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Student Handbook 2010-2011

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1. VISION

Fatima College seeks the holistic development of young men by preparing them for

success in their lives and enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the society in

which they live.

2. MISSION STATEMENT

Fatima College is a Catholic institution where we seek to provide an appropriate and

caring environment for students to strive and achieve their full potential morally,

spiritually, physically and academically. We seek to assist our students in realizing their

full potential in an ever-changing world.

3. HISTORY OF FATIMA COLLEGE

It was Fr. Francis Flavin O.P. of St. Theresas Church in Woodbrook, who recognised the

need for an additional Catholic college in north Trinidad. However, it was Fr. Meenan

C.S.Sp., bursar of St. Marys College, to build and staff a new college named in honour

of Our Lady of Fatima.

With the co-operation of Fr. Flavin, classes began in January 1945, on Petra Street, in

a building loaned by St. Theresas Intermediate School. Mr. Michael McCarthy and

Mr. Andrew Cockburn began classes, while Fr. Byrne concentrated on erecting the new

buildings on Mucurapo Road, Port of Spain.

On December 1st 1945, with a student body of 115 and a staff of 3, Fatima College was

formally opened. Its first principal was Fr. Byrne.

In the following years, Fatima expanded rapidly with the new wings added. The Hall

was built in 1951 and the playing field and pavilion in 1963 and 1970 respectively. The

A.V./Library and Form 6 block were built in 1972. The Computer Lab was opened in

1984 and the Science wing was built in 1988.

Fr. James Ryan succeeded Fr. Byrne in 1955. In 1973, Fatima College got its first

lay principal, Mr. Clive Pantin, who left in 1981. Mr. Mervyn Moore, who joinedthe teaching staff in 1959, then took over. He retired in December 1999. Mr.

Anthony Garcia became Principal in February 2000, ushering the College into the new

millennium. He retired in March 2009. Fr. Gregory Augustine has acted as Principal

since January 2009.

4. COLLEGE CREST AND MOTTO


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a. FATIMA COLLEGE CREST

This was selected by the first principal, Fr. Byrne, and placed on the Fatima flag, which was

officially blessed by His Grace, the Archbishop Count Finbar Ryan O.P. on May 13th 1947.

The Holy Ghost, represented by the dove, is the emblem of the congregation of the Holy Ghost

Fathers. The six white roses represent the six apparitions of Our Lady to the children at Fatima,Portugal. Blue and gold are traditionally Our Ladys colours.

b. FATIMA COLLEGE MOTTO

NITENDO VINCES means BY STRIVING YOU CONQUER and exemplifies the essentialideals of our college.

c. COLLEGE SONG

Fatima boys come answer to the call

From far and wide

Shoulder to shoulder ever marching onGod be our guideFearless and true

Loyal to youO Alma Mater firmly oneStrive onFatima boysStrive onComposed by:

His Grace the Archbishop Most Reverend Anthony Pantin (R.I.P.)

during his tenure at Fatima College.

5. GENERAL INFORMATION


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a. MEMBERS OF STAFF 2010 2011

ADMINISTRATION

PRINCIPAL (AG.) - Fr. Gregory Augustine

VICE PRINCIPAL - Mrs. Anne Gomes-PhillipsDEANS

FORM 1 Mr. Allister Cooper

FORM 2 Mr. Amraj Seemungal

FORM 3 Mr. Nigel Cooper

FORM 4 Ms. Gillian Ramdass

FORM 5 Mr. Aloysius Joseph

FORM 6 Ms. Rosemary Duff

Fr. G. Augustine Religion, Art, MusicMrs. J Kanhai-Maharaj Chemistry, General Science

Ms. C. Churaman Biology, Physical Education,Physics, Technical Drawing

Ms. S. Dyer Mathematics

Ms. I. Ali History, Geography

Mr. M. Maraj Business

Ms. A. PoonForeign Languages - French,Spanish

Ms. N. Harricharan English

TEACHERS

Ms. I. Ali English, HistoryFr. G. Augustine Religious Education ,History

Mr. K Cox Art

Ms. N. Bejai Economics, Principles of Business

Ms. R. Berment Mathematics

Ms. N. Branker Spanish

Ms. C. Churaman Biology

Ms. S. Clarke Drama

Ms. P. Clerk Biology

Mr. A. Cooper Music,General Science, Biology

Mr. N. Cooper Principles of Accounts

Ms. M. Cumberbatch Music, French

Ms. Sh. De Gale French, Spanish

Mr. St. De Gale Chemistry, Physics

Mr. G. de Souza Mathematics

Ms. R.Duff English, Spanish

Ms. D. Dyer English, Geography

Ms. S. Dyer Mathematics, Add Maths

Ms. C. Ellis English

Mr. F. Garcia Physics

Ms. A. Gomes-Phillip Religious Education


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Mr. J. Greene Mathematics, Add Maths

Ms. E. Habib English, Caribbean Studies

Mrs. N. Harricharan English, History, Caribbean Studies

Mrs. M. Hubbard Geography

Mr. T. Indalsingh MathematicsMr. A. Joseph English, French, Spanish

Ms. S. Khan Geography

Ms. B. Lee-Ahyen Chemistry, Mathematics

Mrs. J. Kanhai-Maharaj General Science, Chemistry

Mr. S. Maharaj Physics

Ms. S. Mahelal Geography

Ms. A. Manuel Principles of Business

Mr. M. Maraj Management of Business, Principles of Business, Economics

Mrs. W. Marin Spanish

Mr. L. McMaster Accounts

Ms. M. Millington HistoryMr. K. Mahabir Spanish

Mr. M. Moore Religious Education

Ms. M. Moses Computer Studies

Mr. K. Noel French, Music

Ms. L. Ollivierre English

Mr. K. Peterson General Science, Physics

Mr. G. Pierre Physical Education

Ms. A. Poon French

Mrs. G. Ramdass General Science, Physics

Mr. B. Rauseo Spanish

Ms. L. Rattan General Science, Chemistry

Ms. J. Roberts Mathematics

Ms. K. Samlal Physics, Mathematics

Mr. S. Seaton English Language, English Literature, Religion

Mr. A. Seemungal Geography

Mr. A. Thompson Computer, Mathematics

Mr. K. Wells Geography

Mr. M. White Geography, Music

Mr. A. Wolfe Mathematics

Mr. A Young Technical Drawing

LIBRARY STAFF

Ms. Y. Warwick

Mr. Assue

CLERICAL STAFF

Mrs. M. Romain - Clerk III

Ms. S. Narinesingh - Clerk/ Typist

Ms. L. Bobb-Charles - Secretary

HOLY GHOST FATHERS


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Ms. Joyce Montano

Mrs. Elizabeth Pouchet-Dell

OJT

Mr. Jerome Spence

TECHNICAL STAFF

Ms. Dolabaille - Biology Lab Assistant

Ms. J. Baboolal - Chemistry Lab Assistant

Mr. C. Sampson - Physics Lab Assistant

Mr. F. Songie - A.V. Technician

Mr. G. Saxon - Computer Technician

ANCILLARY STAFF

Mr. Wayen Beggs

Mr. Joel Octave

Mr. Michael Humphrey

Ms. Nadia Russell

b. SUBJECTS OFFERED 2010 2011

Subjects For

ms

1 2 3 4 5 6Additional Mathematics + +

Applied Mathematics +Art + + + + +

Biology + + + +Caribbean Studies +Chemistry + + + +Computer Studies + + +Communication Studies +Drama + + +

Economics + + +English Language + + + + +

English Literature + + + + + +

French + + + + + +General Science + +

Geography + + + + + +History + + + + +Management of Business +Mathematics + + + + + +


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Music + +

Physical Education + + +

Physics + + + +Principles of Accounts + + +

Principles of Business + + Religion + + + + + +Spanish + + + + + +Technical Drawing + + +

c. DAILY TIME TABLE

BELL - 7:30 a.m.

ROLL - 7:30 - 7:40 a.m.Period 1 - 7:40 - 8:15 a.m.

Period 2 - 8:15 - 8:55 a.m.

Period 3 - 8:55 - 9:35 a.m.

Period 4 - 9:35 - 10:15 a.m.

BREAK - 10:15 - 10:35 a.m.

Period 5 - 10:35 - 11:15 a.m.Period 6 - 11:15 - 11:55 a.m.

LUNCH - 11:55 - 12:55 p.m.

ROLL - 12:55 - 1:00 p.m.Period 7 - 1:00 - 1:40 p.m.

Period 8 - 1:40 - 2:20 p.m.

On Mondays, there is usually a general school assembly from 7:35 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Periods 1 through 4 are therefore shortened by 5 minutes each.

d. SPORT HOUSES, THE FOUR GOSPELS AND COLOURS

St. Matthew - (Yellow)

St. Mark - (Green)

St. Luke - (Red)


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St. John - (Blue)

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