09/09/2026
If the energy at our Welcome Back to School Assembly is anything to go by, Washington Archibald High School is in for one AMAZING school year! 🔥💙
From the moment the assembly began, there was a buzz of excitement in the air as students and staff came together to officially launch the new academic year.
The Student Government Association set the tone for the morning with an uplifting devotion.
Our Principal followed with a warm welcome to the Washington Archibald family, extending a special greeting to our First Formers, who are taking their first steps into an exciting new chapter. We also had the pleasure of welcoming our new teachers and introducing our Junior and Senior Management teams to the student body.
Then came a message that we hope will stay with our students throughout the year.
Our featured speaker, Ms. Julia Byron Isaac, challenged our students to look within themselves and recognize that they already possess what it takes to succeed. Her message was one of confidence, courage and self-belief, reminding every student that when challenges come, they have the power to rise to the occasion. Her message came with a simple but powerful mantra, which she encouraged the students to repeat: “I GOT THIS!”
Thereafter, school grounds came alive with performances from some of our talented local artistes, including reggae sensation Virgil Hodge,and 50 who hyped the students up with his hit song “Lover’s Lane”. The Fifth Form Theatre Arts students brought their own brand of excitement with an exhilarating dance presentation, while the National Intervention Drum Corps had the crowd feeling the rhythm with their energetic drum performance.Our school Chapel Pastor Jeremy touched our hearts with a powerful prayer to help us through this academic year.
Just when we thought the morning couldn’t get any better two magnificent murals, proudly hand-painted by one of our very own students, Idis Giz, were unveiled to the excitement and admiration of the school community.
School year, we’re reminded that every new year brings new possibilities, new goals, new friendships and new opportunities to shine.
What a morning! What a welcome!
This school year, we’re reminded that every new year brings new possibilities, new goals, new and new opportunities. Washie Wild Cats, “We Got This!”
