HISTORY

The school was originally built to accommodate six hundred students, and was opened on Monday, January 9, 1967 with 366 students, its first Principal, Mr. Webster W. Lewis, (1967-1968), eight teachers, one secretary, and five ancillary workers.
There was a symbolic walk through the community from the old Primary school (now Yallahs Basic and the community Library) to our current location. The Principal, his Teachers and students walked the half mile journey.

The school was that of a Junior Secondary status and was originally designed to accommodate three grades; 7-9.The school maintained this status until 1975. The physical structure was further developed and in September of 1975 its doors were opened to grade 10 and 11 students. It was at this time that the practical areas were expanded now known as options. Since its opening the school has been upgraded three times, 1975 to a Secondary school, in 1995 to Comprehensive High and in 1999 to a High School.

The school has since seen three other Principals, namely, Mr. Causewell Burton, (1968-1969), Mr. Eustace Wilson, (1969-1985) and Mr. Headley Moore (1985 to present).
Given its location by the sea, the Administrators were inspired to adopt its colours, which appeared blue in the shallow and very dark blue to black at the deeper regions; hence, the school’s colours to date are “Royal Blue and Black”.

The late Mr. Eustace Wilson, a former Principal, and the late Mr. Relva Erskine, a former Art teacher, designed the crest. The torch in the crest, being held high represents our burning desire for knowledge and as the flame which guides our steps on our educational path. The tools signify that which we must use to work in order to be successful, endorsing our motto, “WORK TO ACHIEVE”. The open book represents the source of academic achievement and the boiling pot indicates a mixture of culture.

In 2004 the School’s Song entitled “Hold your Head High” was written by Camille Johnson former Prefect, Leon Cameron (former Deputy Head Boy) and Mr. Talbert Weir (Dean of Discipline). The composer was Mr. Micheal Monteith, community musician.
In 2005 the school’s flag was designed by Mr. Talbert Weir. The colours of the flag are blue and black the three stars on the flag represent the three major stages the school has undergone; In January 2006 the school’s web site was also created by Mr. Talbert Weir and launched in February of the same year.

Over the years, the school has increased in physical size and has been able to accommodate additional staff and students. The school’s population is now comprised of a Principal, a Vice-Principal, a Dean of Discipline, a Work Experience Coordinator, over fifty (50) teachers, two (2) Guidance Counselors, a Bursar, a Registered Nurse, seven (7) members of the Administrative Staff, twelve (12) Ancillary workers and one thousand and fifty (1,150) students,
Through our dynamic staff and programmes Yallahs High will continue to grow from strength to strength.