HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

St. François Girls’ College had its genesis the same year that Trinidad and Tobago gained its  independence.  It was then, and still is, the only all girls Government Secondary School in the country. It opened its doors on Tuesday 6th February, 1962 as Belmont Girls’ Secondary School with a Principal, Ms. Stephanie La Forest, three teachers and ninety-six students. The School was often referred to as  St. François Girls’ High School. In 1965 the name was officially changed to St. François Girls’ College.

 In 1966, a northern wing was constructed to accommodate three classrooms and specialist rooms; with that addition came the introduction of the Sixth Form. Throughout the years, the principals who have served the college are:

• Mrs. Gloria Valere (1964-1978)

• Mrs. Janice Blackman (1978-1995)

• Ms. Hyacinth Thomas (1995-2000)

• Mrs. Patricia McIntosh (2000-2010)

• Mrs. Jenifer Gittens (2010-2019)

• Mrs. Pasha Lalla-Seecharan (2019- present) 

Ten years after the establishment of the School, the St. François Girls’ College Council (commonly referred to as the P.T.A.) was formed.  This body continues to be an important source of support for the school since it seeks to bring home and school closer together. The school’s current population is in excess of  seven hundred and fifty students. Fifty-eight teachers and nineteen members of support staff constitute the full complement of employees at the College.