About Wolmer's Preparatory School
Principal's Message
Dear Parents, Scholars, and Esteemed Members of the Wolmer’s Preparatory School Community,
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you to Wolmer’s Preparatory School, an institution deeply rooted in a legacy of excellence since its inception in 1941. Our school was established under the visionary leadership of Mrs. Evelyn Skempton, then Headmistress of Wolmer’s Girls’ School, to serve as a foundational platform for young minds, preparing them for the academic rigours and holistic development that define the Wolmer’s tradition.
Our guiding motto, “Age Quod Agis,” meaning “Whatever you do, do it to the best of your ability,” encapsulates our unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of excellence in every endeavour. At Wolmer’s Preparatory, we are dedicated to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also imbued with strong moral values and a sense of social responsibility.
Our mission is to educate pre-primary and primary scholars through the dynamic involvement of parents, staff, governors, and other stakeholders. We achieve this by leveraging excellent human resources and materials, utilising groundbreaking and dynamic curricula tailored to the needs of our scholars, providing an aesthetically pleasing environment, and promoting positive values and attitudes.
As we continue to build upon our rich heritage, we remain steadfast in our dedication to creating an academically stimulating environment where both staff and scholars can experience educational, physical, social, spiritual, and emotional growth. Our vision includes the provision of modern and relevant facilities, the engagement of excellent human resources, and the cohesive involvement of all stakeholders to foster positive values and attitudes.
I invite you to explore our website and learn more about the vibrant community that makes Wolmer’s Preparatory School a beacon of educational excellence. Together, let us continue to uphold the esteemed reputation of our institution and inspire our scholars to reach their fullest potential.
Warm regards,
Ms. Kemar Christie
Principal
The Wolmer's Trust Schools
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wolmer’s Schools is to create well-rounded individuals capable of and committed to making a meaningful contribution to society. We strive to do so by educating post-primary to post-secondary students through the use of ground-breaking extra-curricula; excellent human resources and material; the dynamic involvement of all stakeholders; the promotion of positive values and attitudes, and the provision of an aesthetically-pleasing environment.
The school’s latin motto “AGE QUOD AGIS” is translated in English to mean “Whatever you do, do it to the best of your ability.”
Wolmer's Preparatory School Mission Statement
To educate pre-primary and primary students through the dynamic involvement of parents, staff, governors and other stakeholders; excellent human resources and material; the use of ground-breaking and dynamic curricula catering to the needs of the students; the provision of an aesthetically-pleasing environment; and the promotion of positive values and attitudes.
important milestones
Wolmer's Prep Timeline
Wolmer's Prep Accepts Students
Sign Dedication
Pre School Opens
Special Education Department Opens
Learning and Enrichment Centre Opens
Wolmer's Becomes Solar Powered
Wolmer's Prep Enables Virtual Learning
Our History
Wolmer’s Preparatory School welcomed its first students on September 16, 1941, when it opened as a department of Wolmer’s Girls’ School. This preparatory department, which was initially housed in a single classroom, was the brainchild of Mrs. Evelyn Skempton, the principal of the Girl’s School at the time.
It served as an important feeder for Wolmer’s Girls’ School, with most of the students making a seamless transition from one to the other. In 1957, when the Government changed the age for admissions to high school to 11 years old, the two lowest forms which constituted the preparatory department moved from the high school to the independent Wolmer’s preparatory department, which would later incorporate the preparatory department of the Boys’ School and become the very successful third member of the Wolmer’s group of schools.
In the Christmas term of 1944, the preparatory department moved from a concrete nog building at Wolmer’s Girls’ School into new classrooms in a specially designed building on the corner of Marescaux Road and North Race Course (now National Heroes’ Circle), then later to Connolley Avenue as Wolmer’s Preparatory School. The school has grown steadily over the years, adjusting to the changing educational landscape in Jamaica while continuing to achieve the highest standards of development and achievement for its pupils.
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