St. Rose's High School (Guyana) Explained

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St. Rose's High School
Location:254 Church Street
Region:Demerara Mahaica, Guyana.
Status:Open
Authority:Ministry of Education
School Number:090046
Acting Headteacher:Rayon Tobin
Gender:co-ed
Age Range:11-18
Language:English
Schedule:8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Campus Type:Urban
Houses:Brescia, Cologne, Lima, Loretto, Merici
Faculty:50+
Grades:7-13
Song:Ursuline Hymn
Nickname:Rose's
Usnwr Ranking:4th
National Ranking:4th
Alumni Name:St. Rose's Alumni Association Guyana Inc. - https://strosesalumni.org/St. Rose's Alumni Association USA Inc. - https://strosesalumni.org/St. Rose's Alumni Association Toronto Inc. - https://www.strosesalumnitoronto.com/
Motto:Serviam
Motto Translation:'I will Serve'
Schooltype:Senior Secondary
School Colors:White and Green

St. Rose's High School is a Grade-A Senior (National) Secondary School on Church Street in Georgetown, Guyana, serving students in grades 7–12. To be accepted into the school, the student must receive a certain grade in their Secondary Schools Entrance Examination (SSEE).

History

The Ursuline Order of Nuns who run the academy has been involved in education in Guyana as early as 1847. St. Rose's High was named for Saint Rose of Lima. St. Rose's is now the fourth (4th) highest school in the country.[1] In 1976 the government took over operations of all educational institutions.

The section of the school built in 1912 was set for demolition in 2018.[2] Some of the schools buildings are considered a national heritage site by the National Trust of Guyana.[3]

Facilities

The school has three science laboratories. There is a library, a Home Economics Department, an AutoCAD laboratory, an Industrial Arts Department, and a computer laboratory. The campus also has a document centre, a sick bay, and a basketball court which is used for cricket, volleyball, football, etc.

Student organizations and traditions

Houses and their colours

St. Rose's students are sorted into five houses; Their names, colours and mottos are: [4]

School athletics includes basketball,[6] football,[7] and extra curriculars such as participating in the biennial STEAM Fair,[8] and a speech[9] team.

Alumni

The St. Rose's High School Alumni Association has chapters located in Guyana, the US and Canada.[10]

Notable alumni

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2008-09-14. Marian Academy celebrates ten years. 2021-01-16. Stabroek News. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2018-07-16. St. Rose’s High School - Coming down. 2021-01-16. Stabroek News. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2017-12-27. Regular maintenance could have saved St Rose’s building – Sister Mary Peter. 2021-01-16. Stabroek News. en-US.
  4. Web site: About Us – St Rose's High School . 2024-05-14 . stroses.edu.gy.
  5. Web site: About SRHS – St. Roses Alumni Association USA. 2021-01-16. en.
  6. Web site: 2019-05-27. DeLeon leads Chase Academy past Plaisance Secondary. 2021-01-16. Stabroek News. en-US.
  7. Web site: 2016-02-15. Mae’s Secondary through to knockout round. 2021-01-16. Stabroek News. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2018-04-07. Region 10 dominates STEAM fair. 2021-01-16. Stabroek News. en-US.
  9. Web site: 2012-11-22. St. Stanislaus triumphs in impromptu speech contest. 2021-01-16. Stabroek News. en-US.
  10. Web site: About ST. ROSE'S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION - TORONTO CHAPTER. 2021-01-16. ST. ROSE'S ALUMNI AS. en.

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