Follow-Up on Staff Meeting and Ongoing Initiatives to Strengthen Our Professional Culture
St. Eustatius, June 8, 2025 Dear GvP School colleagues, We would like to thank you for your participation in the staff meeting held on May 28, 2025. The purpose of this meeting was to engage in an open and constructive dialogue about the improvement efforts currently underway, and to work together on strengthening the professional […]
GvP School Introduces Confidential Advisor in Staff Information Session
Oranjestad, June 6th , 2025 The GvP School recently hosted an informative session introducing the Confidential Advisor to staff members. This initiative underscores the school’s proactive approach to addressing potential issues that could affect its operational integrity. The role of the Confidential Advisor is pivotal in providing dedicated support to staff members who experience unwanted […]
Gwendolyn van Putten School Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Education and Transparent Governance
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius, 5-21-25. The Board of the Gwendolyn van Putten School (GvP) wishes to provide clarity and reassurance regarding the current operations, governance, and educational vision of the island’s only secondary school. The Board emphasizes its steadfast commitment to providing students with the highest quality education in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. The management […]
WeConnect NL Workshop: Balancing Academic Obligations and a Personal Life
WeConnect NL and the GvP School will be hosting the second study abroad workshop which will be focused on Balancing Academic Life and Personal Life While In College. The session will be held January 15, 2025 from 5:00-6:30pm at GvP in classroom 1. We encourage all 4th and 5th formers to attend.
Amended school times on Monday November 4th, 2024
Dear Parents/ Guardians, Please be informed that, due to special educational activities organized for our students, we have amended school times on Monday November 4th, 2024. • Form 1 and Form 2 students start at 7:30 A.M. and finish at 12:20 P.M. Form 1 students will participate in the Cybercrime Workshop with the Caribbean Netherlands […]
Inclement weather, GvP School closed per 11.35 a.m.
Dear parents/guardians, Please be advised that, per the recommendation of the Statia Government, GvP School will be closed early today at 11.35 a.m. due to inclement weather. We kindly ask that you make arrangements to pick up your child at this time. For students who normally take the school bus, we will also be arranging […]
Incident Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
The GvP School deeply regrets the unacceptable incident that occurred on Tuesday, September 3rd, involving both students and family members, both on and around the school premises. We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of intimidation, aggression, or violence and unequivocally condemn all fighting within our community. The safety of our students, teachers, […]
Oproep: Docent Nederlands als Vreemde Taal (NVT) gezocht
De GvP School is voor Form 1 en Form 2 klassen met spoed op zoek naar een enthousiaste en bekwame Docent Nederlands als Vreemde Taal (NVT). We bieden een tijdelijk contract aan voor minstens 15 lesuren per week. De lessen kunnen zowel fysiek op St. Eustatius als online worden gegeven. Voor online lessen is het […]
New vacancies for 2024-2025 school year
For the school year 2024 – 2025 the GvP School is currently recruiting for 3 fulltime positions: Member of the Care Team (internal care officer / school social worker) Member of the Study and Career Guidance Team (teacher / counselor) Music teacher It is highly recommended that applicants have knowledge of and/or experience with the […]
Finalizing Adulting 101 sessions, hosted by WeConnect, Euxtopia and the GvP School
The GvP’s fourth and fifth form students have been taking part in a series of interactive, skill building and developmental workshops aimed at preparing them for life after high school. The final two workshops, held on March 4th and April 3rd, 2024 respectively, saw the students interacting virtually with GvP School alumni in the form […]