Manning's School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica, which started offering classes in 1738, is the oldest continuous operating high school in Jamaica. The school's motto is rendered in latin "Vita sine litteris mors est " its english translation being "Life without learning is death."
There is often debate whether Manning's or Wolmer's Trust School for Boys, one of the Wolmer's Schools[2] is the oldest in Jamaica or the oldest continuous operating high school in Jamaica. Thomas Manning (who bequeathed the land and initial funding for Manning's in 1710 ) did so before John Wolmer (who's will at his death, provided for the monies to fund Wolmer's in 1729). Manning's continued without ceasing since its doors were first opened, whilst Wolmer's record provides that for two years (1755-1757)[3] its doors were closed.
The history of the Manning's School dates back to a quarter of a century before the actual establishment of the institution, when in 1710, Thomas Manning, a Westmoreland planter, bequeathed a gift of land for the setting up of a free school in the parish of Westmoreland. The school was established in 1738 when the Jamaica Assembly passed an Act (11 Geo. II c. 9), after which the Free School was formally set up.[4][5][2]
In the 18th century, these schools originated from their benefactors’ concerns for the education of the country's poor, usually the children of poor whites, as there was no system in place for the education of the children of slaves.[2]
As the years progressed, the 20th Century led to the reorganization of the institution into a modern high school.[6]
The oldest existing part of the school which was built in the early 20th Century is known as the Thomas Manning Building, named in honour of the school's founder. It is the most outstanding building on the entire school property and is currently used as a library and classrooms. The building, an example of Georgian architecture, was declared a National Heritage site by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust in 1999.[7]
Storm Saulter filmmaker and photographer. He wrote and directed the 2010 film Better Mus' Come and directed the 2018 film Sprinter. In 2020, Sprinter was released on Netflix.
Damion Warren, known professionally as Teacha Dee, Jamaican reggae singer and educator
Chester Watson, a former Jamaican cricketer. Watson played seven Tests for the West Indies in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
References
^ abc"Ministry of Education, Youth & Information School Profiles 2018-2019". Ministry of Education, Jamaica. 12 October 2015. p. 25. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
^ abc"5 Oldest High Schools In Jamaica". The Jamaica Gleaner. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
^"Wolmer's High School for Boys". www.wolmersboyshigh.org. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
^"Mr. Bulgin upholds the law". Cayman Compass. 26 July 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
January 01, 2023
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Manning s School in Savanna la Mar Westmoreland Jamaica which started offering classes in 1738 is the oldest continuous operating high school in Jamaica The school s motto is rendered in latin Vita sine litteris mors est its english translation being Life without learning is death Manning s SchoolThomas Manning BuildingAddressBeckford St Savanna la Mar WestmorelandJamaicaCoordinates18 13 36 N 78 07 58 W 18 22667 N 78 13278 W 18 22667 78 13278 Coordinates 18 13 36 N 78 07 58 W 18 22667 N 78 13278 W 18 22667 78 13278InformationTypePublic school government funded MottoVita sine litteris mors est Life without learning is death Religious affiliation s AnglicanEstablished1738 285 years ago 1738 FounderThomas Manning bequest School code10055 1 PrincipalSteve GordonYears offered7 13GenderCo educationalAge range10 19Enrolment1 686 1 2018 Student to teacher ratio17 1LanguageEnglishColour s Dark blue and light blueSportsTrack and field Football Volleyball Badminton Table Tennis Swimming Netball Basketball ChessWebsitewww wbr manningsschoolja wbr orgThere is often debate whether Manning s or Wolmer s Trust School for Boys one of the Wolmer s Schools 2 is the oldest in Jamaica or the oldest continuous operating high school in Jamaica Thomas Manning who bequeathed the land and initial funding for Manning s in 1710 did so before John Wolmer who s will at his death provided for the monies to fund Wolmer s in 1729 Manning s continued without ceasing since its doors were first opened whilst Wolmer s record provides that for two years 1755 1757 3 its doors were closed Contents 1 History 2 Academics 3 Historic Buildings 4 Notable alumni 5 ReferencesHistory EditThe history of the Manning s School dates back to a quarter of a century before the actual establishment of the institution when in 1710 Thomas Manning a Westmoreland planter bequeathed a gift of land for the setting up of a free school in the parish of Westmoreland The school was established in 1738 when the Jamaica Assembly passed an Act 11 Geo II c 9 after which the Free School was formally set up 4 5 2 In the 18th century these schools originated from their benefactors concerns for the education of the country s poor usually the children of poor whites as there was no system in place for the education of the children of slaves 2 As the years progressed the 20th Century led to the reorganization of the institution into a modern high school 6 Academics EditSchool Profile 1 Year Enrollment Student Teacher Ratio2018 1 686 17 12017 1 754 20 12016 1 717 20 12015 1 729 19 12014 1 743 19 12013 1 765 19 12012 1 754 19 1Historic Buildings EditThe oldest existing part of the school which was built in the early 20th Century is known as the Thomas Manning Building named in honour of the school s founder It is the most outstanding building on the entire school property and is currently used as a library and classrooms The building an example of Georgian architecture was declared a National Heritage site by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust in 1999 7 Notable alumni EditAllison Beckford Jamaican sprinter Anna Share Blake known professionally as Sevana Jamaican singer Victor Brooks Jamaican Olympic long jumper Hon Samuel Bulgin QC JP Attorney General of the Cayman Islands 8 Hon Roger Clarke former Agriculture Minister of Jamaica Vonette Dixon Jamaican Olympic hurdler Dahlia Duhaney Jamaican Olympic sprinter Haughton Forrest Australian artist Craig Foster Jamaican international footballer Duwayne Kerr an international footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Jamaica Hon Marlene Malahoo Forte QC Attorney General of Jamaica Stephenie Ann McPherson Jamaican Olympic sprinter Hazel Monteith former Senator consumer rights advocate and radio personality Stephanie Saulter Jamaican scientist and science fiction author Storm Saulter filmmaker and photographer He wrote and directed the 2010 film Better Mus Come and directed the 2018 film Sprinter In 2020 Sprinter was released on Netflix Trecia Kaye Smith Jamaican Olympic triple jumper Kaliese Spencer Jamaican Olympic hurdler Damion Warren known professionally as Teacha Dee Jamaican reggae singer and educator Chester Watson a former Jamaican cricketer Watson played seven Tests for the West Indies in the late 1950s and early 1960s References Edit a b c Ministry of Education Youth amp Information School Profiles 2018 2019 Ministry of Education Jamaica 12 October 2015 p 25 Retrieved 22 August 2020 a b c 5 Oldest High Schools In Jamaica The Jamaica Gleaner 20 May 2015 Retrieved 30 August 2020 Wolmer s High School for Boys www wolmersboyshigh org Retrieved 14 March 2022 Manning s School in Westmoreland Jamaica National Heritage Trust Retrieved 30 August 2020 The Laws of Jamaica 1681 1759 Google books p 260 Retrieved 30 August 2020 Westmoreland Heritage Sites Jamaica Information Service Retrieved 30 August 2020 List of National Monuments Jamaica National Heritage Trust Retrieved 30 August 2020 Mr Bulgin upholds the law Cayman Compass 26 July 2012 Retrieved 5 February 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Manning 27s School amp oldid 1122924944, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
