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Cultivating Excellence, Ingenuity and Creativity.

We are a historic institution  located  in Lucea, Jamaica. Our legacy of academic excellence continues to inspire students across the parish, fostering a culture of ingenuity and creativity for over 250 years.

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250 Years of Learning. Leadership. Legacy

HOW WE BEGAN

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For nearly two and a half centuries, Rusea’s High School has stood at the heart of Hanover, educating generations of young people and helping to shape lives far beyond the boundaries of its campus in Lucea.

 

Established in 1777, Rusea’s is one of Jamaica’s oldest secondary schools.

 

Its story began with an extraordinary act of gratitude by Martin Rusea, a French refugee who, thankful for the kindness shown to him in Jamaica, provided through his will for the establishment of a free school in the parish of Hanover.

 

In 1777, the Jamaica Assembly passed the Act that settled the trust and established the school as a non-denominational institution for boys and girls. 

 

From that gift grew an institution, a community and ultimately, a legacy.

The School Today

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Rusea’s is more than a school. It is part of the history and identity of Lucea, Hanover and Jamaica.

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Across generations, students have passed through Rusea’s classrooms, walked its grounds, competed in its colours and carried its name into communities, universities, professions and institutions across Jamaica and around the world.

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Even the school’s physical environment is intertwined with the history of Hanover. A section of historic Fort Charlotte, constructed in Lucea during the eighteenth century, today forms part of the Rusea’s High School campus, another reminder of the extraordinary loan of history that surrounds our school.

 

Yet Rusea’s has never been defined by its age alone.

Its true history lives in its people.

Rooted in Lucea. Connected to the world.

1843

Fort Charlotte's barracks are completed, later becoming an anchor of the campus.

The Chronicles of Rusea's

1764

Martin Rusea's vision transforms Hanover with a bequest for a free school.

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1777

The Jamaica Assembly Act establishes the school, settling the historic trust.

1964

Bicentenary celebrations honor the legacy of Martin Rusea’s vision.

1984–2017

The golden era: 11 daCosta Cups and 6 Olivier Shields cemented our dominance.

1961

The region's first language laboratory opens, marking a new era of ingenuity.

1982

Merger with Hanover Secondary preserves the Rusea’s identity.

2001

Sixth form academic programs are restarted, providing advanced pathways.

2027

250 Years of Learning, Leadership, and an Unbreakable Legacy.

Ms. Hannah-Kaye Lewis

Hannah-Kaye Lewis is an accomplished Vice Principal and dynamic educational leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in secondary education. As past student and now Vice Principal at Rusea’s High School, she is renowned for her strategic thinking, high-impact leadership, innovative and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. She has successfully guided cross-functional teams, shaped departmental policy, and delivered outstanding student outcomes. Her tenure is marked by transformative initiatives in curriculum alignment, instructional leadership, and student development. During her seven years as a head of the Language Arts Department, Ms. Lewis has managed a team of twelve educators, achieving external department pass rates above 90% and ensuring full compliance with national benchmarks.

With a Master of Science in Educational Leadership, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Training coupled with a robust background in teaching, mentoring, and programme coordination, Ms. Lewis blends academic rigor with a deep passion for holistic student and staff growth. Her record includes national recognition as a Jamaica Teaching Council Teacher of Excellence, the Carlong Appreciation Award for Making Impactful Contributions to Education, mentoring award-winning debate teams, and a legacy of coaching new teachers as a trained JTC mentor and an active youth leader within her church and wider community where she actively volunteers.

Hannah-Kaye is widely respected for her data-driven decision-making, excellence in compliance, and her ability to inspire both students and educators. She continues to be a driving force in advancing education through innovation, discipline, and purpose. 

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Our Leadership

We are guided by dedicated leaders committed to the legacy of excellence and the future of our students.

Donna Anderson continues to give dedicated service to Education and brings a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to Leadership in excess of three decades.

 

Visionary Leadership is one of my greatest hallmarks, having served as Vice Principal and now Principal of this noble institution.

 

The exposure to training in Teacher Education as well as Supervision and Adminstration, solidifies the art of managing school operations and collaborating with our major stakeholders to promote school excellence.

 

Data driven Instructions, Reflections and Differentiated Teaching and Assessments are initiatives that have strengthened during the past five years.

 

My mission is to create a school culture that fosters a disciplined, safe and a nurturing learning environment, where students are given the opportunity to achieve excellence and staff continue to build their capacity.

 

Hence, my philosophy resonates: Every child deserves a chance to succeed with support from Parents, Educators and the Community.

 

I take pride in serving the students, staff and community and remain dedicated to our motto: Labor Omnia Vincit

Ms. Donna Anderson

Principal

Heads of Departments

The work we do at Rusea's could not be made possible with out the help of our dedicated teachers and team members. Meet our HoDs.

Dean of Discipline
Mr. Marvin Murray

Marvin.murray@ruseashighschool.com

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Dean of Academics
Mrs. Sheryl Burgess Baugh

Sheryl.burgess-baugh@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Aesthetics
Mrs. Celia Lewis-Reid, HoD

Celia.lewis-reid@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Industrial Arts
Mr. Shadrack Campbell, HoD

Shadrack.campbell@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Agricultural Science
Mrs. Veloris Bailey, HoD

Veloris.bailey@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Information Technology
Ms. Sasha-gaye Johnson, HoD

Sasha-gaye.johnson@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Business Education
Mrs. Latoy Johnson-Lewis, HoD

Latoy.johnson-lewis@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Home Economics
Mrs. Jennifer Hamilton, HoD

Jennifer.hamilton@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of English Language
Mrs. Cyleo Gray, HoD

Cyleo.clarke@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Mathematics
Mrs. Shimoya Williams, HoD

Shimmy.williams@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Physical Education
Ms. Sonia Smith, HoD

Sonia.smith@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Modern Languages
Mrs. Anna-Kay Brooks-Grant, HoD

Anna-kay.brooks@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Science
Ms. Hopelyn Brissett, HoD

Hopelyn.brissett@ruseashighschool.com

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Department of Social Studies
Ms. Gregori-Ann Duncan, HoD

Gregori-ann.duncan@ruseashighschool.com

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Guidane Counsellors
Mr. Joey McLean | Mrs. Judith Brown | Mrs. Marva Coleman

Joey.McLean@ruseashighschool.com

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Nurse
Ms. Stacy Rhyle

Stacy.rhyle@ruseashighschool.com

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