Language Department
As a member of the family of this great institution, the Language
Department is honoured to join in its 25th year celebrations.
The department started with three members of staff at the beginning of
the school in 1980, and still has two members from the original
group.
Our main curriculum has expanded to include ROSE, SSC and CXC
examinations here. This is in keeping with the Ministry of Education's
policies
and to benefit students in their preparations for the world of work and
thir quest for higher education.
In 2000 the school was rated as the top achiever in Language and
Communication in the SSC examinations among reformed Secondary
Schools.
The Mission Statement of the department is:
to enhance the intellectual and social skills of students via an
extensive language curriculum which seeks to strengthen student's
communication skills
whilst recognizing that students' potential varies and that a variety
of instructional material and reading techniques should be employed by
qualified
personnel to cater to the particular needs of
learners.
In keeping with this statement, the teachers in the department
continue to motivate students to strive for excellence by utilizing effective
teaching strategies,
and working closely together from grade 7 to 11 for continuity and
success.
This is the basis for success now and in the future.
V. Samuels-Francis
Head of Department
