Topic: John Gray High School
John Gray and Clifton Hunter crowned U-16 cricket champions
The inaugural Cayman National Under-16 Cricket Tournament wrapped up a highly competitive month of action with two schools crowned champions.
Inaugural Inter-Secondary 5K marks new era for Cayman school sports
The inaugural Inter-Secondary 5k race marks the first road race in Cayman specifically designed for the student population.
John Gray three-peats at 2026 Inter-Secondary Athletics Championships
The 2026 Inter-Secondary Athletics Championships concluded on 5 March at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex, giving rise to a three-peat champion.
Career fairs: Connecting students with opportunities
Career fairs provide opportunities to meet potential employers face-to-face, network with industry professionals, learn about jobs that may not be posted online, and gain insights into different career paths.
Winners of the ‘2025 Governor’s Award for Design and Construction Excellence’ announced
The Governor, Jane Owen, announced the winners of the 2025 Governor’s Award for Design and Construction Excellence, presented at Government House recently.
Government holds National Education Conference
The Department of Education Services in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Training hosted the National Education Conference 2026 at John Gray High School on 30 Jan. The conference convened public and private sector educators for a full day of professional learning under the theme 'Innovation, Inclusion, Impact'.
John Gray High School students to present ‘The Addams Family’
John Gray High School students of all levels will present a production of the play, ‘The Addams Family’ from 3-5 February.
John Gray boys secure first-ever Dart U13 football league title
A historic day unfolded for the John Gray High School as their under-13 boys football team secured a resounding 4-1 victory over Cayman International School in the finals of the 2025 Dart Under 13 Boys Football League.
KY-2 Cup: Clifton Hunter earns football title in Cayman Brac
Cayman’s three government high schools faced off in the inaugural KY-2 Cup, an interschool football tournament, held 15 Oct. in Cayman Brac.
A new era for John Gray High School athletics
John Gray High School is set to welcome students back with a brand-new, multi-million dollar sports complex, a project more than 15 years in the making.
Student cyclist unhurt after collision with teacher’s car
A schoolboy escaped uninjured after his bike was in collision with a teacher's car in a school car park on Wednesday.
A school without a home: Lifting the curtain on CIFEC’s chaotic first term
As the walls of the old CIFEC campus came tumbling down last month, students and teachers at the troubled school struggled through another day in temporary facilities that concerned parents and advocates warn is not fit for purpose.
Hope Academy student scoops top prize in youth poetry contest
Hope Academy student Camani Stuart, 15, has walked away as winner of the 2024 Youth Poetry Contest, organised by the New Self Help Foundation in partnership with the Youth Services Unit.
Cayman Prep reigns supreme at KPMG Brain Bowl
Cayman Prep and High School has maintained their winning streak as champion of the annual KPMG Brain Bowl Academic Tournament.
$5.5M contract awarded for final phases of John Gray High School project
McAlpine Ltd. has been awarded a $5.53 million contract to complete the final phases of the John Gray High School project.
CIFEC relocation uncertainty leaves parents’ concerned
Parents and students completed registration for the new CIFEC school term, even as the location for formal classes remained unconfirmed.
As school year begins, CIFEC relocation yet to be confirmed
Months after asbestos was confirmed at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre, officials are working to secure alternative locations to teach students during the 2024/25 school year, which is already under way.
Remaining phases of multi-million-dollar John Gray High School facing delays
One year after John Gray High School's grand opening, government is still struggling to move forward with the final phases of the project, which has stretched on for more than 15 years and already cost tens of millions of dollars.
John Gray students follow the yellow brick road
Students at John Gray High School took the audience on a musical trip down the yellow brick road with their production of the classic 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz'.
JGHS welcomes Kareem Streete-Thompson for inspirational talk
A couple dozen high schoolers hung on every word from Caymanian sporting icon Kareem Streete-Thompson, who offered inspiration and guidance for those chasing success.
John Gray student in top ‘echelon’ of spellers
Haley Christian of John Gray High School spelled her way to the top by nailing the word 'echelon' in the final round of the Lions Club of Grand Cayman 41st Annual Secondary National Spelling Bee on Wednesday.
Nearly 90 Boyz2Men students inspired at induction event
The first of three Boyz2Men induction ceremonies took place on Monday, 18 Sept. at the John Gray High School gymnasium, with 86 boys welcomed...
John Gray to roll out campaign to address bullying
John Gray High School administrators are set to roll out a social media campaign as part of an action plan to address bullying at the George Town school, following last week's incident involving students.
Students in John Gray incident bailed as assault probe continues
Police have opened an assault causing actual bodily harm investigation into Wednesday's attack on a John Gray High School student.
Student assaulted at John Gray High School
Police have arrested a group of students who attacked a fellow pupil at John Gray High School on Wednesday.
Six children taken to hospital after truck collides with school bus
Six students and one adult were taken to hospital Friday afternoon following a collision between a John Gray High School bus and truck near the Red Bay Primary School.
‘World class’ John Gray High School officially opens
A multi-million dollar 'state of the art' high school in George Town was officially opened this week to much fanfare and celebration – 15 years after construction began.
‘Wrong’ fire doors dampen timing for John Gray move
The completion of the move of John Gray High School to its long-awaited new building has hit a snag as Education Minister Juliana O'Connor-Connolly announced Wednesday that two fire doors ordered for the new school were the wrong ones.
Cayman Youth Choir presents ‘One More Song’
On Saturday, 5 Nov. at 6pm, young voices will be raising the roof in the John Gray High School Performance Hall.
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Cayman Islands National Robotics team heads to Switzerland
We are officially living in amazing times, as robots – once seen as inventions of the future – are now the reality of the...
Gamers Bay Convention calls all competitors to play
If you speak gamer language, then names such as ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’, ‘FIFA 22’, ‘Fortnite’, ‘Ultimate Ninja Storm 4’ and ‘Call of Duty:...
John Gray job hunters’ plea for community support
Nimbly balancing a large pizza on a wooden slab in one hand, while holding an assortment of entrées in the other, Seaford Russell Jr.* navigates the restaurant floor on a busy Friday afternoon at Harbour Grille as if it was second nature.
Cayman Youth Choir presents ‘Kings & Queens’ royalty-themed concert
Continuing the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, the Cayman Youth Choir is excited to be presenting its royalty-themed 'Kings & Queens' concert...
Boyz2Men appreciation dinner leaves mothers in tears
For single mother Kerry-Ann Rodriquez, and a host of other women, the evening of 6 April will be a treasured moment they won’t soon forget. The women were treated to fresh roses, a night of music and fine dining at a luxury hotel – all from their teenage sons, as part of the annual Boyz2Men appreciation dinner.
Police called to John Gray after ex-students cause ruckus
Police had to be called to John Gray High School Monday afternoon after two former students entered the campus at lunchtime and challenged a Year 11 student.
Clifton Hunter students join Boyz2Men programme
The Boyz2Men programme has, for the first time, welcomed students from Clifton Hunter High School as participants in the initiative.
Students show support for ‘20 Days for 20K NCVO’ campaign
As millions marked World Children's Day on Saturday Cayman's students joined with the National Children’s Voluntary Organisation (NCVO) as they launched their new fundraising campaign 20D for 20K.
John Gray prefects raise more than $1,000 to help fight breast cancer
In an effort to do their part to raise breast cancer awareness within their school, John Gray High School prefects recently raised $1,175 to help with local cancer-screening efforts.
Classes at multiple schools to self-isolate after more COVID found
Following the identification of additional positive COVID-19 cases in students, two more classes at Prospect Primary School, one class at John Gray High School and one class at Triple C will switch to remote learning on Monday.
Project A of the New John Gray High School Completed
The Minister for Education, the Honourable Juliana O'Connor-Connolly, attended the formal handover of Sectors 1, 5 & 6 of the new John Gray High School from McAlpine Ltd to the Department of Education Services.
How John Gray rating went from ‘weak’ to ‘good’ over six years
The Compass examines the journey to a 'good' rating by the John Gray High School.
John Gray wins annual swimming gala
The third annual government high school swimming gala championships attracted 90 students to compete at the Lions Aquatic Centre on Friday, 2 July.
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John Gray celebrates ‘good’ rating
Students and staff of John Gray High School, together with invited dignitaries, held a special assembly Wednesday morning, packed with music, song, speeches and congratulations as they marked the first time the school has received a 'good' rating from inspectors.
John Gray first mainstream public school to achieve ‘Good’ rating
John Gray High School achieved a ‘Good’ rating during its last inspection, making it the first mainstream public school to meet the government’s expected level of quality.
JGHS defends their track-and-field title
John Gray High School retained their crown against 12 other schools at the recent Inter-Secondary School Sports Championships at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
Huge turnout for John Gray career fair
Hundreds of John Gray High School students got a firsthand view of career path options available to them on Friday as the school hosted its annual career fair.
Former teacher Derek Tyler remembered
Devoted science teacher Derek “Mr T” Tyler who spent 38 years teaching thousands of Cayman’s students will be laid to rest next week, after having passed away on 22 Dec., at the age of 80-years-old.
JGHS students filming, posting organised fights
John Gray High School students have been planning and organising fights on campus that are filmed and then uploaded to social media, according to a press release from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Cost estimates for John Gray project continue to rise
The final phases of the new John Gray High School could cost more than $106 million, according to the Ministry of Education. The estimate, shared with the Legislative Assembly Thursday, is higher than the figures provided to the body just days before by Education Minister Juliana O’Connor-Connolly.
After 12 years, another redesign and more money to finish John Gray
Completing the new John Gray High School campus, a project more than 12 years in the making, could cost an additional $82.8 million, Education Minister Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has told the Legislative Assembly.
Students get COVID care packs from Lions Club
Members of the Lions Club of Grand Cayman delivered COVID-19 care packs to John Gray High School students last week as they returned to school.
Donated books kept kids reading during lockdown
LIFE donated nearly 2,000 books to classrooms across the Cayman Islands.
Teens talk mental health in Cayman
Several Youth Ambassadors from John Gray High School, Clifton Hunter High School and Cayman International School spoke with the Cayman Compass about the programme and why mental health matters to them.
John Gray students get special surprise
John Gray Year 11 students got a special surprise Friday from teachers as they delivered cupcakes and packages to celebrate their school leaving.
John Gray holds inaugural Spanish quiz
The Spanish department in John Gray High School held its inaugural Spanish competition finals earlier this month.
Students build desks for visually impaired children
A group of John Gray High School students has built desks to assist visually impaired young people in government schools to better concentrate on writing and reading.
John Gray High School gripped by fire and flood
A fire at John Gray High School Wednesday morning forced students and staff members to evacuate, education and Fire Services leaders confirmed. The blaze was first noticed around 8am near a modular classroom on the campus.
Budget breakdown: $20M prison upgrade among key spending plans
Government has announced plans to spend nearly $1.5 billion dollars over the next two years to support its plans and programmes. In a special feature, we analyse where that money comes from and where it goes.
Students have designs on fashion
Coralgene Myrie has been running the John Gray textiles programme for three years. It is the only government high school to offer such a programme.
John Gray project given green light
A $40 million plan to complete the new John Gray High School campus was approved by the Central Planning Authority Wednesday.
Local volleyball league begins again
The Private School Association will be starting its annual indoor volleyball league Monday, and public schools will also have an opportunity to participate.
Programme guides boys into manhood
Forty boys gathered at the John Gray High School gym on Wednesday morning and donned ties that denoted their inauguration into the Boys To Men programme.
Former John Gray teacher completes Mongol Rally
Former John Gray High School teacher Edward ‘Ted’ Todd, was regaining his strength over the weekend in the city of Ulan-Ude in Siberia, Russia, after completing the arduous 11,000‑mile Mongol Rally.
Updated curriculum launched for Cayman’s primary schools
A new curriculum with a greater focus on science and technology is being introduced in Cayman’s primary schools this year.
New school year starts in two weeks
The new school year starts on the week beginning 26 Aug., the Department of Education Services has announced.
Pet-friendly hurricane shelters could save human lives
The first pet-friendly hurricane shelters will open their doors to Cayman Islands residents in the event of a storm this summer.
Cayman Basketball Festival makes debut
The Cayman Basketball Festival tipped off Wednesday at John Gray High School, matching Cayman against teams from Bermuda and Port Arthur, Texas.
New principal taking over at Clifton Hunter High
Pauline Beckford is leaving as principal of Clifton Hunter High School.
Music at the Library concert showcases young talent
A group of 12-year-old students from John Gray High School brought some serious soul to the George Town Public Library Thursday evening.
Health checks mandatory for students
All students entering government or private schools in the Cayman Islands for the first time will be required to have health screenings before the start of school in September. This includes those entering reception programmes.
Police search school campus following assault
Students at John Gray High School in George Town were confined to their classrooms Friday afternoon while police searched the school campus for a man who had assaulted a woman nearby.
Drama students set for big stage
A group of young actors from John Gray High School are hoping for the chance to prove themselves on the big stage at the Caribbean Secondary School Drama Festival in St. Lucia.
