Prince Andrew School (Saint Helena)

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Prince Andrew School in 2014

Prince Andrew School is the only secondary school on the island of Saint Helena, a British territory in the Atlantic Ocean.

It caters to years 7-13 and was opened in 1989 with Mark Taylor presiding. [1]

Its 25th anniversary celebration was held on 3 October 2014. [2]

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References

  1. "Prince Andrew School". Saint Helena Government. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  2. "PRINCE ANDREW SCHOOL CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY." Prince Andrew School. Retrieved on September 14, 2016.

Coordinates: 15°57′05″S5°42′50″W / 15.9513°S 5.7138°W / -15.9513; -5.7138