GVp school
The Gwendoline van Puttenschool is a school with approx. 250 students on the island of Sint Eustatius (Statia) in the Caribbean Netherlands.
The program of the school consists of the three Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) curricula: Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC), Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), and Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) and the Praktijkonderwijs (PrO, the practical stream) from the Dutch system.
The school caters to both compulsory and adult education.
Our student population is diverse and multi-cultural. The language of instruction is English, and our educational approach is dedicated to the regional needs and demands of the Caribbean.
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GvP School rule 4: no display and use of phones on the school premises
Dear GvP School parents and guardians, This letter serves to inform you of the changes in the sanction for breaking the GvP School’s rule that prohibits phones on the premises, per Monday March 18th, 2024. Over the last few months, the Gwendoline van Putten School received questions and concerns from parents regarding the legality of our school rule 4: Students are prohibited from displaying and using the following items on the school grounds and during Physical Education classes: cell phones, headphones, ear buds and portable speakers. Consequence: The item(s) will be confiscated for a period of two weeks or more
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GvP School is recruiting teachers/instructors for the school year 2024/2025
For the school year 2024 – 2025 the GvP School is looking for interested teachers/instructors in the following CXC subjects and occupational areas: • Biology
Adulting 101 Session 2_Resiliance: My career choices and my Nation
Final year students of Statia are faced with the task of deciding what courses to study when they go abroad. They also often ask the
Christmas Activities and the Christmas Vacation 2023-2024
Dear Parents/Guardians, We would like to inform you about the upcoming Christmas Activities and the Christmas Vacation for the Gwendoline van Putten School during the