CURRICULUM
THE JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
To meet the demands of the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination, which pupils take in their final year at the school, greater emphasis is placed on Mathematics, Grammar and Comprehension, as well as Reading and Creative Writing. Our teachers are always in search of new ways to stimulate interest and to facilitate learning. Social Studies, Science, Religious Education, Art and Craft, Music and Speech, Drama and Information Technology are all included in the curriculum.
VOLUNTEERISM AT ST. GABRIEL'S
Our school encourages parents to actively volunteer. Our parent volunteers provide extra hands, an extra measure of personal warmth, a valuable resource for teachers, and vital link between the school and the community. Parents are welcome to approach the teacher and ask how they can assist or a class representative may approach other parents to request their services. Parent volunteers help with the reading programme, art, sports, canteens and activities. Each class has between one and four parents who volunteer as Parent Class Representatives or “Class Reps”. Class Reps are important links for information and representation, as well as may organize activities relating to your child’s class (events, meeting with teachers, etc.) If you wish to serve as a Class Rep, let your child’s teacher know at the beginning of the term. Additionally, if there is a specific talent or interest that you have that you think would be of benefit to the school, please do not hesitate to share it with us. We actively encourage parental involvement in the education of your children.