Lovely exchange with Saba Comprehensive School students
On Friday February 17th, 2023, the 3rd Form students from the Saba Comprehensive School (SCS) paid a visit to Statia, and the Gwendoline van Putten School, as part of their History and Geography lessons. Our students from 3A and V3A showcased their presentation skills teaching us about all Saba and Statia have in common, in […]
Stichting WeConnect hosts first Study Abroad Workshop at GvP School
In an effort to ensure our students are well prepared for transitioning into College and University life, the Gwendoline van Putten School collaborates with Stichting WeConnect to host a series of workshops aimed at living and studying away from home. The workshops are held at GvP School in the months of February and March 2023. […]
The GvP School is looking for ambitious and enthusiastic teachers
The Foundation for Promotion of Secondary Education on St. Eustatius is seeking interested candidates to fill the position of: Dutch teacher Mathematics teacher Spanish teacher ICT specialist / schedule maker / Magister administrator Applicants should: Have an academic degree in the area of specialization (bachelor’s degree or higher) and a valid teaching qualification recognized by […]
GvP students shine in regional SKILLS competition
On Friday, January 13th, 2023, six students of the Gwendoline van Putten School participated in the Regional Skills competition on Sint Maarten. Our students performed very well under the conditions and circumstances given to them. They placed overall third (3rd) place. The GvP School students were the best in certain parts of the assignments. They […]
Alternative Uniform Pants to the Dickies
St. Eustatius, December 12th, 2022 Dear parents and guardians, This letter serves to inform you of the following. The Gwendoline van Putten School received feedback from parents and students regarding the high cost involved with the Dickies uniform pants. As a result, the GvP management has researched alternative options for the Dickies that are cost […]
GvP School’s first vegetable sale on December 13th, at the Gazebo at Gem’s from 7.30 am
Vacature bestuur Gwendoline van Putten School
De Stichting tot bevordering voortgezet onderwijs op St. Eustatius beheert de Gwendoline van Putten school. Deze school is de enige school voor voortgezet onderwijs op Sint Eustatius en één van de drie VO scholen in Caribisch Nederland. De school heeft ca. 250 leerlingen en verzorgt praktijkonderwijs, voortgezet en beroepsonderwijs volgens het Caribische CXC-systeem. De instructietaal […]
“Your heart is slightly bigger than the average human heart, but that’s because you’re a teacher”
On Friday October 7th, 2022, the GvP faculty and staff enjoyed a day trip to the island of St. Maarten. This was the GvP School Board’s way of expressing their appreciation to their teachers and boy did they have a grand time. The teachers and support staff were treated to breakfast, a dubble-decker bus tour, […]
Unveiling of building board new GvP School building
It was a proud moment for the Gwendoline van Putten School to witness the unveiling of the building board on September 9th, 2022. Government Commissioner Ms. Alida Francis together with School Board President Mr. Charles Lindo, did the unveiling while several GvP School students, who expressed their desire to be in attendance, looked on. Management […]
Discussion on cultural heritage
On Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, six students of the GvP School received the Minister and State Secretary of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) to discuss their views on Cultural Heritage. The students did a great job in answering (sometimes difficult) questions, for example how they feel about Emancipation Day, how they look at the […]