Mar 31, 2012

Saints Girls in Basketball

St. Stanislaus College Postal Stamp

Government of Guyana issued three sets of postal stamps to mark 150 years of Jesuit service in Guyana. As it is engraved on the stamp Jesuits arrived in Guyana in the year 1857. One of their significant services to the nation was St. Stanislaus College. To mark this one of three postal stamp was dedicated to St. Stanislaus College. I wonder whether students are aware of this postal stamp since electronic mail has taken over this old form of communication. 

Postal Stamp to mark Centenary of the College, from 1907 - 2007 


This postal stamp marks a zealous Jesuit missionary Fr Cuthbert Cary Elwes SJ. whose work with Amerindians is commendable. 


This stamp marks the Sacred Heart Church in Guyana, a largest wooden Church which was burnt down 2004 by unpredicted fire. 


Indoor Hockey

The St. Stanislaus Under-13 girls team recently took part in an Indoor Hockey competition and acquitted themselves very well.





Mar 23, 2012

Saints Scouts at the 2011 World Jamboree




Patrick Fung, Harvest Alexander, Aslam Hussain and Joshua Cholmondeley of the St. Stanislaus Scout Troop took part in the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden from July 27 – August 9, 2011. The photo shows three of the Saints Scouts (in uniform) who attended.They are flanked by Commissioners of the Scout Association of Guyana.
 

Mar 21, 2012

The Saints Scouts


 


Thanks to the work of Scout Master and alumnus Gary Mendonca, the Saints Scouts continue to keep up a proud tradition. Together with the Environmental Club, they are helping the nation to connect the dots between weather extremes and climate change.
 

Mar 20, 2012

Lions Club makes donation to St Stanislaus College


 
In 2011, we received a set of Recycle Bins and Clocks from the Georgetown Stabroek Lions' Club on the occasion of World Service Day. These gifts made us much more conscious of the need to recycle in the interests of saving energy and that of  not wasting time. We take this opportunity to thank the Lions for their generous gifts.
 

Mar 18, 2012

Our Teachers in Space Centre and Cayenne



Following on from the last post about the Teachers in Cayenne, these are the photo of the teachers and Cayenne Space Centre

Congratulations to our French teachers, Ms. E. Persico and Ms. R. Albert who were selected to represent Guyana at the Amazonia Training Course held from February 6 to February 15 in Cayenne. There, they were given a detailed introduction to the French Educational system, lectures on the geography and history of  that Overseas French Departement as well as teaching methods suitable for Foreign Language Education.
 
The program also included a very informative and enjoyable trip to the Space Centre at Kourou.

Mar 17, 2012

A good all-round efffort which augurs well for sports at Saints


                                                                       Following up from their exploits at the Inter Schools Field Competition held last week at the Guyana Teachers Union Ground, Saint Stanislaus College returned to seize Track Championship ahead of Rose’s High, Business School, Princetown College, Saint George’s High, Brickdam Secondary and Saint Mary’s High to be the overall winners, yesterday at Police Sport Club ground, Eve Leary.
There was not much competition as the previous zones (1, 2 and 3) but Jamal Marks dominated in the Under-20 boy’s category out-shining National Table Tennis player, Nigel Brian.Marks of Princetown College, won the boy’s 100m ahead of National sprinter Orin Sobers. Marks then returned to take the 200m with Brian settling was 2nd.The competition between the two continued until the end of the 400m which saw the National Table Tennis player turning the tables on his rival {Marks} for his first win of the day in the boys U-20 category.Ruth Samagoon scored full 30 points after outclassing the her rivals in the girls Under-14 100m, 200m, and 400m beating Shayon Freeman in first two events. Odessa Moore was second to Samagoon in the 400m.Devon ‘Scooby’ Barrington easily won the boys Under-20 1500m; showcasing great form and ease in taking the win. He returned to catalog his second victory of the day in the 800m to qualify for the Champion of Champions which is slated today.The Championship will see schools from Zone 1, 2 and 3 competing to qualify for the National School’s Championships which will be held at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence from November 14-18.

Source: Kaieteur News Online
http://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2011/10/14/saint-stanislaus-takes-zone-2-inter-school-championship/

Basketball Champions



Saints were winners in Basketball in 2011. We hope that in the future we can have continued success and make it a fine tradition. Some of the (much) older folks will remember the 60s when players like Carl Sylvester,Tony Henson, John Lewis, Chris Fernandes, Geoffrey Murray, Elton Amo and Mike Da Costa were in their heyday. Let's keep the fires burning, folks.

 

Mar 16, 2012

A Remarkable History of the College

Fr. Clement Barraud S.J. (1880-1900)

IN October 1880 - the care of the Grammar School (St. Stanislaus College was known at its inception) was entrusted to one who was to devote his energies to it for the next '20 years, Fr. Clement Barraud, S.J. When he took over., he tells us, there were fifteen boys and an Assistant Master whose salary was double what the school brought in - so financial difficulties are nothing new in the history of the College. It was during this time Fr. Barraud composed the hymn of St. Stanislaus and the discussion on the statue of St. Stanislaus to be installed was underway. 




 OPENING OF THE FIRST WING OF ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE, 17th JANUARY, 1929. (left to right): Major W. Bain Gray, Director of Education, Fr. J. L. Morrison, S.J., Superior, Sir Gordon Guggishurg, K.C.M.G., Bishop Galton and Fr. George Weld, S.J., Headmaster.


 FOUR HEADMASTERS - Bishop Weld, S.J. (Headmaster from 1924 to 1932), Fr. John Marrion, S.J. (1932 to 1941, Fr. Francis Smith. S.J. (1941 to 1949) and Fr. Brian Scanell S.J. (1949 to the present time).


Courtesy: Catholic Standard 53rd Year, March 1957

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Chess Grand Masters: National Champions


Yet again St. Stanislaus college emerged as Champions in Chess competitions held at the national level. It is a proud moment for us to celebrate and support the players at this joyous moment. We are proud of you dear students who made this possible. Please continue to thrive and win many more title and take our school to the top.
This is indeed a proud tradition of chess at Saints.







Mar 15, 2012

Two Years After: CHAMPIONS

St. Stanislaus School Team rev up junior hockey tournament 

Link for the News Paper
 http://www.stabroeknews.com/2010/sports/10/22/school-teams-rev-up-junior-hockey-tournament/



 Now they are Champions 
Champions – St. Stanislaus College ‘B’ (Yonnick Peters, Kevin Edwards, Renee James, Hilton Chester, Alston Alleyne)

Link for the News paper 
 

Visit of the Toronto Alumni Association President


The President of the St. Stanislaus Alumni Association of Toronto, Mr. Rupert de Castro, visited the school in January.  He had discussions with the Board of Governors, staff and parents on ways of helping us more effectively.  The needs of the Library and the IT Department were considered for special attention.  The Headmistress, Mrs.  Merrel, received several Kindle electronic readers (with educational material already downloaded) for use in the Library.

For More Photos see the link (Teachers at Saints Guyana):
https://picasaweb.google.com/saints.welcome/2012Visitors?authkey=Gv1sRgCPm087-nmoDRqwE

Mar 14, 2012

Old Treasure of Saints 1957




Photo submitted by Mike Diaz-James.
                                          Believed to be the 3A class of 1957  with Fr. Byrne.

St. Stanislaus College wins first Climate change - LCDS Secondary School Quiz

In November, 2011, St Stanislaus College emerged champions of the first ever Climate Change-Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) Secondary Schools Quiz competition, which was broadcast on the National Communication Network (NCN) over a three-week period. The Champions received the winners-trophy and a grand trip to the Guyana’s magnificent Kaieteur Falls as their special prize. Congrats to all.
 

Our School in Impromptu Speaking

Congrats to Kevin Mohan who won the Guyana Red Cross Society (GRCS) HIV/AIDS Programme Inter-School Impromptu Speaking Competition , in observance of World AIDS Day 2010. Each of the twelve (12) participants had to make a presentation on a different topic under the global theme ‘Universal Access and Human Rights’. Kevin's topic was "Should HIV positive persons be allowed to access public education?" We wish him continued success in all future public-speaking engagements.


http://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2010/12/05/red-cross-hosts-inter-school-impromptu-speaking-competition/http://www.hiv.gov.gy/news/?p=706

GBA Visits St. Stanislaus College

President of the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) and national coach, Gokarn Ramdhani, recently visited the St. Stanislaus College in Georgetown, and held brief discussions on the game with students there. The interested students were given valuable tips on the game. The visit by the GBA head was part of the association’s mandate to ensure that the game, which was introduced at specific schools throughout the country two years ago, is being played at those institutions.

Football and Hockey




Saints is participating in the Scotia Bank-Pepsi Schools Football Tournament which opened recently at the GFC ground.  Twelve schools are participating in both male and female categories.  Saints Coach Uzzi Yisrael was one of the14 teachers and coaches who successfully completed a two-day Football Coaches Course conducted by instructors Rajesh Latchoo of Trinidad and Tobago and Stan Harmon of the United States of America at the Ministry of Education Sports Complex on Carifesta Avenue.  We recently received donated sports equipment through the Scotia Bank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy



http://www.guyanachronicleonline.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40407%3Ast-stanislaus-college-forms-new-hockey-club&Itemid=12

Past and present students of Saints have formed a hockey team.  Having benefitted from coaching by the Hikers Hockey Club for a number of years, they now feel they have the numbers and capacity to venture out on their own and form their own independent club
Those elected were: President- Joel Hunte, Vice President- Marcia Persaud, Treasurer- Rushelle Matthias, Secretary- Yonnick Peters and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer- Hilton Chester.
Saints are expected to rest much of their hopes squarely on Joel Hunt and Leroy Jack who are both a part of the current national Under-21 squad.

The first match saw the newly formed Saints Club take on the Airbenders, a side made up primarily of the women’s national squad.  The All Greys take the field for the first time against Saints on Saturday March 17

Mar 13, 2012

They all will remember Saints as a family

Congratulations: Graduation is the day never to forget


Just chill out during the free time


Friendship is a virtue which we cherish


Birds of the Same Feather


A Few Snopshots

 Ever cheerful faces


 An integrated study atmosphere 


Chairman of the Board of Governor, Mr Ferns  


This was on Teachers appreciation day 


Multi-Diverse school


A tallent in the making 


Students making teachers happy on teachers appreciation day 


Teachers 


A casual time talk


Ever glowing students


Two of the young Jesuit teachers with the senior teacher Mr Choy


Sir Jerry Dias with his students


Discipline is a hallmark of the college