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Montego Bay High School - The Beacon of St. James, Jamaica

by Wellesley
(Jamaica)

Montego Bay High School Building source:mbhsia.com

Montego Bay High School Building
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mobay high school celeberation in 2010source:Gleaner.com

mobay high school celeberation in 2010source:Gleaner.com

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Montego Bay High School - "ESE NON VIDERI"- To Be And Not To Seem

Montego Bay High School is not only one of the two all-girls secondary school in Montego Bay, it is THE high school of Montego Bay - and St. James, in general, boasting some of the best CXC/CSEC exam results both in St. James & Jamaica!

As a top performing high school, it is also awarded some of the brightest young minds from the primary schools on a yearly basis.

There are number of notable and outstanding Jamaican who passed through this noble institution. This include Jamaica's chief justice, Zaila McCalla.

The school was established in 1935 by the Government of Jamaica to fill the need of an all-girls high school in St. James. It was the first government owned high school for girls established on the island. It was established with the aim of developing in its students, mental alertness, physical health, spiritual consciousness and a sense of responsibility.

Today, they not only excel academically, but also seeks to enhance the talents of the their students through participation in the arts, including the JCDC music and speech festivals. They are also heavily involved in 4H club and debating club competitions.

My smaller sister, Tanya Marie Gayle, is a proud student of this noble institution By the way, I am a proud Manning's student:-)

Last November (2010), the school had an exciting week of activities, celebrating their 75th anniversary year of scholastic excellence.

Mobay High, as it is also called, is located at 51 union Street here in the second city. It's contact numbers are 876-952-2574, 876-952-2809.

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References: Montego Bay High School Alumnae Ass of South Florida & Montego Bay High School International Alumni Ass. http://mbhsia.com/

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Mar 03, 2020
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The Best in the West
by: Proud Past Student

There are so many wonderful things that I could say about MBHS, but I will limit them to three.

1. ¨Young ladies, put value on yourselves.¨ I have forgotten her name but for a brief period during my time at MBHS, we had a principal who would recite that line every morning in devotion. It was a simple refrain, but it is a mantra that I live by to this day. It has affected my approach to relationships, my career and life in general.

2. ¨Young ladies DO NOT walk and eat.¨ This was one of the many lessons in etiquette that I received while at the school. They were a nuisance then but now, they are habits that I embody. I walk through this world with a grace and poise that I can only attribute to my alma mater.

3. ¨ Esse non videri¨ I struggled to understand the meaning of our motto during my tenure at MBHS, but now, I fully understand. The face I present to the world is a true reflection of the substance that I possess internally. I am exactly as I seem and I owe it all to MBHS.

Thank you. You are appreciated.

Feb 14, 2018
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Montego bay high school graduating class95/96
by: Tamara McFarlane

Hi. I lost touch with one of my bedt childhood friend.Veniese or Venecia Watson. She started 7th grade or first form at montego bay high school in 1990. Before that we attend Anchovy Primary school together and lived relatively close. She had a little sister Latoya. And she was very good at running. She would have graduated in the group of 1995-6.Anyone knows her or can get in touch.Please let me know. Tamara

Oct 24, 2017
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mobay high, one day #1
by: day

I am a proud 10th grader of The Montego bay high school for girls. I did like the school at first, but now I see these blessing of it. We are a God fearing school. And with faith in Jesus Christ, we excel in every way. This prestigious school is of good meaning, and a blessing to St. James, Jamaica. And no matter what when I graduate, in all hope I'm alive,I will help to build my school on a rock. And by the way, I'm am in holness (green) house, music club, quiz club, 4H club and I'm going to join the science club.

Feb 03, 2017
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It's great
by: SKY

School is great.

Jan 17, 2017
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Kudos to MoBay High
by: Anonymous

I am proud to state I went to MoBay High. Although I rebelled a bit to certain rules and regulations, I now realized in my adult life that the values instilled in me then are valuable and applicable to today's living. Although rebellious then, I am now a slightly conservative professional who is now a mentor to many. Kudos Mobay High! Kudos to the teachers who gave me a hard time. Kudos to the teachers who held me to a high standard.

Sep 12, 2016
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awesome school
by: Britney Olivia

i have been here since last year and i find this school amazing so far.

Feb 11, 2016
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The Best in the West
by: Moya

The Prestigious Montego Bay High School for girls is a noble institution which taught me the essentials of being not only a scholar at school but also to be a lady in today's society. We were normally taught 'young ladies, put value on yourselves' and I'm a past student and to this day i still remember this quote.

Jul 05, 2015
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The Shining School
by: Anonymous

The best school ever and will always be.

Jun 29, 2015
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up, up, up
by: Anonymous

this is one of the best exceptional schools in Montego Bay. Congratulations on your annual achievements.. Keep producing bright minds for the world!!

May 08, 2015
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Grammar, grammar
by: Anonymous

I am a 1982 graduate of MBHS and was fortunate to be taught English by Mrs. Crick.

I appreciate that you've taken time to submit this commentary, but the piece contains several grammatical errors-mostly pertaining to agreement of subject and verb.

Also, if one must abbreviate "association," then one, for obvious reasons, should avoid using the form "ass." With the prevalence of spell and grammar check functions on most electronic devices, these errors, and sadly, the ones on Cornwall Colleges' webpage, are unacceptable. These observations aside, you are doing a good job. Keep up the good work.

May 12, 2014
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RECORDS REQUEST FOR ...
by: Mrs. W. Rivera

Good morning

Kenardo Richardson born on 06-26-00 he is a former studnet of yours and we are in desperate need of his 6th, 7th, and 8th Quarter GRADES. I faxed a request at 876-971-3837 after speaking with someone who told me that it was a TeleFax. I thank you in advance. Please,please :)

Our School info:
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fax 239 369 9749.

Apr 10, 2014
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we school tun up....
by: Anonymous

montego bay high is the best all girls school in jamaica. it helps young girls who aspire to become something prosperous in life, achieve their girls. these young girls when moulded by the teachers become pleasant young ladies and learn to respect themselves. our school doesnt only look on academics but we also have alot of extra curricular activities. i was in netball, 4h, t.a.c and math club. we have alot of concerts and we know how to enjoy ourselves.

Jan 07, 2014
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best school ever
by: Anonymous

It is my pleasure to be at the Montego Bay High school since September .Its

Dec 29, 2013
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awesome place
by: la-tonya

THE MONTEGO BAY HIGH SCHOOL
If need a great place to be choose THE M.B.H.S trust the stundents are excellent they have a wonderful staff and tell you this these people are CARING,LOVING AND TRUSTWORTHY. boy if you miss out on attending this school your bad luck i am very proud to be a student who is attending this wonderful institution since september every day that i have been there has been wonderful education is the key to sucess and this school has more than sucess cause these young ladies that attend this school are marvelous they aim high for whatever they believe in.

Dec 28, 2013
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my life at this institution
by: latonya

the great montego bay high school is an awesome place to be were there are a lot of god fearing friendly people attending this school there are a lot of events that happened at this school they also know how to help you with your problems this is the place to be awesome teachers and not to talk about our excellent principal mrs. redway boy she is more than a principal to us she is like mnom #2 trust me on that

Dec 03, 2013
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best from the west
by: Anonymous

mobay high is truly the best from the west.

although i am only in first form this school has had a major impact on my life, and mrs. redway, is like my second mom. she knows how to manage the school properly and i can say with great pride that there is no other principal in jamaica that can fill her shoe.

Oct 06, 2013
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it is wonderful
by: la-tonya samuels

it has been awesome it is a very disciplined institution that trains young ladies to become the women that uplift jamaica. this is a learning center which teaches honesty.also our school phrase is esse non videri to be and not to seem to be young ladies and not just acting like one to carry the school name with pride,dignity,happiness and thoughtfulness to respect yourself and others who are set over you and also to have faith in god and also in yourself.also to trust god and never ever tell a lie.of first form seven two.

Oct 06, 2013
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Aug 20, 2013
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Manning's will be pleased to hear from you
by: Brownie-Taylor

I noticed that you said you were a proud past Manning's student. Manning's celebrated 275 years at a gala on August 10th. You need to get in touch with them.

Wellesley's Note
Yes, thanks Brownie-Taylor.

I was not able to stop by this year, but I have been in touch and a regular to the events otherwise :-)

One of our stalwarts, Mrs Walcott passed just before the celebrations as well though :-(

Jul 05, 2013
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Dennis
by: Anonymous

Hey Wellesley:
My daughter will be starting Mo Bay High in September 2013.

Wellesley's Note
Wow! Well congrats sir!
Give my regards to her please.

Jan 16, 2013
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a proud past student
by: Anonymous

the best high school in the entire universe am aproud past student i can say this with no regrets at all"with no wata in a mi mouth" that this school as groomed me an several young ladies in to wonderful young women in society.whenever i tell someone where ever i go that i went to montego bay high school for girls its unexplainable its just a awsome feeling to know you can be appreciated so much because of the high school youy went to

Jan 16, 2013
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Dec 03, 2012
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W
by: caroline weiss

I went to the school in the .50's. At that time I recall it was called Walker High School. Is St James High School was called by another name

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Dec 03, 2012
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Nov 28, 2012
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best school ever
by: Anonymous

My five years at the Montego bay High School for Girls was the best time of my life and I know that I will always remember and treasure those days.

Its amazing how five years just pass us by, I mean it feels like just yesterday that I entered the gates of Montego bay High School.

This school has tried its best to teach us the fundamentals we need to know in order to enter the very big world that awaits us. they say it only when you lose something you realize how much it means to you and i can definitely say that this is true. When I was at Montego bay High School sometimes I really could not wait to leave but now that I have finally left I feel like there is a void in my life that no other school will ever fill.

Persons may say they can't wait to leave high school but I want them to know that high school is supposed to be the best years of their life's and they should not waste their time at school because time wasted can never be regained.

Sep 24, 2012
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top school in the west
by: annisha

my five years at this noble school as fun filled with a number of activities. These help us to be rounded young ladies of tomarrow. I will always live by it's motto ESSE NON VEDIRE-to be and not to seem.

Jul 05, 2012
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A Great School
by: A.L.

After graduating from Montego Bay High School, I went on to Shortwood Teachers college, Mcgill University and then University of Calgary.

I got married and have two children. Now, I am retired.

May God continue to bless that great institution which has laid the foundation for my success.

I experienced a well-rounded education. In my time,they had a great athletic programme - swimming,tennis,track and field, basket ball - under Miss Riley.

A great Alma Mater. Go Mo. Bay! Go!

May 13, 2012
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Truly number 1
by: Sherika

The Montego Bay High School for girls is truly the top high school in St. James and is a regular feature on national top-ten lists. I really enjoyed my 5 years here. It was a great experience for me as I was a member of the debating team, speech choir, woodwind band and several clubs. The only aspect of the school that needs work is Sports. We are truly book smart but athletically handicapped lol. Anyway, Esse Non Videri!

Mar 09, 2012
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Class of '82
by: Sheryl Campbell-Lemard

Mrs. Barbara Smith was a good disciplinarian while I was at school. After so many years I really miss my friends. Ms. Tugwell was a great friend when we sat under the garage during lunch time

Feb 08, 2012
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Proud Past Student
by: Shavia Johnson

I am a proud past student of this institution. I must say i miss it dearly, wish i could go back. As for subjects, i got all 10 with distinctions and credits in one sitting. I must say I had some really good teachers.I am now at Utech doing extremely well and is on my way in obtaining by bachelors in nursing. Proud of my alma mata, and always will be!!!

Dec 05, 2011
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Proud of MoBay High
by: Anonymous

I attended MoBay High School between 1966 and 1970. Mrs Graham was the then Headmistress, Mrs Mckenzie taught me Maths.
It's good to see students in the same uniform and I am proud of what this school continues to do.

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