Treadlight Primary School

1999
CHALLENGES

· Poor Literacy/Numeracy Levels
· Malnourished children
· Lack of funds
· Poor sanitary convenience (comm)
· Ruinate (school property)
· Truancy
· Deforestation (coal burning)
· Inactive P.T.A.

       

 
    GOALS
1. To achieve a good Numeracy/Literacy Programme.
2. To increase school's population.
3. To increase Feeding Programme through the school's farm project.
4. To offer Medical/ Dental care to every child
5. To put in place equipment for modern technology.
6. To have children involved in Cultural Arts
7. To have a beautification programme
8. To develop good moral and spiritual values through:
· Daily Devotions
· Week of Prayer
· Sunshine Bible Club
· Gospel Concert
       

   
 

PLANNING FOR DEVELOPMENT
· Reading
· Population Increase
· Technology
· Dental Care

YEAR 1: 1999 - 2000
THEME: Reading Is Our Priority
FOCUS: Trees and School Gardening

YEAR 2: 2000 - 2001
Theme: Bring A Bottle Learn A Word
Focus: Reuse of Plastic Bottles.

YEAR 3: 2001 - 2002
Theme: Reading and Environmental Link Up
Focus: Beautification and continuation of school gardening

         

 
     
   

    2002
OVERALL ACHIEVEMENTS

· Literacy in 1999 rated 90% at the N.M.level; presently our N.M. is at 35%.
· Enrolment for 1999 was 250, present enrollment 508.
· Feeding programme provides for more than eighty percent (80%) of the school's population .
· General improvement of School plant.
· Lush green trees.
· Consistency in vegetable and flower gardens
· Well kept lawns.
· Clean walls, corridors and toilets.
· A playfield properly fenced by P.T.A.
· A vibrant P.T.A.
· Attractive and motivating classrooms.
· Global survey on school garden (From U.S.A re: school garden)
· Aquisition of :
o 3 computers
o sewing machine
o 3 printers
o copying machine
o fans
o scanning machine
o industrial stove
o additional freezer
o 200 books from JAMALCO
o garden tools from RADA
· Principal was awarded a plaque and certificate for outstanding performances in 4H and JCDC competitions.
· An improvement in spiritual and moral values and attitudes.
· Good school community relationship through cultural arts,e.g. Jamaica Night
· Contract with a school operator to transport children from neighbouring communites, which enhances punctuality.
· The second Tuesday of every month is designated as Environmental Day.
· Environmental Committee
         
   
 
         

 
   

CONTACT INFORMATION
Mrs. Joyce Hastings, Principal
Miss Norma Leiba, Coordinator
Treadlight Primary School
May Pen P.O.
Clarendon
Tel: 902-4868 Fax: 902-4868

A full case study is being prepared by Treadlight and NEEC/MOEYC.

         

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