2008 Celebrations
(click image to enlarge)

January

Welcome to ICHS! - January 8 to 11
Sr. Angella Harris, OSF (left) greets Sr. Eleanor Breen, OSF of the Scottish Franciscan Order, the founding Congregation of Immaculate Conception Academy. The welcoming party: (l-r) Donna Haynes, Sr. Maureen Clare, Ms Theresa Mendes, Sr. Grace, Sr. Goretti, Sr. Margaret McGrath (Scotland), Sr. Eleanor Breen (Scotland), Sr. Celia, Mrs. Jeanne Meanny, Sr. Trinita and Yasmin Chong.
   
Provincial Minister Sr. Eleanor Breen, OSF (left) and Sr. Margaret McGrath, OSF from the founding Congregation in Glasgow, Scotland arrive at the ICHS Convent, 150 years later! 150th Anniversary Patron - Sr. Avril Chin Fatt, O.S.F. - arrives in Jamaica for the opening celebrations.
   
Our Patron and the 'Founding Sisters of Scotland' (l-r) Sr. Eleanor, Sr. Avril and Sr. Margaret. The Bostonians are here!  (l-r) Sr. Suzanne (Provincial Minister), Sr. Marian, Natalia Fong Kong (150th Anniversary Committee), Sr. Veronica and Yasmin Chong (150th Anniversary Chair).
   
Our Patron (r), Sr. Avril Chin Fatt, O.S.F.  and Sr. Suzanne exchange pleasantries. Sr. Suzanne (r) meets our ICHS Principal, Sr. Angella Harris, O.S.F.
   

The gang's all here.....the new arrivals meet our own Mrs. Jeanne Meany.

Host Beverley Anderson-Manley speaking with Yasmin Chong, Dean of Discipline Ms Ashman and Music Department Head, Ms Gordon.
   

After a job well done, host Beverley Manley (2nd left) poses with (l-r) Christine Dale (Alumnae Big Sister Co-coordinator, Yasmin Chong (150th Anniversary Chair) and Jennifer Hoyes (Florida Chapter President).

 HOT 102 outside broadcast from ICHS with host Beverley Anderson-Manley.
   

Summer House Renovation Project - January 11
The IC Family gathered at the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to mark the launch of the Summer House Renovation, the Alumnae - Florida Chapter's 150th Anniversary contribution to ICHS.

The IC Family gathered at the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to mark the launch of the Summer House Renovation, the Alumnae - Florida Chapter's 150th Anniversary contribution to ICHS.
   

"After 3...1/2/3....cut!  (l-r) Sr. Angella Harris, OSF, Nancy Cera (Florida Chapter), Jennifer Hoyes (Florida Chapter President), Yasmin Chong (150th Anniv Chair), Natalia Fong Kong (150th Anniv. Dep. Chair) and Bridget Edwards (Florida Chapter).

The IC Family gathered at the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to mark the launch of the Summer House Renovation, the Alumnae - Florida Chapter's 150th Anniversary contribution to ICHS.
   
"ICHS....The renovation's on!"

 

 
   

Rededication of the ICHS Pool - January 11

The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly refurbished ICHS pool being done by members of the ICHS Champion High School Swim Team.

The entire team - current and future champions!
   

"Just look at us now!" - Proud ICHS Family....(front row)  Jeanne Meany, Sr. Avril, Sr. Margaret (middle row) Bridget Edwards, Sr. Eleanor, Sr. Odette, Sr. Trinita, Jennifer Hoyes (third row) Natalia Fong Kong, Sr. Maureen Clare, Nancy Cera, Sr. Angella, Betty, Yasmin Chong.

  
   

Mass & Brunch - January 13
Our visiting VIP Sisters and Patron Sr. Avril on their way to the Holy Trinity Cathedral. The beautifully decorated Holy Trinity Cathedral.
   
Sr. Maureen Clare and P.M. Golding renew acquaintances. Prime Minister Bruce Golding meets Sr. Eleanor of Scotland.
   
The opening liturgical dance by students of ICHS The combined choirs of ICHS and ICPS along with the ICHS Concert Band.
   
Archbishop Burke and the clergy during the opening rite. The beautifully decorated St. George's College Auditorium.
   
Brunch in progress. Michelle, Sr. Mary Murphy and Yasmin 'mingling' with IC Family.
   
HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear ICHS/ICPS - Ms. Mendes and Sr. Angella cut the birthday cake. ICHS Principal, Sr. Angella Harris, OSF bringing greetings.
   
ICPS Principal, Ms Theresa Mendes bringing greetings. Our own alumna Renee Rattray serenading the 'family'.
   
Brunch Team Leader Oraine Renee Russell giving the Vote of Thanks. The 150th Anniversary Planning Team.
   
The 150th Anniversary Planning Team.  
   

Tree Planting Ceremony - January 14
A "Phenomenal Woman of Tomorrow." The "Phenomenal Women of Tomorrow."
   
A "Phenomenal Woman of Today." The Principal "Phenomenal Woman of Today"
   
A "Phenomenal Woman of Yesterday" The Founding "Phenomenal Woman of Yesterday"
   
The "Phenomenal Women of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"