BSSEE 2024 Booklet

GOVERNMENT
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
OF
BARBADOS
2024 Guide
Wri en and Published by

The Ministry of Educa on, Technological and Voca onal Training
Barbados
2024
CONTENTS
Message from the Minister................................................. 4
Guidelines for Principals, Teachers and
Parents/Guardians .............................................................. 6
Instruc ons to Parents ...................................................... 15
Specimen Parents’ Choice of Schools’ Form .................... 17
Specimen Forms (A) (B) & (C)
Informa on on the individual Schools
i. Alexandra School......................................................... 20
ii. Alleyne School ............................................................. 22
iii. Christ Church Founda on School................................ 24
iv. Coleridge and Parry School ......................................... 26
v. Combermere School ................................................... 28
vi. Daryll Jordan Secondary School .................................. 30
vii. Deighton Griffith Secondary School ............................ 32
viii. Frederick Smith Secondary School.............................. 34
ix. Graydon Sealy Secondary School ................................ 36
x. Grantley Adams Memorial School .............................. 38
xi. Harrison College .......................................................... 40
xii. Lester Vaughan School ................................................ 42
xiii. Parkinson Memorial Secondary School ...................... 44
xiv. Princess Margaret Secondary School.......................... 46
xv. Queen’s College .......................................................... 48
xvi. Springer Memorial Secondary School ......................... 50
xvii.St. George Secondary School ...................................... 52
xviii.St. Leonard’s Boys’ Secondary School ....................... 54
xix.The Ellerslie School ...................................................... 56
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xviii.The Lodge School ....................................................... 58
xix.The St. Michael School ................................................ 60
Review of Scripts ............................................................... 62
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Message from
THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION,
TECHNOLOGICAL AND
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Parents/Guardians
It gives me great pleasure to

introduce The Government
Secondary Schools of
Barbados 2024 Guide to you
and the students/wards who
will be writing the Barbados Secondary Schools’
Entrance Examination on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
I encourage you to read this booklet carefully, as it

provides information about partial zoning, the choice of
schools available in each zone, flexible transfer, special
requests, and the eligibility of students born overseas.
Having read the booklet, please consult with your

child’s/ward’s teacher and Principal to ensure that you
are making an informed decision when making school
choices. You are invited to note that the order and
number of schools you choose, will help to determine
how your child/ward is allocated to a public secondary
school.
I take this opportunity to encourage you to be supportive

of your child/ward and to select options which best
reflect their abilities and interests.
As the Ministry of Education, Technological and

Vocational Training seeks to develop the environment
for a fair, inclusive, modern and relevant education
system, we wish to ensure you that an exciting and
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rewarding secondary school experience awaits your
child/ward. The focus will be on creating lifelong
learners and global citizens rooted in “Bajan” values
who will become the innovators of future.
I wish every student success in the examination and

continued success as he/she pursues secondary
education.
Hon. Kay McConney, M.P.

Minister of Educa on, Technological and Voca onal Training
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BARBADOS SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
2024
GUIDELINES FOR PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS AND
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
TIME AND VENUE OF EXAMINATION
The examina on will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. It will

be held again at the Public Secondary Schools.
FLEXIBLE TRANSFER
2.1 Some children are already able to benefit from
secondary educa on before age eleven while others
would not yet have acquired mastery of the founda on
skills. These children need to have a system which is
responsive to their development. To this end, the
flexible transfer system seeks to:
i. provide schools with a system of organiza on
whereby children are catered for according to their
needs;
ii. improve pupils’ achievement by seeking to ensure
that all pupils have acquired the necessary basic
skills; and
iii. reduce the frustra on felt by those pupils who now
have to wait for one year or two years in Class 4
before transferring to secondary school.
2.2 Parents/Guardians should be made aware that the vast

majority of pupils will con nue to write the Barbados
Secondary Schools Entrance Examina on at the
customary age which is eleven (11) years, but under
twelve (12) years old at August 31st in the year of the
examina on.
2.3 Under this system, pupils who will be at least nine (9)
years old but under eleven (11) years old on August
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31st, 2024 may write this examina on in May 2024 provided
that the following condi ons have been sa sfied:
i. the pupils have covered the syllabus and are

otherwise ready as determined by the Principal in
consulta on with their teachers;
ii. the pupils have consistently scored 85% and over
in both English and Mathema cs in the previous six
(6) consecu ve terms preceding the Academic Year
in which the student is seeking to write the
Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance
Examina on. These marks will be taken from the
end of term tests, and they must be submi ed for
examina on by the Ministry of Educa on,
Technological and Voca onal Training.
iii. the pupils’ parents/guardians have consented.
Parents and Guardians should bear in mind that being in class

4 does not mean that the pupil will be allowed to write the
examina on outside of the customary age.
2.4 Pupils who will be 11 years old by August 31, 2024 may
be recommended to defer wri ng the examina on for
one year, if in the opinion of the Principal, the pupils
will benefit from the extra year provided that one or a
combina on of the following condi ons is met;
i. Students must be scoring less than 20% in both
Mathema cs and English in the five (5) terms
preceding the examina on.
ii. The student has missed a significant por on of the
syllabus due to:
a. trauma or illness;
b. significant learning difficul es .
iii. The pupils who will be eleven (11) years, but under
12 years old at August 31 in the year of the
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examina on and are working in Class 3 with the
nine (9) year old cohort will be allowed to con nue
with that cohort and write the examina on with
them in the following year.
Pupils in this category will not be eligible for a deferral on
reaching Class 4.
iv. In the opinion of the teacher, the student will
benefit from an addi onal year.
2.5 PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE ADVISED THAT PUPILS,

WHETHER THEY WRITE THE EXAMINATION UNDER 11
YEARS OR DEFER WRITING IT FOR ONE YEAR, WILL BE
ABLE TO WRITE THE EXAMINATION ONLY ONCE.
2.6 Parents/guardians should consult with the principal if

they wish their children to:
(i) write the examina on at an early age; or

(ii) defer the examina on for one (1) year
(iii) be exempted from wri ng the BSSEE
2.7 The relevant applica on forms in respect of No.2.6

above should be returned by parent/guardian to the
principal.
2.8 Principals should not issue Choice of School Forms to

students seeking early si ng un l a final decision has
been made by the Ministry of Educa on,
Technological and Voca onal Training.
PARTIAL ZONING
3.0 The previous system of alloca on to secondary schools

frequently resulted in:
i. children taking two or more buses to get to and
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from school;
ii. the breakdown of communi es;
iii. unpunctuality and the loss of teaching me;
iv. redness and lack of concentra on on the part of
the pupils;
v. difficulty in par cipa ng in extra curricular
ac vi es;
vi. the distribu on of pupils on a highly unequal
basis; and
vii. children leaving for school from as early as six (6)
in the morning.
3.1. The system of par al zoning which is currently in

opera on will be con nued. For this purpose the
island is divided into three zones. Each secondary
school will be required to take at least 30% of its
students from within its zone. The remaining 70% of
its intake will be drawn from any where in the island,
depending on the choices made by parents/guardians
and the marks scored by the pupils.
4.0 Please note the following:

i. Springer Memorial will admit girls from all three
zones.
ii. St. Leonard’s Boys’ will admit boys from all three
zones.
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5.0 DETAILS OF ZONES
ZONE 1
5.1 The areas/parishes covered in Zone 1 are:
i. St. Lucy, St. Peter, St. James, parts of St. Thomas

west of Highway 2A (Arch Hall and Bagatelle
Terrace) and the following sec on of St. Michael:
ii. The area on the right of the following roads while

travelling from the North of the country along
Highway 2A to the Simpson Motors Roundabout,
east along ABC Highway, right at Warrens
Roundabout, going south along High Road, le at
Deacons Road, right at Exmouth Gap and north
along the Coast back to St. James border, Highway
2, Green Hill, Codrington Hill, Spooner’s Hill, Tudor
Bridge to Eagle Hall Corner, right along Highway 1,
le at Bridge Gap, right at Goodland Road, le at
Deacons Road, right at Exmouth Gap and north
along the Coast back to St. James border.
5.2 The schools available to pupils in this Zone are as

follows:‐
Alexandra
Coleridge & Parry
Daryll Jordan Secondary
Frederick Smith Secondary
Queen’s College
The Ellerslie School
Springer Memorial (for girls only)
St. Leonard’s Boy’s (for boys only)
Private
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ZONE 2
5.3 The areas/parishes covered in zone 2 are:
i. St. Andrew, St. Joseph, part of St. Thomas east of

Highway 2A, St. George and the following sec ons
of St. Michael.
ii. The area on the le hand side of the following road while
travelling from the North of the country: Highway 2A to
the Simpson Motors Roundabout, east along ABC Highway,
right at Warrens roundabout, going south along highway 2,
Green Hill, Codrington Hill, Spooner’s Hill, Tudor Bridge to
Eagle Hall Corner, right along Highway 1, le at Bridge Gap,
right at Goodland Road, le along Deacons Road, right at
Exmouth Gap and le along coast to St. Michael/Christ
Church border, le to St. George/St. Michael border, north
to St. Thomas/St. Michael border.
5.4 The schools available to pupils in this zone are as

follows:
Alleyne
Combermere
Grantley Adams
Harrison College
Parkinson Memorial
St. George Secondary
St. Leonard’s Boys’ (for boys only)
Lester Vaughan School
Private
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ZONE 3
5.5 The areas/parishes covered in Zone 3 are:
St. John, St. Philip and Christ Church.
5.6 The Schools available to pupils in this zone are:
Christ Church Founda on

Deighton Griffith
Graydon Sealy Secondary
The Lodge School
Princess Margaret
St. Leonard’s Boys’ (for boys only)
The St. Michael School
6.0 CHOICE OF SCHOOLS
6.1. Parents/guardians will be allowed to choose a

maximum of two (2) schools from anywhere in the
island (including the zone in which the child resides)
as open choices. A maximum of seven (7) schools
may then be chosen from the secondary schools
within the zone in which the child resides. A school
from the zone which is chosen in the open choices
cannot be repeated among the choices in the zone.
NO REALLOCATION
Parents should choose schools wisely as there will be no
realloca on of students at the first form level.
7.0 EXEMPTIONS
7.1. All requests must be in wri ng and should be

submi ed through the Principal.
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7.2 All requests must be accompanied by a full
psychological evalua on or medical report. Reports
should have been completed within 6 months of the
submission of the request.
In the event that there is disagreement between the

parent and the school, the parent and Principal will
meet with the Senior Educa on Officer (Exams) in
order to reconcile any differences.
7.3 Criteria
(1) Inability to read at least at the level of a Class I pupil.
(2) Inability to recognize numbers and to perform basic
number opera ons.
(3) Any pupil whose mental age is less than 8 years old.
7.4 Requests for exemp ons must be submi ed to the

Ministry of Educa on through the Principal.
These requests must be processed by the Student

Services Sec on, which will make the final decision.
NB. All requests by a parent for his/her child to write the

BSSEE will be considered.
The Ministry of Educa on, Technological and

Voca onal Training reserves the right to make the final
decision on who will or will not be allowed to write the
examina on under the flexible transfer system. All
decisions are made in the best interest of the child and
are based on sound educa onal principles.
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8.0 CANDIDATES WITH SPECIAL DIFFICULTIES
8.1 Requests for enlarged prints on behalf of pupils with

impaired vision and for extra me for pupils affected
by dyslexia, muscular dystrophy and other medical
condi ons, which are likely to greatly impede the
children’s progress in the examina on, should reach
this Ministry at the same me as the choice of school f
forms. A maximum of 15 minutes extra will be given to
pupils with dyslexia.
8.2 The requests on behalf of pupils affected by medical

condi ons must be supported by a cer ficate from a
registered medical prac oner and requests on
behalf of pupils affected by dyslexia must be
supported by a report from a registered clinical
psychologist.
8.3 All requests for these special considera ons should

be submi ed through the Principal of the school
which the pupils a end not later than the me of
submission of choice of school forms.
NON‐NATIONALS
8.4 Parents/Guardians of children born overseas must
submit the following documents to the Ministry
through the school they are a ending:
*Immigra on status cer ficate of parent

*Immigra on status cer ficate of child
*Le er from parents place of work.
8.5 Failure to submit this informa on on or before

February 16th, 2024 will result in the student not
being allowed to write the examina on.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS
1. OPEN CHOICES: Choose a maximum of two schools from
among any of the 21 Public Secondary Schools.
2. CHOICES FROM ZONE: Choose a maximum of seven (7)

schools from within your zone. You may NOT choose a
school again if it was already chosen from among the
open choices.
3. Schools should be chosen in DESCENDING ORDER OF

PREFERENCE, that is, the name of the school you most wish
your child/ward to a end should be chosen as your first
choice, then the other schools in the order of preference.
4. Springer Memorial may be chosen for girls in all three

zones.
5. St. Leonard’s Boys’ may be chosen for boys in all three

zones.
6. PRIVATE SCHOOLS If you wish your child/ward to a end

private school, select the box for PRIVATE. Parents/
Guardians will be required to make the full contribu on to
private fees.
7. Parents/guardians should consider carefully the

accessibility of transporta on to schools when making
choices.
8. Parents/guardians should read the booklet carefully and

consult with the child’s principal before comple ng the
form.
Please complete and submit all forms no later than Friday, 16th
February, 2024.
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School School School School
Abbrevia on Abbrevia on
Alexandra (AX) Grantley (GA)

Adams Memorial
Alleyne (AL) Harrison College (HC)
Christ Church (CF) Lester Vaughan (LV)
Founda on Secondary
School
Coleridge & Parry (CP) Parkinson (PA)
Memorial Sec.
School
Combermere School (CS) Princess (PM)
Margaret
Daryll Jordan Secondary (DJ) Queen’s College (QC)
Deighton Griffith (DG) Springer (SP)
Secondary Memorial (Girls
Only)
The Ellerslie School (EL) St. George (SG)
Secondary
School
Frederick Smith (FS) St. Leonard’s (LB)
Secondary Boys’ (Boys Only)
Graydon Sealy (GS) The Lodge (LS)
Secondary School
The St. Michael (SM)
School
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N.B. The deadline to access and submit this form is February 16th, 2024
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ALEXANDRA SCHOOL
(Founded 1894)
Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter.
Telephone: 535‐4701
Roll: 851 (Co‐Educa onal).

Principal Ac ng: Mr. David McCarthy, MSc., London, M.Ed., Dip.
Ed. BSc., UWI.
Staff: Graduate (Trained) 44, Graduate (Untrained) 6, Special
Grade (Trained) 1 Special Grade (Untrained) 2, Part‐ me
(Trained) 1 Part‐ me (Untrained) 3, IT Coordinator 1 (Included in
Graduate ‐ Trained), CVQ Coordinator 1 (Included in Graduate ‐
Trained), Guidance Counsellor 1, Total 58
Chairman of Board of Management: Mr. Michael Watson
CURRICULUM
Fine Arts: CSEC ‐ Visual Arts, Music, CAPE ‐ Art and Design.
Business: Coding, CSEC ‐ Electronic Document Prepara on
Management (EDPM), Principles of Business, Principles of
Accounts, Informa on Technology, CAPE ‐ Informa on
Technology, Management of Business
English: English Language, English Literature, Theatre Arts,
CAPE: Communica on Studies.
Foreign Languages: CSEC ‐ French, Spanish
General Studies: Guidance, Health and Family Life Educa on,
Civics, CSEC ‐ Geography, History, Social Studies, CAPE ‐
Caribbean Studies, Sociology,
Industrial Technology: CSEC ‐ Technical Drawing, Building &
Furniture Technology, Electronics, Design Technology
Science: CSEC ‐ Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Human and Social Biology, CAPE ‐ Environmental Science
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Human Ecology: CSEC ‐ Food, Nutri on and Health, Physical
Educa on CAPE ‐ Food & Nutri on, Tourism, Physical Educa on
and Sport
Mathema cs: Mathema cs CSEC
Examining Boards: CXC (CSEC and CAPE Levels), Associated

Board of the Royal School of Music.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Girl Guides, Boys’ Scouts, Boys’ Club, Foreign Language Club,
Science Club, Inter‐ School Chris an Fellowship, School Choir,
Key Club, Environmental Club, Coral Reef Club, Art & Cra Club,
Drama Club, Dance Group, E que e Club, Interact Club,
Photography Club, Oratorical Club (YAPS), Nail Technology.
Sports: Athle cs, Table Tennis, Boxing, Netball, Cricket, Football,
Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Chess, Road Tennis, Boxing,
Swimming and Badminton.
OTHER INFORMATION
Ac ve Old Scholars’ Associa on and Parent‐Teacher Associa on.
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ALLEYNE SCHOOL
(Founded 1785)
Belleplaine, St. Andrew
Roll: 820 (Co‐educa onal since 1947. Six Form since 2017).
Principal: Mr. Stephen Sco , M.Ed.( Admin), B.A. (Hons). Dip Ed.
Dip Ed. Lead
Grade 4. Total 57.
Chairman of Board of Management: Mr. Anthony Headley.
CURRICULUM
Business: Entrepreneurship (CAPE), Management of Business
(CAPE), Principles of Accounts, Office Administra on, Principles
of Business, Informa on Technology, Electronic Document
Prepara on and Management.
Home Economics: Clothing and Tex les, Food and Nutri on,
Home Management, Commercial Food Prepara on.
Humani es: Physical Educa on (CAPE), Caribbean Studies
(CAPE), Geography, Art and Cra , History, Music, Physical
Educa on, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Guidance.
Languages: Communica on Studies (CAPE) English (Language
and Literature), Theatre Arts, French, Spanish.
Sciences: Environmental Science (CAPE), Agriculture Science,
Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Mathema cs, Physics,
Human and Social Biology.
Technical: (Industrial Arts), Metalwork, Technical Drawing,
Woodwork, Electronics, Technology Educa on, Coding and
Robo cs
Co‐Curricular Ac vi es: These take place during the school day,
on Tuesday a ernoon from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m.
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Examining Boards: C.X.C., The Associated Board of the Royal
School of Music.
CO‐CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Cricket, Football, Netball, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Chess,
Cadet Corps, School Band, Choir, Deba ng, Cra , Draughts,
Hiking, Table Tennis, Environmental Weight Training, Table
Tennis, Environmental Club, E que e, Leo Club, Road Tennis,
Track & Field, Computer Club/Web Page Building, Junior
Discussion, Foreign Languages Club, Bridge, Small Engine Repair,
Maintenance Club.
OTHER INFORMATION
An ac ve Parent Teacher Associa on, Alumni, ISCF, Students’
Council and Student Leadership Team.
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CHRIST CHURCH FOUNDATION SCHOOL
(Founded 1809)
Church Hill, Christ Church.
Telephone: 367‐8020. Website: theccfc.weebly.com
Roll: 1150 (Co‐educa onal from 1978).

Principal: Mr. Stephen Jackman, M.Ed., BSc., Dip. Ed. Cert Ed
UWI.
Staff: Graduate (Trained) 45, Graduate (Untrained) 14, Non‐
graduate (Trained) 6. Part‐ me 4. Total 69.
Chairman of Board of Management: Ms. Daisy Suzanne King
CURRICULUM
Business Educa on: CSEC ‐ Principles of Business, Principles of
Accounts, EDPM (Electronic Document Prepara on &
Management). CAPE ‐ Management of Business, Accounts.
Home Economics: Food and Nutri on.
General Studies: CSEC ‐ Geography, History, Social Studies.
CAPE ‐ Geography, Sociology, Caribbean Studies
Fine Arts: Visual Arts and Music.
Foreign Languages: French, Spanish.
English: CSEC ‐ English Language, English Literature, Theatre
Arts, CAPE ‐ Literatures of English, Communica on Studies
Mathema cs & Computer Science: CSEC ‐ Mathema cs
(General), Informa on Technology, (General). CAPE ‐ Pure
Mathema cs, Computer Science
Sciences: CSEC ‐ Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science,
Physics, Human & Social Biology. CAPE ‐ Biology, Physics,
Chemistry, Environmental Science.
Industrial Arts: Technical Drawing, Wood Work, Metal Work.
Physical Educa on (CSEC, CAPE)
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Examining Boards: Caribbean Examina ons Council, Associated
Board of Royal School of Music.
Con nuing Educa on Programme: Caribbean Examina ons

Council, London, City & Guilds.
EXTRA‐CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Cricket, Football, Athle cs, Basketball, Netball, Volleyball,
Guides, Cadets, Inter‐School Chris an Fellowship, Drama Club,
Dominoes & Chess, E. Club, Key Club, Swimming, Red Cross,
Student Council.
Other Informa on: An ac ve Old Scholar’s Associa on and

Parent‐Teacher Associa on.
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COLERIDGE AND PARRY SCHOOL
(Founded 1881)
(Two Schools, Coleridge and Parry, Amalgamated in 1952)
Ashton Hall, St. Peter, BB26012
Telephone: 535‐6160, Fax: 419‐0474
E‐mail: coleridgeandparryschool@mes.gov.bb
Roll: 892 (Co‐educa onal).

Principal: Ms. Sonja Goodridge, M.Ed., B.A. (Hons), Cert. Ed.
(Dist.), Dip. Ed. U.W.I.
Grade 3, Part‐ me 3.
Chairman of the Board of Management: Mr. Richard Arthur
CURRICULUM
Languages: English (Language and Literature), French, Spanish
Sciences: Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human &
Social Biology, Integrated Science, Mathema cs, Physics.
Humani es: Art, Cra , Geography, HFLE, Music, History, Social
Studies, Theatre Arts
Technical (Industrial Arts): Building Drawing/Building
Technology (Woodwork), Mechanical Engineering Drawing/
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Metalwork), Technical
Drawing, Technology Educa on.
Commercial: EDPM, Informa on Technology, Principles of
Accounts, Principles of Business.
Home Economics: Family & Resource Management, Food,
Nutri on & Health, Tex les Clothing & Fashion.
CVQ: Amenity Hor culture, Fabric Design, Electrical Installa on,

Food Prepara on & Cookery, Data Opera ons, Using ICT
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Examining Bodies: CXC (CSEC, CVQ & CCSLC) & Royal Schools
of Music
Agriculture Club, Art Club, Athle cs, Basketball, Boys Club,
Cadets, Cheerleading, Choir, Coding and Robo cs Club,
Coleridge & Parry Homework Ac on Plan Sessions (CHAPS), CP
Unit (Band), Cricket, Culinary Club, Environmental Club,
Football, Foreign Language Club (French/Spanish), Girls’
Empowerment Club, Junior Fire Cadet Programme, Inter‐
School Chris an Fellowship (ISCF), Key Club, Maths Club,
Netball, Performance Improvement Ac on Programme (PIAP),
Public Speaking Club, Road Tennis, Sign Language Club, SciTech
and Gaming Club, Student’s Council, Volleyball, Warri Club,
Woodwork Club.
Other Informa on: Ac ve Alumni and Parent‐Teacher

Associa on and a strong Sports Programme.
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COMBERMERE SCHOOL
(Founded 1695)
Waterford, St. Michael.

Principal: Ms. Julia Beckles M.Sc. HR Mgmt., B.A (Hons), Dip. Ed.
Cert.
graduate (Trained) 2 Untrained 2, Total 70. 1 Guidance
Counsellor, Part‐ me 2. 1 School Counsellor
Chairman of Board of Management: Capt. Rev. Al Walco
CURRICULUM
Business: Accounts, Management of Business, Principles of
Accounts, Principles of Business.
Home Economics: Food and Nutri on.
Humani es: Visual Arts, Geography, History, Music, Theatre
Arts, Physical Educa on, Social Studies, Health and Family Life
Educa on (HFLE), Sociology, Caribbean Studies, Law, Economics.
Languages: English (Language and Literature), French, Spanish,
Communica on Studies
Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Physics,
Mathema cs, Informa on Technology, Environmental Science,
Computer Science, Green Engineering
Technical (Industrial Arts): Technical Drawing, Building
Technology‐Woods, Mechanical Engineering Technology,
Electronics, Geometrical and Mechanical Engineering Drawing,
Electrical & Electronic Technology, Anima on and Gaming
Design.
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Examining Boards: C.X.C., Royal Schools of Music, Associated
Examining Board, Trinity College.
A wide range of sports, e.g. Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball,
Volleyball, Basketball, Road Tennis, Lawn‐Tennis, Athle cs,
Badminton, Swimming, Table Tennis. Also Cadets, Instrumental
Music, Guides, Drama, Literary and Deba ng, Inter‐School
Chris an Fellowship, Chess, Key Club, Science Club,
Environmental Club, Steelpan, Scouts, Healthy Life‐styles
Ini a ves, Foreign Language Club.
Other Informa on: The Parent‐Teacher Associa on is very

ac ve. The Old Scholars' Associa on is strong and has branches
overseas in the form of the Combermere Alumni Associa on of
New York, Toronto and UK.
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DARYLL JORDAN SECONDARY SCHOOL
(Founded 1971)
Trents, St. Lucy.
Email: darylljordansecondary@mes.gov.bb

Principal (Ag.): Mr. Ken Layne, M.Ed., Cert. Ed., BA., Erdiston
Cer ficate.
graduate (Trained) 4, Non‐ graduate (Untrained) 6, Total 66.
Chairman of Board of Management: Mr. Peirson Springer.
CURRICULUM
Business Studies: Office Administra on, Principles of Accounts,
Principles of Business, Computer Studies, Informa on
Technology, Electronic Document Prepara on and Management
(EDPM).
Ecology: Tex les, Clothing and Fashion, Food and Nutri on,
Family and Resource Management, Needlecra , Embroidery,
Hospitality Studies and Cosmetology.
Humani es: Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Ceramics, Handicra ,
Leathercra , Geography, Guidance, History, Religious Studies
and Social Studies. Physical Educa on, Music Theory, Steel
Orchestra, Drama and Dance.
Languages: English (Language and Literature), Spanish.
Sciences: Agricultural Science, Integrated Science, Mathema cs,
Human and Social Biology, Coding and Robo cs, Ameni es
Hor culture.
Technical (Industrial Arts): Coding and Robo cs, Metalwork,
Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Technology Educa on,
Construc on Technology, Masonry, Carpentry, Electrical
Installa on.
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Examining Boards: C.X.C, Associated Board of the Royal School
of Music, City and Guilds.
Track and Field, Cricket, Football, Basketball, Girl Guides, Netball,
Tennis, Cadets, Inter‐School Chris an Fellowship, Choir, Steel
Orchestra, Volleyball, Swimming, Drama, Music, Dance, Red
Cross, Healthy Life Skills and Environmental Club.
Other Informa on: Ac ve Parent‐Teacher Associa on, Old

Scholars' Associa on/Alumni.
Addi onal Ac vi es: Audio Visual, Cra , First Aid, Ac ve Kids,

Hygiene and E que e, Literacy Club, Peer Support/Leadership,
Reading and Wri ng, Reading Club, Youth Entrepreneurship.
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DEIGHTON GRIFFITH SECONDARY SCHOOL
(Founded 1991)
Kingsland, Christ Church
Telephone: 535‐6132, 535‐6133
Roll: 841 (Co‐educa onal from 1991)

Principal: Maj. Michael Boyce Ed MEd, BSc. Cert Ed. Admin. &
Mgmt. Dip Ed. CIT, BCMS
Deputy Principal: Mrs. Martha Russell MSc. Bsc. (Hons). Cert. in
School Leadership (REAP, UWI) Dip Ed., DEL (Dist.)
graduate (Trained 5), Non‐graduate (Untrained) 8 ‐ Total 56 (1
Guidance Counsellor included).
Chairman Board of Management: Mr. John Wilson
CURRICULUM
Business Educa on: Principles of Accounts, Principles of
Business, Office Administra on, Electronic Document
Prepara on and Management (EDPM), Economics
Home Ecology: Tex les, Clothing and Fashion; Food, Nutri on
and Health, Family and Resource Management.
General Studies: Geography, History, Religious Studies, Social
Studies, Physical Educa on & Sports
Fine Arts: Art, Arts and Cra , Music. Theatre Arts
Modern Languages: English (Language and Literature) Spanish
Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Mathema cs,
Physics, Coding and Robo cs, Informa on Technology,
Agricultural Science, Human and Social Biology.
Industrial Technology: Mechanical Engineering, Building and
Furniture, Technical Drawing, Technology Educa on, Electronics,
Robo cs
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Caribbean Voca onal Qualifica on: Ameni es Hor culture,
Aquaponics; Food Prepara on & Cookery
Examining Boards: CXC, Associated Board of the Royal School

of Music, City & Guilds
Athle cs, Cricket, Football (Male and Female), Basketball,
Netball, Volleyball, Cra , Cadets, School Choir, Students'
Council, Public Speaking and Leadership, Table Tennis,
Cheerleading, Swimming, Photography, Violin, Girl Guilds, Air
Scouts, Chess, Archery
Other Informa on: Parent‐Teacher Associa on, Guidance

Programme, Student Council, Alumni Associa on.
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FREDERICK SMITH SECONDARY SCHOOL
(Founded 1979, Renamed 2012)
Trents, St. James
Telephone: 535‐6000/535‐6001/5356002,
Fax: 535‐6017/6018

Principal: Major Lincon Springer, M.Ed., BSc., Dip. Ed. Cert Ed
UWI.;
Staff: Graduate 61 Non‐graduate 5, Part‐ me 5 Total 71. 1
Guidance Counsellor, 1 School Counsellor
Chairman, Board of Management: Rev. Beverley Sealy‐

Knight
CURRICULUM
Business Studies: Office Administra on, Principles of
Business, Principles of Accounts, Informa on Technology,
Electronic Document Prepara on and Management,
Computer Basics.
Home Economics: Clothing and Tex les, Home Management,
Food and Nutri on,
CVQ — Commercial Food Prepara on, Food Prepara on and
Cookery
Humani es: History, Physical Educa on, Religious Studies,
Social Studies, Health & Family Life Educa on, Physical
Educa on and Sport, Theatre Arts
Fine Arts: Art and Cra , Music, Leathercra
Languages: English (Language and Literature}, Spanish.
Sciences: Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human
and Social Biology, Mathema cs, Integrated Science,
Cosmetology and Barbering.
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Technical (Industrial Arts): Furniture Making, Metalwork,
Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Technology Educa on.
CVQ's ‐Carpentry, Electrical Installa on.
Examining Boards: C.X.C., Associated Board of Royal Schools

of Music, London College of Music, Trinity Guildhall College,
City and Guilds
Badminton, Cricket, Football, Netball, Volleyball, Athle cs,
Cadets, Inter‐School Chris an Fellowship, Choir, Interact
Club, Key Club, Environmental Club, Pop Band, Deba ng
Club, Spanish Club, Caciques, Steel Band
Other Informa on: Con nuing Educa on Programme
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GRAYDON SEALY SECONDARY SCHOOL
(Founded 1975)
Paddock Road, Dalkeith, St. Michael.
Telephone: 535‐9260/535‐9261

Principal: Mrs. June Shyrelle Howard‐Gi ens
M.Ed., B.A. (Hons) U.W.I., Dip. Ed. (Dist.), Dip. Ed.
(Ed. Leadership) (Dist.)
Deputy Principal: Major Rodney Millington
B.Ed. Tech. Voc. (Hons.) B.C.C., Cert. Ed., Erdiston Cer ficate.
Staff: 69 Teachers ‐ (63 Trained Graduates, 3 Untrained
Graduates, 2 Trained Non‐ Graduates and 4 Part‐ me teachers
Chairman of Board of Management: Mr. David Straughn
CURRICULUM
Business Studies: Office Administra on, Principles of Business,
Principles of Accounts, Informa on Technology, Electronic
Document Prepara on and Management (EDPM), Small
Business Educa on/ Entrepreneurship, Digital Literacy
Home Economics: Food & Nutri on, Clothing and Tex les,
Home Management and Economics, Human Ecology
(Cosmetology) CVQ/Technical and Voca onal Studies.
Humani es: Geography, History, Religious Studies, Social
Studies, Visual Art, Theatre Arts, Music, Physical Educa on &
Sport, Guidance ( HFLE). N.B. Physical Educa on is compulsory.
Language: English (Language and Literature), Spanish.
Sciences: Mathema cs, Computer Studies, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Integrated Science, Human & Social Biology, Coding &
Robo cs.
Technical (Industrial Arts Technology): Electronic, Metalwork,
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Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Technology Educa on,
Mechanical Engineering Technology, Building Technology,
(Woods), Building Technology (Construc on}, Joinery, Technical
& Voca onal Studies.
Work Experience: School‐to‐Work Programme for returning fi h
year students.
Inter‐School Chris an Fellowship, Foreign Language Club, Drama
Club, Chess Club, Cadets, Football, Badminton, Dominoes,
Netball, Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket, Athle cs, Music, Steel
Pan Orchestra, Students' Council, Road Tennis.
Each student is expected to involve himself/herself in at least (1)

extra‐curricular ac vity. This may be selected from the
following: Cadets, Inter‐School Chris an Fellowship, Netball,
Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Road Tennis, Athle cs, Steel
Orchestra, Octagon Club/Deba ng Club, the Duke of Edinburgh
Award Scheme, the Foreign Language Club
Other informa on: Ac ve Parent‐Teacher Associa on. Ac ve

Old Scholars Associa on. Vibrant Work Experience Programme
for returning fi h (5th) year students. Personal Development
Programme for all returning fi h (5th) formers.
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GRANTLEY ADAMS MEMORIAL SCHOOL
(Founded 1955)
Blackmans, St. Joseph.

Principal: Major Andrew Skeete, MSc., BSc., Hons (UWI); Dip.
Ed. (ERD); Dip Mgt. (UWI); Diploma in Special Needs
Educa on (ERD)
Deputy Principal: Mr. Stephen Proverbs M.Ed. Educa onal
Leadership (U.W.I); B.Sc. Agronomy (Hons), Cert. Ed.
Educa onal Management and Administra on, Dip. Ed.
U.W.I., CVQ Assessor (Level 4)
Graduate (Trained) 1, Non‐ Graduate (Untrained) 3, Part‐ me
3, Guidance Counsellors Graduate 2.
Untrained, ITC Coordinator, CVQ Coordinator.
Chairman of the Board of Management: Mr. George Griffith.
CURRICULUM
Business Studies: Office Administra on, Principles of
Accounts, Principles of Business, EDPM (Electronic Document
Prepara on and Management), Informa on Technology.
Home Economics: Tex les, Clothing and Fashion, Food,
Nutri on and Health. Family & Resource Management.
Arts: Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Music).
General Studies: Geography, Social Studies, Religious and
Moral Educa on; P.E.
Foreign Languages: Spanish.
Mathema cs: Mathema cs
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Languages: English A, (Language); English B (Literature),
Literacy Programme, Theatre Arts.
Sciences: Agricultural Science, Human and Social Biology,
Integrated Science.
Industrial Technology: Building & Furniture Technology,
(Woodwork), Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metal
Work, Technical Drawing.
CVQ Voca onal Skills: Cosmetology, Electrical Installa on,
Ameni es Hor culture, Furniture Making, Carpentry, Food
Prepara on and Cookery, Fabric Design.
Physical Educa on: CXC P.E, Track & Field, Badminton,
Cricket, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Dominoes,
Hockey, Table Tennis, Road Tennis, Boxing.
EXTRA & CO‐CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Guidance Counselling: Health & Family Life Educa on. Focus
on self‐rela onships and all aspects of health. Crea ng well‐
rounded ci zens (students for school and beyond). Extra and
co‐curricular ac vi es are vital to the personal
development of each student. In addi on, they promote the
growth of skills, team spirit, a posi ve use of leisure and
useful ci zenship. It is compulsory, that each student must
be an ac ve member of one of the following groups which
meet one day weekly during the regular school day, and
some groups may meet an addi onal day a er school.
Ac vi es offered will include: ‐

Cadets, Choir, 4‐H Club, Reading Club, Steel Pan, I.S.C.F.,
Dancing, Drama, Business & Entrepreneurship, Students’
Council, Band, Keep Fit, Environmental Group, Sports ‐
Badminton/Hockey/Track and Field/Volleyball/Road Tennis/
Basketball/Cricket/Football/Netball.
Other Informa on: There is an ac ve P.T.A. and Past

Students’ Associa on. WESTGAMS.
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HARRISON COLLEGE
(Founded 1733)
Crumpton Street, Bridgetown.
Roll: 1052 (Co‐educa onal from 1980)

Principal: Mrs. Kaylene Kellman‐Holder, M. Ed (Admin), Cert.
Ed. Mgmt. & Admin, Dip. Ed (Dist.), B.Sc. (Hons), UWI
Grade 1, Trained Non‐ Graduate (2), Graduate Part‐ me (8) ‐
Total 67
Chairman of the Board of Management: Mr. Andrew Pilgrim,

KC
CURRICULUM
Business Educa on: Accoun ng, Economics, Management of
Business, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business,
Informa on Technology, Entrepreneurship.
Humani es: Art and Design, Health and Family Life Educa on,
History, Music, Physical Educa on, Religious Studies, Sociology,
Visual Arts, Caribbean Studies, Theatre Arts.
Languages: English Language, Literature, French, Spanish,
Communica on Studies.
Sciences: Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Integrated
Science, Mathema cs, Physics, Geography, Environmental
Science, Informa on Technology, Coding and Robo cs.
Technical Studies: Mechanical Engineering Technology,
Metalwork, Technical Drawing, Woodwork.
Examining Boards: C.X.C., Associate Board of the Royal School

of Music.
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EXTRA‐CURRICULAR ACTIVIVTIES
Aeronau cs, Animal Welfare Society, Boy Scouts, Cadets,
Chess, Choir, Coding and Robo cs Club, Crea ve Wri ng Club,
Culinary Club, Dance Club, Deba ng Society, Drama Club, Duke
of Edinburgh Award Scheme, E que e Club, Fine Arts Club,
Foreign Languages Club, Girl Guides, HIV/AIDS Awareness Club,
Inter‐School Chris an Fellowship, Key Club, Kolij LibOrators
Gravel Club, Marching Band, Mathema cs Club, Mar al Arts
Club, Octagon Club, P.A.G.E Poetry Club, Peace Ambassadors,
Photography Club, School Orchestra, Science Club, Steel Pan
Orchestra, Students’ Council, Table Tennis, The New Collegian
E‐Newspaper, Pop Band, Society for Wider Thinking.
SPORTING ACTIVITIES: Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey,

Netball, Rugby, Table Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball.
Other Informa on: The school has large grounds, including a

fine cricket field. There is an ac ve Students' Council. The
Parent‐Teachers Associa on and the Old Harrisonian Society
(alumni associa on) are suppor ve.
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LESTER VAUGHAN SCHOOL
(Founded 1997)
Cane Garden, St. Thomas.
Telephone: 535‐6031/535‐6035

Principal: Mrs. S. Holder (Ag) M.Ed, Cert. Ed., B.A., Dip. Ed.
Deputy Principal: Mr. Shawn Forde, M.Sc, B.A, Cert. Ed, Dip.
Ed.
Staff: Graduate (53), Special Grade Teacher (2) Qualified
Teacher (2) Temporary Teacher (5) Part‐ me Teacher (4)
Guidance Counsellor (1) Informa on Technology Coordinator
(1) Total 70.
Chairman of Board of Management: Dr. Donley Carrington.
CURRICULUM
Business Studies: Principles of Accounts, Principles of
Business, Office Administra on, Informa on Technology,
Electronic Document Prepara on & Management (EDPM),
Economics
General Studies: Geography, History, Social Studies, Religious
Educa on
Guidance & Counselling: Health and Family Life Educa on,
Career Guidance
Human Ecology: Food and Nutri on, Clothing and Tex les,
Home Management, Commercial Food Prepara on
Industrial Arts: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Building
Technology, Technical and Engineering Drawing, Woodwork,
Technology Educa on, Electronic Engineering Technology
Languages Arts: English Language, English Literature, Theatre
Arts
Modern Languages: Spanish, French
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Physical Educa on: Athle cs, Netball, Basketball, Volleyball,
Road Tennis, Football, Cricket, CSEC P.E.
Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science,
Integrated Science, Mathema cs, Human & Social Biology
Visual & Performing Arts: Visual Art, Cra , Music,
Leathercra
Examining Boards: C.S.E.C; Associated Board of Royal School

of Music; City & Guilds
Athle cs, Netball, Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Basketball,
Cadets, Art Club, Inter‐School Chris an Fellowship, Red Cross,
Maths Club, Steel Pan, English & Deba ng Club, Foreign
Language Club, Choir, Drama Club, Healthy Lifestyle &
Cooking Club, Graphics Club, Chess, Dra , Warri, Barbering
Club; Mani/Pedi Club; Leo Club.
Other Informa on: Strong emphasis on Career and Guidance

Counselling and Parent‐Teacher Associa on
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PARKINSON MEMORIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
(Founded 12th September, 1960)
Pine East‐West Boulevard.

Principal: Captain Adrian D Ward, MEd, B.Ed. (Honours),
Cert. Ed. (Admin.)
Graduate (Trained) 3, Special Grade 1, Part‐ me 1,
Instructors/Facilitators (3). Total 62 1⁄2
Support Staff: (Informa on Technology Coordinator & CVQ
Coordinator – Included in Staff count), (1) Guidance
Counsellor, (1) School Counsellor, (1) Safety Officer
Chairman Board of Management: Mr. Ian Stewart
CURRICULUM
Humani es: Art and Cra , Geography, History, Music,
Religious Studies, Social Studies, Theatre Arts, Health and
Family Life Educa on.
Languages: English (Language and Literature), Spanish,
Reading.
Sciences: Mathema cs, Integrated Science, Agricultural
Science, Human & Social Biology, Physical Educa on.
Business: Office Administra on, Principles of Business,
Electronic Document Prepara on and Management (EDPM).
Technical & Voca onal Educa on: Human Ecology: Food
Nutri on and Health, Family & Resource Management.
Industrial Arts: Industrial Technology (Building), Mechanical
Engineering Technology, Technical Drawing ‐ AutoCAD
(Mechanical & Building).
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Examining Boards: Caribbean Examina ons Council (CXC), City
& Guilds of London, Associated Board of the Royal School of
Music.
School to work Prepara on (CVQ): Plumbing, Cosmetology,

Crop Produc on, Commercial Food Prepara on, Ameni es
Hor culture.
Co‐Curricular Ac vi es: Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES)

and Barbering.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Sports: Track & Field Athle cs, Cricket, Football, Basketball,
Volleyball, Table‐Tennis, Netball
Barbados Cadet Corps: No.9 Cadet Company, Drum Corps,
Duke of Edinburg’s Interna onal Award.
Clubs: Inter‐ School Chris an Fellowship (IFCF), Choir, Key
Club, Spanish Club, Art Club, Band, Life Skills Programme,
Environmental Club, Photography & Mul media.
Other Informa on: An ac ve Old Scholars and Alumni

Associa on, Parent Teachers Associa on.
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PRINCESS MARGARET SECONDARY SCHOOL
(Founded 1955)
Six Roads, St. Philip.

Principal: Mrs. Veronica Annel‐Agard, MEd (Dist.); BA
(Hons); DEL
Staff: Graduate (Trained) 44, Graduate (Untrained) 9,
Special Grade 2, Non‐graduate
(Trained) 2, Non‐Graduate (Untrained) 2, Part‐ me 1. Total
60.
Chairman of Board of Management: Mr. Jeremy Jones
CURRICULUM
Fine Arts: Music, Art and Cra .
Business Studies: Electronic Document Prepara on and
Management, Principles of
Accounts, Principles of Business, Informa on Technology.
Humani es: History, Physical Educa on, Religious Studies,
Social Studies.
Languages: English (Language and Literature), Spanish.
Integrated Science, Mathema cs, Ameni es Hor culture
(C.V.Q).
Technical: (Industrial Arts) Autotronics, Masonry, (C.V.Q),
Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical
Engineering Drawing, Building Drawing, Building Furniture
Technology, Tex les Clothing and Fashion, Cosmetology
(C.V.Q), Food Nutri on and Health, Family and Resource
Management, Food Prepara on and Cookery (C.V.Q).
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Examining Boards: Associate Board of the Royal Schools of
Music, CSEC, City and Guilds.
Athle cs, Cadets, Cheerleading, Choir, Chess, Deba ng Club,
Cricket, Drama Club, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Girl
Guides, English Club, Football, Landship, Netball, Road
Tennis, Steel Pan. Spanish Club and School Band
Other Informa on: Ac ve Parent‐Teachers’ Associa on
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QUEEN’S COLLEGE
(Founded (in its present form) in 1883) Husbands, St. James.

Principal: Mitchelle T. Maxwell (Mrs.), M.A.; Cert.Ed.
Management & Admin, BFA (Hons.); Dip.Ed.(Dist.)
Graduate (Untrained) 1, Non‐ Graduate (Trained) 2, Total 74
(Part‐ me (4)) Guidance Counsellor 1
Chairman of Board of Management: Mrs. Lynda Holder
CURRICULUM
Business: Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business,
Computer Studies, Informa on Technology, Management of
Business, Law, Economics
Human Ecology: Food and Nutri on
Humani es: Visual Arts, Geography, History, Social Studies,
Music, Theatre Arts, Physical Educa on, Guidance, Sociology
Languages: English (Language and Literature) French,
Spanish.
Sciences: Mathema cs, Addi onal Mathema cs, Applied
Mathema cs, Pure Mathema cs, Biology, Chemistry,
Integrated Science, Physics, Environmental
Science.
Industrial Technology: Technical Drawing, Furniture Making
and Building Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Technology.
Examining Boards: C.X.C. (CSEC and CAPE)
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Athle cs, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Rugby, Volleyball, Lawn,
Table & Road Tennis, Netball, Hockey, Badminton, Deba ng
Society, Cadet Company, Girl Guides, I.S.C.F., Cheer Leading,
Key Club, Interact Club, Dance Club, Foreign Languages Club,
Chess Club, Computer Club, Drama Club, Karate Club,
Environmental Club, Duke of Edinburgh, School Band, Choir,
Steel Band, Builders’ Club, Art Club, Book Club, Builders Club,
Crea ve Wri ng, Health Club, Poetry Club, Social Jus ce Club,
Student Council, E que e Club.
Other Informa on: The school tries to balance curriculum.

There is no streaming of students. Forms 1 to 3 follow a
common curriculum. Career requirements, ap tude and
achievement determine the choice of subjects at 4th. Form
Level. Students may proceed to 6th Form courses in Arts,
Sciences and Business.
Ac ve Queen’s College Associa on and Queen’s College Parent‐
Teachers Associa on. There is an ac ve Alumni Associa on in
New York. Visit our website at www.qcbarbados.com.
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SPRINGER MEMORIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL
(Founded October 1st, 1964)
Government Hill, St. Michael.
Roll: 958 (Girls only).

Principal: Mrs. Cheryl Gill, M.Ed., B.A., Cert. Ed. (Man. &
Admin.), Dip. Ed., Cert. SPLD
Staff: Graduate (Trained) 60, Non‐Graduate (Untrained) 1,
Graduate (Untrained) 7, Special Grade 3, Guidance Counsellor
(1), Library Assistant (1)
Chairman of Board of Management: Miss Miriam M. Moore
CURRICULUM
Commercial: Office Administra on, Principles of Accounts,
Principles of Business, Electronic Document Prepara on &
Management, Management of Business, Accoun ng,
Entrepreneurship, Informa on Technology, Economics.
Human Ecology: Food and Nutri on and Health Technical.
Family and Resource Management Technical, Tex les, Clothing
and Fashion Technical, Cosmetology. Humani es: Art and
Design, Caribbean Studies, Communica on Studies, Geography,
Home & Family Life Educa on, Law, History, Literatures in
English, Music, Physical Educa on, Religious Studies, Social
Studies, Sociology, Technical Drawing, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts,
Woodwork.
Languages: English (Language and Literature), French, Spanish.
Sciences: Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer
Studies, Environmental Science, Physics, Integrated Science,
Mathema cs, Integrated Mathema cs.
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Examining Boards: C.X.C., (CSEC, CCSLC, CVQ’s & CAPE Levels),
Royal School of Music, City & Guilds
CO‐CURRICULAR AND EXTRA‐CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Drama Club, I.S.C.F., Girl Guides, Choir, French Club, Deba ng
Society, School Orchestra, Duke of Edinburgh, Progressive
Writers and Orators Club, Builders’ Club, SPEclub
(Environmental), Student Council, Red Cross, Joie Club, BPWCCU
Thri Club, Barbados Entrepreneurship Founda on $20.00
Challenge, Small Business Associa on Enterprise in Ac on
Programme, Netball, Volleyball, Football, Athle cs, Basketball,
Chess Club, Archery, Calligraphy, Cake Decora on, Sign
Language Ballet, Archery, Computer Club, Art and Cra ,
Swimming, Dance, Steel Pan, Choir, Hockey, Cricket.
Other Informa on: Ac ve Old Scholars’ Associa on Barbados,

New York, Parent‐ Teacher Associa on.
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ST. GEORGE SECONDARY SCHOOL
(Founded 1972) Constant, St. George.

Principal: Mr. Dennis A. Browne, M.Ed. Educa onal
Administra on (U.W.I); B.Sc. Technology Teacher Educa on
(Hons) & Tau Phi Sigma (New York); Cer ficate in Educa onal
Management and Administra on (U.W.I); Teacher Training
Cer ficate (Erdiston College); Na onal Voca onal Qualifica on
of Jamaica (NVQ‐J) in Assessment Level 4 (Na onal Council on
Technical and Voca onal Educa on and Training ‐ NCTVET
Jamaica); Internal Verifier (Technical and Voca onal Educa on
and Training Council ‐ TVETC Barbados).
Deputy Principal (Ag): Ms. Kelly Ann Barre , M.Ed. Educa onal
Administra on (Dist.) (UWI), BSc Biology (Hons) (UWI)
Diploma in Educa on (UWI), Postgraduate Diploma Educa onal
Leadership (Dist.) (Erdiston)

Grade 4, Part Time 7, TOTAL 68
Chairman of Board of Management: Mr. Calvin Alkins
CURRICULUM
Business Studies: Educa on Technology, Electronic Document
Prepara on and Management, Entrepreneurship, Office
Administra on, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business.
Human Ecology: Food Nutri on & Health, Tex les Clothing &
Fashion, Family & Resource Management
General Studies: Guidance, Health & Family Life Educa on,
Religious and Moral Educa on, Social Studies, Caribbean History,
Civics.
Languages: English (Language and Literature)
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Modern Languages: Spanish
Mathema cs: Mathema cs
Fine Arts: Music, Visual Arts
Integrated Science, Physical Educa on and Sport, General
Science.
Technical & Industrial Technology: Building Technology
(Woodwork), Mechanical Engineering Technology (Metalwork),
Technical Drawing, Coding & Robo cs.
CVQ Technical & Voca onal Skills:

Amenity Hor culture, Aquaponics, Auto‐mechanics, Barbering &
Cosmetology, Crop Produc on, Drinks and Food Service,
Electrical Installa on, Fabric Design, Food Prepara on and
Cookery, Furniture Making, Garment Produc on, General
Construc on, General Hospitality, Livestock Rearing (Rabbitry &
Poultry), Music, Plumbing, Visual Arts.
Examining Boards: Associated Board of the Royal School of

Music (ABRSM), Caribbean Examina on Council (CXC) (CCSLC,
CSEC and CVQ), City & Guilds and, Technical and Voca onal
Educa on and Training (TVET) Council.
CO‐CURRICULAR AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Basketball, Brain and Board Games, Business Hub, Bu erfly
Effect, Cadets, Coding & Robo cs, Computer Technology Club,
Cricket, Discovery Club, Dominoes, Draughts, Fab Cra ,
Football, Fun & Fitness in Sports, Girl Guides, God's Handiwork,
Hockey, Just Dance (Ballroom, Line Dancing, La n),Level Up
Dance & Cheer Club, Mar al Arts, Netball, Photography,
Planeteers, Road Tennis, Sip and Paint, Steelpan, Student
Council, Table Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Weight li ing
and Cross Fit, Whisked Away
Other Informa on: Alumni Associa ons (Barbados & New

York), Parent‐Teacher Associa on
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ST. LEONARD’S BOYS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL
(Founded 1952), Richmond Gap, St. Michael.
Roll: 1019 (Boys only).

Principal (Ag.): Mr. Peter Cox MSc. H.R. Mang., BSc. Com. Sci./
Electronics (Double Major) Dip. Ed. Cert. Ed. Dis nc on
Graduate (Trained) 5, Part‐ me Teachers 2, Non‐Graduate
(Untrained) 3 ‐ Total 71. Guidance Counsellors 2, CVQ
Coordinator 1, I.T.C 1
Chairman, Board of Management: Canon Rev. Dr. Sonia Hinds
CURRICULUM
BUSINESS: Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Office
Administra on,
Electronic Doc Prepara on & Management, Informa on
Technology. Coding & Robo cs.
GENERAL STUDIES: Art & Cra , Music, Geography, History, Social
Studies, Religious Educa on
LANGUAGES: English (Language and Literature), Spanish,
Theatre Arts
SCIENCES: Agricultural Science, Biology, Integrated Science,
Physics, Human & Social Biology, Chemistry, Human Ecology
MATHEMATICS
TECHNICAL (INDUSTRIAL ARTS): Metalwork, Woodwork,
Technical Drawing, Electricity & Electronics, Autotronics
LIFE ENRICHING ACTIVITIES/SKILLS: Gaming Development,

Anima on, Mechanics.
CVQ: Level 1 (Crop Produc on, Musical Performance, Furniture
Making, Metal Work, Engineering, Electrical Installa on, Food
Prepara on and Cookery, Using ICT
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CVQ: Level 2 (Automo ve electronics, Barbering, Food
Prepara on and Cookery).
6TH FORM: Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Management of

Business, Physical Educa on And Sport, Building and
Mechanical Engineering Technology, Food and Nutri on,
Caribbean Studies, Communica on Studies, CVQ (Food
Prepara on and cookery) and CVQ (Musical Performance).
EXAMINING BOARDS: C.X.C {CSEC, CAPE, CCSLC, CVQ),

Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music, Trinity Guild Hall
College, City and Guilds
CO‐CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: These take place during the

school day, on Monday a ernoon.
Basketball. Bodybuilding. Cadets. Chess. Choir. Cricket.
Football. Hockey. Inter‐School, Chris an Fellowship. Marital
Arts. Reading. Road Tennis. Table Tennis. Volleyball. Steel Pan
Ensemble. School Pop Band. Athle cs. Wrestling. Caribbean
Cooking.
Other Informa on: The school par cipates in the Junior

Duelling Chefs’ Compe on, Environment, Reading, Science,
Maths & Spanish Clubs. There is also an ac ve Parent‐
Teachers’ Associa on and Old Scholars’ Associa on.
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THE ELLERSLIE SCHOOL
(Founded 1966)
St. Stephen’s, Black Rock, St. Michael
(South of Cave Hill Campus of U.W.I.)
Telephone: 535‐6105/535‐6101
Roll: 947 (Co‐educa onal)

Principal: Mrs. Andrea Bap ste, M.Ed., BA., Dip. Ed. Cert.
Counselling
Deputy Principal: Mr. Carl Applewhaite, M.Ed., BA., Cert. Ed.,
Dip. Ed
Staff: Total 71 ‐ Graduate (Trained) 50, Graduate (Untrained) 12,
Non‐Graduate (Trained) 4, Non‐Graduate (Untrained) 4, Teacher
Special Grade 2, Part‐ me 1
Chairman of Board of Management: Miss Shakira Holder
CURRICULUM
CSEC:
Business Studies: Office Administra on, Principles of Accounts,
Principles of Business, Electronic Document Prepara on and
Management, Informa on Technology
Hospitality: Commercial Food Prepara on, Food Nutri on and
Health, Family Resource Management
Humani es: Geography, Guidance, Caribbean History, Visual
Arts, Music, Social Studies, Health and Family Life Educa on
Languages: English (Language and Literature), French, Spanish,
Mandarin
Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Mathema cs,
Physical Educa on & Sports, Agricultural Science
Technical (Industrial Arts): Building and Furniture Technology,
Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering Technology
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CAPE: Accoun ng, Management of Business, Communica on
Studies, Entrepreneurship, Physical Educa on & Sport, Arts &
Design, Caribbean Studies, Tourism, Food & Nutri on,
Environmental Science
CVQ: Food Prepara on and Cookery, Crop Produc on, Furniture
Making, Aquaculture, Agriculture Entrepreneurship, Building
Construc on Dra ing
Examining Boards: Caribbean Examina on Council
EXTRA‐CURRICULAR ACTIVITES
Cadets, Inter‐School Chris an Fellowship, Choir, Volleyball,
Cricket, Football, Netball, Basketball, Red Cross, Environmental
Club, Kick Boxing, History Club, Foreign Language Club, Girl
Guides, Student Council, Art Club, Road Tennis
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THE LODGE SCHOOL
(Founded 1745)
Society, St. John.

Principal (Ag.): Mr. Robin Douglas, MEd., BSc., DEL, Dip. Ed.
Deputy Principal: Mrs. Shanelle Waithe, B.A., Dip. Ed D.E.L., MSc.
Teaching Staff: Graduate (Trained) 64 Graduate (Untrained) 6
Total 70 (including the Principal, Deputy Principal, Guidance
Counsellor, School Counsellor)
Non‐Teaching Staff: 28
Chairman of Board of Management: Mr. Vincent Yearwood
CURRICULUM
Management of Business, Informa on Technology, Accoun ng,
Computer Science, Digital Literacy
Human Ecology: Tex les, Clothing and Fashion, Food, Nutri on
and Health, Home Economics
General Studies: Geography, History, Physical Educa on and
Sport, Religious Educa on, Social Studies, Caribbean Studies,
Health and Family Life Educa on, Tourism, Sociology
Languages: English Language and Literature, French, Spanish,
Literatures in English, Communica on Studies
Mathema cs and Science: Agricultural Science, Biology,
Chemistry, Mathema cs, Physics, Integrated Science, Pure
Mathema cs, Applied Mathema cs, Environmental Science,
Human & Social Biology
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Industrial Technology: Metalwork, Technical Drawing,
Woodwork, Design and Technology, Coding and Robo cs
Arts: Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Music, Art & Design
Examining Boards: CAPE, CSEC by CXC
Cricket, Football, Road Tennis, Track and Field, Cross Country,
Rugby, Swimming, Dance Group, Musical Ensemble, Basketball,
Volleyball, Netball, Steel Pan.
There are socie es devoted to Drama, Chess and Deba ng.
There is also an Inter‐School Chris an Fellowship Group, a Choir,

Girls’ Empowerment Movement (GEMS), a Cadet Corps, Girl
Guides, Geography Club, French Club, Robo cs Club, Key Club,
Interact Club, Students’ Council.
Other Informa on: Ac ve Parent‐Teachers’ Associa on and Old

Scholars’ Associa on
There is a work‐study programme for Business Studies students.
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THE ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL
(Founded 1928)
Mar ndale’s Road, St. Michael,

Principal (Ag): Mrs. Tanya Harding, MEd. BSc. DEL, Dip. Ed
Staff: Graduate (Trained) 36, Graduate (Untrained) 22, Guidance
Counsellor (Trained) 1, Informa on Technology Coordinator
(Trained) 1, Part‐ me 5. Total 63.
Chairman of Board of Management: Mrs. Sonya Alleyne.
CURRICULUM
Informa on Technology.
Technical Voca onal: Clothing and Tex les, Food and Nutri on,
Wood Work, Technical Drawing, Electronics/Electricity.
Fine Arts: Visual Arts, Music (Theory of piano, wind instruments).
General Studies: History, Geography, Social Studies, Religious
and Moral Educa on.
Guidance: Career Guidance, Counselling, Health and Family Life
Educa on and Life Skills Development.
Physical Educa on
Languages: English (Language, Literature, Theatre Arts), French,
Spanish.
Mathema cs: Mathema cs, Addi onal Mathema cs
Sciences: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Integrated Science.
CAPE: Pure Mathema cs, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Law,
History, Sociology, Accoun ng, Management of Business,
Economics, Environmental Science, Physical Educa on & Sport,
Entrepreneurship, Green Engineering.
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CVQ: Food prepara on and cookery, Garment produc on,
Electrical Installa on
Examining Boards: C.X.C., Royal Schools of Music.
Sports: Table‐Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Road Tennis, Basketball,
Badminton, Athle cs, Netball, Swimming, Football, Cricket,
Hockey, Volleyball, Dominoes, Chess, Archery, Taekwondo
Clubs: Girl Guides, Cadets, Deba ng, Duke of Edinburgh, Inter‐

school Chris an Fellowship, Interact Club, Environmental Club,
Choir, Steel Pan, Math Club, Saving Society, Dominoes, Warri,
Art Club, Cheerleading, Literacy Society, S ck licking.
Other Informa on: Special programmes on Career Guidance,

Peer Supporters, Counselling and Library Orienta on.
Orienta on for first sixth formers/transfers.
Ac ve Parent‐Teacher Associa on and The St. Michael School
Alumni Associa on.
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REVIEW OF SCRIPTS
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THE SENIOR EDUCATION OFFICER EXAMINATION AND
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It gives me great pleasure to

I encourage you to read this booklet carefully, as it

Having read the booklet, please consult with your

I take this opportunity to encourage you to be supportive

As the Ministry of Education, Technological and

I wish every student success in the examination and

Hon. Kay McConney, M.P.

TIME AND VENUE OF EXAMINATION

The examina on will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. It will

2.2 Parents/Guardians should be made aware that the vast

i. the pupils have covered the syllabus and are

Parents and Guardians should bear in mind that being in class

2.5 PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE ADVISED THAT PUPILS,

2.6 Parents/guardians should consult with the principal if

(i) write the examina on at an early age; or

2.7 The relevant applica on forms in respect of No.2.6

2.8 Principals should not issue Choice of School Forms to

3.0 The previous system of alloca on to secondary schools

3.1. The system of par al zoning which is currently in

4.0 Please note the following:

5.1 The areas/parishes covered in Zone 1 are:

i. St. Lucy, St. Peter, St. James, parts of St. Thomas

ii. The area on the right of the following roads while

5.2 The schools available to pupils in this Zone are as

5.3 The areas/parishes covered in zone 2 are:

i. St. Andrew, St. Joseph, part of St. Thomas east of

5.4 The schools available to pupils in this zone are as

5.5 The areas/parishes covered in Zone 3 are:

St. John, St. Philip and Christ Church.

5.6 The Schools available to pupils in this zone are:

Christ Church Founda on

6.1. Parents/guardians will be allowed to choose a

7.1. All requests must be in wri ng and should be

In the event that there is disagreement between the

7.4 Requests for exemp ons must be submi ed to the

These requests must be processed by the Student

NB. All requests by a parent for his/her child to write the

The Ministry of Educa on, Technological and

8.1 Requests for enlarged prints on behalf of pupils with

8.2 The requests on behalf of pupils aﬀected by medical

8.3 All requests for these special considera ons should

*Immigra on status cer ficate of parent

8.5 Failure to submit this informa on on or before

2. CHOICES FROM ZONE: Choose a maximum of seven (7)

3. Schools should be chosen in DESCENDING ORDER OF

4. Springer Memorial may be chosen for girls in all three

5. St. Leonard’s Boys’ may be chosen for boys in all three

6. PRIVATE SCHOOLS If you wish your child/ward to a end

7. Parents/guardians should consider carefully the

8. Parents/guardians should read the booklet carefully and

Alexandra (AX) Grantley (GA)

Roll: 851 (Co‐Educa onal).

Chairman of Board of Management: Mr. Michael Watson

Examining Boards: CXC (CSEC and CAPE Levels), Associated

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Chairman of Board of Management: Mr. Anthony Headley.

Roll: 1150 (Co‐educa onal from 1978).

Chairman of Board of Management: Ms. Daisy Suzanne King

Con nuing Educa on Programme: Caribbean Examina ons

Other Informa on: An ac ve Old Scholar’s Associa on and

Roll: 892 (Co‐educa onal).