ABOUT US

BACKGROUND

Presentation Brothers College is a Catholic secondary school founded by the Presentation Brothers. Primary and Secondary education have always been the main ministry of the Presentation Brothers. The institute of Presentation Brothers was founded in Waterford, Ireland in 1802 by Edmund Rice for the education of poor boys. The name “Presentation College” was chosen by Edmund Rice to highlight the aims and ideals of his new congregation. It is derived from an ancient tradition that Mary, the mother of Jesus, “presented” herself to God without reservation to be the instrument of his loving care for all mankind. Presentation Brothers “present” themselves in the same spirit to serve young people. Our brothers are currently working in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Peru, Ireland, England and Ghana. Over the years lay men and women have collaborated with the Brothers in providing quality education to young people throughout the world. The early Brothers provided schools and teachers in many locations around the world and this has been the Brothers’ response to social needs similar to those prevailing when Edmund Rice established his first school.
In the classroom and through extra-curricular activities, the Brothers and their lay Associates have continued to work todevelop the talents of their students and to provide a practical education imbued with the values of the Gospels.

MOTTO

Virtus et Scientia (Virtue & Knowledge)

VISION STATEMENT

To be an outstanding Catholic Learning Institution where young
men are molded (academically, spiritually and socially) to become
leaders and fully functional members of society.

MISSION STATEMENT

Through a caring and professional environment, Presentation
Brothers College will meet and exceed the expectation of all its
stakeholders by fostering creativity, self-discipline, critical
thinking, sound Christian principles and excellence in its students.

SCHOOL SONG

While boyhood’s fire is in my blood
I’ll love my school and schoolwork
I’ll cause this love my soul to flood;
‘T will be my Faith’s strong bulwark.
And now I pray I’ll always see
Our College ever thriving;
Grenada’s faithful sons are we
To serve it always striving

Chorus

Grenada’s boys are we;
It’s leaders yet we’ll be.
Grenada’s faithful sons are we,
And its leaders we must be.
And from this time through joy and woe
Where e’re my footsteps take me,
My love for truth will always grow,
Though all my friends forsake me;
My boyhood dreams I’ll realize;
To fight I’m ever ready
In order to ensure the prize,
Or keep my life’s boat steady.

Chorus

And as I grow from boy to man
My school days will inspire me,
To know that God gave life its plan,
while love for truth will fire me.
Grenada’s homes and shores must be
As beacon-lights forever
Reflecting lives lived righteously;
Our aim and sole endeavor

PHILOSOPHY

Our school is Catholic. Our belief is summarized in the Apostle’s Creed. Our model is Jesus and the philosophy of our school is simple and based on Christian philosophy of virtue and knowledge.
The College values academic excellence and offers a curriculum which best meets the needs of the students within the context of available resources, to enable the release of the God given talents and potential within each student. The education offered includes the development of confidence and a healthy self-image. Therefore, skills and competencies necessary for life are promoted and actively encouraged, as are sports, culture and leisure time activities. As a Catholic school and in the Presentation tradition, Religious
Education has an important place in the life of the school. Moral training and character formation require that an aptitude of mind and heart be developed in each student which will enable him to
live an upright Christian life in whatever circumstances he may find himself. A healthy religious atmosphere is essential to this
delicate work. The College seeks to create this atmosphere with its emphasis on Christian living, religious education and liturgical and
devotional practice. The atmosphere of the College is a family one, based upon respect
for the dignity of each person. The discipline maintained aims at helping in character formation and it is concerned especially with the development of a correct attitude to freedom and responsibility. Good human relations in a community foster self-esteem in the
individual. Respect for the unique worth of each individual is promoted; sincerity, openness and trust are encouraged. Hence, the atmosphere of the College, and the quality of the relationships
formed there are seen as some of the more important formative influences at work in the school.

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