The start of the century and millennium provides a unique opportunity for us to

take a good look at our school and visualize it within a reasonable timescale. 

VISION 2010 contains our objectives, hopes, aspirations and expectations for the 

current decade.

1.      After almost 40 years on this site, our school's physical size needs to be extended 

by the construction of new buildings. Five years ago, we turned the soil for the Peyton 

Memorial Building but have since done absolutely nothing to bring it into reality.

We need more classrooms, larger and better-furnished Staff Room and Library, specialist 

rooms and workshops - all of which the Peyton Building was designed to provide, if we are

to effectively deliver the new syllabuses which we have adopted.

2.      Our laboratories need to be completely refurbished with major work done on the roof 

to stop the current leakage. Additional equipment should be provided if our pupils are to

have the necessary practical experience which enhances the study of scientific theories 

We need to look closely at this aspect of our development as most of the entrants 

to the senior secondary programme are opting for science.

3.      Our library stock does not adequately cater for the wide range of subjects being 

studied. We need recent books, particularly in Business and the liberal Arts, so that 

pupils can pursue small-scale research and self-study programmes. Additional seats and 

shelving space are also required.

4.      The pupil population needs to be stabilized as there must be a limit on the number of 

pupils who can be admitted if they are to be provided with favourable learning 

opportunities and not thrown on to the scrap-heap. That the pupil population has gone well

post its optimum size is a physical fact which must be acknowledged during placement meet-

ings. We cannot continue to admit large numbers of pupils at the junior and senior levels

whilst trying to maintain a high standard of performance.

5.      The double-shift system must be ended. it is unpopular to all the stakeholders - 

Ministry of Education, teachers, parents and pupils. It was originally envisaged as a

temporary situation but it seems to be assuming a degree of permanence as numbers 

continue to increase. Its effectiveness is questionable and its ending will improve our 

operations considerably.

6.      Our sporting prowess has declined to such an extent that we cannot confidently sing 

the sporting sections of the third verse of our school song. We need a multipurpose court,

well-laid playing field and a gymnasium.

7. We need a more qualified, committed and contented teaching force for effective delivery

at the chalkface. Teacher satisfaction provides one of the greatest motivations for 

effectiveness. The use of performance indicators in evaluation should be reinforced by the

institution of a proper reward system which recognises the worth of teachers.

8.      Many of these objectives cannot be achieved unless the school can exercise greater

control over its affairs. National policies exist for our guidance but it should be 

realised that each school is a unique organization whose history, traditions and ethos 

influence its management. Our school has the experience and expertise to handle its 

management within the framework of the government's avowed policy of decentralization and

the handing-over of schools to their proprietors. The numerous demands on government's 

slender resources cannot be adequately met and this frequently leads to frustrations 

whilst the shedding of some of it's responsibilities will lead to improvements in the 

system. Greater independence will create opportunities for local initiative, 

problem-solving, self-financing and the provision of sustainable quality education at

reasonable cost.

9.      Encroachment on our land has occupied our attention for a long time and diverted 

resources, which would have been used in other areas of development. We have a 

responsibility to maintain our heritage and gain the most from such a valuable resource. 

Crucial decisions are needed on litigation, land utilization, the completion of the wall 

around our property and demolition of illegal structures.

10.     Many Regentonians recognise the important role which the school has played in their 

personal development and continue to take an interest in its welfare long after they have

left its walls and even the country. At home and abroad, we have endeavoured to forge 

close links with alumni and appreciate their assistance. However, considering the school's

numerous products, we feel that more can be done by this vital group of stakeholders in 

providing the resources for actualizing the plans which we have outlined for our 

Alma Mater by 2010.

LET US WORK TOGETHER TO RAISE OUR ALMA MATER TO HIGHER HEIGHTS.

FLOREAT REGENTONIA - GOD BLESS OUR GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

A.J.Lasite

Principal