ModSec

Modsec (San Fernando Central Secondary School)
File:Modsec.jpg SFGSS (ModSec)
Location
Todd Street, San Fernando Trinidad and Tobago
Information
Type	Co-ed Government-run Secondary School
Motto	Tenax Propositi "Be steadfast in your endeavors"
Established	1962

Introducing ModSec has been assigned the following names by the government of Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) over the past 50 years:

San Fernando Modern Secondary School (SFMSS – 1962)

San Fernando Government Secondary School (SFGSS – 1966)

San Fernando Central Secondary School (SFCSS – 2009)

ModSec is a government run co-ed secondary school in T&T. It was founded on the Les Efforts pond (previously owned by the sugar-cane estate) which had been already filled in the late fifties (50s), and is located at 40 Todd Street, San Fernando, T&T. Modsec was officially opened in September, 1961 but classes did not commence until February 19, 1962 which is when it was named San Fernando Modern Secondary School. For short, the school was referred to as ModSec. In 1962 the school population was 106 students; in 2011 (49 years later) the school population (comprising a melting pot of ethnicities, and creeds) is almost 800 students. ModSec is reputable for being one of the most prestigious government run secondary schools in the South of T&T.

ModSec culture

The school culture at ModSec is quite unique in its own right since it fosters a free spirited yet disciplined academic environment that influences both the academic and social development of each student. ModSec's motto is incorporated into the school's badge which each student wears. ModSec's mission manifests itself in the dedication of the school's administration that ensures no child is left behind. ModSec's school song has been memorized by every single student and sung at will with a sense of endearment and pride. The phenomena is that students and administrators alike come and go but the culture of the school, stays the same. It is the driving force behind the continued success of the school.

Mission

To promote the all-round development of each student in a nurturing, proactive and structured learning environment; to enable the student to acquire knowledge and skills to equip him/her for the workplace and/or the next level of learning, and to empower the student to deal with change and become a responsible citizen in a plural society.

School Song

This is our school

Let peace dwell here

Let our minds be full of contentment

Let love abide here Love for one another

Love of school work

Love of life itself And love of God

Let us remember, that as many hearts build a home

So as many hearts make a school

Love of life itself And love of God

Let us remember, that as many hearts build a home

So as many hearts make a school.

Principals

The following is a chronological list of principals who have served at Modsec.

Name	Served
Mr. Aubrey Garcia	1962–1967
Mrs. Ruby Thompson	1967–1984
Mr. Gibbons Joseph	1984–1994
Mr. George Ramdial	1994–1996
Mr. Deonarine Ramsumair	1996–2004
Mrs. Janice Clifford	2004–2009
Mrs. Joy Arjoonsingh	2009–2010
Mrs. Ali	2010–present

Distinguished alumni

ModSec has served Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) for 50 years, producing a plethora of outstanding students who have integrated themselves into all levels of society in an overwhelmingly positive manner. ModSec has produced leaders in science and technology, politics, medical, education, the military, business snd commerce, the media, the clergy, and countless other fields. The following is just a sampling of ModSec’s notable mentions:

• The Honourable Dr. Roodal Moonilal – Minister of Housing and the Environment, and Leader of the House
• Mr. Roger Gaspard – District Public Prosecutor (DPP)
• Mr. Sterlin Frost – Vice President, Human Resources, Citibank T&T / Lecturer at The University of the West Indies
• Mrs. Dena Rajpaul-Bainey - Principal of St. Joseph's Convent, San Fernando
• Reverend Mark David – Minister of Religion
• Ms. Claudia Frenchie Caesar – Teacher for 21 years
• Mr. Andre Mondesir – High Court Magistrate
• Mrs. Indra Ramoo-Hayes – High Court Magistrate
• Ms. Betsey Lamburt – High Court Magistrate
• Mr. John Heath – Attorney at Law
• Mr. Ernest Koylass – Attorney at Law
• Mr. Nigel Forgenie – Chief Executive Officer - YTEPP
• Mr. John Ross – Managing Director of Jencon Limited
• Mr. Jemmott Beckles – Manager (Petrotrin)
• Mrs. Susan Romano-Davis – Managing Director of Susan Romano-Davis Agency with Sagicor / First Citizens Asset Management Limited-Board Member
• Mr. Henry (Hal) Greaves – Interactive Dramatist/Community Activist
• Mrs. Deborah Jean-Baptiste-Samuel – Journalist/Attorney-at-Law/ Founder of the Oratory Foundation
• Mr. Lester Applewhite – Restaurateur: Owner/Operator of Eatit Restaurants
• Ms. Nicola Barriteau – Journalist/Television Talk Show Host
• Mr. Hansley Adjodha – Journalist
• Ms. Dale Alexander–  Political Staff Writer
• Mrs. Marsha Charles-Davis – Calypsonian / Lyricist
• Mrs. Denyse Niles-Dyer – Industrial Health Nurse
• Ms. Sirlon George – Speech and Language Pathologist
• Mr. Kirk Jean-Baptiste – Lieutenant at Trinidad & Tobago Coast Guard

Gallery

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External links

Alumni sites

• Official Alumni Association based in Trinidad & Tobago
• Modsec International: Independent Alumni Association based in the USA

References

• Modsec listed at the Ministry of Education, T&T
• Modsec listed at the San Fernando City Corporation