SCHOOL MOTTO
TEMPORE SAPIENTER UTERE
Make Wise Use of Your Time
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a secure, structured and innovative environment which empowers staff and students to maximise their potential to develop into responsible, creative, caring members of our changing society.
In support of our mission we are committed to:
· providing all students with an appropriate mix of extracurricular and co-curricular experiences that create in them a sense of self-worth and respect for people and property and to ensure opportunities for the development of problem solving skills for life.
· establishing a reputation of being a quality educational institution by implementing dynamic approaches in the delivery of programmes, which teach skills, develop talents and inculcate positive values and attitudes.
· ensuring a caring, disciplined, stimulating environment by providing challenges, incentives and rewards for all staff and students.
· facilitating personal and professional development for all staff while fostering good interpersonal relations through effective communication processes.
· involving the Board of Management, PTA, Alumni and community at all stages of planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes and development of the institution.
SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT
Educational Excellence - Success Through Professionalism
VISION
To cultivate positive growth through challenging activities that result in well rounded citizens who can function effectively in a dynamic global community.
CORE VALUES
The core values of the school underpin its existence; they are what we at Ellerslie stand for. Every encounter with a student will reinforce the value of:
· A - Academic & Vocational success
· S - Self Confidence
· P - Productivity
· I - Inspirational activities
· R - Rational and Creative thinking
· E - Enthusiasm
SCHOOL FACILITIES
In addition to the classrooms, the school has the following facilities.
MANAGEMENT OF THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Ms. Shakira Holder- Chairman
Mr. Shawn Clarke - Deputy Chairman
Ms. Kimberley Richards - Member
Ms. Stephne Boyce - Member
Mr. Curtis Omar Grant- Member
Mr. Anthony Lynch - Member
Miss. Shamin Ally - METVT Representative
Ms. Margaret Wilson - Union Representative
Mr. Lindelle Sandiford - PTA Representative
ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Andrea Baptiste M.Ed., B.A. (Hons.), Dip Ed. (Dist.)
Principal Cert. Guidance & Counselling (UWI)
Cert. Events Management (BCC) (Dist.)
Cert. Life Skills Coaching (Toronto)
Mr. Carl Applewhaite M.Ed., B.A. UWI Cert. Ed, Dip. Ed.(Dist.)
SENIOR TEACHERS
1ST YEAR
Miss. Faith Richards M.A (Portsmouth), B.A. (Hons), Dip. Ed. (Dist.) UWI, CELTA; CSML.
STAFF BY DEPARTMENTS
BUSINESS STUDIES
2ND YEAR
Mr. Lennox Boyce M.Ed. (South Wales). M. A. (Georgetown Univ.), Cert. Guidance and Counselling UWI, Dip. Theology (Codrington College), Erdiston Cert. (Dist.)
Miss. Jewel Brathwaite M.Ed., B.Sc. Dip. Ed. UWI
3RD YEAR
Mr. Anthony Cumberbatch B.A., Dip. Ed. UWI Assoc. Degrees (Dist.) BCC
4TH YEAR
5TH YEAR
Mrs. Lisa Dottin M.Sc. (Dist.), B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC. Cert. Events Mgmt, BCC (Dist.)
Ms. Valecia Hewitt Assoc. Degree in Ed., Erdiston Cert.
6TH YEAR COORDINATOR
Guidance Counsellor
Miss. Deidre Went M.Sc. (Clinical Counselling) (Dayton), B.Sc. Employee Assistance Counselling (Franklin)
Miss Nicole Greene B.Sc. (Hons.), Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed. IT Coordinator (Ag.) UWI.
Head of Department (Ag.)
Mrs. Kay Marshall MBA (Edinburgh Napies), B.Sc. (Hons), Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI
Miss Jewel Brathwaite M. Ed., B.Sc., Dip. Ed. UWI
Senior Teacher
Mrs. Lisa Dottin M.Sc. (Dist.), B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI
Senior Teacher Assoc. Degree BCC, Cert. Events Mgmt., BCC (Dist.)
Miss Nicole Green B. Sc. (Hons.), Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI, IT Coordinator (Ag.) Assoc. Degree BCC
Miss Frances Haynes B. Sc., Cert, Ed. (Dist.) Dip. Ed. UWI
Mrs. Janelle Carter M.Sc. (Dist.), B.Sc., (Hons.) UWI Assoc. Degree (Dist.) BCC
Mrs. Abigail Lawrence B.Sc., UWI
Miss. Nia Brereton B.A, (Berkley College) Assoc. Degree BCC
Mr. Kerry Rollins B.Sc., Dip. Ed., UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
ENGLISH
Mrs. Andrea King-Patrick M.A. (Columbia) B.A. (Hons) Cert.Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI
Miss. Tamara Gaskin M.Sc., B.A. (Hons) Dip. Ed. (Dist.) UWI Head of Department (Ag.)
Miss. Dorhonda Smith B.A. (Hons.), Dip. Ed. UWI
Mrs. Melissa Smith B. Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI
Miss. Abena Williams B.A. Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed., UWI
Mr. Mozequie Providence B.A. UWI
Mr. O’Brian Worrell B.A.(Hons.), Dip. Ed. UWI
Miss. Kamaria Connell MFA, B.FA (Hons), Assoc. Degree BCC., Dip. Ed.
Miss. Trishka Stoute-Jordan B.A, Dip. Ed. UWI
Miss. Selma Miller B.A., Dip. Ed. UWI
Senior Teacher
Miss. Faith Richards M.A (Portsmouth), B.A. (Hons), Dip. Ed. (Dist.) UWI, CELTA; CSML.
Mr. Levi King
GENERAL STUDIES
Head of Department (Ag.)
Mrs. Andrea Rose Agard M.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.), Dip. Ed. UWI, Cert. Dip. Guidance and Counselling U.W. I. (O.C), (Dist.)
Mr. Rico Knight M. Sc., B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI
Mr. Andre James M.Sc. B.Sc. UWI
Mr. Quincy Jones J.P. M.Sc. (Dist,) LLM., LLB (Hons.). B.Sc. (Hons) Dip Ed. Leadership, Assoc. Degree BCC.,
Ms. Natalie Collins B.Sc. (Hons) (UWI), Dip.Ed.
Mrs. Renee Clarke MPhil. UWI, B.F.A UWI, Dip. Ed
HUMAN ECOLOGY
B.FA UWI, Dip. Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC.
MODERN LANGUAGES
Mrs. Katherene Corbin -Birch B.A., Dip. Ed. Leadership (Dist.), Dip. Ed. (Dist.) UWI
Head of Department
Mrs. Lana Eversley B.A. (Hons) , Dip. Ed. UWI
Miss Natalie Whitehall B.A. Dip. Ed. UWI
Ms. Desra Bain MA., M.Sc., (Surrey) B.A., (Hons) Dip. Ed. (Dist.)
Mr. Jamal Henry B.Sc in Civil Engineering
Major Naomi Williams M. Ed., B.Ed., Dip. Ed. Leadership (Dist.) Erdiston Cert. (Hons)
Head of Department (Ag.)
Mrs. Renee Brome Assoc. Degree in Ed., Erdiston Cert.
Ms. Valecia Hewitt Assoc. Degree in Ed., Erdiston Cert.
Miss. Chekera Griffith M. Ed.(Dist.), B.Ed. (Hons) Dip. Ed. Tech. (Dist.) Assoc. Degree, BCC)
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Mr. David Broomes Erdiston Cert., City & Guilds OTD Mech. and Electrical Engineering
Mr. Ray Nicholls B.Ed. (Hons.), Dip. Ed. U. W.I, CVQ Coordinator (Ag.) Tech. Vocational Educational and Training Head of Department (Ag.)
Mr. Akeem Clarke Dip. Ed. (Technical) Assoc. Degree Building & Civil Engineering BCC
Mr. Kareen Worrell Assoc. Degree Building & Civil Engineering BCC
MATHEMATICS
Mr. Richard Forde B.Sc. (Hons.), Cert. Ed. Dip. Ed. UWI
Head of Department
Miss. Frances Padmore B.Sc. (Hons) Dip.Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
Miss. Makiba Bishop B. Sc. (Hons.) Dip. Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
Mr. Jason Blunte B.Sc. (Hons) UWI
Miss. Anthea Browne B. Sc. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
Mr. Almar Cave Assoc. Degree in Education BCC
Mr. Anthony Cumberbatch B.A., Dip. Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree (Dist.) BCC
Miss. Camille Pounder B.Sc. (Hons) UWI, Dip. Ed (Dist.)
Mr. Matthew Williams B.Sc., UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
Miss Donna Bridgeman B.Sc. UWI , Assoc. Degree BCC
SCIENCE & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mr. Peter Browne J.P. MSc. B.Sc. (Hons.) Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI, M. Ed. & CVQ Assessor
Head of Department
Mr. Akim Griffith B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI
Mrs. Sabrina McCollin-Barrow B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. , UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
Mr. Lemar Gaskin B.Sc. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
Mr. Andre Archer B.Sc. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
Mrs. Charlene Walcott B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI,
Ms. Anthazia Mason B.A. UWI, Assoc. Degree in P.E. (BCC), Dip. Ed (Erdiston)
Games Mistress
Miss. Cindy Alleyne B.Sc. (Hons) UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC, In-Service Cert. in Physical Ed. (Dist.)
Mr. Ryan Smith Level 2 IAAF Coaches Certificate
Games Master
Mr. Fallon Forde MSc. B.Sc. (Hons) UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
Ms. Rhianne Gill B.Sc. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
VISUAL ARTS & MUSIC
Mrs. Cindy Walker B.F.A., (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI, Head of Department Ag. Assoc. Degree BCC, Cert. in Tourism Craft (S.J.P.P)
Mr. Lennox Boyce M.Ed. (South Wales) M. A. Senior Teacher Ag. (Georgetown Univ.), Cert. Guidance and Counselling UWI, Dip. Theology (Codrington College), Erdiston Cert.
Mr. Matthew Banfield
Mr. Daniel Alleyne
B.M., Assoc. Degree BCC, Dip. Ed (Dist.)
B.F A. Assoc. Degree BCC
Mrs. Nyssa Phoenix B.F A., Assoc. Degree BCC
ON TERM’S LEAVE
Miss. Frances Padmore
Mr. O’Brian Worrell
B.Sc. (Hons) Dip.Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC
B.A.(Hons.), Dip. Ed. UWI
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Ms. Sharon Layne Secretary/Treasurer
Miss. Jewell Whitehall Executive Officer
Mrs. Jacqueline Leacock Clerk/Typist (Ag.)
OFFICERS OF THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
Miss. Camille Massiah School Secretary (Ag.)
Mrs. Sophia Lee Clerk/Typist (Ag.)
NON-TEACHING STAFF
Mr. Sinclear Griffith Porter/Messenger
Mr. Peter Maughn Artisan
Miss. Shakalia Williams Laboratory Assistant
Miss. Ann Greenidge Library Assistant
Mrs. Helen Gill Janitor
Miss Faith-Ann Kishna Janitor
Miss. Denise Walcott Janitor
Miss. Harriett Gibbs Janitor
Miss. Sherry Maynard Janitor
Mrs. Ann Agard Janitor
Mr. Fabian Gittens General Worker
Mr. Peter Maynard General Worker
Mr. Ryan Ellis Groundsman
Mr. Corey Clarke Groundsman
Mr. Leonard Small Watchman
Mr. Roger Elcock Watchman
CURRICULUM
· BUSINESS STUDIES (CSEC & CAPE)
Business Modules (3rd Year), Office Administration, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Information Technology, Electronic Document Preparation & Management (EDPM) Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Management of Business, Tourism
· FOREIGN LANGUAGES (CSEC)
French, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin (select group)
· GENERAL STUDIES (CSEC & CAPE)
Geography, Civic, Caribbean History, Social Studies, Caribbean Studies, Environmental Science
· GUIDANCE
Health & Family Life Education
· HUMAN ECOLOGY (CAPE, CSEC & CVQ)
Food and Nutrition, Family & Resource Management, Commercial Food Preparation, Food Nutrition and Health
· INDUSTRIAL ARTS (CSEC & CVQ)
Building Furniture Technology, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Furniture Making, Robotics
· ENGLISH (CSEC & CAPE)
Language (A), Literature (B), Communication Studies
· MATHEMATICS (CSEC)
· PHYSICAL EDUCATION (CSEC & CAPE)
Physical Education & Sports
· SCIENCES (CSEC)
Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Human & Social Biology, Crop Production
· VISUAL ARTS (CSEC & CAPE)
Visual Arts, Music, Art & Design
National Grooming Policy
Purpose
The Grooming Policy is intended to provide a framework to guide the establishment and maintenance of common standards of acceptable dress and deportment for students across the school system.
Goal
The Grooming Policy aims to promote cleanliness, neatness, decency, respect, modesty and a sense of identity among students while still providing them with opportunities for self-expression and the attainment of general comfort at school.
Scope
The Grooming Policy applies to all students in public and private schools at all levels.
Policy Statement
All students are required to comply with the standards, guidelines and general requirements stated in the Grooming Policy which is enforced across all schools.
Exemption
The Ministry expects that there will be instances where exemptions may be requested. As a result, provision has been made for specific exemptions to be granted to students regarding some aspects of the policy on the following grounds: religion and health/ medical. In both instances, written requests must be submitted. However, with specific reference to health cases, supporting medical certificates must be submitted. However, each case will be judged on its own merit.
Requests for consideration of exemptions should be accompanied with supporting documentation or a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the case of health concerns. Exceptions will be judged on the merits of each case. Unresolved cases may be referred to the Ministry for review.
REPORTS ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE
MIDTERM
(Term’s 1 and 2 only)
Students are issued with midterm reports during Term 1 and 2. Parents must examine these reports, discuss with their children/ wards.
END OF TERM
Reports are issued at the end of each term. These reports show performance results.
YEAR-LEVEL MEETINGS
Parents and students must make an effort to attend year-level meetings usually during an evening between 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. At these meetings, parents are expected to interact with members of Staff who teach their child/ward and learn of their progress and conduct.
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION
Do you as parents and guardians wish for your voices to be heard?
Do you crave the opportunity to offer congratulations, or air your grievances with the school's administration?
Do you wish to get to know the school's teachers better, and to form meaningful relationships with them?
Do you wish to better The Ellerslie School in any way that you possibly can?
If your answer to these questions is yes, then come out and join The Ellerslie School PTA!
We meet on the second Saturday and Thursday, alternately, every month of the school term.
Join us! A warm welcome awaits you!There is a one-time PTA subscription of $75.00 for the five years of schooling.
WEBSITE
The school’s website ess.edupage.org provides valuable information for parents/guardians and students. Notices for meetings, upcoming school events and all school activities are posted on the site.
ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM INFORMATION
EXAMINATIONS
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE), Caribbean Secondary Examinations Certificate (CSEC), Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ), Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC), The Royal School of Music.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education (P.E.) is compulsory for all students. No student will be excused from PE except on medical grounds. A letter from the parent/guardian and/or a Medical Certificate must be presented in order to be exempt from Physical Education.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Basketball, Football, Cricket, Netball, Volleyball, Cadets, Choir, Kick Boxing, Environmental Club, Foreign Language Club, Hockey, Inter-School Christian Fellowship, Red Cross, Girl Guides, Cheerleading, Landship & Tuk Band Club, Warri, Students Council, Table Tennis, Road Tennis.
GUIDANCE
An on-going Guidance Programme has been instituted from the First Form. The Guidance Department is also responsible for the Breakfast and Lunch Programmes, Counselling Services, Referrals & Career Guidance
Work And Study Programme (WASP): Designed for a limited number of our returning fifth form students to complete their education through a work/study attachment at the school.
MISCELLANEOUS
THE HOUSE SYSTEM
Every student is allocated to a HOUSE. Each house has adopted a name derived from one of the school’s past outstanding administrators/teachers as follows:
Colour House Master/Mistress
Gold Brathwaite Mr. Andre James
Green Gooding Mr. J. Henry & Miss. T Gaskin
Red Trotman Mr. R Nicholls & Mrs. K Corbin-Birch
Blue Straughn Mr. A Griffith
At Ellerslie, student learning (academic, vocational, social) is our main focus. We therefore, encourage all students to get involved in the activities of the school and develop their full potential through participation. Our core values as stated in the school’s strategic plan must be embraced in this regard, to aid in that developmental process.
TEXTBOOK LOAN SCHEME
Under the Textbook Loan Scheme students are entitled to all Textbooks required on the payment of a rental fee. Note that these text maybe textbooks.
1. On receipt of the books, students must sign the Textbook Issue Form. This form MUST also be signed by the parent/guardian who is held responsible for ensuring that the books are covered and kept in good condition.
2. Lost or damaged books MUST be paid for by the parent/ guardian.
3. ALL textbooks must be returned at the end of the school year.
4. Students WILL NOT be issued with books for the new year unless ALL textbooks are returned or monies paid for lost or damaged books.
5. All textbooks should be collected on the date designated for the particular Year.
CARING FOR TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks must contain the student’s name and they must be handled with care. Penalties, including fines will be applied for deliberate damage. Parents are required to pay for lost books. Remember that tax payers are making a sacrifice so that students can have these texts for use in schools.
EXERCISE BOOKS
A set of exercise books will only be issued to First Form students upon payment of Petty Fees. Thereafter, new exercise books will only be issued upon presentation of the used books which must be signed by the subject teacher.
Students are required to continue using exercise books which are not written out, from one school year to another. Petty fees must be paid up to date to have exercise books replaced. Students are
FEES STRUCTURE
BARBADIAN STUDENTS
Textbook Loan Fees $75.00
Petty Fees $60.00
NON - NATIONAL STUDENTS
Textbook Loan Fees
School Fees
$150.00
$1,080.00 (i.e. $360.00 at the beginning of each term)
Petty Fees $60.00
PTA FEES
There is a one-time PTA subscription of $75.00 for the five years of schooling.
Available at the school are:
PE Uniform - $50.00
School belts (girls) - $18.00
School crest - $5.00
School pin - $10.00
School tie - $25.00
PE Workbook - $20.00
Graph Book - $6.00
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS:
MODERN LANGUAGES
There is a Spanish workbook available for students to assist in their language development skills. It is available at the school at a cost of $5.00.
MATHEMATICS
· 1 Geometry set
· 1 Graph book $6.00 (Available at the school)
MUSIC
· Descant Recorder
VISUAL ART
Sketch Pad (14’x ) (Available at the school)
· One 2B Drawing Pencil
· One 5B Drawing Pencil
· One Soft Eraser
· Pastels (Oil or Chalk)
· Crayola Pencil Crayons 12 pk
· One vinyl eraser
· Sharpener
· Plastic Ruler
· 4oz Glue
· One Pack of Fine Tip Markers
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Ready made uniforms and the material for girls and boys can be purchased from:
Yankee Garments
Building 1
Newton Industrial Park Christ Church (246) 622-1646
RULES AND GUIDELINES TO BE ENFORCED AT THE ELLERSLIE SCHOOL
It is an offence to be in breach of the following rules and all other rules as determined by the Ministry of Education or the school.
All students MUST comply with the School’s Dress Code.
Any breach of these rules will result in disciplinary action.
1. Hair styles for female students MUST be simple, tidy and neat. NO lines, patterns, designs parts, fades are allowed in the hairstyles. Only solid black or solid dark brown hair bows, clips, bands or ribbons are permitted. NO hair dyes of any colour should be worn in the student’s hair or around the forehead or edges area.
2. Male students hair must be neat, clean and well-groomed. NO lines, designs, patterns, are allowed. NO hair dyes of any colour should be worn in the student’s hair. Male students with locks or long hair can cover their hair with a dark brown, black or khaki tam. NO wave caps, stocking caps or any such headgear are allowed.
3. No make-up is allowed e.g. false eyelashes, eye liner, lip gloss, mascara, eyebrow pencil. No powder should be worn by students, either on the face or neck.
4. Nail polish and false nails (glue or acrylic) are NOT permitted.
5. Earrings MUST be one pair of small (3mm) gold or silver bobs. They MUST be worn in the lower ear lobe. No other earrings are allowed. Earrings MUST NOT be worn by male students.
6. No coloured watches are allowed: only brown, black, silver or gold watches are to worn.
7. With the exception of watches or allergy bracelets and silver or gold bob earrings for girls, students are NOT allowed to wear any form of jewellery while in school uniform, on or off the school premises.
8. No tattoos are allowed.
9. Under clothing including vests worn by male or female students MUST be neutral in colour and not visible.
10. Gold caps are NOT to be worn by students on any tooth.
11. Wrist bands are NOT allowed to be worn with the school uniform.
12. No bandanas/scarves are to be brought to school.
13. Senior boys pants MUST be tailored to have 7½ - 8 inch bottoms (when measured flat from seam to seam) and MUST fit over the top of the shoes. Pants must be worn at the waist.
14. The pants must be worn with a dark brown plain leather belt with a standard buckle head (i.e. no graphics).
15. Where ties, waistbands, epaulettes, crest and badges are required they must be worn for the duration of the school day including while travelling to and from school and while attending official school functions.
16. No boots, half-cuts or multi-coloured shoes are allowed. Shoes MUST have laces. They should be dark brown in colour.
17. Female students must keep the waist band neatly in place.
18. These are the requirements for the wearing of socks:
a. Girls (Junior and Senior) - one pair of white socks, which are to be worn one inch above the ankle.
b. Boys (Juniors) - one pair of school socks, which are to be worn one inch below the knee.
c. Boys (Seniors) - one pair of brown/black socks.
19. Senior girls’ skirt must be worn at the waist and must extend at least two (2) inches or five (5) cms below the knees. Skirts are to be made as an A-line shape and they must not be tight.
20. Male students MUST always wear their shirts neatly tucked into their pants. Female students MUST always have their blouses, which must not be tight, neatly inside their skirts.
21. Students are NOT allowed to bring CELLULAR PHONES or other electronic devices to school without permission from the Principal. The school therefore accepts NO liability for damage to or loss of devices.
JUNIOR GIRLS
SCHOOL UNIFORM
The correct uniforms must be worn to/from and at school at all times.
22. FOR JUNIOR GIRLS: 1ST– 3RD YEAR
An A-line dress with short sleeves (above the elbow, no long sleeves). The uniform must cover the entire knee, a school belt, dark brown laced shoes of one solid colour and white socks (one pair only) complete the uniform.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
a. A loose-fitting A-line dress without a waistline. The hem must be two inches below the knee both in front and at the back of the knees).
b. Interfaced notched collar with front shirt opening.
c. Closing with four/five buttons and button holes depending on size and height.
d. Darts as indicated: 2 front, 2 back and bust darts.
e. Seam down the middle back and front.
f. Inside pockets, one on both sides.
g. 1 ½" hem on sleeve, stitched on outside.
h. Woven belt in the school colours with backing, of one and a half inches (1 1/2”) with a two-sided silver buckle.
g. The school crest must be worn on the left breast of the uniform.
BACK VIEW
A: - Front shirt opening
B: - Stitching 1/4” from edge
C: - School’s belt
D & E: - Bust darts
F: - Inside pockets
G: School crest
FOURTH YEAR GIRLS UNIFORM
23.FOR FOURTH YEAR GIRLS:
· A plain white open neck shirt with short sleeves (above the elbow, no long sleeves), with the school crest embroidered on to the pocket.
· A loose-fitting khaki A-line skirt with the school waistband, an eight 8” inch in-seam zip at the back of the skirt and two (2) inside pockets.
· The skirt must have a two-inch hem.
· Only one pair of white ankle socks are allowed.
· ONLY dark brown laced shoes of one solid colour to complete the uniform. (Skirts should fall two (2”) inches below the knee, both in front and at the back of the knees).
24. N.B. Elbow length and long sleeved shirts are not permitted and the overall or skirt must be made to completely cover the knees.
Pockets FIFTH YEAR GIRLS UNIFORM
25.FOR FIFTH YEARS GIRLS:
· A plain white shirt with short sleeves with the school’s 5th form tie.
· A loose-fitting khaki A-line skirt with a waistline, an eight 8” inch in-seam zip at the back of the skirt and two (2) inside pockets.
· The skirt must have a two-inch hem. (Skirts should fall two (2”) inches below the knee, both in the front and at the back of the knees).
26. Only one pair of white ankle socks and a school belt. ONLY dark brown shoes of one solid colour to complete the uniform.
N.B. Elbow length and long sleeved shirts are not permitted and the overall or skirt must be made to completely cover the knees.
27. FOR W.A.S.P. GIRLS:
Pockets
· A ’s returning 5th form tie.
· A loose-fitting dark-brown six (6) panel A-line skirt with a waistline of an inch and half ( 1½ ) in thickness.
· The skirt has an eight 8” inch in-seam zip at the left side and two (2) inside pockets at the front of the skirt.
· The skirt must have a two-inch hem. (Skirts should fall two (2”) inches below the knee, both in the front and at the back of the knees).
28. Only one pair of white ankle socks. Only dark brown shoes of one solid colour to complete the uniform.
N.B. Elbow length and long sleeved shirts are not permitted and the overall or skirt must be made to completely cover the knees.
29. FOR SIXTH YEAR GIRLS:
· A plain white shirt with short sleeves and the school’s sixth form tie.
· A loose-fitting dark khaki (6) panel A-line skirt with a waistline of an inch and half ( 1½ ) in width.
· The skirt has an eight 8” inch in-seam zip at the left side and an inside pocket on the right side.
· The skirt must have a two-inch hem. (Skirts should fall two (2”) inches below the knee, both in the front and at the back of the knees).
30. Only one pair of white ankle socks must be worn, only dark brown shoes of one solid colour, complete the uniform.
N.B. Elbow length and long sleeved shirts are not permitted and the overall or skirt must be made to completely cover the knees.
FOR JUNIOR BOYS: 1ST - 3RD YEAR
31. FOR JUNIOR BOYS:
· Khaki shorts and white shirt with school’s crest on the left top pocket.
· School’s socks folded below the knee.
· Only dark brown shoes (no boots or half-cut shoes) and a brown belt.
N.B. Boots, half-cut shoes, soft wear, sneakers, earrings or fancy belt buckles are NOT allowed. See photo of correct buckle above.
32. FOR FOURTH YEAR BOYS:
· Plain khaki pants (slacks), long and simple in style.
· A short-sleeved white shirt with the school’s crest sewed onto the pocket.
· Dark socks, only dark brown shoes (no boots or half-cut shoes) and a plain dark brown belt as shown above.
33. N.B. Baggy jeans, narrow/pencil bottom pants or any pants with ‘patch’ pockets (i.e. pockets on the outside) are NOT acceptable. Tee-shirts must NOT be worn as vests. Vest are undergarments and should not be visible.
FIFTH YEAR BOYS UNIFORM
34. FOR FIFTH YEAR BOYS:
· Plain khaki pants (slacks), long and simple in style.
· A short-sleeved white shirt with the school’s 5th form tie.
· Dark socks, only dark brown shoes (no boots or half-cut shoes) and a plain dark brown belt as shown above.
35. N.B. Baggy jeans, narrow/pencil bottom pants or any pants with ‘patch’ pockets (i.e. pockets on the outside) are NOT acceptable. Tee-shirts must NOT be worn as vests. Vest are undergarments and should not be visible.
36. FOR W.A.S.P BOYS:
· Plain dark-brown pants (slacks), long and simple in style.
· A short-sleeved white shirt with the school’s returning 5th form tie.
· Dark socks, only dark brown shoes (no boots or half-cut shoes) and a plain dark brown belt as shown above.
37. N.B. Baggy jeans, narrow/pencil bottom pants or any pants with ‘patch’ pockets (i.e. pockets on the outside) are NOT acceptable. Tee-shirts must NOT be worn as vests. Vest are undergarments and should not be visible.
SIXTH YEAR BOYS UNIFORM
38. FOR SIXTH YEAR BOYS:
· Plain dark khaki pants (slacks), long and simple in style.
· A short-sleeved white shirt with the school’s sixth form tie.
· Dark socks, only dark brown shoes (no boots or half-cut shoes) and a plain dark brown belt as shown.
39.N.B. Baggy jeans, narrow/pencil bottom pants or any pants with ‘patch’ pockets (i.e. pockets on the outside) are NOT acceptable. Tee-shirts must NOT be worn as vests. Vest are undergarments and should not be visible.
FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
40. The school’s P.E. uniform must be worn for all P.E. classes. Bright or multicoloured shoes are not acceptable.
FOR WORKSHOPS, ART & HUMAN ECOLOGY CLASSES:
41. An apron should be worn in these areas in order to protect the child's school uniform.
41. All students must comply with the dress code. Exceptions will only be made on:
(a) Religious grounds (with permission from the Principal)
(b) Health grounds, with the support of a medical certificate. However, each case will be judged on its own merit.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
43. If your child/ward has any medical illness (asthma, seizures etc.) please ensure that they bring their medication to school every day.
44. All property should be clearly marked with the owner's name. Money and valuables must not be left in bags, desks, changing rooms or classrooms. Large sums of money should be given to a teacher or taken to the office for safe keeping.
45. No pupil, having entered the school premises is allowed to leave without the written permission of the Principal.
46. If a pupil becomes ill while at the school and would like to return home, permission must be sought from the Principal. The parent/guardian MUST be contacted in such circumstances.
47. If, with prior knowledge, a pupil wishes to leave school at any time during the school day, or be absent or late, the parent or guardian should seek permission by letter
48. Students must NOT PURCHASE, BORROW or TAKE any thing from anyone through or over the fences or gates or any boundary line of the school.
49. We support the school’s nutritional policy. Students are encouraged to bring water and a healthy snack to school. Sodas are discouraged.
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
50. Any pupil who has been absent from school must, on the day of his/her return to school, bring a letter addressed to the Principal from his/her parent or guardian explaining the reason for absence. Students absent for more than two (2) days must produce a medical certificate on their return to school.
ATTENDANCE AT RELIGIOUS WORSHIP
51. Students will be excused from religious worship provided that their parents/guardians have made a written request to the Principal. Each request will be treated on its own merit. Students must, however, be present for general information and notices given at morning assembly.
52. Pupils must attend their respective classes as soon as the bell rings. Pupils must go from one class to another briskly, quietly and orderly.
53. Pupils must not run on the corridors, stairs or in the school yard.
54. Pupils must queue at all times to buy lunch in the canteen.
55. Pupils are not allowed to ride bicycles in the school yard.
56. Unauthorised articles such as firearms, explosives, knives or scissors, that can cause injury or harm to another person MUST NOT be brought into the school. Students found with these items will be suspended. The Police must be notified.
57. Fighting with other students, forcibly taking away the property of another student or any form of aggression or bullying is NOT allowed.
58. Shouting, screaming and using indecent language are strictly prohibited.
59. Gum is not allowed at school.
60. There must be no loitering in the bathrooms or at any of the school gates.
61. There must be no styling of hair on the compound at anytime.
62. Littering is strictly forbidden.
63. Smoking by students on or off the school compound is strictly prohibited.
64 Alcoholic beverages must NOT be brought onto the school premises under any circumstances whatsoever.
65. Students are not to enter arcades while wearing the school uniform.
66. Organising or participating in any kind of illegal activity including gambling is strictly prohibited.
67. Students MUST be punctual for school. They must arrive by 8:35 a.m.
BELL TIMES
68. For the regular/adjusted period school days the bell times are as
MORNING ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
Day Type of Assembly Location
Monday General Assembly (Juniors) Auditorium
Tuesday General Assembly (Seniors) Auditorium
Wednesday Form Form Room
Thursday Year Group Determined by Senior Teachers
Friday House Determined by House Leader
PREFECT SYSTEM
69. There is an active Prefect System in place at the school. Prefects are selected from among the pupils of the Fifth and Sixth Form by teachers. A Head Boy and a Head Girl are also selected and have responsibilities for the Prefects.
70. During the Third Term, Junior Prefects are selected from the Fourth Form and will serve as Acting Prefects.
ADDRESS CHANGES
71. A change in the address of any student is to be reported to the form teacher, who will have the change made in the records in the office. Parents/guardians can also update student records on the school’s website.
STUDENTS’ COUNCIL
72. The Students’ Council is an elected body of students whose main purpose is to advance a spirit of cooperation between the teaching and non-teaching staff and the student body.
MOVEMENT AROUND THE COMPOUND
73. Groups of students moving to and from classes or assemblies on the compound must do so in an orderly manner. They must walk quietly.
74. Students who need to leave the classroom MUST request a “CORRIDOR PASS” from the teacher. Students are not to leave classes without a “PASS.” Those who leave without a “PASS” will be met with disciplinary action.
ILLNESS/INJURY
75. Students who are feeling ill in the morning (prior to leaving home for school) should remain at home.
76. School personnel are not certified to administer medication to students. Parents/guardians are responsible for the collection and transportation of ill students from school for the purpose of receiving medical attention.
TELEPHONE CALLS
77. These should be made to and from the school’s office and only in case of emergency.
78. Parents are reminded that when visiting the school on business that they are to report to the main office and state their business. Under NO circumstances should any parent/ guardian proceed to any part of the school unless permission is granted and they are escorted by a Security Officer.
79. Students are not permitted outside of their class during lesson times unless in emergency situations or when summoned by the office.
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR
80. Any conduct, which brings disrespect to the school, whether it takes place on or off the school’s premises, is a breach of the rules of the school. This includes cyberbullying.
81. Behaviour which disrupts the school tranquil learning environment will not be tolerated, whether on or off of the school’s compound. Students are to become familiar with, and practice the school rules at all times. Violation will incur disciplinary action
CANTEEN
82. Students must queue up in the canteen. Areas are designated to different groups of students and they are required to queue accordingly. Students must follow all lawful instructions given by members of staff during recess periods.
CLASSROOMS
83. Students are NOT permitted to eat or drink in the classroom. This includes chewing of gum, which is strictly prohibited, on the school premises. Students are not allowed in class rooms during break periods except when it is raining and permission is granted to do so.
PROPERTY/PLANT
84. Students are not to mark or deface furniture, walls or any school property. They are NOT to tamper with fire extinguishers or any part of the electrical system.
85. Entry into Science laboratories is strictly prohibited to students when a teacher is not present.
86. Any student who damages school property through whatever means their parent or guardian will be required to pay the cost to replace the damaged property to its original state.
87. The school does not take liability for lost or stolen property of students. It is therefore advised that jewelry, large sums of money, cellular phones and other electronic devices are NOT to be brought to school.
BATHROOMS
88. Bathroom facilities at the school must only be used for the purpose for which they were intended.
89. All students are expected to keep the bathrooms clean. Any issues e.g. leakage, blockage, etc. must be reported to the office immediately and students must not purposely cause damage.
RESTRICTED AREAS
90. Classrooms are out of bounds after school hours except for detentions and club meetings where a teacher or other school authorised adult is providing supervision. It is a serious offence to force entry into any locked room before or after school. Students are not allowed to linger near the school gates, the laboratories and on the stairways leading to classrooms at anytime.
91. No student is permitted to be in the Science Labs, Technical Education Workshops, Home Economics Rooms, Language Room, Mathematics Room, Business Studies Room, Computer Labs, Library, Changing Rooms, Pavilion or any other specialists room unless supervised by a teacher or other school authorised adult.
92. The following areas are strictly out of bounds to students except when conducting legitimate business:
a. The Main Office
b. The Senior Teachers’ Office and surrounding corridors
c. The Guidance Counsellor’s Office and surrounding corridors
d. The Canteen except during the lunch period, before the first bell at 8:35 a.m. and after 2:40 pm.
