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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 == | |||
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Grenada Boys Secondary School
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
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
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
- ↑ 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