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Ursuline Convent

Over 110 years ago, Ursuline sisters started a school in Barbados with six students, growing to ninety students by 1897. In 1908, the Convent moved to the current location in Collymore Rock in the parish of St. Michael and in 1967, the primary and secondary schools were established.

Collectively known by students, parents and practically anyone in Barbados as "The Convent", the Ursuline Schools of St. Angela's and St. Ursula's have been providing quality education to Barbadian, Caribbean and many International students for many years.

St. Angela's - Infants and Juniors

St. Angela’s is divided into two (2) departments, the Infant Department (ages 3-7) and the Junior Department (ages 7 – 11+).

The Curriculum

In the Infant Department a modified Montessori Method of teaching is used. Here, areas of study are introduced according to the child’s readiness. A reading scheme called WORDS in COLOUR is used, and number concepts are introduced with the Cuisennaire rods. Art and Music & Movement are also taught. The children are introduced to computers.

In the Junior Department children continue to follow a well-rounded syllabus while being prepared for the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE - or Common Entrance) at age 11. Subjects taught are: Language Arts, which include the development of fluent reading, comprehension skills and poetry for pleasure, handwriting and Mathematics. Other subjects include - General Science, Social Studies, Religious Education, Art & Craft, Music, Spanish and Information Technology.

Physical Education: Games and Swimming

The school is equipped with a swimming pool. Through the Physical Education programme we hope to accomplish the following:

Spiritual Development

Religious Education is a priority and seeks to provide opportunity for personal reflection and spiritual growth, for religious experiences and community service. Respect for other denominations and for non-Christian religions is upheld.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Each pupil is also encouraged to pursue extra-curricular interests such as ballet or modern dance, basketball, Brownies, chess, cricket, cubs, drama, karate, recorder, soccer, swimming or table tennis. Some of these activities are available on the School premises.

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