User:Rcdworrell/Louis Lynch Secondary School (Barbados)

Introduction
The Louis Lynch Secondary School was a government operated Secondary School in the Parish of St. Michael, Barbados from 1977 to 2006.

History of School
The Louis Lynch Secondary School (LLSS) was named after Louis Lynch who was an outstanding educator in Barbados; who founded the countries largest private school calles the Modern High School which was located on Upper Roebuck Street which is now the site of the Insurance Company of Barbados.

In honor of Louis Lynch's lasting contribution to the secondary education of Barbados, the Barbados government named a school after him in 1990 - the Louis Lynch Secondary School.

LLSS was originally the Roebuck Secondary School which was opened in 1977. It was located in temporary quarters at Block B the Garrison St. Michael.

On April 10th, 1978 it was relocated to White Park Road, St. Michael and officially opened on April 19th of that same year as the Roebuck Secondary School by Honorable Louis Tull.

Head Teachers
During the school's 29 year history there have been 4 head teachers who are as follows:
 * Mrs Jemmott
 * Mrs June Alleyne
 * Mr Vere Parris (2000-2002)(Acting Head 1998, Term 1)
 * Mr Alvin Carter (2002-2006)

Subjects
Students study a wide Range of subjects


 * English Language
 * English Literature
 * Mathematics
 * History
 * Geography
 * Science
 * Agricultural Science
 * Biology
 * Chemistry
 * Integrated Science
 * French
 * Spanish
 * Visual Arts
 * Music
 * Home Economics
 * Clothing & Textiles
 * Food & Nutrition
 * Home Management
 * Industrial Arts
 * Eletronics
 * Construction
 * Metal Work
 * Technical Drawing
 * Woodwork
 * Information Technology
 * Accounts
 * Principles of Business
 * Office Procedures
 * Physical Education

Extra Curricular Activities

 * Girl Guides
 * Cadets
 * School Orcestra
 * School Choir
 * Football
 * Octagon Club
 * Key Club
 * Cricket
 * Steel Pan
 * Basketball

School Song
From Strength to Strength we press on As inspiration leads With evergoing vigor We strive to sow the seeds Of truth and love and goodneess In everything we do That happiness may grow here In this our lovley School

Chorus

Louis Lynch Secondary we love you  So onward we Shall go As a family we'll spread your honour And let your good name show.

There's nothing that can daunt us We have God as our guide So we will do our best here With dignity and Pride So that when we are tested Our worth will truly show Self diciplined and balanced We'll praise God more and more

Closure of School
In 2006 LLSS was closed due to chemical pollution induced by a dry cleaning business opposite the school. Students were relocated to other schools and the school was subsequently shut down.

Future of the School
Currently the Whitepark Road site of the former school have been left unused. In 2008 the Minister of Education had declared that the compound was no longer fit to be used for educational purposes however no final decision had been on the future of the site.