Catherine Hall Primary celebrates 50th anniversary with grand return to school

ST JAMES, Jamaica — Catherine Hall Primary and Infant School in St James welcomed students for the 2026/27 academic year on Monday, September 7, marking the start of its 50th anniversary year with a grand celebration and demonstrating a strong recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The institution continued its anniversary celebrations with a Blue Carpet Walk and grand entrance for students, parents, stakeholders and visitors under the theme ‘Rooted in Tradition, Growing in Excellence’.

The activities followed a church service held on Sunday, September 6, at Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College, which officially launched the school’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.