collaboration at St Gabriel’s**

St Gabriel’s Secondary School recently held its Dads for Life Cooking Workshops in collaboration with St Gabriel’s Primary School — bringing dads and sons together over good food and great memories. 💙

From making sourdough pizzas and tomato sauce to preparing teriyaki chicken and creative bento boxes, the workshops created opportunities for fathers and sons to bond, work as a team and simply enjoy time together.

It was also heartening to see St Gabriel’s Primary and Secondary Schools coming together so naturally, creating meaningful opportunities across our schools and strengthening the wider St Gabriel’s community.

And, of course, a special shoutout to all the dads who showed up and made the time to be there for their sons. These are the moments that matter. ❤️

28/09/2026

🧪 **Celebrating academic achievement at St Gabriel’s Secondary School**

Three Secondary 4 Gabrielites from St Gabriel’s Secondary School were among the top 10% of more than 3,000 participants in the 2026 Singapore Junior Chemistry Olympiad (SJChO), earning one gold and two silver medals.

Their achievement reflects the dedication, perseverance and willingness to challenge themselves beyond the classroom.

Congratulations to our Gabrielites on this wonderful accomplishment, and all the best for your upcoming O-Level examinations! 💙

28/09/2026

🎵 **Celebrating music and teamwork at Montfort Secondary School**

Over the September holidays, Montfort Chorale took to the stage at CHIJMES for a special performance at a national event, sharing their music and Montfort spirit with the audience.

Beyond the performance, the experience gave the boys an opportunity to connect with fellow choirs, learn from one another and celebrate their shared love of music.

A wonderful example of how co-curricular experiences nurture confidence, teamwork and meaningful connections beyond the classroom. 💙