North Eastern College

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.

Northeastern College
Location
Graham Trace, Ojoe Road

Sangre Grande

Trinidad and Tobago
Coordinates10°35′59″N 61°7′43″W
Information
School typeSecondary School
MottoStudiorum Sedes Dulcium Amoena
DenominationAt Northeastern College various Faiths are practised such as Christianity, Hinduism and Islam.
Established1961
AuthorityThe Ministry of Education of Trinidad & Tobago
School code160036
PrincipalMrs. Cislyn Charles-Maxwell
GenderMale and Female
Age range11-19
Number of students1000 + students
Classes29
Average class size35
LanguageEnglish and Spanish
Hours in school dayApproximately 7
Classrooms60 (Inclusive of form classes and various subject rooms)
HousesAripo, Cumberland, Tamana, Trinity
Colour(s)Black and white
SloganS.P.I.C.E.M.S
SportsBasketball, Badminton, Cricket, Dragon Boating, Football, Netball, Track & Field
NicknameNorth, N.E.C
Team nameNortheastern College
NewspaperThe N.E.C. Buzz

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.

History

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:

  • 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]
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References
  1. "About Us – Northeastern College Sangre Grande".
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