Manning's School
Manning's School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica, which started offering classes in 1738, is the oldest continuous operating high school in Jamaica. The school's motto is rendered in latin "Vita sine litteris mors est " its english translation being "Life without learning is death."
| Manning's School | |
|---|---|
Thomas Manning Building | |
| Address | |
Beckford St. Western region , Jamaica | |
| Coordinates | 18°13′36″N 78°07′58″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school (government funded) |
| Motto | Vita sine litteris mors est (Life without learning is death) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Anglican |
| Established | 1738 |
| Founder | Thomas Manning (bequest) |
| School code | 10055 |
| Principal | Steve Gordon |
| Years offered | 7–13 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age range | 10-19 |
| Enrolment | 1,686 (2018) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17:1 |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Dark blue and light blue |
| Song | Dear Mannings School [Played to the tune of "The Londonderry Air"]. |
| Sports | Track and field, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Basketball, Chess |
| Website | www |
There is often debate whether Manning's or Wolmer's Trust School for Boys, one of the Wolmer's Schools is the oldest in Jamaica or the oldest continuous operating high school in Jamaica. Thomas Manning (who bequeathed the land and initial funding for Manning's in 1710 ) did so before John Wolmer (who's will at his death, provided for the monies to fund Wolmer's in 1729). Manning's continued without ceasing since its doors were first opened, whilst Wolmer's record provides that for two years (1755-1757) its doors were closed.