About St. Hilda's Diocesan High School & its Sixth Form Association
How Our Story Began
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St. Hilda's Diocesan High School for girls, nestled on a hill overlooking Brown's Town in St. Ann has had a colourful history of excellence in devotion, achievement, and services. For over 100 years, St. Hilda's has stood tall in Jamaica's educational history. It has maintained its religious connection with the Anglican Diocese in Jamaica and presently under the Board Chairmanship of Bishop Leon Golding, the school is forging ahead.
St. Hilda's has its part to play in the 21st century, and so the successes of the past and the futuristic goals of the present administration must make the school continue to evolve and take its rightful place in the development of our nation.
EARLY BEGINNINGS
St. Hilda's was established in 1906 as deaconess Home High School, by Canon James Philip Hall, who was then Rector of St, Mark's Anglican Church in Brown's Town.
Canon Hall, after whom one of the houses is named, was a well-rounded man. he was a keen businessman, architect, and builder,
It was his genius which was responsible for the fine set of cut-stone buildings Elizabethan style, built in 1922. The buildings presently house the administrative and boarding area.
Deaconess Home High School was a temporary name for the newly founded girl's school and so in 1917, Bishop Nuttal, Archbishop
of the West Indies and ahead of the Diocese Council renamed it Diocesan High School. Miss March was the first Headmistress. Another name change came about during the tenure of the third headmistress, Miss Turner.
The school was now named after the devout Hilda, Abbess of Whitby. Hilda was a devout Christian woman and her insistence on the study of the Holy scripture and on proper preparation for Christian leadership was exemplary. Hilda's influence and her example of peace and charity continue to be an integral part of the life of St. Hilda's Diocesan High.
A BOARDING SCHOOL
Miss Una Jeffery-Smith, the second Headmistress, founded the first boarding house in 1907, at Bellevue on Top Road, few blocks from the present site.
St. Hilda's Is presently one of the few boarding institutions left in the island, Boarding continues to be an integral part of the school's programmes and caters to the overall development of each girl.
The sixth form programme was established in school term 2016-2017. Two classrooms from the recently constructed classrooms will be dedicated to facilitating the sixty students that are intended to be enrolled September 2017. other facilities which will be available for use in the delivery of the Sixth Form curriculum are:
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Three fully equipped computer laboratories
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Three Science laboratories
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A recently renovated Art Room
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The Home Economics Centre
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Library with a Virtual Section equipped with microcomputer systems, computer tablets, printer, and a Smart Television.
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Smart Room
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Mobile Computer Equipment
Also, in preparation for the start of the Sixth Form Programme the following will be put in place:
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Another Smart Room
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An "Internet Cafe"- like structure at the back of the library equipped with approximately 20 laptops/all in one computer systems
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A gazebo to be erected on top of the existing canteen for Sixth Formers to dine, do preparatory work, study and socialize
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The Chemistry Laboratory will also be renovated and equipped with fixtures to be at the standard of the newly renovated Biology Laboratory.
Meet the Head
The Rt. Rev. Leon Golding
Board Chairman
Mrs. Heather-Reid Johnson
Principal
Mr. Steve Yorke
Sixth Form Coordinator
School Profile
Vision:​
St. Hilda's High School will be a model institution of excellence producing globally competitive citizens.
Mission​
St. Hilda's Diocesan High School for girls is owned by the Anglican Diocese. The school is deeply committed to providing students with quality education. Therefore it seeks always to promote and encourage high academic achievements.
Training is geared to the fostering and engendering of social adjustment in all areas of life. Students are educated to take responsibilities for their individual development. by so doing they will cultivate and display cultural, environmental and moral awareness.
Ultimately it is hoped that our students will emerge as leaders able to articulate desireable societal values and attitudes.
CORE VALUES
The Core Values are:
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Academic Excellence
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Commitment
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Accountability
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Christian Principles
Board Chairman's Message
I am pleased that we at the St. Hilda's High School have been able to fulfil a vision of re-introducing the sixth form as part of our offerings, we are always looking at ways to improve our offerings and better equip our girls for the future. this will be for those who are able to take advantage of the programme better equip them for the wide world Mor importantly, it will help them make that transition to the tertiary level.
We welcome this batch of students into the sixth form. The hope is that they will continue to keep the flag of St. Hilda's Diocesan High School high with pride. Over the years the school has prided itself in producing well-rounded ladies of high academic achievement. I know that this group of sixth formers will make us no less proud.
Advice as you go forward. There is the tendency for students who have been successful in their CXC exams to relax believing that they have made it. You have achieved but there is still more to realize towards the goal of excellence. At St. Hilda's we strive for excellence You have been selected to continue your studies at St. Hilda's for another two years, because we believe you can achieve your goal and with excellence
We ask the parents to continue to give their support their children and the school.
Welcome and congrats. Have a great year.
The Rt. Rev. Leon Golding
Chairman of the Board of Governors and
Suffragan Bishop of Montego Bay
Principal's Message
It is our absolute pleasure to welcome this first batch of young ladies and invite them to explore and discover for themselves sixth form at St. Hilda's Diocesan High School.
This institution which was founded by the Anglican Diocese pledges to offer a first-class education to the young ladies who will embark on this exciting journey in September 2017. All the activities and offerings are designed to build the young ladies so that hereafter they will "emerge as leaders able to articulate desirable societal values and attitudes."
The learner-centered approach will be centered to the delivery of the Sixth Form Programme as it is our desire to have our young ladies develop inquiring minds and ultimately become critical thinkers. It is also our hope that our young ladies will continue to conduct themselves in a mature manner while the engage in conscientious study.
We will provide our young ladies with an environment conducive to the achievement of academic excellence and continued personal growth and development. Our offerings of academic courses enhanced by the co-curricular programmes will adequately prepare our young ladies to meet the varied and growing demands of the 21st century.
So as we embark on this adventurous journey of self-discovery we encourage the young ladies to congratulate each other on their outstanding results at the CSEC level and pledge to continue on their path of academic excellence.
The Committed and dedicated faculty will help to build the young ladies based on the guiding principle expressed by writer and journalist Anatole France, that "to accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan but also believe."
So welcome young ladies! Always remember Res Severa Verum Gaudium.
Mrs. Heather-Reid Johnson
Sixth Form Coordinator's Messsage
I am excited that you have selected St. Hilda's Diocesan High School as the institution of your choice to start your tertiary education. Pst fifth form can be often uncaring and unsupporting, leaving students frustrated, confused and uncertain about their career goals and educational opportunities.
Through our 6th Form programme, we are proud to offer a wide range of opportunities to enhance your co-curricular and classroom experiences to provide countless lifelong memories. We aim to enhance student development by providing a supportive and safe environment rich in academic, cultural and spiritual values in which all students can achieve academic, social and professional success.
Success in the 6th Form Programme is contingent on meeting the contractual terms and conditions that are outlined on this website, as well as, fulfilling the requirements for the courses of study which you will undertake. This includes completing and submitting of all coursework on time, regular and punctual attendance to classes, outstanding conduct in and out of school and general involvement in school events and activities.
In closing let me welcome you to the institution where you will be able to fulfill your potentials as we help you prepare for your further studies and for life
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Mr. Steve Yorke