Manning's School

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The Other side of the Moon </I></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="125b2420.png" border=0 width="434" height="66" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>Manning's School<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#9999FF" FACE="Arial" >  ---- </FONT>My High School</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1263fec0.jpg" border=0 width="575" height="236" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> School's Motto: Life Without Learning is Death"</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="123b3430.png" border=0 width="435" height="67" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="12445190.jpg" border=0 width="581" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="121f3cb0.jpg" border=0 width="243" height="203" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="12244d80.jpg" border=0 width="324" height="216" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Historic Building at Mannings High School to be Upgraded<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> The Thomas Manning building located on the campus of the Mannings High School in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland is to be extensively refurbished at a cost of $4 million.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Sav-la-mar </B></div> <div> <B>Westmoreland Jamaica</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="688" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#000000 HEIGHT= 2323 WIDTH="678"><div> Manning's School<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#9999FF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> My High School </div> <bR> <div> The history of the Manning's School dates back to a quarter of a century before the actual setting up of the school when in 1711, Thomas Manning, a Westmoreland planter, bequeathed a gift of land for the setting up of a free school in the parish of Westmoreland. </div> <bR> <div> The legal formalities which facilitated the effecting of his will were formalised in 1738 when the Jamaica Assembly made this possible by the passing of an Act, Eleventh George II chapter 9, after which the Free School was formally established.</div> <bR> <div> It is interesting to note that the school was established on the present site near Savanna-la-mar instead of on the lands left by Manning at Burnt Savannah Pen at the northern end of the George's Plain. </div> <bR> <div> In 1780, a hurricane did extensive damage to the school and the Board petitioned the House of Assembly for help to effect repairs.</div> <div> As the years progressed, the 20th Century led to the reorganization of the School into a Modern Grammar School. The oldest existing part of the School which was built in the early 20th Century is known as the Thomas Manning Building, named in honour of the School's founder. It is the most outstanding building on the entire School property and is currently used as library and classrooms. </div> <bR> <div> One of my classrooms was to the left....Forn 3G. The others were situated in the new building.</div> <bR> <div> The Thomas Manning Building is a delightful structure which is constructed from timber and the rest on a masonry plinth. Typical of the Georgian architecture, the building is perfectly symmetrical in elevation. However, for its function in the tropics, the Architect has added several features. On all sides the building has been fitted with deep verandas to add shade. The vented steep gable roof expels hot air, and a cupola with fixed jalousies provide relief for any warm air trapped in the roof. The features combined have created a perfect example of colonial architecture.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="12829e00.jpg" border=0 width="297" height="224" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="12765710.jpg" border=0 width="357" height="113" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Our School Principal: Mr. Neita........1978 </div> <bR> <div> <U>The School Song</U></div> <div> Dear Manning's School, </div> <div> Our ancient light of learning, </div> <div> In splendour shining over all the west, </div> <div> For Thee Thy sons' and daughters' hearts are burning </div> <div> With gladsome voice to tell they love Thee best. </div> <div> Westmoreland's Hope Jamaica's march maintaining, </div> <div> From days of yore Thou dost example set, </div> <div> Thy sober task to teach without complaining </div> <div> And, God be praised Thou hast not faltered yet. </div> <div> Thy lessons these, to love the land around Thee, </div> <div> To learn from lore of science how to till; </div> <div> Harness the streams and waters that surround Thee, </div> <div> To love the trees, the herb upon the hills. </div> <div> To play with zest, to fight with strength and spirit </div> <div> Defend the right and evil to eschew </div> <div> With might and main to hold what we inherit, </div> <div> And for our sons to work for treasures new. </div> <div> To lose with grace, with ne'er a frown or whimper </div> <div> A t referee's ruling or at umpire's word; </div> <div> To show good taste and tact and keep our temper </div> <div> To mind our talk nor gossip all we've heard. </div> <div> O School Of Ours, We Pledge Thee Our Devotion, </div> <div> O School Of Ours, Let This Be E'er Our Rule, </div> <div> Where'er We Walk Or Sail On Land Or Ocean, </div> <div> That We Remember Thee, Our Own Dear Manning's School. </div> <div> (L. A. Prescod Headmaster - 1949-1961) </div> <bR> <bR> <div> To the tune of "The Londonderry Air"</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>The Jamaica National Anthem</U></B> </div> <div> Eternal Father bless our land </div> <div> Guard us with Thy mighty hand. </div> <div> Keep us free from evil powers </div> <div> Be our light through countless hours </div> <div> To our leaders, Great Defender, </div> <div> Grant true wisdom from above </div> <div> Justice, truth, be ours forever, </div> <div> Jamaica Land we love. </div> <div> Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica </div> <div> Land we love. </div> <bR> <div> <B>II. </B></div> <div> Teach us true respect for all </div> <div> Stir response to duty's call. </div> <div> Strengthen us the weak to cherish </div> <div> Give us vision lest we perish </div> <div> Knowledge send us Heavenly Father </div> <div> Grant true wisdom from above, </div> <div> Justice, truth, be ours forever </div> <div> Jamaica Land we love. </div> <div> Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica </div> <div> Land we love. </div> <bR> <div> <B>One must learn and know it as a child. The words are forever in ones memories.</B> </div> <div> <B>"Walk the good road, and age will guide you through.."</B></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="666" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#000000 HEIGHT= 54 WIDTH="656"><div> <I><B>T</B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#666699" FACE="Eurostile" ><I><B>his site and its pages are Copyright 1998-2008. Noamie's Negril- Jamaican Tea Room. All Rights Reserved. Web site Designed by: Noamie</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>