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== St. Josephs Convent St. George == | == St. Josephs Convent St. George == | ||
'''St. Joseph’s Convent St. George''', founded in '''1875''', has been a cornerstone of excellence in Catholic education for over '''150 years'''. Situated in the heart of St. George’s, Grenada, the school was established with a vision to provide a well-rounded education that promotes '''academic excellence''', '''spiritual growth''', and a strong sense of '''community service'''. From its modest beginnings, the school has grown into a renowned institution, serving as a beacon of '''knowledge''' and '''morality''' in the community.<ref>About – St. Joseph’s Convent St. George</ref> | '''St. Joseph’s Convent St. George''', founded in '''1875''', has been a cornerstone of excellence in Catholic education for over '''150 years'''. Situated in the heart of St. George’s, Grenada, the school was established with a vision to provide a well-rounded education that promotes '''academic excellence''', '''spiritual growth''', and a strong sense of '''community service'''. From its modest beginnings, the school has grown into a renowned institution, serving as a beacon of '''knowledge''' and '''morality''' in the community.<ref>About – St. Joseph’s Convent St. George</ref> | ||
== Anglican High Secondary School == | |||
The Church of England High School, now the Anglican High School, first opened its doors to girls in September 1916. The school was the brainchild of Archdeacon Walton who wanted a school to teach girls of “the Church of England Persuasion”. | |||
The school was first located at Bachelor Hall, Simmons Alley. Next it moved to Lamollie House, the present site of First Caribbean International Bank (formerly Barclay’s Bank) on Church Street. When the school first opened, there were nineteen students on roll. The staff numbered three. | |||
In September 1952 the school moved to its present location in Tanteen, after a brief stint (1946-1952) on the compound of the Grenada Boys’ Secondary School. On October 15th, 1972 the main building of the school was completely destroyed by fire.<ref>http://www.ahsgrenada.net/index.php/about-ahs/history</ref> | |||
== Wesley College == | |||
Wesley College is a secondary School located in St, Georges Grenada Which was founded by the Methodist church in 1942. | |||
== Boca Secondary School == | |||
== Happy Hill Secondary School == | |||
== Beacon High School == | |||
== Westmorland Secondary School == | |||
== J.W Fletcher Catholic Secondary School == | |||
== St. Davids's Catholic Secondary School == | |||
== Westerhall Secondary School == | |||
== St. Joseph's Convent St. Andrew == | |||
== St. Andrews Anglican Secondary School == | |||
== Grenada Secondary School == | |||
== Grenada Christian Academy == | |||
== Grenada SDA Comprehensive School == | |||
== St. John's Christian Academy == | |||
== St. Mark Secondary School == | |||
== St. Rose Modern Secondary School == |
Latest revision as of 22:50, 20 January 2025
Grenada Boys Secondary School[edit | edit source]
The Grenada Boys' Secondary School (GBSS), originally called St. George's Grammar School, opened on February 2, 1885, with 10 male students at Mrs. Grey's premises in St. George's. In 1910-11, it was renamed and relocated to Melville Street, officially opening on September 18, 1911, with 23 students. In 1946, the school moved to Tanteen, using wooden barracks previously occupied by the Windward Island battalion during World War II. These barracks were destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, and the school faced further destruction from fires in 2005.The school underwent major renovations starting in 2006, with a new building completed by 2008 and further upgrades in 2021. Although primarily a boys' school, girls attended the sixth form and were briefly admitted to lower forms between 1982 and 1991.Today, GBSS has approximately 840 male students, supported by a principal, 50 teachers, and two counselors.[1]
Presentation Brothers College[edit | edit source]
Presentation Brothers College (PBC) is a prominent Roman Catholic secondary school for boys located in St. George's, Grenada. It was founded by the Presentation Brothers from Ireland on January 26th, 1947.[2]
St. Josephs Convent St. George[edit | edit source]
St. Joseph’s Convent St. George, founded in 1875, has been a cornerstone of excellence in Catholic education for over 150 years. Situated in the heart of St. George’s, Grenada, the school was established with a vision to provide a well-rounded education that promotes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a strong sense of community service. From its modest beginnings, the school has grown into a renowned institution, serving as a beacon of knowledge and morality in the community.[3]
Anglican High Secondary School[edit | edit source]
The Church of England High School, now the Anglican High School, first opened its doors to girls in September 1916. The school was the brainchild of Archdeacon Walton who wanted a school to teach girls of “the Church of England Persuasion”.
The school was first located at Bachelor Hall, Simmons Alley. Next it moved to Lamollie House, the present site of First Caribbean International Bank (formerly Barclay’s Bank) on Church Street. When the school first opened, there were nineteen students on roll. The staff numbered three.
In September 1952 the school moved to its present location in Tanteen, after a brief stint (1946-1952) on the compound of the Grenada Boys’ Secondary School. On October 15th, 1972 the main building of the school was completely destroyed by fire.[4]
Wesley College[edit | edit source]
Wesley College is a secondary School located in St, Georges Grenada Which was founded by the Methodist church in 1942.
Boca Secondary School[edit | edit source]
Happy Hill Secondary School[edit | edit source]
Beacon High School[edit | edit source]
Westmorland Secondary School[edit | edit source]
J.W Fletcher Catholic Secondary School[edit | edit source]
St. Davids's Catholic Secondary School[edit | edit source]
Westerhall Secondary School[edit | edit source]
St. Joseph's Convent St. Andrew[edit | edit source]
St. Andrews Anglican Secondary School[edit | edit source]
Grenada Secondary School[edit | edit source]
Grenada Christian Academy[edit | edit source]
Grenada SDA Comprehensive School[edit | edit source]
St. John's Christian Academy[edit | edit source]
St. Mark Secondary School[edit | edit source]
St. Rose Modern Secondary School[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Edward L. Cox: The Grenada Boys' Secondary School and the Debate Over Secondary Education in Grenada, 1885-1946
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/share/185UeSHzmF
- ↑ About – St. Joseph’s Convent St. George
- ↑ http://www.ahsgrenada.net/index.php/about-ahs/history