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Central School opens

May 18, 1931 - Central School had its official opening, ushering in a new era in education in Bermuda. Built over six years, with a total price tag of £26,000, the two-storey building was state of the art, with 20 “large and airy classrooms with plenty of window space”, and a capacity for 900 students.

Victor Scott

Victor Fitzgerald Scott (born May 16, 1896) came to Bermuda from Jamaica in 1931 to teach at West End Primary School. In 1934, he was appointed headmaster of the newly-built Central School in Pembroke. Under his leadership, Central became one of the island’s top black primary schools, with a reputation for academic excellence and innovative extra-curricular activities. Central was renamed Victor Scott School in his honour. He died on June 4, 1977.

Heritage celebrations

Bermudians will take to the water and the streets to celebrate Bermuda Day on May 24.  For a full line-up of the day’s events go to www.communityandculture.bm. [more ...]

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