Mr. Keith I. Noel

Retired principal of St Jago High School, Keith Noel, while not opposed to the need for discussions at the national level, seems to be on the other side of the stands.
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"The people who you help when they take CXC (Caribbean Examination Council) exams and they get only one or no subjects, you still can get them into a junior college in America, and check eight years later they graduate from college," Noel reasoned.

Criticism

Noel criticises ISSA's insistence for students to maintain a 45 per cent average or above in their studies, as pre-requisite to participate in school sporting activities.

"A child at CXC level getting 45 per cent in four subjects has a good chance of passing four subjects," argued Noel."But a child who is not likely to pass four subjects should not be allowed to represent his school.That, I think, is a travesty against kids who have the (athletic) talent but are weak academically."

While he encourages schools to work within the rules laid down by ISSA, he believes students involved in sports should not be penalised because they are not high academic achievers.

"You try to encourage and work with them because you know when they do well at sports you can get them into some programme where they can develop academically to get qualification and develop their sporting ability," Noel said.

KEITH A. I. NOEL

Principal of St. Jago

Mr. Hunter who lost to the People's National Party (PNP) Alphanso Grange in the 2003 Local Government elections, was described by St. Jago's principal, Keith Noel, as somebody who was well liked by the students and his colleagues.

That was the opinion of quest speaker Keith Noel, principal of St Jago High School in Spanish Town, at the Central St Catherine Football League's 10th annual awards presentation at Cecil's Restaurant last Saturday.

According to Noel: "Cricket was an Englishman's game, but after it was taught to the black man they learnt it well and formed the West Indies team and played the Englishmen and beat them at Lord's after the war, bridging the gap of inferiority complex... as black people walked with their heads held high as this... gave them a feeling of self-worth."

Undoubtibly the St Jago High School in St Catherine, is undoubtedly best known for its consistent and exemplary performance in track and field - a tradition which the principal Keith Noel believes will not end anytime soon.
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"It is an awesome school, I feel so humbled when I think of the tradition of St Jago," said Noel, principal of the school since 1992.
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"Since I have been here, no other co-ed school has beaten us at boys' champs," gloated Noel.

Principal Keith Noel showing off his school's dazzling array of trophies.
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Noel described the Spanish Town-based school as "the epitome of the term well rounded".
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"I think St Catherine has a little something special here," said an optimistic Noel.

One major event that affected the school was the slaying of Donovan `Bulbie' Bennett in February.

"Some of the kids were caught in the [bus] terminus running up and down," said Noel."The next day very few children attended," he added.To this end, the school has implemented a panic drill to ensure that the students are well prepared to handle such a situation.The community and the surrounding schools continue, however, to assist each other such as sharing guidance counselling facilities.Noel cited religion as a major factor in developing holistic students.
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Meanwhile, Noel credited his staff describing them as, "the best coaches who always continue to give their very best."

In 1992, St. Jago High got its third principal, Mr. Keith Noel who still serves ‘til this day.

Principal of St. Jago High, Keith Noel in his remarks at the ceremony said it was important to, "honour resilience" and to give credit to persons who despite their hardships were able to contribute to the development of the society."It means resilience.It means that even though you might look small and incapable you are capable of great things," he stated.

Keith Noel, Principal, St Jago High School Keith Noel

Keith Noel

The text introduces students to the study of Drama, and explores all the major areas of concern to the teacher of Drama.It puts the study of Drama into a social and cultural context and clearly explains the present situation of Caribbean Drama.The text utilizes excerpts from Caribbean plays including: The Drum Maker by Kendal Hippolyte of St. Lucia, and The Ritual by Zeno 'Obi' Constance of Trinidad & Tobago.

Keith Noel is a principal of a prominent Jamaican high school and one of the Caribbean's most experienced drama educators, theatre directors and critics.