Trents, St. James
246.535.6000
fredericksmith@mes.gov.bb
Frederick Smith Secondary School, formerly St. James Secondary School received its first set of students on September 17, 1979. The school was officially opened by the Minister of Education, Honourable Louis Tull.
On November 23, 2012 the school was re-named in honour of the late Sir Frederick Smith, former Minister Education and Sports from 1975 to 1976, in recognition of his significant contribution to national development.
Through the years, this school has grown into a vibrant institution. Students have excelled in many fields. The school has is highly respected in the field of sports and many of our past students, including Antonio Boyle, Argyle Maynard, Pedro Collins and Tanya Oxley have done us proud. Our academics can also hold their heads high as they take their places in various areas both in and out of Barbados
Our Motto
Covet The Best Gifts.
Our Mission Statement
To develop the intellectual, social, spiritual, physical and creative potential of our students so that they may function as productive and responsible citizens.
School Organization
72
TEACHERS
There are ten (10) Heads of Departments and six (6) Year Heads with responsibilities for Form Levels 1-6.
930
STUDENTS
There are five forms at year levels 1 to 5. Each year level is managed by a Senior Teacher.
7
SPORTS
Various sports including athletics, badminton, cricket, football, hockey, netball and volleyball.
10
CLUBS
Activities include Band, draughts, etiquette, choir and I.S.C.F.
School Song
Within these walls of learning,
We stand with eager mind
To face the world before us,
To yearn, to seek, to find.
God grant us grace to welcome
The lessons we should learn;
To show our pride and pleasure
As each new page we turn.
Chorus
Frederick Smith Secondary where
there's learning, friendship, play.
And with pride we learn to covet
The best gifts on the way.
No forces shall divert us
From the main task ahead,
For learning brings us power,
Whate'er the path we tread.
For 'tis our school, our future,
Our pathway to the world.
This School shall be our corner
When our life's flag's unfurled.
Female Uniforms
1st - 3rd Form
Peach knee-length overall with school belt, white socks and brown shoes.
4th - 5th Form
White blouse and peach skirt with school epaulettes and belt, white socks and brown shoes.
Upper Fifth Form
White blouse and peach skirt with school tie and belt, white socks and brown shoes.
Male Uniforms
1st - 3rd Form
White shirt with epaulettes and short brown pants. school socks and brown laced shoes. Plain brown belt.
4th - 5th Form
Long brown pants. White short-sleeved shirt with school epaulettes. Plain brown belt, brown socks and brown shoes.
Upper 5th Form
Long brown pants. White short-sleeved shirt with school tie. Plain brown belt, brown socks and brown shoes.
