ABOUT US
Building Foundations. Shaping Futures Since 1894.
Discover the history, values and leadership that continue to shape Retirement Primary School.
SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
ESTABLISHED
1894
PRESENT SITE
Since 1964
LOCATION
North Western St. Elizabeth
QUALITY EDUCATION CIRCLE
QEC 39
REGION
Region 5
OUR STORY
Retirement Primary School was established in 1894 and has served generations of families in North Western St. Elizabeth.
The school has occupied its present location since 1964, when the land was donated by the Retirement United Church of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
OUR PURPOSE
OUR MISSION
To provide a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that empowers every child to achieve academic excellence and develop strong character.
OUR VISION
To be a leading primary school recognised for excellence in teaching, learning, innovation and community partnership.
OUR MOTTO
Only the Best Is Good Enough
OUR CORE VALUES
RESPECT
Kindness, honesty, courtesy and responsibility.
PURPOSE
Discovering potential and pursuing meaningful goals.
SERVICE
Using our gifts to make a positive difference.
A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
MR. WATSON
Past Principal
MR. JACKSON
Past Principal
MRS. ANN-MARIE TERELONGE
Past Principal
COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
Retirement • Bethsalem • Elderslie • Harmony Hall • Cedar Spring • Jointwood • Dry River • Maggotty • White Hall • Carisbrook • Holland • Merrywood • Ginger Hill • Springfield • Happy Grove • Kilmarnock / Lacovia
Retirement Primary School
Retirement District, Retirement P.A., St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
Telephone: 876 226 6332
Email: retirement.primary.seh@moey.gov.jm
QEC 39 | Region 5
Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information
Only the Best Is Good Enough