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“The school library provides information and ideas that are fundamental to functioning successfully in today’s information and knowledge-based society. The school library equips students with lifelong learning skills and develops the imagination, enabling them to live as responsible citizens ” (International Federation of Library Association’s (IFLA) Manifesto, 2008). The presence of modern, functioning libraries at Kingston College is therefore critical to the academic advancement and competitive advantage of each student enrolled at this prestigious institution.
I am sure you are aware of the important role technology plays in education and development today. It is the generosity of donors like yourself that will enable us to provide the youngsters of our beloved alma mater with this lacking but very key infrastructure which is necessary if we are to continue to compete and remain the preeminent institution of choice for talented and ambitious youngsters today and into the future.
Your donation will enable us to provide a much needed state of the art library and technology resource centers. Plus, the completed Douglas Forrest Building for Kingston College. We are in the home stretch of the campaign as we had to reschedule plans to break ground this summer of 2016.
There is a special spirit of commitment and dedication that resides deep in the heart of every Kingston College (KC) old boy. This spirit manifests itself in an undying devotion to the school which significantly nurtured and fashioned that character which is found only in the ‘Fortisians’. For some time now, the class of KC......Continue reading→
Covid-19 is sweeping across the land. The ravages of the disease are forcing the cancellations of numerous events. Continue reading
Jamaica’s largest all-boy institution, Kingston College, celebrates 95 years of existence today. Continue reading
[supsystic-slider id=2 position=”center”] The KC Library & Technology Capital Campaign had Ground Breaking Ceremony, Thursday, November 30, 2017. The school leadership and all the major stakeholders, donors and volunteers were in attendance. The Douglas Forrest Building will be completed by September 2018. Get involved now and be a part of upgrading the teaching and learning......Continue reading→
Omar McLeod strides into history Perfect hurdling gives McLeod Olympic gold in 13.05 sec – by Howard Walker Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Omar McLeod became Jamaica’s first Olympic Games 110m hurdles champion with a near flawless performance as he landed gold in 13.05 seconds here at the Olympic Stadium last night. McLeod, who was......Continue reading→
Kingston College Old Boys Association USA Incorporated (KCOBA USA Inc.) was again proud to offer a scholarship award to the top performing male student at the Union of Jamaica Alumni Association USA Incorporated (UJAA) 26th Annual High School Graduate Awards and Essay Competition. This student, Mr. Geddes O. Alexander II, graduated from Bard High School......Continue reading→
Sydney Ignatius (Foggy) Burrowes attended Kingston College (K.C.) between 1943 and 1947. Many believe that he was the most influential student to wear the school’s colors. As skipper (captain) of athletics and cricket, and a key member of the football (soccer) forward line, he was involved in every phase of school life. On joining the......Continue reading→