Kingston College (Jamaica)

Kingston College

Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Protest
The Brave May Fall But Never Yield
Address
2A North St., Kingston, Jamaica
Clovelly Park
Coordinates 17°59′03″N 76°48′23″W / 17.9840578°N 76.80636390000001°W / 17.9840578; -76.80636390000001Coordinates: 17°59′03″N 76°48′23″W / 17.9840578°N 76.80636390000001°W / 17.9840578; -76.80636390000001
Information
Religious affiliation(s) Anglican
Founded 1925
Color(s) Purple& White

Kingston College is an all-male high school, located at 2A North St., Kingston, Jamaica W.I

History

Kingston College was founded by Bishop of Jamaica, Dr. G.F.C. DeCarteret with Bishop Percival Gibson as the first headmaster. The school was envisioned as a remedy for the social deformity, where poor black boys were privileged to primary education only. The school, Kingston College, was created primarily to provide poor black boys, who otherwise would not have the opportunity, with a secondary education. The founder was convinced that there was a treasury of untapped talent among the black working and lower middle classes. Kingston College would nurture that talent and so take to another level the uncompleted process of full Emancipation that begun in 1838. K.C., as the school became known, admitted any boy, black or not, born in wedlock or not, who could satisfy the entrance requirements and pay the affordable fees.[1]

Kingston College began at 114 ¾ East (corner of East St. and North St.) The school was declared open on April 16, 1925 with forty-nine students. Today the school is located at 2A North Street, Kingston. In 1963 the Melbourne Campus (13 Upper Elleston Road, Kingston C.S.O.) was purchased from the Melbourne Cricket Club. The Melbourne Campus is now home to 7th, 8th, 9th Grade (1st, 2nd and 3rd Form).

The school's color, purple was chosen because it is the color worn by Christian Bishops, the color used by the Greeks to honor their Olympic champions and the color of the leading Empire in History – Rome.

Kingston College provides quality secondary (High School) education that lays the foundation for good citizenship. This is done through the development of high moral and Christian values, achievement of academic excellence and a well-rounded personality utilizing sports and other extra-curricular activities. The school has achieved successes in every field – academics, sports and the arts.

Motto

The school's motto is in Latin: "Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest" which translates into "The Brave May Fall But Never Yield."

The Crest

The "Crest" bares the colors purple and white which represents the Episcopal colors and speaks of our religious connections. Purple was the colour the Roman Empire and was used by the Greeks to honor their Olympic heroes. The pineapple symbolizes the field of labor and fruitfulness, The dog, the animal of loyalty, fidelity and watchfulness. The book represents the Bible and academics.[2]

Rhodes Scholars

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Championships

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Track and Field

Education / General Knowledge

Cricket

Football

Hockey

Tennis

Basketball

Swimming

Table Tennis

Notable Alumni

Politics and law

Journalism

°Barrington "Barry G" Gordon - Mellow FM

°Allan Magnus RJR

Arts and culture

Life sciences and medicine

Military

References

  1. ↑ "KCOBA". www.kcobany.org. Retrieved 2015-09-24.
  2. ↑ "KC Old Boys Association". www.angelfire.com. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  3. ↑ "Achievements". www.angelfire.com. Retrieved 2015-09-24.
  4. ↑ "Achievements". www.angelfire.com. Retrieved 2015-09-24.

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