Through almost 100 years, St George’s has remained true to the ethos of its founder who committed to academic excellence combined with strong pastoral and moral leadership.
Fortes Fortuna Adjuvat
(Fortune Favours the Brave)
This aptly sums up the courage and commitment so often shown by its management, staff and children since 1929. At the heart of our independent, non-selective, co-educational prep school is kindness at the core.
The Board of Trustees and Board of Directors have ambitious plans for the future, which will continue to secure St George’s reputation as an outstanding educational and pastoral establishment. Our pupils are our main motivation, as we commit to preparing them for life.
St George's Timeline
1929
St George’s is founded by Harold Goodwin in a large Georgian terraced house in Rouge Bouillon. The School quickly establishes a reputation for academic excellence combined with strong pastoral and moral leadership. By 1955, the School has 62 Boarding and Day boys (and one girl!).
1955
St George’s is purchased by Pat Job, who is considered a far-sighted educationalist. A year later, the School moves to new premises at St Ewold’s on Trinity Hill. This large, colonial-style house provides an ideal location, with its extensive grounds and greatly improved opportunities for sport.
1965
Girls are officially admitted for the first time and, by the mid-seventies, the School is a thriving, co-educational, day and boarding establishment with an excellent reputation throughout the Channel Islands and beyond. (Photo courtesy of the Jersey Evening Post Collection held at Jersey Archive)
1971
An educational charity, The Jersey Education Trust, is established to take ownership of the School and administer it for the benefit of the pupils and wider community. St George's remains a non-profit organisation with strong community links.
1979
Now standing at 104 pupils, St George’s is in need of larger premises again. The School Headship is handed over to Pat Job's son, Jonathon, who purchases La Hague Manor, which has housed St George’s to this day. The old Manor House provides a fabulous environment for the nurturing of children, rich in history and blessed with stunning grounds extending to 35-acres. (Photo courtesy of the Jersey Evening Post Collection held at Jersey Archive)
1989
The 1980s prove a difficult time for St George’s and, by 1989, pupil numbers have fallen from 145 to just 35. Facing possible closure, the School is saved by the remarkable efforts of a small group of parents led by Advocate Richard Michel and Mrs Jackie Collins. (Photo courtesy of the Jersey Evening Post Collection held at Jersey Archive)
1990
Trevor Clare MBE is appointed Headmaster and his tenure oversees a remarkable transformation at St George's. Staying true to the original ethos of the School, numbers build to a total of 144 by 1997. Trevor, and his wife Bridget, are still fondly remembered by many staff and parents for their gentle style, combined with a steely determination to promote the School as a centre of excellence.
1997
On Trevor's retirement, Charles Blackwell is appointed Headmaster and St George’s continues to flourish, with pupil numbers peaking at 229 in 2002.
2002
St George's brand-new, purpose-built Sports Hall is officially opened by His Excellency Air Chief Marshal Sir John Cheshire, KBE, CB, Lieutenant Governor of Jersey. The Hall includes space for several full-sized, double-height, multi-purpose courts inside and out, allowing a full programme of sports to take place throughout the year.
2006
Colin Moore is appointed Headmaster and, under his Headship, the facilities on offer at St George’s continue to expand, with new technology, as well as Music, ICT and Science rooms being created. The Nursery facilities are also expanded to allow the enrolment of pupils aged 2-3 years old, still located within the Victorian Walled Garden today.
2011
On 16th December, La Hague Manor Property Holdings Limited purchases the Manor from Ewood Limited, as recorded in the Royal Court.
2017
Following Colin Moore’s departure, former Deputy Head, Cormac Timothy, becomes Headteacher, bringing with him 25 years of teaching experience from locations around the world, including senior positions at schools in Ireland, Bermuda and London, as well as in Jersey. Under his Headship, St George’s remains at the forefront of the latest teaching practices. Academic achievement and pastoral care remain at the heart of the school and Mr Timothy leads the reaffirmation and commitment to our core school values of Kindness, Resilience, Achievement and Responsibility.
2018
St George's reopens its on-site swimming pool, now with all-weather cover, allowing pupils to learn water safety and improve their swimming technique throughout the yea
March 2020
Like the rest of the world, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and Islandwide lockdowns mean that St George's closes its physical doors and opens its virtual School. Our pupils’ last day in school before the first lock-down is Friday 20th March 2020. 'Virtual St George's' begins on Monday 23rd March, with teachers keeping in touch with the children daily through update videos, Zoom classes, online schooling, social media and phone calls. The special St George's community pulls together like never before.
June 2020
The longed-for day arrives. In ‘bubbles’, and with a focus always on safety for all, St George's re-opens its doors for face-to-face (physically distanced) lessons. Everyone is so grateful to be together again!
2024
St George’s says goodbye to Mr Timothy and welcomes Mrs Sarah Hague as its new Headteacher.
2025
In May 2025 we celebrate Jersey's 80th Liberation Anniversary with a whole-school tea party on the lawn. It gives us the perfect opportunity to reflect on our four school values of kindness, responsibility, achievement and resilience whilst also celebrating our freedom.
