Kingston College (Jamaica)

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Kingston College
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Kingston College (Jamaica)
Clovelly Park Campus, 2A North Street, Kingston C.S.O, Jamaica
Melbourne Park Campus, 13 Upper Elletson Road, Kingston C.S.O, Jamaica
Coordinates 17°58′25″N76°47′02″W / 17.973630°N 76.783816°W / 17.973630; -76.783816
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Other namesKC
School type Public secondary all-male school
MottoFortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest
(The Brave May Fall But Never Yield)
Religious affiliation(s) Anglican
EstablishedApril 16, 1925
FounderThe Right Reverend Percival William Gibson, CBE
StatusOpen
AuthorityMinistry of Education, Jamaica
PrincipalDave Myrie
Faculty100+
Grades7-13
Gender Male
Age range11-19
Enrollment1900 (2018)
Average class size45
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day7 hours
Campuses2
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)   Purple & white
Rival Jamaica College, Calabar High School, St. George's College
Website kingstoncollege.org

Kingston College is a all-male secondary school located in Kingston, Jamaica. It occupies two campuses: The Melbourne Park campus on Upper Elletson Road and the larger North Street (Clovelly Park) campus. Some 1900 students are enrolled. The school is noted for its strong academic and sports tradition. [1] It also boasts a world class boys’ choir, the Kingston College Chapel Choir, that has given concerts across the island and around the world. [2]

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History

Kingston College was founded in 1925 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 in which poor black boys were allowed 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. [3]

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. The color purple ties to kings and queens dating back to ancient world, where it was prized for its bold hues and often reserved for the upper crust.

Motto

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

Crest

The crest, which bears the colors purple and white, represents the Episcopal colours. Purple was the colour of the Roman Empire and was used by the Greeks to honour 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. [4]

Rhodes Scholars

Rhodes Scholars from the college include: [5]

Athletic and academic championships

The college has won a number of athletic and academic championships in Jamaica. [6]

Track and field
Education/general knowledge
Cricket
Football
Rugby League

U16 - 2

Hockey
Tennis
Basketball
Swimming
Table tennis
Lacrosse

Taino Cup - 2

Notable alumni

Politics and law

Arts and culture

Military

Sports

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References

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  2. ↑ "Kingston College Chapel Choir continues rich tradition". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2018-12-19. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  3. ↑ "KCOBA". www.kcobany.org. Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2015-09-24.
  4. ↑ "KC Old Boys Association". Angelfire . Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  5. ↑ "Register of Jamaican Rhodes Scholars". www.rhodes-caribbean.com. Archived from the original on 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2017-12-06.
  6. ↑ "Achievements". Angelfire . Retrieved 2015-09-24.
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