Louise Garland Thomas High School Explained

Louise Garland Thomas High School, formerly known as the Long Bay High School[1] is a senior high school in Long Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.

History

It opened on 7 September 2015, making it the second senior high on the island.[2] 180 students were to be enrolled at the beginning.[3] The school was initially housed at Clement Howell High School as the first building was not yet complete for its planned October opening.[4] In that period Clement Howell and Long Bay students attended classes together, although the latter already began wearing their own uniforms.[5] Initially the school had the first form, with second form coming afterwards and with a plan for it being a full high school. In October of that year Carlton Mills became principal.[6]

The first Long Bay building, with a cost of $1 million U.S. dollars,[7] opened in November that year.[8] Construction of the second phase began that year.[9] The institution's third block, which has classrooms and laboratories for science classes, opened in 2018.[10]

In 2017 the Turks and Caicos Sun stated that "reliable sources" indicated overcrowding and a negative "temperament" of the principal.[11]

School uniforms

The school uniform consists of a white shirt, grey slacks and suit coat, and a yellow tie. Deandra S Hamilton of Magnetic Media reported that there were concerns that the uniform was unsuited for the local climate.[12] Long Bay students began wearing the Long Bay uniform from the beginning, when students were located at Clement Howell.[5]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. https://tcweeklynews.com/north-caicos-educator-becomes-high-school-principal-p11829-85.htm
  2. Web site: Our History and Profile. Long Bay High School. 2020-01-19.
  3. Web site: Hamilton, Deandrea S. Long Bay High will not be ready for September, 180 students to start at CHHS. Magnetic Media. 2015-08-12. 2020-01-19.
  4. Web site: Hamilton, Deandrea S. Education on CHHS Science Lab and Long Bay High School update. Magnetic Media. 2015-09-16. 2020-01-19.
  5. Web site: Hamilton, Deandrea S. Limited space at Clement Howell High School just rumors. Magnetic Media. 2015-09-10. 2020-01-19.
  6. Web site: Hamilton, Deandrea S. Deputy Governor announces Mills as New Principal for Long Bay High. Magnetic Media. 2015-10-22. 2020-01-19.
  7. Web site: Long Bay High School - a legacy for future generations. Turks and Caicos Weekly News. 2015-12-07. 2020-01-19.
  8. Web site: Hamilton, Deandrea S. Long Bay High to Open this Week. Magnetic Media. 2015-11-25. 2020-01-19.
  9. Web site: Hamilton, Deandrea S. Impressive opening for Long Bay High; PNP Administration breaks ground on Phase II. Magnetic Media. 2015-11-27. 2020-01-19.
  10. Web site: Long Bay High school 3rd block officially opened. Turks and Caicos Sun. 2018-10-02. 2020-01-19.
  11. Web site: Serious concerns at the Long Bay High School. Turks and Caicos Sun. 2017-01-30. 2020-01-19.
  12. Web site: Hamilton, Deandra S. Long Bay High Uniform scrutinized; too much to wear?. Magnetic Media. 2015-09-02. 2020-01-19.

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