North Eastern College

Northeastern College
Location
Graham Trace,Ojoe Road
Sangre Grande
Trinidad and Tobago
Coordinates 10°35′59″N 61°7′43″W / 10.59972°N 61.12861°W / 10.59972; -61.12861Coordinates: 10°35′59″N 61°7′43″W / 10.59972°N 61.12861°W / 10.59972; -61.12861
Information
School type Secondary School
Motto Studiorum Sedes Dulcium Amoena
Denomination At Northeastern College various Faiths are practised such as Christianity, Hinduism and Islam.
Established 1961
Authority The Ministry of Education of Trinidad & Tobago
School code 160036
Principal Mrs. Jesslyn Ramlal
Years offered 7
Gender Male and Female
Age range 11-19
Number of students 1000 + students
Classes 21
Average class size 35
Language English and Spanish
Hours in school day Approximately 7
Classrooms 60 (Inclusive of form classes and various subject rooms)
Houses Aripo, Cumberland, Tamana, Trinity
Colour(s) Black and white
Slogan S.P.I.C.E.M.S
Sports Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Dragon Boating, Football, Netball, Track & Field
Nickname North, N.E.C
Team name Northeastern College
Newspaper The N.E.C. Buzz

Northeastern College is a government co-educational secondary school. The school is located in the town of Sangre Grande, on the northeastern side of the island of Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.

The school is referred to as a college because it offers seven years (five are to prepare students for Caribbean Examinations Council examinations) of education, of which the last two years (the sixth form) are optional.

Whilst attending Northeastern College, with the exception of mid-term exams and end-of-term exams, there are two to three major exams depending on which year group a student is in. From the third form (year) students are prepared for the National Certificate of Secondary Education exam which is given by the Ministry of Education. The next major exams are CSEC given in the 5th year and CAPE which is given to the year 6 students (these exams are not under the control of the Trinidadian government but instead the examination body Caribbean Examinations Council).

Northeastern College is made up of a student population of approximately 500 males and 600 females.

Curriculum

At Northeastern College approximately 30+ subjects are taught, with the majority being available to students after finishing their third year. The subjects can vary between business subjects, science subjects and general studies.A list of some of the classes available are listed below :

  • Additional mathematics
  • Agricultural science
  • Biology
  • Building and furniture technology
  • Caribbean history
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Electrical and electronic technology
  • Electronic document preparation and management
  • English language
  • English literature
  • Geography
  • Human and social biology
  • Information technology
  • Integrated science
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical engineering technology
  • Music
  • Office administration
  • Physical education and sport
  • Physics
  • Principles of accounts
  • Principles of business
  • Religious instruction (not a subject, only a class)
  • Social studies
  • Spanish
  • Technical drawing
  • Theatre arts
  • Visual arts

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities at Northeastern College include basketball, badminton, cricket, dragon boating, football, netball and track and field. The following are a list of other extracurricular activities available at the school:

  1. Hiking Club
  2. Environmental Club (C.O.R.E)
  3. Debate Club
  4. Drama Club
  5. Charity Club
  6. Mathematics Club
  7. Science Club
  8. Astronomy Club
  9. Cadets Force
  10. Student Counsel
  11. School Band
  12. Becoming a library prefect

Northeastern College was also once known for a vibrant folk choir that won many competitions throughout the country.

House system

Northeastern College has four houses which are named after hills found within Trinidad:

Aripo (Named after El cerro del Aripo)

Colour: Yellow

Cumberland (Named after Cumberland Hills)

Colour:Red

Tamana (Named after Tamana Hills)

Colour:Green

Trinity(Name after Trinity Hills)

Colour:Blue

Former principals

  • Jesslyn Ramlal
  • Arthur Antoine
  • Annette Brizan
  • Lionel Ramoutar
  • Mr. Sieunarine
  • Lyndon Barath
  • Effel Mohammed
  • Ralph C. Laltoo – founding principal[1]

References

  1. ↑ "About Us – Northeastern College Sangre Grande".


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