Student Handbook 2010-2011

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1. VISION

Fatima College seeks the holistic development of young men by preparing them for
success in their lives and enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the society in
which they live.

2. MISSION STATEMENT

Fatima College is a Catholic institution where we seek to provide an appropriate and

caring environment for students to strive and achieve their full potential – morally,
spiritually, physically and academically. We seek to assist our students in realizing their
full potential in an ever-changing world.

3. HISTORY OF FATIMA COLLEGE

It was Fr. Francis Flavin O.P. of St. Theresa’s Church in Woodbrook, who recognised the
need for an additional Catholic college in north Trinidad. However, it was Fr. Meenan
C.S.Sp., bursar of St. Mary’s College, to build and staff a new college named in honour
of Our Lady of Fatima.
With the co-operation of Fr. Flavin, classes began in January 1945, on Petra Street, in
a building loaned by St. Theresa’s Intermediate School. Mr. Michael McCarthy and
Mr. Andrew Cockburn began classes, while Fr. Byrne concentrated on erecting the new
buildings on Mucurapo Road, Port of Spain.
On December 1st 1945, with a student body of 115 and a staff of 3, Fatima College was
formally opened. Its first principal was Fr. Byrne.
In the following years, Fatima expanded rapidly with the new wings added. The Hall
was built in 1951 and the playing field and pavilion in 1963 and 1970 respectively. The
A.V./Library and Form 6 block were built in 1972. The Computer Lab was opened in
1984 and the Science wing was built in 1988.
Fr. James Ryan succeeded Fr. Byrne in 1955. In 1973, Fatima College got its first
lay principal, Mr. Clive Pantin, who left in 1981. Mr. Mervyn Moore, who joined
the teaching staff in 1959, then took over. He retired in December 1999. Mr.
Anthony Garcia became Principal in February 2000, ushering the College into the new
millennium. He retired in March 2009. Fr. Gregory Augustine has acted as Principal
since January 2009.

4. COLLEGE CREST AND MOTTO

a. FATIMA COLLEGE CREST
This was selected by the first principal, Fr. Byrne, and placed on the Fatima flag, which was
officially blessed by His Grace, the Archbishop Count Finbar Ryan O.P. on May 13th 1947.

The Holy Ghost, represented by the dove, is the emblem of the congregation of the Holy Ghost
Fathers. The six white roses represent the six apparitions of Our Lady to the children at Fatima,
Portugal. Blue and gold are traditionally Our Lady’s colours.

b. FATIMA COLLEGE MOTTO

NITENDO VINCES means BY STRIVING YOU CONQUER and exemplifies the essential
ideals of our college.

c. COLLEGE SONG
Fatima boys come answer to the call
From far and wide
Shoulder to shoulder ever marching on
God be our guide
Fearless and true
Loyal to you
O Alma Mater firmly one
Strive on
Fatima boys
Strive on

Composed by:
His Grace the Archbishop Most Reverend Anthony Pantin (R.I.P.)
during his tenure at Fatima College.

5. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. MEMBERS OF STAFF 2010 – 2011
ADMINISTRATION

PRINCIPAL (AG.) - Fr. Gregory Augustine

VICE PRINCIPAL - Mrs. Anne Gomes-Phillips

DEANS
FORM 1 Mr. Allister Cooper
FORM 2 Mr. Amraj Seemungal
FORM 3 Mr. Nigel Cooper
FORM 4 Ms. Gillian Ramdass
FORM 5 Mr. Aloysius Joseph
FORM 6 Ms. Rosemary Duff

Fr. G. Augustine Religion, Art, Music

Mrs. J Kanhai-Maharaj Chemistry, General Science
Ms. C. Churaman Biology, Physical Education,
Physics, Technical Drawing
Ms. S. Dyer Mathematics
Ms. I. Ali History, Geography
Mr. M. Maraj Business
Foreign Languages - French,
Ms. A. Poon Spanish
Ms. N. Harricharan English

TEACHERS
Ms. I. Ali English, History
Fr. G. Augustine Religious Education ,History
Mr. K Cox Art
Ms. N. Bejai Economics, Principles of Business
Ms. R. Berment Mathematics
Ms. N. Branker Spanish
Ms. C. Churaman Biology
Ms. S. Clarke Drama
Ms. P. Clerk Biology
Mr. A. Cooper Music,General Science, Biology
Mr. N. Cooper Principles of Accounts
Ms. M. Cumberbatch Music, French
Ms. Sh. De Gale French, Spanish
Mr. St. De Gale Chemistry, Physics
Mr. G. de Souza Mathematics
Ms. R.Duff English, Spanish
Ms. D. Dyer English, Geography
Ms. S. Dyer Mathematics, Add Maths
Ms. C. Ellis English
Mr. F. Garcia Physics
Ms. A. Gomes-Phillip Religious Education
Mr. J. Greene Mathematics, Add Maths

Ms. E. Habib English, Caribbean Studies

Mrs. N. Harricharan English, History, Caribbean Studies
Mrs. M. Hubbard Geography
Mr. T. Indalsingh Mathematics
Mr. A. Joseph English, French, Spanish
Ms. S. Khan Geography
Ms. B. Lee-Ahyen Chemistry, Mathematics
Mrs. J. Kanhai-Maharaj General Science, Chemistry
Mr. S. Maharaj Physics
Ms. S. Mahelal Geography
Ms. A. Manuel Principles of Business
Mr. M. Maraj Management of Business, Principles of
Business, Economics
Mrs. W. Marin Spanish
Mr. L. McMaster Accounts
Ms. M. Millington History
Mr. K. Mahabir Spanish
Mr. M. Moore Religious Education
Ms. M. Moses Computer Studies
Mr. K. Noel French, Music
Ms. L. Ollivierre English
Mr. K. Peterson General Science, Physics
Mr. G. Pierre Physical Education
Ms. A. Poon French
Mrs. G. Ramdass General Science, Physics
Mr. B. Rauseo Spanish
Ms. L. Rattan General Science, Chemistry
Ms. J. Roberts Mathematics
Ms. K. Samlal Physics, Mathematics
Mr. S. Seaton English Language, English Literature, Religion
Mr. A. Seemungal Geography
Mr. A. Thompson Computer, Mathematics
Mr. K. Wells Geography
Mr. M. White Geography, Music
Mr. A. Wolfe Mathematics
Mr. A Young Technical Drawing

LIBRARY STAFF
Ms. Y. Warwick
Mr. Assue

CLERICAL STAFF
Mrs. M. Romain - Clerk III
Ms. S. Narinesingh - Clerk/ Typist
Ms. L. Bobb-Charles - Secretary

HOLY GHOST FATHERS

Ms. Joyce Montano
Mrs. Elizabeth Pouchet-Dell

OJT
Mr. Jerome Spence

TECHNICAL STAFF
Ms. Dolabaille - Biology Lab Assistant
Ms. J. Baboolal - Chemistry Lab Assistant
Mr. C. Sampson - Physics Lab Assistant
Mr. F. Songie - A.V. Technician
Mr. G. Saxon - Computer Technician

ANCILLARY STAFF
Mr. Wayen Beggs
Mr. Joel Octave
Mr. Michael Humphrey
Ms. Nadia Russell

b. SUBJECTS OFFERED 2010 – 2011

Subjects For
ms
1 2 3 4 5 6
Additional Mathematics + +
Applied Mathematics +
Art + + + + +
Biology + + + +
Caribbean Studies +
Chemistry + + + +
Computer Studies + + +
Communication Studies +
Drama + + +
Economics + + +
English Language + + + + +
English Literature + + + + + +
French + + + + + +
General Science + +
Geography + + + + + +
History + + + + +
Management of Business +
Mathematics + + + + + +
Music + +
Physical Education + + +
Physics + + + +
Principles of Accounts + + +
Principles of Business + +
Religion + + + + + +
Spanish + + + + + +
Technical Drawing + + +

c. DAILY TIME TABLE

BELL - 7:30 a.m.

ROLL - 7:30 - 7:40 a.m.
Period 1 - 7:40 - 8:15 a.m.
Period 2 - 8:15 - 8:55 a.m.
Period 3 - 8:55 - 9:35 a.m.
Period 4 - 9:35 - 10:15 a.m.
BREAK - 10:15 - 10:35 a.m.
Period 5 - 10:35 - 11:15 a.m.
Period 6 - 11:15 - 11:55 a.m.
LUNCH - 11:55 - 12:55 p.m.
ROLL - 12:55 - 1:00 p.m.
Period 7 - 1:00 - 1:40 p.m.
Period 8 - 1:40 - 2:20 p.m.

On Mondays, there is usually a general school assembly from 7:35 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Periods 1 through 4 are therefore shortened by 5 minutes each.

d. SPORT HOUSES, THE FOUR GOSPELS AND COLOURS

St. Matthew - (Yellow)
St. Mark - (Green)
St. Luke - (Red)
St. John - (Blue)