Immaculate Conception High School (Jamaica)
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Ad Astra Per Aspera
Through Difficulties to Excellence (Literally: Through Difficulties to the Stars)
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| Location |
Kingston, Jamaica
Immaculate Conception High School
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| Information |
| Religious affiliation(s) |
Christian |
| Denomination |
Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) |
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception |
| Founded |
1858 |
| Founder |
Scottish Franciscan Sisters |
| Status |
OPEN |
| Dean |
Faith McCook (Dean of Discipline) |
| Principal |
Sister Angella Harris O.S.F. |
| Gender |
Female |
| Age |
10+ |
| Age range |
10-20 |
| Enrolment |
About 1,600 |
| Pupils |
approx. 1600 girls |
| Medium of language |
English |
| Language |
English |
| Houses |
St. Joan of Arc, St. Clares, Tekawitha, Davidica, St.Rose of Lima, Franciscan and Immaculata |
| School Colour(s) |
Blue,White and brown |
| Nickname |
Pink Prison |
| Yearbook |
Our World |
| Website |
www.immaculatehigh.edu.jm |
Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS) is a Roman Catholic High School for girls in St Andrew, Jamaica. About 1600 girls are enrolled.
History
In January 1858, the Scottish Franciscan Sisters set up a Preparatory and Secondary School for girls at Duke Street in Kingston. The School was dedicated to and named after Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. In January 1879, the Scottish Franciscans handed over the school to the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. Mothers Paula and Veronica set a high standard of achievement which is today still being preserved.
Campus
ICHS is located on a large campus with many facilities including:
- Administrative Block
- Faculty Room
- School Chapel
- Library
- Classrooms
- Performing Arts Centre
- 5 Computer Rooms
- Medical Room
- Offices of Guidance Counsellors
- Book Store
- Science Building
- 2 Home Economics Labs
- 2 Art Studios
- 3 Audio-Visual Rooms
- Campus Ministry Room
- Cafeteria
- Music House
- Games Area
- School Pool
- Tennis Court
- Netball Court
- Summer House
- Sixth Form Lounge
Insignia
- Motto
- Ad Astra Per Aspera "Through Difficulties to Excellence"
- Emblem
- Uniform
- For lower scholars (Affectionately called "white coats"): white short sleeved button down blouse, mid-calf length white 12 pleated skirt, royal blue tie, low brown shoes, brown socks that fold above the ankle, a house pin worn above the breast pocket.
- For upper scholars (Affectionately called "blue coats"): a short sleeved blue coat lined with white piping worn over a white A-line skirt (knee length), black shoes, white socks and a house badge to be pinned upon the left collar of their coat.
- Colours
Houses
There are seven houses:
- Immaculata (Blue)
- Franciscan (Brown)
- St Joan of Arc (Gold)
- St Clare (Green)
- St Tekakwitha (Red)
- St Rose of Lima (Rose pink)
- Davidica (Purple)
Curriculum
Notable alumni
Notable teachers
See also
References
External links
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Dinthill · Dunoon Park · Frome · Herbert Morrison · Holmwood · Jose Marti · Kingston · Knockalva · Marcus Garvey · St Andrew · St Elizabeth · St Mary · St Thomas · Vere |
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