Montfort College
| Montfort College | |
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| Address | |
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269 Charoenprathet Rd. Changpeuk, Muang , , 50000 | |
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| School type | Private school |
| Motto | Labor Omnia Vincit (Latin) Labor Conquers All Things |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic (Gabrielite Brothers) |
| Established | March 16, 1933 |
| Founder | St. Gabriel Foundation |
| School district | Mueang Chiang Mai District |
| Director | Bro.Supananth Khanthapricha, f.s.g. (Primary school) Bro.Anusak Nidhibhadrabhorn, f.s.g. (Secondary school) |
| Patron | St. Louis de Montfort |
| Faculty | est. 600 |
| Grades | 1–12 |
| Enrollment | 5,600 |
| Average class size | 50 |
| Language | Thai, English |
| Hours in school day | 08:00 – 15:40 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Colour(s) | Red, white, blue |
| Song | Thai Version: March Montfort English Version: Come cheer |
| Website | http://www.montfort.ac.th |
Montfort College (Thai: มงฟอร์ตวิทยาลัย) is a private Catholic school in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
History
[edit]The Brothers of St. Gabriel came to Chiang Mai and established Montfort Primary School in 1932 along Charoen Prathet Road on a 5-acre (20,000 m2) plot of land provided by Bishop Peross from Luang Anusarn Suntorn who gave his financial support at no interest. The land was located along the Ping River, approximately 200 meters from the Sacred Heart Church. Montfort School opened its first academic year on 16 March 1932. Fr. Reunemenier was the manager, Brother Simon the first director, Brother Ambrosio the vice-director and Brother Louis was responsible for new construction.
Montfort College opened its secondary section in 1949, started to admit girls to its secondary section from levels 10–12 in 1975 and started to admit girls to its primary section in 2009.
At present
[edit]Montfort College has two sections: primary (grades 1–6) and secondary (grades 7–12). In 2013, the secondary section had 3,238 students, while the primary had approximately 2,400 students. The school has two teaching syllabuses: normal and English.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Thaksin Shinawatra – 23rd Prime Minister of Thailand
- Prince Wonglak na Chiangmai – Head of Northern Dynasty
- Surapong Tovichakchaikul – Deputy Prime Minister
- Tharin Nimmanahaeminda – Minister
- Tawatwong na Chiang Mai – Minister
- Sukrit Wisetkaew – singer and actor
- Witwisit Hirunwongkul – actor and singer
- Chookiat Sakveerakul – film director
- Panupong Wongsa – footballer
- Pattadon Janngeon - actor and singer[1]
- Thanawat Rattanakitpaisan - actor and singer
References
[edit]- ^ "ประวัติ เฟียต พัทธดนย์ นักแสดงหน้าใหม่ จาก เกรียนฟิคชั่น". movie.kapook.com (in Thai). K@pook. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2021.