Scholarship in Honour of the late Bishop ALFRED REID

The Family of the Late Bishop Alfred Reid and the St. Barnabas Cure of Anglican Churches, Manchester have established a scholarship in his honour. This scholarship is tenable at Church Teachers’ College, Mandeville, Manchester to pursue studies in History. Interested Anglican students are invited to apply to: Church Teachers’ College …

International Teachers ‘ Day

On this International Teachers ‘ Day, The Diocese of Jamaica salutes our teachers past and present for your tremendous contributions to the growth and development of our schools.You have influenced our young people over many years to become stalwarts in their schools, communities, and nation.You have produced professionals, artisans, craftsmen, …

A message from the Director of Anglican Schools

CELEBRATING EDUCATION WEEK 2021 “Bridging the Digital and Social Divide:  Transforming Education for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development,” is a timely theme for Education Week 2021.  The COVID-19 Pandemic has highlighted the inequity that exists in our country.  It is over a year since the COVID-19 appeared on our shores …

Teachers’ Day Message 2020

Education Week 2020 is being celebrated by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association under the theme: “Promoting Digital Transformation and Positive Values and Attitudes:  Imperatives for Redefining 21st Century Education.”  It is indeed timely and relevant especially during this global Pandemic caused by COVID-19.  Teachers and students accustomed to daily interactions in …

SERMON BY THE RT. REV. ROBERT THOMPSON

For St. Andrew Deanery DaySunday, February 9, 2020SERMON Text: Matthew 5: 14-16  Jesus says: “You are the light of the world.  A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden.  In the same way your light must shine in people’s sight, so that, seeing your good works, they may give …

A visit to St. Michael’s Primary School – Report

The Kingston Region has embarked on a project entitled Excellence in Anglican Schools that seeks to fulfil our mandate to offer hope and salvation in Christ Jesus.  A major undertaking in this effort is to collaborate with the Department of Education and Youth in the strengthening of capacity in Instructional …

Excellence in Anglican Schools’ Project Plans

In 2018, following preparatory work that was done, in relation in relation to our Anglican Schools, in particular, our Primary Schools, the Region of Kingston, especially the Deanery of St. Andrew held a workshop on Instructional Leadership and School governance on Monday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 10, 2018. The …

Devotions in schools

Standing together as a school family, usually on a Monday morning has been part of the Jamaican landscape for over a century. General Assembly of which devotions are a part of the agenda for that event, is designed to bring the school community together and make them become aware of …

ID of Anglican Teachers Retired and In-Service

TO:                  Members of the Clergy and Board Chairmen SUBJECT:       Identification of Anglican Teachers Retired and In-Service I am requesting your help in identifying teachers who are Anglicans (retired and in-service).  The aim is to prepare persons for professional growth and to look at income generation. We would like the information …

Senior Teachers’ Workshop in Kingston Region

The Kingston Region, along with the Department of Education and Youth, hosted a workshop for Principals and Senior Teachers at Diocesan Primary Schools in Kingston and St. Andrew on July 9 & 10 at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. The session, entitled Excellence in Anglican Schools, was …