Manning's School

Manning's School
Thomas Manning Building
Address
Map
Beckford St.

Western region

,
Jamaica
Coordinates18°13′36″N 78°07′58″W / 18.22667°N 78.13278°W / 18.22667; -78.13278
Information
TypePublic school (government funded)
MottoVita sine litteris mors est
(Life without learning is death)
Religious affiliation(s)Anglican
Established1738; 286 years ago (1738)
FounderThomas Manning (bequest)
School code10055[1]
PrincipalSteve Gordon
Years offered713
GenderCo-educational
Age range10-19
Enrolment1,686[1] (2018)
Student to teacher ratio17:1
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)   Dark blue and light blue
SongDear Mannings School [Played to the tune of "The Londonderry Air"].
SportsTrack and field, Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Basketball, Chess
Websitewww.manningsschoolja.org

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."

There is often debate whether Manning's or Wolmer's Trust School for Boys, one of the Wolmer's Schools[2] 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)[3] its doors were closed.

  1. ^ a b "Ministry of Education, Youth & Information School Profiles 2018-2019". Ministry of Education, Jamaica. 12 October 2015. p. 25. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  2. ^ "5 Oldest High Schools In Jamaica". The Jamaica Gleaner. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Wolmer's High School for Boys". www.wolmersboyshigh.org. Retrieved 14 March 2022.