Black Rock, St. Michael
246.535.6100
principal@ellerslieschoolbb.org
About Us
The Ellerslie School is located in Black Rock, St. Michael. The area occupied by the school was once part of The Ellerslie Plantation.
Construction of the school commenced in l965 and Ellerslie Comprehensive, as it was then called, opened fully on September 26 1966, under the leadership of Mr. Cuthbert Brathwaite, Headmaster, and Mr. William Isaacs, Acting Deputy Headmaster (both now deceased).
The records indicate that the first pupils, 181 boys and 151 girls, were admitted in September 1966 with 16 members of staff. The pupils came from feeder schools: St. Stephen’s Junior, Montgomery Boys’, Good Shepherd Primary and Edghill Memorial Girls’, who ranged in age from 11 to 13.
The roll of the school increased significantly to 1420 by September 1970 and over 1700 by September 1971.
Some classes had to be housed at the Farm Annex in Deacon's Road under the leadership of Mr. Edward Straughan and a staff of six other teachers.
Additional classrooms and an Assembly Hall were constructed in 1971. The hall was officially opened on April 29th, 1971 by the Minister of Education, Hon. Erskine Sandiford.
Five years later extensions were added to the school buildings, which were officially declared open by the Hon. Louis Tull, Minister of Education, on September 29 1976.
Our Motto
TEMPORE SAPIENTERE UTERE (Make Wise Use of Your Time).
Our Vision
To cultivate positive growth through challenging activities that result in well rounded citizens who can function effectively in a dynamic global community.
Our Mission Statement
To provide a secure, structured and innovative environment which empowers staff and students to maximise their potential to develop into responsible, creative, caring members of our changing society.
School Organization
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TEACHERS
There are ten (10) Heads of Departments and six (6) Year Heads with responsibilities for Form Levels 1-6.
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STUDENTS
There are five forms at year levels 1 to 5. Each year level is managed by a Senior Teacher.
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SPORTS
Various sports including athletics, badminton, cricket, football, hockey, netball and volleyball.
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CLUBS
Activities include Band, draughts, etiquette, choir and I.S.C.F.
School Song
O Ellerslie, O Ellerslie,
Source of light and education
O Ellerslie, O Ellerslie,
Fount of meek illumination.
The hills beyond with halls sublime,
Encourage, exhort wise use of time,
While neighbouring factories supply
Scope in plenty for deft hands to try.
O Ellerslie, O Ellerslie,
Generous alma mater benign,
O Ellerslie, O Ellerslie,
You nurture and imbue the mind.
Sons and daughters in their station
Will find deep pride in this our nation
And torches be diffusing light
Beacons fair for those pursuing right
Lyrics: Mrs. Yvonne Forde
Music: Mr. Irvin Harris
Female Uniforms
1st - 3rd Form
Khaki A-line knee-length dress with short sleeves and school belt with white socks and dark brown laced shoes.
4th Form
A plain white shirt with short sleeves with the school crest embroidered on the pocket. A khaki A-line skirt with the school waistband, white ankle socks and dark brown laced shoes.
5th Form
A plain white shirt with short sleeves with the school (striped) tie. A khaki A-line skirt, white ankle socks and dark brown laced shoes.
Male Uniforms
5th Returning
Plain long khaki pants (slacks). A short-sleeved white shirt with the school (striped) tie, dark socks, dark brown shoes and a plain dark brown belt.
Work and Study Programme
Plain long dark-brown pants (slacks). A short-sleeved white shirt with the school (striped) tie, dark socks, dark brown shoes and a plain dark brown belt.
6th Form
Plain long dark khaki pants (slacks). A short-sleeved white shirt with the school (plain) tie, dark brown shoes and a plain dark brown belt .
