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About FGC
Seminar 004
In April 1978 Freeport Gospel Chapel Preschool, an educational institution for children
was started with an enrolment of 8 students. It was the first school owned and operated by a
member church of the Assemblies of Brethren in the Bahamas. Sis. Maria Thompson was the
founding principal. From its humble beginnings in the chapels Sunday school rooms it has
grown to a full-fledged preschool and primary school covering Kindergarten Grade 6 located
on a 3 acre parcel of land adjacent to the chapel, Phase One was constructed in 1990. The
Philosophy
All Children have a right to receive a first-class, Christian education that will equip them
with the necessary beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, skills, and a personal relationship with God
The Mission of Freeport Gospel Chapel School to train each child in the way they should
go, Show them God's way, Teach them God's Path, Lead them in God's truth, and demonstrate
the love of God. Pray for them and with them. Prepare them academically, physically, socially,
and spiritually. Provide a safe and positive environment to learn in without fear. (Show Me...
F.G.C.S. is founded on Christian principles therefore, the theme verse and motto is
reflective as such.
School's Verse: "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart
School's Motto: "Monstra...Doce...Doc", (Latin by Brian Seymour) Show me, Teach me, Lead
me. The logo was designed, explained and drafted by Hartley Eugene Thompson II.