School Song
The school song, "Hail, hail, the name we own" was composed by Frederick James Rowe, who was an Assistant Master in LMC from 1868-1870. It is sung at special events such as Founder's Day, Prize Day and at inter-house events and the beginning and end of term.
Lyrics:
Chorus:
Hail! Hail! the name we own, Hail! to the giver; Blessing and bright renown, Be his forever!Verse 1:
All his martial deeds may die, Lasting still his charity; This his laurel blooms for aye Dead he lives in us to-day. This then our song shall be, As we chant his eulogy - "May our Founder's name endure Ever spotless, ever pure"Chorus
Verse 2:
Faithful may we ever be, Followers of his constancy; Firm of hand against the foe, Soft of heart to succour woe. This then our song shall be, As we chant his eulogy - "May our Founder's name endure Ever spotless ever pure!"Chorus
Although La Martinière is not an explicitly Christian school (unlike convent/missionary schools) and has not had a church or chapel on campus since the destruction of the chapel in the 19th Century, there is an official school prayer as well.
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