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St Helena Secondary School today announced an upcoming refresh and relaunch of its house system, set to officially launch in September 2026. This development was shared with students this morning during a special assembly led by Physical Education (PE) Teacher, Mrs Christine Caswell.
The current house system, comprising Cavendish, Dutton, Jenkins, and Mundens, has been a long-standing tradition fostering team spirit and community within the school. However, with the current student body numbering fewer than 200, challenges have arisen in forming competitive teams for sports and other house-based activities.
To address these challenges and ensure a more balanced and engaging experience for all students, the Senior Leadership Team, with support from the PE teachers, proposed a reduction in the number of houses from four to three. This proposal has been approved by the Portfolio Advisory Board. Rather than simply eliminating one of the existing houses, the school will introduce three entirely new houses.
The transition will involve a comprehensive student-led process to select new house names and mascots. Students will actively participate in this decision-making over the coming weeks, with their ideas shaping the identity of the new houses.
The Portfolio Advisory Board has committed to supporting this transition, generously agreeing to provide every student with a new house t-shirt free of charge, along with other branded items like banners, to help cultivate pride and identity within the new house structure.
The upcoming academic year (2025–2026) will be the final year for the current house system, with students continuing to participate in events under Cavendish, Dutton, Jenkins, and Mundens. Ahead of the September 2026 launch, all students will be allocated to one of the new houses, with careful consideration given to sporting ability to ensure balanced and fair teams.
The school believes this refresh will be a positive step forward, enhancing student engagement and fostering a strong sense of community within the new house system.
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The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Monday 4August 2025 at 07:00. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practical.
The public are therefore advised that the Port of Jamestown and whole of Lower Ruperts including the beach area, will be closed from 06:00 on Monday 4 August 2025, until all cargo operations are completed.
These areas will be strictly prohibited and access will be limited to those who have made prior arrangements with St Helena Port Control.
Boat owners and operators are advised that mooring on the ‘span’ mooring rope near the landing steps at the Jamestown Wharf is prohibited for the duration of cargo operations.
The public are thanked in advance for their patience and co-operation.
SHG
01 August 2025
Waste Management Services (WMS) is announcing temporary adjustments to waste collection schedules for businesses in Jamestown during the closure of Ladder Hill Road.
Effective on Monday, 4 August 2025, and for the duration of the road closure, commercial waste collection in Jamestown will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only. There will be no commercial waste collection on Sundays.
Domestic waste collection schedules will remain unchanged.
WMS reminds all businesses and residents to ensure their bins are placed out for collection by 06:00 on their scheduled collection day. Bins not present by this time may not be collected.
Normal waste collection services will resume for all customers once Ladder Hill Road reopens.
WMS thanks the public in advance for their cooperation and understanding during this period.
The Roads Section is pleased to announce that they have received the replacement consignment of bitumen and after initial testing found the product suitable.
Therefore, weather permitting, the closure of Ladder Hill road will go ahead as planned from 09:00 Monday, 04 August to 15:30 on Friday, 22 August 2025.
Emergency services and public transport will also be affected. All vehicles needing to travel in and out of Jamestown during this time must travel via Side Path or Constitution Hill Road. Suitable road closure signage will be in place.
Please note that Jacobs Ladder will remain accessible, including the halfway path connecting to Shy Road.
Car-sharing is encouraged to reduce the cost of travel.
The public are thanked in advance for their patience and understanding during these important works.
SHG
31 July 2025
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Please be advised that the Economic Development Portfolio will be holding a staff away day on Friday, 01 August 2025.
As a result, all Economic Development offices, including the Tourist Office and Property Office, will be closed for the entire day.
This closure will affect the following services within the Property Section:
- Crown Estates
- Land Registry
- Housing
For urgent Housing Services and maintenance requests, please call the reception at Essex House on 22270 during this time.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, 04 August 2025.
Commencing Monday, 4 August 2025, the Public Transport Service will implement revised timetables. These changes include adjustments due to the Ladder Hill Road closure, which will be in effect until Friday, 22 August 2025.
In addition to the Ladder Hill Road-related changes, the following amendments will also take effect on the Public Transport Service from Monday, 4 August, including:
| ROUTE | DESTINATION AND TIMES |
| Route 2 Levelwood: | The Thursday morning 09:30 service from Levelwood to Jamestown and returning at 13:00 will no longer continue, but will now operate on Saturdays. |
| Route 4 Sandy Bay: | There will be a monthly service departing Sandy Bay to Jamestown and return, operating every last Friday of the month. |
All changes can be viewed in the revised timetables on the SHG website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/publictransportservice/.
SHG appreciates the community’s understanding and continued support as we work to provide a more efficient and sustainable public transport system for St Helena. We will keep you informed of any further changes to the bus timetables that will take place after Ladder Hill Road reopens.
Please be advised that Knollcombes Road will be temporarily closed on Friday, 01 August 2025, to accommodate a funeral.
The closure will be in effect from 13:30 to 16:00, impacting the stretch of road from White Gate to Francis Plain Junction. This closure has been approved by the Highways Authority.
Diversion signs will be in place to guide motorists. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Port Control is pleased to announce that the technical issues with equipment at Jamestown have been resolved.
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved from the SHG Transport Section and Steve McDaniel for their mechanical assistance in rectifying the situation.
As a result, normal port operations have commenced.
Whilst port operations are ongoing, Customs services will remain closed. The Immigration office will be open for enquiries.
We appreciate the understanding and patience of all merchants, consolidators, and the public during this period.
All island schools will be hosting their annual Open Day from Friday, 01 August 2025 to Thursday, 07 August 2025. All parents, guardians, carers and members of the public are invited to attend.
Opening times are as follows:
| Pilling Primary School | Friday, 01 August | 09:30 – 12:30 13:30 – 15:00 16:00 – 18:00 |
| St Helena Secondary School | Monday, 04 August | 10:00 – 14:00 |
| St Paul’s Primary School | Wednesday, 06 August | 09:30 – 12:30 13:30 – 15:00 16:00 – 18:00 |
| Harford Primary School | Thursday, 07 August | 09:30 – 12:30 13:30 – 15:00 15:30 – 18:00 |
Due to technical issues with equipment at Jamestown, approximately 30 cargo containers currently remain at Rupert’s.
Port Control and Solomon and Company are actively working on a plan to transfer all containers to Jamestown. We appreciate the understanding and patience of all merchants, consolidators, and the public regarding this matter.
Further updates will be provided as soon as they become available.