PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE


As the Upper School Principal of grades 7th-12th, I am very proud to work alongside a diverse team of highly qualified teachers from different parts of the world, school administrators, and parents who complement each other’s efforts in helping our students grow intellectually, socially, and spiritually. It is important that our families be actively involved in their child’s education by maintaining constant contact with us to ensure the student’s emotional and intellectual progress. Our commitment to high standards, unity, respect, and discipline makes Upper School an educational environment that promotes personal excellence.

The curriculum is designed to empower our students to become innovative and analytical thinkers without losing their creativity as they come up through their teenage years. Through our co-curricular activities, our students have the opportunity to participate in several clubs offered in Upper School, such as The Model United Nations Club, Debate Club, Math Club, SAT Club, Leadership Club, Science Club, Pre-Med Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Creative Writing Club, Operation Smile Club, and Best Buddies Club. These clubs are designed to help our students gain self-confidence, improve their communication skills, develop their positive leadership skills, and learn to work with others as a team. Our Community Service program helps the students develop solidarity and concern for others and teaches them to give back to their community and planet. The students have over 25 organizations to choose from to complete their service work. The school also offers its athletes an opportunity to compete, have fun, and at the same time, learn sportsmanship through soccer, basketball, and volleyball.

Saint George has been a member of the IB Diploma Program since 1995, the first school in the Caribbean with this distinction. This program is an asset for all our students; given the excellent skills they acquire that help them be successful in university, locally and internationally, as well as in their professional and personal life. The IB Program is also an advantage for our international students who come to us from other IB schools from around the world can continue their courses with us. Furthermore, our students are guided through the university application process by our highly qualified and experienced College Counselor, who has helped place numerous SGS students in prestigious colleges.

The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme was implemented in 2016 in grades 9th and 10th. The program helps improve academic performance by developing skills in creative thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving. It is the perfect springboard for the IB Program. Furthermore, it is recognized by leading universities worldwide for those students who desire to continue their studies abroad. The syllabus has an international perspective but retains local relevance and avoids cultural bias. IGCSE is currently part of an international school curriculum in over 120 countries worldwide.

My experience at Saint George School has been a blessing. I taught in its classrooms as a Social Studies and IB History Teacher since 2009. I have two proud graduates with fond memories who are professionals working in the USA. I love coming to school every morning to lead, guide, and encourage students and teachers alike. It is an honor for me to work and serve the Saint George Family as its Principal.


Ana I. Rosa-Landestoy
Upper School Principal