KINGSTON COLLEGE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
2007 - 2012
CONTENTS
Crest and Motto of Kingston College
Mission Statement
A Brief History
Current Status
Strategic Objectives
Primary Objectives
Major Goals
Developmental Projects
Infrastructure
Staff
Students
Proposals to achieve objectives/goals
KINGSTON COLLEGE
The Crest
The Motto
FORTIS CADERE CEDERE NON POTEST
(The Brave May Fall But Never Yield)
FACT SHEET
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The School’s Name:
The School’s Code:
The School’s Address:
Telephone Numbers:
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– (Melbourne Campus)
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KINGSTON COLLEGE
100057
2A North Street, Kingston,
Melbourne Park Campus
13 Upper Elletson Road
Kingston C.S.O.
(876) 922-5929, 922-3758
928-4497, 7597790
Facsimile Number:
School Region:
Name of Principal:
Name of Chairman:
Name of Education
Officer:
(876) 948-5247
Region 1
Mr. Rupert Hemmings
Mr. Crafton Miller
Mrs. Maureen Dwyer
School Type:
School Inception:
School Age:
Secondary
April 16, 1925
83 years
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a high school education that lays the
foundation for good citizenship through the development
of high moral and Christian values, achievement of
academic excellence and a well-rounded personality
utilizing sports and other co-curricular activities.
A Brief History
Kingston College was declared open on Thursday, April 16,1925 at a
ceremony held in the courtyard of the old Rectory on East Street.
The following day, the first forty-nine students registered and classes
began on Monday, April 20.
According to the minutes of the Synod of 1925, the school was
founded by Bishop deCarteret with Reverend P.W.Gibson as the first
headmaster.
The colour purple was chosen because it is the colour worn by
Christian Bishops, the colour used by the Greeks to honour their
Olympic champions and the colour of the leading Empire in History –
Rome.
Today , Kingston College has over one thousand eight hundred
(1800) students with an academic staff of one hundred (100). The
school has achieved successes over the past eighty-two (82) years in
every field – academics, sports and the arts.
EXISTING PROGRAMMES
Preparation offered in 25 subjects to C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. Level
Biology
Building Technology (Woods)
Caribbean History
Chemistry
Electrical Technology
Electronic Document Preparation
and Management
Economics
English Language
English Literature
French
Spanish
Geography
Mathematics
Mech. Eng. Technology
Office Administration
Physics
Principles of Accounts
Principles of Business
Religious Education
Social Studies
Technical Drawing
Visual Arts
Human and Social Biology
Information Technology
Integrated Science
EXISTING PROGRAMMES
Preparation offered in 15 subjects to C.X.C. – C.A.P.E. Level
Biology
Caribbean Studies
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Economics
G. & M. Drawing
History
Literatures in English
Mathematics
Physics
Sociology
Spanish
Accounting
French
Geography
CURRENT STATUS
•Holder of the Schools’ Challenge
Quiz trophy – 8 times
•Most successful team of the Boys &
Girls Championship – 29 times
C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. PERFORMANCE – PAST 5 YEARS
YEAR
STUDENTS WITH
5 SUBJECTS
STUDENTS WITH
6 OR MORE SUBJECTS
%PASSING
6 OR MORE SUBJECTS
2007
44
185
66%
2006
40
156
66%
2005
57
208
74%
2004
59
135
58%
2003
53
170
68%
G.C.E. ADVANCED/ CXC C.A.P.E. PERFORMANCE – PAST 5
YEARS
YEAR
STUDENTS WITH
2 A/L CAPE SUBJECTS
STUDENTS WITH
3 OR MORE
A/L CAPE SUBJECTS
%PASSING
3 OR MORE
A/L CAPE SUBJECTS
2007
19
62
82.4%
2006
3
24
84%
2005
18
28
67%
2004
10
29
59%
2003
12
32
62%
MAJOR SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE PAST 6 YEARS
2007
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University Open Scholarship (U.W.I.)
2006
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Jamaica Scholarship
2002
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Jamaica Independence Scholarship*
2001
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Jamaica Centenary Scholarship
2000
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Jamaica Independence Scholarship
Several students ranked best in the island at C.X.C. – C.S.E.C.
Level in various subjects over the years.
*Adrian Nembhard –
2002 Independence Scholar
Ranked 4th in the world in G.C.E. A/Level
Geometric & Mechanical Drawing
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Objectives
Current
Target- Target status- 2007 2009
2011
Target 2013
To improve% passes
in CSEC
66% passing 6 or
more subjects in
CSEC
75%
passing 6 or
more CSEC
85% passing 6 or
more CSEC
100%
passing 6 or
more in
CSEC
To improve % passes
in Cape
82.4% passing 3 or
more in A/L Cape
90%
passing 3 or
more in A/L
Cape
95% passing 3 or
more in A/L Cape
100%
passing 3 or
more in A/L
Cape
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
Initiatives
Person (s)
Responsible
To deliver high quality
curricula in keeping with
internal and external
examination standards
Implement in-service staff
training
Principals, Vice Principals &
HODs/ Guidance Counsellors
Conduct regular seminars at the
department level to upgrade
teachers’ skills (including
technology in the class room)
HODs
Institute monitoring process (both
formal and informal)
Vice-Principals
Implement process for students to
evaluate teachers
Guidance Counsellors
To have all departments prepare
action plans with objectives that
are aligned to those of the
Ministry of Education and Youth
STAFF DEVELOPMENT CONT’D.
Objectives
Initiatives
Person (s)
Responsible
To have all the teachers
meet the minimum
qualification of University
Degree and Teachers’
Diploma by 2011 according
to the requirements of the
Ministry of Education &
Youth
To establish scholarships to
upgrade qualifications
Principal
To improve the morale of
teachers
To develop recognition
awards for teachers making
outstanding contributions
Principal & Vice Principals
Provide regular opportunities
for social interaction
Re-establish a vibrant Staff
Club
Vice-Principals
STAFF DEVELOPMENT CONT’D.
Objectives
Initiatives
Person (s)
Responsible
To have efficient nonteaching staff
To provide the requisite
training
Principal/Bursar (immediate
supervisor of Support Staff)
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
Initiatives
To introduce supplemental
programmes to address basic
deficiencies in specific subject
areas
Splitting of some classes Principal & Vice
in some subjects,
Principals
especially English and
Mathematics
To cater to the needs of
students who have difficulties
working without being closely
monitored
To give consideration to
students who need additional
time to meet the academic
target set by the school
Person (s)
Responsible
Vice Principals
Strengthen after-school
enrichment programmes
Consider reducing the
Principal & Vice
number of subjects for
Principals
the weakest students
and increase the number
of periods
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
Initiatives
Person (s)
Responsible
To motivate more of the students
population to achieve at least 80%
To implement “Honour Roll”
using examination results
Principal & Vice Principals
/Guidance Counselor/
Dean of Discipline
To forge a closer bond between
home (parents/guardians) and
school personnel
Scheduled more meetings of
smaller groups
To develop more socially
acceptable skills
Ensure that each student is
attached to a sport and a
club/organization within the
school
To develop t high morals and
Christian values
Expose all students to
Christian Life Education and
have Religious Education as
a compulsory subject in CSEC
Vice-Principals/Guidance
Counselors/Deans of
Discipline
Vice-Principals/Sports
Master/Deans of Discipline
Principal
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
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To nurture and develop literary skills and natural curiosity and so encourage a love
for knowledge and truth to be used for the advancement of society.
To turn out well-rounded young men capable of clear and critical thinking, with
acceptable social skills, a strong sense of right and wrong, and the competence to
make informed decisions.
To meet, and be responsive to, the educational needs of our students, as well as the
demands of society.
To have a motivated, highly qualified, success -driven, teaching staff.
To have an efficient, performance oriented non-teaching staff.
To provide a comfortable, secure, adequately equipped working environment for staff
and students with an ambience conducive to learning and which contributes to
performance.
To promote the importance of living together harmoniously and volunteering service
unselfishly.
To provide a high quality curriculum which offers many and varied choice
opportunities to internally and externally validated standards.
MAJOR GOALS
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Each student should:
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Leave school with a minimum of 6 C.X.C. –C.S.E.C. subjects including Mathematics and
English.
Have at least 2 ½ contact hours per week with at least 2 sports or non-curricular activity in
the first 3 years of school.
Should be exposed to Christian Life Education, and Religious Education should be a
compulsory subject at C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. for all Grade 10 or Grade 11 students
Each Grade 13 student should leave school with a minimum of 7 units of C.X.C. C.A.P.E. subjects
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
(In support of Mission, Goals and Objectives)
INFRASTRUCTURE
STAFF
STUDENTS
MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
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Complete first floor of Douglas Forrest Building to accommodate
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Library
Computing Facilities
Estimate: $90 Million
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Build an Auditorium of approximately 22,000 sq.ft. to accommodate 2,000 persons
Estimate: $90 Million
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Expand Canteen at Melbourne to accommodate dining area for students
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Expand Staff Room on both campuses to create more space and improved facilities
Estimate: ___________
MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
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Expand Canteen at North Street adding an upper floor to accommodate dining by
students
Estimate: $7.2 Million
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Build upper floor on Woodwork Shop to be used as a Drawing office and Art Room
Estimate: $12.2 Million
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Replace Hardie House (2 storey structure) to accommodate extra-curricular activities
(Cadets, Orchestra, etc.)
Estimate: $40 Million
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Refurbish St. Augustine Chapel (Replace roof, windows, refurbish electrics, doors,
etc.)
Estimate: $7 Million
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Expand Information and Communication Technology (I.C.T.) capability to provide:
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Network coverage for both campuses
Website for school
Adequate computing service for libraries, teachers, students
Estimate: $5.0 Million
TOTAL $ __________
MAJOR NON-ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
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Electrical Rehabilitation
Estimate
$5.0 Million
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Waterproof buildings on both campuses
$6.0 Million
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Replace roof of Grade 11 block
$1.0 Million
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Refurbish Tennis court
$3.0 Million
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Refurbish playing field (Resoiling, Grass, Rails)
$2.0 Million
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Install Solar powered wells for irrigation purposes
$3.0 Million
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Refurbish swimming pool
$8.0 Million
TOTAL $23.0 Million
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
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In the next five (5) years all teachers will have a minimum qualification of a University
Degree and professional Teacher’s Diploma.
Closer monitoring of the performance of teachers on a frequent/regular basis with
intervention by the administration in cases of deficiency.
Introduce/upgrade programmes for teachers in:
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Conflict/dispute resolution
Anger management
Classroom control
Stress management
All departments to prepare action plans specific to their area and review these
monthly to see how well they are aligned with and being implemented to achieve the
Mission, Objectives, Goals, Overall Strategic Objective.
Greater emphasis on stimulating the natural curiosity of students especially in the
teaching of Science and Mathematics.
Develop recognition awards for teachers making outstanding contributions.
Provision of regular opportunities for social interaction among all staff.
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
(In support of Goals/Objectives)
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Introduce supplemental programmes where necessary to address basic deficiencies
especially in reading and comprehension.
Splitting of some classes in some subjects, particularly English and Mathematics, to
allow for smaller groups and more personal attention.
Re-introduction of after-school homework supervision sessions. P.T.A. needs to
support by encouraging payment of a small fee charged.
Encourage mandatory interaction between home and school through regular
scheduled meetings.
Expand further the welfare assistance programme to meet the needs of an increasing
number of students, especially the nutrition aspect. Able past students should be
asked to commit to this programme each year.
An additional year granted to those unable to matriculate in the five years allotted by
the Ministry of Education.
Implementation of a strict policy on discipline while working to improve an amicable
teacher/pupil relationship based on mutual respect.
Close monitoring of the performance of students on a frequent basis with
interventions where necessary.
Proposals to Achieve Objectives /Goals
• Major Fundraising and other input from:
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Board of Management
Parents and P.T.A.
K.C. Old Boys’ Association (Local and Offshore)
K.C. Development Trust Fund
The Church in the Province of the West Indies (C.P.W.I.)
Ministry of Education
Corporate World
Teachers
Students
• Sub-Committees of the Board to monitor implementation and do half
yearly reviews/revisions