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The early history of Presentation College San Fernando begins in 1930, when a small school called St. Benedict’s was established in a lowly basement beneath the San Fernando Presbytery at Harris Promenade This was the first Catholic Secondary school in South Trinidad, and was set up in response to the requests of the Catholic population as well as many non-Catholic residents there. After repeated petitions to the Archbishop of Port of Spain, the latter directed the Benedictine Fathers of Mount St Benedict to start the college as a diocesan institute. On March 31 1930, the legacy began.

Under the spiritual directorship of Rev. Fr. Sebastian Weber, OSB and a teaching staff of two Mr. Vincent Ferrer and Mr. Mitchell.

St. Benedict’s opened with thirty two students on its roll, including such names as Gerard Robert Ken and Harvey Montano, Ralphie Gillezeau, the Espinet brothers, the Hart brothers (Edmund and Edwin), Steve Bennett, Elwin Maingot and Rex Latour. In November of the same year the Benedictine Fathers purchased the Colony Buildings and grounds at La Pique, nestled at the foothills of the San Fernando Hill. This six acre site was the former residence of the Governor during his visits to South Trinidad and cost some 5000 pounds to acquire.

The period saw the College football XI win the SAFA Second League for the Leiba Cup in 1934 it saw Roy Seon win a place on the SAFA forward line, the first College student to play representative football. It also saw its first Cantata and other concerts organised by Mr. Churchill Johnston, a tour to St. Vincent in 1937 and another to British Guiana in 1939, and several open air boxing tournaments. Cricket coaching sessions during this time by ex-international cricketer George John and BG Intercolonial cricketer, Chatterpaul Persad, would later realise results in the form of the invitation of several of our College players to the trials of Intercolonial cricket.

Additions to the teaching staff were J.E. Borneo, Ken Mungal, F.A. Hoyos, E. Lowe, Cecil Lai Fook, Ben Winchester, Mrs. Andre, and Rev. Fr. Boniface OSB This period saw Ramnath(Ram) as the first tull time member of the grounds Club conducted by Mr. Hoyos.

This was the regime of Fr. Boniface, which saw the construction in 1945 of what is now affectionately known as the “Old Block’, the organisation of a Sea Scouts group and construction of a Boat Club, the introduction of the Prefect system (with Jim Paul and Terrence Greteau as the first Head Prefects), the start of the Legion of Mary, and the winning of the Cow and Gate Cup, emblem of supermacy in Intercollegiate football in Trinidad.

It was at this time that Mr. Mac, with the aid of Mr. Page, Captain of the Fleet-Air-Arm Football Xl, began to introduce the third back method of play in the College team which was then skippered by Jim Paul. Leon Leacock had already become famous as the youngest player ever to play representative in Trinidad when he was selected to represent the SAFA at the age of fourteen. John Streetly had begun to reveal his penchant for mountain-climbing by numerous assaults on the San Fernando Peak via the most inaccessible routes.

Rev. Fr. Willibrord Vonk, OSB joined the staff during this time, as well as Ralph Boland, Aubrey Garcia and Victor de Castro.

It is noteworthy that because of expenses, the Brothers paid themselves no salaries for the first three years. At that time there was only third of the buildings and facilities that we see today. Students were G.C.E. ‘A’ Level examinations for the first time in 1950 and the first distinctions at this level were in 1952.Bro. Kelly, the first Principal of Presentation College, immediately got down to the task of taking charge of the school. He worked diligently at repairing and maintaining the physical plant made significant changes to the curriculum and helped to place in jobs those students who were either intellectually disadvantaged, or were just Hot interested In matters of an academic nature. He also introduced a Special Stream catered to the highly intelligent Students. This would lead to the outstanding academic successes for which the College became known.

It was also during Bro. Kelly’s administration that the House System was introduced to the College. It developed a keen sense of competition while at the same time promoting team work and loyalty to a group. With the House System at its base, a very successful intra-college league was established, both for football and cricket, and College teams improved their performances remarkably.

Principals (1948-1975)

Irish Presentation Brothers who served as Principals were:

Bro. Livinus Kelly (1948–52) Bro. Liam Dromey (1952–53) Bro. Bartholomew Browne (1953–56) Bro. Macartan Sheehy (1956–57) Bro. Jerome Kelly (1957–69) Bro. Anselm O’Callaghan (1969–71) Bro. Matthew Feheney (1971–75) Bro. Michael Samuel (1975–2002) Mr. Simon Rostant (2002-2003) Mr. Errol Jaikaransingh (2003–2013) Mr. Dexter Mitchell (2013–present)

The daily Morning Assembly which has become a feature of College life, and to which many past students refer, was introduced by Bro. Matthew Feheney. He was very interested in music himself and encouraged the formation of an ensemble as a backup for the hymns sung at Assembly.

First Local Principal (1975)

Bro Michael Samuel became the first local principal in 1975 Under his principalship the school saw a shift away from an emphasis on scholarships to a greater concern on nurturing and maintaining a close family spirit. Every student was encouraged to contribute to the corporate spirit of the College and their individual talents were recognised as far as this was possible.

An ambitious building and renovation programme was started which included the construction of the present Library and College Chapel, a second Lawn Tennis court, a squash court, a Basketball court, a further extension of the 61h Form Block, a steel Pan Shed, a spacious Music Room, the extension and air conditioning of the Staff Room and the creation of the Deans’ Offices and an Office for the Vice Principal. The Audio Visual Room boasts equipment second to none in the island and a forty Station Language Laboratory was acquired from Norway and installed. The College also boasts of a Computer Room with 16 stations (though there is always a need for upgrading of equipment). The Office of the Principal and the Secretary’s Office were expanded to provide room for the additional personnel that had become necessary with the expansion of the school population from 680 to 840 students The College has started the construction of a 25m swimming pool and a smaller 10m treading pool in what is known as the quarry area to the East of the present playing field at Carib Street. The name of the pool will be “The St. Michael’s Swimming Pool”. It is expected to be opened in 1998. Other development projects include the construction of a Cafeteria Block parallel to the Old Block, the upgrading of toilet facilities and the expansion and development of the Administrative Offices and Lobby.

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Presentation College, Chaguanas

Presentation College, Chaguanas is a Roman Catholic secondary school in Chaguanas , Trinidad and Tobago and is the brother school of Presentation College, San Fernando .

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The Endeavour estates donated the land on which the school is. With the concern for the welfare of underprivileged youths, Canon Max Murphy founded the school with the permission of the then Archbishop of Port of Spain , Count Finbar Ryan . It was first known as "the parish school," but was later renamed Pamphilian High School , and then The College of St. Phillip and St. James. In 1959, the school was established at its current location, and management was taken over by the Presentation Brothers who continued to run the school until 1997. On 19 March 1959, the then Education and Culture Minister, Dr. Patrick Solomon, formally commissioned the school. On 4 October 2009, the school celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Although the school is primarily Roman Catholic, it has a diverse student body of different religions. Hosted and organized by the students, the school holds various religious celebrations annually, such as Diwali , Eid , and Christmas .

In September 2019, Distinguished Alumni and reputed Chemistry teacher, former Dean, and Vice Principal, Mr. Brian Seemungal was appointed Acting Principal, succeeding Captain Gary Ribiero. Mr. Raphael Max Ramlal(FORM 1), Mr. Ganesh Pulchan(FORM 2), Mr. Trevorn Aguillera (FORM 3), Mrs. Krystal K. Pedro(FORM 4), Mr. Khaleel Sahibdeen(FORM 5), and Mr. Darshan Maharaj(FORM 6) are the deans at the college. The Heads of the Department are Mr. Anthony Hosein (Mathematics), Mrs. Mylene Semungal (Sciences), Mrs. L. Boodoo (Languages), and Mr. Roland Hosein (Business).

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Presentation Brothers College (PBC), located at Old Fort, St George’s, was rededicated on January 21 to begin its 75th anniversary celebrations. The school was established on that date in 1947. “We pray God continues to bless this institution and all associated with it,” said Vicar General Fr Carl Haynes, himself a graduate, before blessing the building and classrooms with holy water. The anniversary theme is Celebrating our contributions to national building. Speaking during the ceremony, Fr Haynes traced the college’s history, which began with an invitation by then Archbishop Finbar Ryan OP of Port of Spain to the Presentation Brothers in Ireland to establish a secondary school in Grenada. At the time, the Church in Grenada was not a diocese and fell under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain. Fr Haynes said PBC therefore embraces the objectives of Catholic education which is “to provide an environment in which students build and deepen their relationship with God, foster academic culture amidst the pursuit of truth, and actively promote growth” in the cardinal virtues of “prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance”. “PBC has given 75 years of quality to the nation, producing exemplary men not only in Grenada but around the world.” He cited the school having among its alumni three prime ministers in Grenada, and recalled that years ago while studying at the Seminary of St John Vianney and the Uganda Martyrs, Mt St Benedict, Trinidad, he had learnt that its brother Presentation College, San Fernando, had produced two prime ministers. He said the Presentation Brothers had “given birth to four children”: Presentation College, San Fernando; Presentation College, Chaguanas; St Mary’s College, St Lucia; and Presentation College, Barbados. Fr Haynes said the Church has always “promoted the dignity of the human person” who has a God-given right to education, and referenced the Vatican Council II document, Gaudium et Spes. One role of Catholic education, he said is “to help students develop and encounter their true calling in life”. Welcoming invited guests and those viewing the livestream, Principal Dominic Jeremiah described the event as “a significant day in the life of PBC”. Jeremiah extended greetings to the School’s Board, representatives of the Ministry of Education; The Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny (SJC), which donated the land on which the school sits; the PBC Alumni Association New York; past and present students, teachers, and parents. A student read from Romans 12:10–13, while visiting Presentation Brother Dennis offered the Prayer of Thanksgiving for teachers, the SJC, parents, benefactors, governments that have supported the school, and students. Chair of the 75th anniversary committee, Adrian Francis gave the vote of thanks. The rededication ceremony ended with a minute’s silence observed for the Presentation Brothers, teachers and students who have died over the past 75 years. An anniversary Mass planned for January 22 was postponed to a later date because of an increase in Covid-19 cases. —RS

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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, 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 to, develop the talents of their students and to provide a practical, education imbued with the values of the gospels., in the vision of edmund rice, education is seen as the essential, means of assisting young people to develop as people who are able, to live full human lives and to make their best contribution to the, human community., presentation brothers’ college is a christian community of, students, staff, parents, alumni and patrons working together to, encourage excellence, responsibility, integrity, initiative and, respect. the college believes in a positive approach to discipline., students are guided and encouraged to accept responsibility for, their own behaviour., during its early years, the college, through a relatively small, student population, established a reputation for instilling moral, values, maintenance of high standards of discipline, and for, effective teaching – particularly in the areas of mathematics and, science. in addition to its academic, moral and ethical standards,, the college enjoyed a reputation for excellence in athletic activities., as a result of our students’ achievement the school is known, locally, regionally and internationally. presentation alumni are, leaders in government, education, research and other professional, fields of endeavour throughout the caribbean, north america and, various commonwealth countries., the present school was constructed in 1950. currently, enrollment, is over 400 young men..

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