St. Stanislaus College

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St. Stanislaus College is a secondary school in Georgetown, Guyana. “1st May, 1866, Fr. Langton opened school with two boys, Marshall and Pairadeau.” That sentence from the diary of Bishop Etheridge marks the beginning of the 131 years of existence of what is now St. Stanislaus College. The College motto, ‘Aeterna Non Caduca’ (things that last, not things that perish) is a reminder to all students that the College is firmly committed to building up a society where peace and justice can prevail, and where there can flourish spiritual values, respect for the religious traditions for all, inculcation of the ideal of service and love of God and neighbour. In the early years, the school was known as St. Stanislaus Grammar school and occupied various sites. In 1907 the name was changed to St. Stanislaus College and the present Brickdam site was acquired. The original part of the present building goes back to 1928, during the hardship of Fr. (later Bishop) Weld. In 1954, a further wing was added, and in November 1973 the newly built Hopkinson Wing was opened. St. Stanislaus College, one hundred and thirty-seven years old is a Grade A, Senior Secondary School administered by the Government of Guyana. The school aims at imparting both intellectual and technical skills and forming citizens who are imbued with a reverence of God, and a spirit of love for their country. The philosophy of the school centers on its motto “Aeterna Non-Caduca”- ‘Not for this life but for Eternity’. The school offers an education that emphasizes academic excellence and respect from all; it develops values of co-operation, a spirit of sharing, caring, and working together for the good of all. Admission to the school is normally through the Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination. The normal five years’ course of studies leads to the Secondary Education Certificate Examination ( CXC) and G.C.E. (London) Ordinary Level. There is a further two years’ course for G.C.E. Advance Level (London). The College has three functioning science laboratories. There is a Library, a Geography room, Home Economics Department and an Industrial Arts Department. Also a Computer Laboratory can be found on campus, which caters to four other secondary schools in Georgetown.