The la Horquetta south government primary school was opened in September 1987.The
school’s address is 425 Gladiolus Crescent, La Horquetta, Arima. There is a population of 535 students and
35 members of staff. The school caters for the holistic development of each child and as such, offers a number of activities.
Listed hereunder are the school’s goals, mission and vision statement.
Vision Statement
By the year 2005, the La Horquetta South
Government Primary School will achieve excellence in a totally child-centered environment, conducive to pupils holistic development,
through the use of modern technology, competent teachers and other stakeholders, by fostering social responsibility and love
for life long learning.
Mission
Statement
Through joint efforts of students, parents
and members of the community, we will strive to empower all children to become successful individuals and contributing members
of society by providing them with educational experiences in a caring, positive, disciplined and challenging environment which
will promote academic, physical , emotional and social growth..
Goals
(a)
To lay the foundation for continued learning.
(b)
To create a positive environment where students can attain his/her potential
(c)
To foster parental and community interaction in the education of the child.
(d)
To equip learners with the necessary tools required to participate in the transaction within the
global economy.