About Us

Our history

Naparima Girls' High School was established in 1912, with 22 students and a sole teacher and Principal, Miss Edith Doyle. The school opened in a small classroom on Coffee Street, San Fernando. When Miss Doyle retired six months later, she was succeeded by Miss Marion Outhit, M.A., a graduate of Dalhousie University.

In 1917 the school moved to its present site at La Pique, with three classrooms and a new dormitory — the Sarah Morton Dormitory — named for the wife of Reverend John Morton, a pioneer of the Presbyterian Church in Trinidad.

Milestones since then include the school's iconic tamarind tree being planted and NGHS attaining official Secondary School status (1925), the first Trinidadian principal, Miss Beulah Meghu, being appointed (1964), the Parents' Action Committee being formed (1985), the school's Centenary and the appointment of Mrs. Carolyn Bally-Gosine — the first past student of the school to become Principal (2012), and a CAPE School of the Year Award (2014).

Mission

Naparima Girls' High School, together with the home, Church and the community, will produce responsible well-adjusted individuals who are committed to excellence and who will contribute positively to a dynamic society.

Vision

Naparima Girls' High School envisions members of the school community working together to create a learning environment that engenders growth in character, academic excellence, respect for self, others and the environment. Our school will continue to share our rich spiritual heritage based on Presbyterian teachings and ideals and promote a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Our students will graduate as critical thinkers, problem solvers and technologically competent individuals. They will be well rounded, proactive, aesthetically aware, adaptable, patriotic citizens who will continue to lead healthy and positive lifestyles.

Core values

• All individuals can learn.
• All individuals are responsible for their own actions and decisions.
• All individuals have cognitive, social, emotional, creative and spiritual needs.
• The fulfillment of individuals' needs depends upon the collaborative partnership of school, home, church and community.
• High, yet realistic expectations are vital to optimal learning and teaching.
• Truth, honesty and integrity are essential core values.
• Mutual respect and acceptance of diversity are essential for developing a sense of community.
• Learning is a lifelong process.
• All individuals are proactive in responding to environmental and technological changes.

Motto

Non Nobis Solum Sed Omnibus — "Not for ourselves only, but for all."