About Us
The Ellerslie School is located in St. Stephen's, 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 26th, 1966, under the leadership of Mr. Cuthbert Brathwaite, Headmaster, and Mr. William Isaacs, Acting Deputy Headmaster (both now deceased).
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
60
TEACHERS
There are nine (9) Heads of Departments and six (6) Year Heads with responsibilities for Form Levels 1-6.
900
STUDENTS
There are five forms at year levels 1 to 5. Each year level is managed by a Senior Teacher.
10
SPORTS
Various sports including athletics, badminton, cricket, football, hockey, netball and volleyball.
12
ACTIVITIES
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
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.
Female Uniforms
5th Returning
Khaki shirt with epaulettes and short khaki pants. Long khaki socks and black laced shoes. Plain black belt.
Work and Study Programme
White shirt with short sleeves, with the school (striped) tie. Dark-brown A-line skirt, school belt, white ankle socks and dark brown laced shoes.
6th Form
White shirt with short sleeves, with the school (plain) tie. A dark khaki A-line skirt, white ankle socks and dark brown laced shoes.
Male Uniforms
1st - 3rd Form
Khaki shirt with epaulettes and short khaki pants. Long khaki socks and black laced shoes. Plain black belt.
4th Form
Plain long khaki pants (slacks). A short-sleeved white shirt with the school crest embroidered onto the pocket. Dark socks, dark brown shoes and a plain dark brown belt.
5th Form
Plain long khaki pants (slacks). A short sleeved white shirt with the school (striped) tie, dark brown shoes and a plain dark brown belt.
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 .
