About Us

Five Rivers Junior Secondary was opened on the 18th September 1972. It is located on Range Road in Arouca in the beautiful island of Trinidad in the West Indies. The first principal was Mrs. S. Dial-Maharaj (1972-1985). Other past principals were Mr. Clyde Jacob (1985-1986), Mr. Thomas  Isaac (1986-1989), Mr. Deonarine Anmolsingh, Mr. Prakash Williams and Ms. Joan Bridgewater. There were also two vice-principals, staffs and sets of pupils - morning (A.M.) shift and evening (P.M.) shift.

In September 2005, a new chapter was written in our school's history. After thirty-three years, the 'shift system' came to an end and our school was de-shifted to become a whole day institution. Today, we have one school, no more 'shift system'. In September 2006, we were converted to become a five-year school now called Five Rivers Secondary. At present we have in administration Acting Principal Mr. Joseph De Gannes and Vice-principal  Mrs. Linda Francis. To read more about the transition process click here.

During the past thirty three years, "Rivers" has made its land mark on Trinidad and Tobago in the field of sports, academics and business. We produced world-class athletes like Darryl Brown and Stern John. In the area of academics, doctors, teachers, principals such as Mr. Kendall John, principal of Toco Composite School and Dr. Sonia Caruth, now working at a hospital in Jamaica.

Successful entrepreneurs and other worthy citizens of our Republic also attended this institution.