A Word From The Principal-September 2014
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September 19, 2014
Dear Parents/Guardians
Welcome to the 2014-15 academic year. A special welcome all the new parents to the St. Joseph’s Convent, San Fernando family.
Term Calendar
The term runs from September 02 – December 12, 2014.
A Word From The Principal - July 2014
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July 04, 2014
Dear Parents/Guardians
We have come to the end of the 2013-2014 academic year, a year of transition as there has been a change in Administration. Mrs East and I have worked hard to maintain the high standards set by our predecessor Mrs Bainey, who we thank for her many years of dedicated service to our school. We pray for her health and that she enjoys a long and happy retirement. This has been a year with many, many blessings, both academically and non-academically. We are truly blessed.
A Word From The Principal - November 2013
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November 01, 2013
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
As we approach the end of term, this is to inform/update you of upcoming events:
GARDEN PARTY
This takes place on Saturday, November 09, 2013 at the school, 12 noon to 6:00 pm. There will be many attractions including Face Painting, Rock Climbing, Karaoke, a Dance Extravaganza, Magic Show to name a few. Bar-b-Que lunch will be on sale and can be collected from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Entrance fee is ten dollars ($10.00)
Parents/ Guardians, if you require a respite from all the excitement, you are welcome to visit the Auditorium where you can sit, relax, have Tea, and be entertained from 3:00-5:00 pm. Tickets are already on sale, just let your daughters know how many you will need.
Students and visitors are reminded to dress appropriately for the event as there is a Dress Code in Effect.
FOUNDRESS DAY
Celebration of Foundress, Blessed Anne Marie Javouhey is November 10. This year the school community will be celebrating the occasion on Tuesday, November 12 with school mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Pro-Cathedral. We will be honoured with the presence of the Papal Nuncio to the Antilles, His Excellency Nicola Girasoli who will be the chief celebrant at the mass.
ALL members of the school community are expected to attend.
There will be normal classes during the afternoon period.
RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE IN CSEC AND CAPE EXAMINATIONS
This year, there will be no Recognition Day function. However, we will be recognising the achievements our CAPE and CSEC students. This will take place at the Church immediately after Mass.
END of TERM EXAMINATIONS
End of term examinations for forms one to five will run from November 18 to December 06.
Students of sixth form will not have formal exams this term. Normal classes will continue up till December 06.
Reports for forms one to six will be distributed on December 13. Students are reminded to bring in their pouches to their Form Teachers.
During the two weeks of exams, a photographer will be coming in to take class photos and individual photos of the students of forms 5 and upper 6. Students should be neat and tidy and must be in proper uniform for the photo shoots.
SONG and DANCE
This annual event will used as a fundraiser this year. The show will take place in our school’s Auditorium on Thursday, December 12, 2013, starting at 6:00 pm. Tickets will go on sale soon.
NB: There will be a dress rehearsal on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:00 am.
CLOSING OF SCHOOL
School closes on Friday, December 13, 2013 and reopens on Monday, January 06, 2014.
As is our tradition, there will be closing Mass at OLPH at 8:30 am. I would like to inform Parents and Guardians that I expect ALL students of the SJC San Fernando family to attend.
Remember: A family that prays together stays together.
After Mass students will return to school for class parties, clean-up and collection of reports.
School will be dismissed at 12:30 pm.
On behalf of Mrs East, Ag VP and Staff, I wish to thank you for your support and co-operation thus far and look forward to continued partnership in the education and holistic development of your daughters.
Yours in Christ
Jennifer Manwaring
Ag Principal Secondary
A Word From The Principal - June 2013
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June 14, 2013
Dear Parents,
As you know, the academic year ends on July 05, 2013 and many of you have already planned your vacation. Your daughters would have a fair amount of free time and you are faced with the formidable task of keeping them occupied. I urge you to sit with your daughters and schedule how they should spend this time in a productive manner. This is the opportunity for them to get involved in their community and to learn new skills. It is important that you know about your child’s daily activities, especially their choice of entertainment.
Funeral Arrangements
I wish to inform you that the funeral for the twins, Khadijah and Khertima Taylor will take place at the Revival Time Assembly at King’s Wharf on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. The funeral for Kafiya Gill will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at St. Paul’s Anglican at 10:00 a.m. We have extended condolences to the families on your behalf.
Principal's Address December 2012
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December 03, 2012
Dear Parents,
I wish to thank you and your daughters for the contributions received through the donation sheets. We have received $96,000 so far. I urge the students who have outstanding donation sheets to kindly submit these forms to their Form teachers before school closes. This money will be used to supplement the Ministry''s contribution to our school.
A Word from the Principal November 2012
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November 07, 2012
Dear Parents,
On behalf of the staff, I wish to thank you for your support which resulted in a very successful production of the musical ‘Once on this Island''. The dedication of members of the VAPA department must be applauded as well as the contribution made by students, teachers and members of the community who assisted in making this a memorable experience for the cast.
Also, I wish to inform you that The Ministry of Education has granted our school a holiday on November 12, 2012 in honour of our Foundress, and for our scholastic achievement.
I do hope that you have an enjoyable weekend with your daughters. To the Hindu members of our school community, I wish you a Shubh Divali.
Yours Sincerely,
Dinna Bainey
Principal (Secondary)
A Word from the Principal September 2012
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September 05, 2012
Dear Parents,
Your daughters are happy to be back at school and we were delighted to welcome them. I do hope that you had ample opportunity to spend quality time with them as this is so very important. Our Form One and Form Two students are enjoying air-conditioned classrooms this academic year and we hope that this will serve as an incentive for dedicated work.
Academic Issues
We had some excellent results at CSEC and CAPE. I need to bring to your attention that the few students who did not do well at CSEC were the ones who had serious discipline or home problems since Form One.
Food and Nutrition is now offered at sixth form and we continue to look at ways in which we can broaden our curriculum.
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Your daughter''s presence in this school indicates a high level of academic ability. The staff here has the competence, qualification and commitment necessary for the success at the examinations your daughter will write. It is imperative that you work with us in providing the environment suitable for learning. Students cannot be expected to excel when the home is tense and good values are not upheld.
Further, I remind you of the need for involvement in extra-curricular and community projects, if your daughter intends to have a transcript that will be acceptable for further study, locally and abroad.
RECOGNITION DAY is carded for October 19, 2012 and Forms 3 to 6 are invited to attend. This function will be held in our parish church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Financial matters
The Form One, Form Two, and the Pan room classrooms were air conditioned during the vacation. A Dean/Counselor room was also constructed and the perimeter wall on the west of the property was raised. There is still much to do and so we depend very much on continued support. Your voluntary contributions and our fund-raising activities greatly assist in providing the quality education that is the hallmark of this school. Your daughters will continue to benefit from the Human and Social development programmes planned for the academic year. You will also be invited to participate in these sessions.
Staffing
I am pleased to inform you that we have our full quota of teachers on staff. On a more sombre note, I wish to inform you that Mrs. Antoinette Valentine-Lewis, one of our stalwarts will be retiring on September 28, 2012. Our school will be losing a very dedicated and committed teacher and we wish her well in her future endeavours.
Friends of SJC
Our parent group meets every second Thursday in the month in the library from 5:30 pm. I look forward to welcoming you at this meeting and to plan a way forward.
Musical
In commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny''s presence in San Fernando, our school will be staging a musical, "Once on This Island", on the 25th and 26th October, 2012 and 10th and 11th November, 2012. (The dates could change to November 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th if we are successful in securing NAPA, South Campus). We are relying on parents to assist us in purchasing and selling tickets, refreshing the cast members during rehearsals and on the production days, as well as providing transportation so that this event will be a success. We also need assistance from makeup artists and volunteers to work backstage. If there is any area that you can render assistance kindly contact Ms. M. Dowrich or Ms. R. Kalicharan at the school.
Common Sense Parenting
This programme starts on September 08, 2012 in the Seminar Room at school. The session will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and those of you who have not yet registered can do so then. The cost is $200. per person.
Assessments and Examinations
This term all students will receive a report in December based on continuous assessment out of 100. All students will be writing an end of term exam from February 18, 2013 to March 08, 2013. This examination will be based on all work covered from September 2012. Forms 1, 2, 3 and 4 will receive a mark which consists of twenty five percent course work and seventy five percent exam mark.
Before I outline the calendar of events and present the external examinations results, I wish to thank you for your continued support as we work together in the interest of your daughters.
I speak on behalf of all staff and the Board when I say that we look forward to working with you in striving to provide your child with an excellent education. We believe the school''s balance of academics, values, and faith offers an excellent option for you and your family.
Yours sincerely,
Dinna M. Bainey
Principal (Secondary)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Term 1 September 03 - December 14, 2012
Form 1 Parents'' day - Monday, September 17, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
Pre sales and Launch of Musical - Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Independence /Republic Day Celebration - Friday, September21, 2012
Valedictory Mass and Function - Thursday, September 27, 2012
Recognition Day - Friday, October 12, 2012
Song and dance - Friday, December 14, 2012
Musical - October25, 26 and November 10, 11, 2012
Foundress Day - November 11, 2012
Celebration of Mass - November 09, 2012
Divali - November 13, 2012
Life Skills:
- LVI retreat September 21-23
- UVI retreat September 28-30
- Form 5 October 27-28
- Form 3 Life skills October 2,3,4
Term II January 07, 2012 - March 28, 2013
Projects begin - January 09, 2013
End of Term exam/Mock Exam -February 18, 2013 - March 08, 2013
Parents day:
- Form 2 -January 22, 2013
- Form 3 - January 31, 2013
- Form 4
- Form 5
Open day- February 05, 2013
Carnival -February 11- 12, 2013
St. Joseph''s day Holiday -March 19, 2013
Life Skills:
Form 2 Jan 8,9,10 2013
Form 1 May 7, 8, 9 2013
Form 4 May 21, 22, 23 2013
Term III - April 15, 2013 - July 05, 2013
CAPE begins April 19, 2013
CSEC begins April 19, 2013
NCSE - Oral Practical May 27 - June 07, 2013
Written Exams June 10 - June 24, 2013
Graduation Masses:
- Form 6 - April 23, 2013
- Form 5- April 25, 2013
Shouter Baptist day - March 30, 2013
Indian arrival day - May 30, 2013
Corpus Christi May 30, 2013
Labour day June 19, 2013
End of Term Exams - June 17, 2013- June 28, 2013
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RESULTS MAY/JUNE 2012 |
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CAPE UNIT 1 |
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SUBJECT |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
ENTERED |
SAT |
PERCENTAGE PASSES |
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ACCOUNTING |
6 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
11 |
100 |
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APPLIED MATHEMATICS |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
100 |
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ART AND DESIGN |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
100 |
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BIOLOGY |
18 |
17 |
7 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
46 |
45 |
98 |
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CARIBBEAN STUDIES |
11 |
59 |
27 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
103 |
102 |
100 |
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CHEMISTRY |
19 |
11 |
9 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
44 |
42 |
100 |
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COMMUNICATION STUDIES |
61 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
72 |
72 |
100 |
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ECONOMICS |
3 |
5 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
14 |
100 |
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 4 |
100 |
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FRENCH |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 5 |
100 |
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GEOGRAPHY |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
100 |
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HISTORY |
0 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
0 9 |
100 |
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LITERATURES IN ENGLISH |
0 |
4 |
12 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
24 |
100 |
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MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS |
6 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
18 |
100 |
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PHYSICS |
2 |
11 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
23 |
100 |
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PURE MATHEMATICS |
20 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
26 |
26 |
100 |
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SOCIOLOGY |
2 |
6 |
16 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
33 |
33 |
100 |
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SPANISH |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
100 |
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RESULTS MAY/JUNE 2012 |
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CAPE UNIT 2 |
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SUBJECT |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
ENTERED |
SAT |
PERCENTAGE PASSES |
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ACCOUNTING |
5 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
100 |
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ART AND DESIGN |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 1 |
1 |
100 |
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BIOLOGY |
12 |
10 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
24 |
100 |
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CHEMISTRY |
20 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
30 |
30 |
100 |
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COMMUNICATION STUDIES |
61 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
72 |
72 |
100 |
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ECONOMICS |
8 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
100 |
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE |
11 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
100 |
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FRENCH |
4 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
100 |
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GEOGRAPHY |
0 |
6 |
6 |
8 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
26 |
26 |
100 |
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HISTORY |
1 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
100 |
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LITERATURES IN ENGLISH |
1 |
2 |
7 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
17 |
100 |
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MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS |
4 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
13 |
100 |
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PHYSICS |
2 |
3 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
14 |
100 |
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PURE MATHEMATICS |
11 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
100 |
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SOCIOLOGY |
0 |
6 |
12 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
21 |
100 |
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SPANISH |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
100 |
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CSEC RESULTS MAY/JUNE 2012 |
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SUBJECT |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
ENTERED |
SAT |
PERCENTAGE PASS |
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ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS |
17 |
14 |
18 |
6 |
3 |
- |
58 |
58 |
84.49 |
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BIOLOGY |
50 |
28 |
24 |
12 |
2 |
- |
117 |
116 |
78.94 |
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CARIBBEAN HISTORY |
2 |
10 |
16 |
2 |
- |
- |
31 |
30 |
93.33 |
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CHEMISTRY |
31 |
18 |
15 |
4 |
- |
- |
68 |
68 |
94.12 |
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ECONOMICS |
4 |
2 |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
9 |
9 |
100 |
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ENGLISH A |
89 |
24 |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
117 |
116 |
100 |
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ENGLISH B |
79 |
29 |
6 |
1 |
- |
- |
117 |
115 |
99.13 |
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FOOD AND NUTRITION |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
4 |
100 |
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FRENCH |
13 |
9 |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
30 |
30 |
100 |
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GEOGRAPHY |
42 |
44 |
24 |
6 |
- |
- |
117 |
116 |
94.83 |
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
- |
- |
11 |
11 |
91.91 |
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MATHEMATICS |
78 |
20 |
14 |
4 |
- |
- |
117 |
116 |
96.55 |
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PHYSICS |
45 |
10 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
56 |
56 |
100 |
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PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS |
5 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
15 |
15 |
80 |
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PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS |
16 |
8 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
25 |
25 |
100 |
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SPANISH |
46 |
35 |
7 |
6 |
1 |
- |
96 |
95 |
92.63 |
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THEATRE ARTS |
3 |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
5 |
5 |
100 |
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VISUAL ARTS |
3 |
1 |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
06 |
100 |
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A Word from the Principal June 2012
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June 12, 2012
Dear Parents,
The academic year will soon end and we do hope that you have started to make plans for your daughters'' vacation. I would like to urgeyou to ensure that this holiday period is well structured so that they are supervised at all times and that they engage in activities that willbe uplifting, fun and beneficial to their growth.
End of Term Examination
As you know, Form Threes are writing the NCSE examinations at present but they will be writing internal exams in the subjects notexamined at NCSE.
Dates for the start of end of term examinations for the other Forms are as follows:
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- Form 1 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012.
- Form 2 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012.
- Form 4 - Wednesday June 13, 2012.
Term exams end on June 29, 2012. Many activities have been planned for the last week of school.
Last week activities
- Monday, July 02, 2012 - Theatre performances.
- Tuesday, July 03, 2012 - Zumba workout.
- Wednesday, July 04, 2012 - Class outings.
- Thursday, July 05, 2012 - Cinema Show.
- Friday, July 06, 2012 - Mass andClass parties.
I would like to remind parents that they should ensure that their daughters do not bring electronic devices, and large sums of money toschool.
Musical Production
Our school will be producing a musical, "Once on This Island" on October 25th. and 26th. 2012 and on November 9th. and 10th. 2012. Auditions will take place on June 26th. 2012 so we look forward to your support and participation.
Reports
I am perturbed that so many report sheets remain uncollected from the office. Parents, one of your main responsibilities is to monitoryour daughters'' progress in school and therefore you should be eager to know about their performance in the end of term examination. Please note that reports and book lists for all students can be collected in the library on Wednesday, July 11,2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
I take this opportunity on behalf of the staff to thank you for your support and contributions during the academic year and we lookforward to continued support and interaction in 2012-2013. Enjoy the vacation with your daughters. May God guide you and them in allthat you do.
Yours sincerely,
Dinna M. Bainey
Principal (Secondary)
A Word from the Principal April 2012
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April 30, 2012
Dear Parents,
We are in the third week of school, and it has been very hectic, with our graduation Masses and receptions which were held last week with success.
130th Anniversary
Our school will be celebrating its 130th Anniversary with Holy Mass on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 and His Grace, Archbishop Joseph Harris has kindly consented to celebrate Mass with us. I wish to advise you that school will be dismissed at 1:30 pm on this day.
End of Term Exam Results
I have perused the examination results for last term and I have sent letters home requesting to meet with some parents. I wish to thank the parents who have responded to this request in the interest of your daughters. However, I am deeply concerned about those who did not respond. Parents, your daughter''s academic work is also very important, and your keen interest and support will certainly assist in helping her to realize her potential. I shall be sending out letters very soon to meet with Form One and Form Two parents.
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Parents'' Day
Form 1 - May 24, 2012
Form 4 - May 17, 2012
Form Three reports will be distributed on Thursday, May 03, 2012 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the school library.
Fundraisers
This term we will be having a car rally and Treasure hunt on Sunday June 03, 2011. The Trinidad and Tobago Car Rally Association has kindly consented to assist us with this event. We shall send you more details as they become available.
Our school will also be hosting ‘The Big Draw'' which is a day of ART, a family affair with a difference! This event takes place on Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on San Fernando Hill. A variety of artists will be present to share various art techniques with students. Four persons will gain entry on one ticket priced at $20.00. I look forward to your full participation in these ventures.
I appeal to you parents to monitor your daughter''s activities in and out of school. Please take an interest in their school work, listen to them and spend quality time with them. This can only augur well for their progress through school. If you have any concerns, please call to make an appointment to see the Dean, the Vice Principal or me.
I wish you God''s continued blessings throughout this Easter season.
Yours sincerely,
Dinna M. Bainey
Principal (Secondary)
A Word from the Principal March 12
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March 01, 2012
Dear Parents,
We are in the Lenten season and we Catholics are required to give up all those things that block our focus on true repentance. I urge you as a family to renew your commitment to prayer, repentance and almsgiving.
Thank you very much for the many ways you contributed to the success of our Sports Day. Your presence and active involvement show that you are committed to the school and this is deeply appreciated.
End of Term exams
End of term exams start on March 12, 2012 for Forms 5, March 13 for LVI, March 14 for UVI and March 20 for Forms 3. Forms 1, 2, and 4 have normal classes this term and their reports will reflect marks for continuous assessment. Reports for Forms 1, 2 & 4 will be distributed during the first week of the Easter Holidays from 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. The schedule is as follows:
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Form 1 - Monday, April 02, 2012
Form 2 - Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Form 4 - Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Reports for Forms 3, 5, L6 & U6 will be distributed during the first week of the new term and you will be advised accordingly. Please note that school closes on March 29, 2012 and reopens on April 16, 2012.
Graduation Dates
Form 5 - April 26, 2012 at 5:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, San Fernando.
UVI - April 24, 2012 at 5:00 pm in the school auditorium.
Parents and students will be informed about the Graduation Ball at a later date.
As you are aware, St. Joseph''s day is March 19, 2012. Our school will be celebrating this feast day on March 16, 2012. Monday March 19, 2012 will be a school holiday pending Ministry''s approval.
May I take this opportunity to wish all families God''s guidance as we make a spiritual journey during Lent.
Happy and blessed Easter vacation to all!
Yours sincerely,
Dinna M. Bainey
Principal (Secondary)