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.
Latest News
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, and staff remains our highest priority. To this end, we will be enforcing even stricter entrance protocols as implemented by the GvP School Security Team. We urge the entire community to support and collaborate with us in maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all.
News
Vice Principal Bennett appointed as GvP School’s anti-bullying coordinator
Dear Parents/ Guardians, This letter serves to inform you that management of the Gwendoline van Putten School has appointed the Vice Principal, Ms. Vanessa Bennett,
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