Kingstown Government School

About

The Kingstown Government School, formerly called the Montrose Government School opened its doors on the 10th September, 1962. The school started with thirty-one (31) pupils: twenty (20) boys and eleven (11) girls. By the end of the first week, Friday 14th September, 1962, there were one hundred and thirty-one (131) pupils on roll. The staff comprised fourteen (14) teachers. The first headteacher was Mr. Durrant Liverpool, originally from Georgetown, St. Vincent.

Headteachers who have served at the school are:

Mr. Durrant Liverpool Sept 1962 - Aug 1965

Ms. Hetty Guy Sept 1965 - Aug 1968

Mr. R.H. Bascombe 1968 - 1969

Mr. Clement Noel 1969 - 1970

Ms. W. Ogarro 1970 - 1973

Mr. Bruce Mulraine 1973 - 1974

Ms. Doreth John 1980 - 1984

Mrs. G. Gooding 1984 - 1992

Mrs. A. Dasilva 1992 - 1996

Ms. Brenda Bibby 1996 - 2001

Ms. Hyacinth Browne 2001 - 2003

Mr. John Daisley 2003 - 2004

Mrs. Rita Jack 2004 - 2007

Mr. Godfrey James 2007 - 2008

Ms. Inola Charles 2008 - 2010

Mrs. Maureen Brackin 2010 - present

Today, the school's population has increased drastically to 510 students and 29 teachers.

Vision

To secure a school's environment where enduring values, positive attitudes and marketable skills are acquired.

Aims

To foster a positive relationship among students, teachers, parents and stakeholders of the wider community.

To ensure that teaching and learning take place in a healthy and safe environment.
To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for them to become productive citizens in the society.

Goals

Read, write and communicate effectively through the use of Information Technology.
Develop sound knowledge of concepts taught in all subject areas and apply them to real life situations.
Think analytically and creatively and to form correct judgments and solve problems.