Old Harbour High School had its inception on October 12, 1969 as what was called a Junior Secondary type school, then new to Jamaica and funded by the World Bank. Land for the building of the school was obtained at 33 South Street from Mr. Cecil Walker. Students aged twelve to fifteen years were enrolled and placed in Grades Seven to Nine...
Launching a new school, and especially one of the 3 largest of its kind in the island, was no easy task. Motivating a large school population - and to some extent the wider community as well - towards high standards in " values and attitudes", in discipline and in school and extra -curricular activities presented many a challenge. Despite the usual "teething pains"...
The academic year 2010/2011 brought with it hurdles such as increased class sizes coupled with literacy and numeracy challenges on a decreasing budget but in the end we stand victorious. It also blessed us with indescribable moments of sheer joy as we basked in the victories and successes of my truly "swaggerfic" staff members and students...
To Date, no other department has bought this into national focus as the Physical Education Department. This year is no exception. We have excelled in football, netball, Basketball, Track and Field, cricket, Volleyball and hockey.
As the world becomes more technologically advance, we have put in place measures to take advantage of this advancement. The e-learning program is one such measure we have implemented to ride on the coat-tails, as we continue to go 'In Pursuit of Excellence'.
TVJ Quiz Team Headquaters. The number one non-traditional high school that have strive for greatness in the TVJ's School Challenge Quiz Competition, battling the odds and gaining support from all schools. The Old Harbour High School is a school that is filled with great minds that are resourceful in the upbringing of a better school and country.
We pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. We are dedicated to creating a challenging and supportive environment where the members of our community can attain their educational and personal goals.
We invest quality time educating and molding you to ensure that you become the finished and polished citizens we desire for a nation of value. We encourage all to take responsibility for their learning, to discover their potential, and to achieve their ambitions.
We sincerely hope that you will not be daunted by challenges as this is just another portion of the journey you will take before you arrive at your destination. Therefore, savour it all, and ensure you remember to play while you work as this too has its place.
Old Harbour High School has become a brightly burning beacon for students who have passed through the gates of this noble institution. To those who continue to support us, we say thanks and pray that you will continue doing so as without you we dare not achieve our motto, In Pursuit of Excellence.
The journey has not been without its difficulties, however, there have been many successes and we have continued to advance steadily. Many challenges have occurred mainly because we are living in a rapidly changing society and development occurs because we have a need to survive and in so doing, excel.. Today we are counted among the top non-traditional high schools in Jamaica.
This institution like every other has had its share of difficulties but because we are not just a group of teacher, administrative and ancillary staff, but as a family, we have managed to weathered our storms. We will use the opportunity to thank and encourage all the members of the academic, administrative and ancillary staff, and ask them to continue being committed to serve with excellence.
Now, to the students, parents and associates upon whom will be bestowed the honour of joining our royal family, we bid you welcome and embrace you wholeheartedly. We hope you recognize the stage of excellence has been set and that you will strive to excel under our motto, "In Pursuit of Excellence". God bless you. God bless Old Harbour High School.
Old Harbour vs Campion College.
The members of the Old Harbour High's Schools' Challenge Quiz team (Keneisha Thomas, Lloyd Taylor, Dane Warren and Rayon Young)
