The Ursuline Convent was founded in 1894 by nuns of the order of
St. Ursula
Saint Ursula (Latin for 'little female bear', german: link=no, Heilige Ursula) is a legendary Romano-British Christian saint who died on 21 October 383. Her feast day in the pre-1970 General Roman Calendar is 21 October. There is little inform ...
.
The Convent Schools, as they are collectively known, offer
Primary education
Primary education or elementary education is typically the first stage of formal education, coming after preschool/kindergarten and before secondary school. Primary education takes place in ''primary schools'', ''elementary schools'', or first ...
for boys and girls aged 3 to 11, and
Secondary education for boys and girls aged 11 to 17.
St. Angela's is the Infant and Junior School, and St. Ursula's is the Senior School.
The School is located in a commercial area in the
Bridgetown suburb of
Collymore Rock, where fine examples of early colonial-style architecture can be seen today.
As a result of various challenges, such as dwindling enrollment and the
COVID-19 pandemic, the school will close in August 2023.
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Schools in Barbados
Saint Michael, Barbados
Educational institutions established in 1894
Christian organizations established in 1894
1894 establishments in the British Empire
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