Important Updates from the Principal
Welcome to our new Form 1 Students!
Tuesday 12 July 2022: Dear Parents/ Guardians If your daughter has the old computer generated birth certificate, you are kindly advised to apply for the new polymer format and send a copy to the school with your daughter in due course.
Student Information Management System (SIMS) by clicking on the image below. The students ID will be posted here. Check your package for information on password and other guidance on SIMS.
Monday 02 May 2022: Eid Mubarak!
Tuesday 12 April 2022: As we prepare for the full reopening of Physical School (daily attendance, no rotation), on Tuesday 19 April, 2022, please see Ministry of Education Guidelines Phase 4 reopening guidelines april 1 2022 3 17 (1.63 MB) Click to open document.
Sunday 03 April 2022: Ramadan Mubarak
Monday 07 February 2022: Welcome to Physical School for our Forms 1-3 students. Click to see our BYOD Policy and our Online Learning Discipline Policy
Thursday 21 October 2021: Ministry of Education guidelines on the return to physical school for ALL form 4 and 5 students Information for Parents on the Return of ALL Forms 4-6 Students to Physical School • Ministry of Education (moe.gov.tt)
Monday 18 October 2021: Congratulations to all students who wrote the CSEC 2021 Exams. Analyisis of csec results 2021 (613.29 KB)
Sunday 02 October 2021: Congratulations to student Ronia Swan (2016-2021) winner of FOUR National Youth Awards https://youtu.be/JCgtxE4yiVA (click to see the awards she won)
Tuesday 21 September 2021: Parents of Forms 4 & 5 students please see attached memo from the Ministry of Education. More information will be shared when the Ministry's Guidelines are received.
Thursday 09 September 2021:
Tuesday 24 August 2021: Dear parents/guardians/ students. Please see the following press release from the Ministry of Education.
Thursday 29 July 2021:
We join with the rest of the ASJA Family and national community in offering our sincere condolences on the passing of the President General of ASJA and Chairman of the ASJA Education Board, Haji Yacoob Ali.
Mr. Ali exemplified humility, courtesy and respect for others. He was a visionary, who was instrumental in the establishment of our school and was steadfast in his support throughout the years.
May Allah swt grant him jannatul firdous (the highest heaven).
ASJA leader Yacoob Ali hailed for his generosity as he’s laid to rest - Trinidad Guardian
Update 03-07-2021: Congratulations to Aaliyah Lara WASA Riverspeak 2021 Winner https://youtu.be/HU380_lB-uQ It is the 3rd consecutive Riverspeak competition won by the school. You can see Aaliyah's winning performance here https://youtu.be/rPaRKHIl52M
Update 02-07-2021. Kindly note booklists (click on link) for the new Academic year 2021-2022. Also Please be reminded of our End of year letter 2021 (366.91 KB) (click on link).
Update 26-06-2021: Form 5 student Ronia Swan (UNICEF Child Rights Ambassador Trinidad and Tobago) had the amazing honour of speaking at the OAS (Organisation of American States) Virtual Meeting of the Permanent Council, Celebration of Americas Children and Youth Day on 23 June, 2021. You can see Ronia's presentation at approx. 11 mins 30 secs. into the video https://youtu.be/15ntrZVquaw. We are extremely proud of her!
Update 24-06-2021: Form 5 Students/ Parents please note the following information on CSEC Examinations. Note all links on the document are clickable/ live Asja form 5 update 2021 (1.02 MB)
Update 06-06-2021:
Update 28-05-2021: CXC has released a revised version of the Broad Topics for the CXC 2021 Exams. Cxc release of 2021 exam topics revised (1.21 MB) (click on link to view)
Update 26-05-2021: CXC Examinations have been pushed back 2 weeks. Please note the following Press Release from the Ministry of Education.
Update 15-05-2021: Following the announcement made by the Prime Minister, please find attached a Press Release from the Ministry of Education
Update 13-05-2021:
Update 16-04-2021: Ramadan Mubarak from the Principal, Vice Principal and Staff of ASJA Girls' College Tunapuna. We are pleased to share with you this Prayer Booklet Ramadan prayer booklet 2021 (14.59 MB) (click to view). Special thanks to Mrs. Salma Rahman (HOD Ag.) and Ms. Aleeya Khan (VP Ag.)
Update 16-04-2021: Here is a video from Ronia Swan Form 5 Student and Child Rights Ambassador Video Gallery (click to view)
Update 08-04-2021: Physical Attendance of Form 4 students. Please see correspondence regarding physical attendance of Form 4 students Physical reopening term III (750.2 KB) (click on link to open)
Update 06-04-2021: Press Release MOE School Reopening April 12th 2021 • Ministry of Education
Update 12-02-2021:
Update 03-02-2021: Please find our updated Policy for Reopening (click to open) this policy follows the guidelines laid out by the Ministry of Education Moe guidelines for reopening term ii 2020 2021 2 (1.16 MB)
Update 26-01-2021: Phased reopening of school.
Update 11-12-2020: Today marks the end of the virtual term I. School reopens/ classes resume virtually on Monday 04 January 2021 (God willing). Happy Holidays!
Update 11-12-2020: Online reports for Forms 2 to 5 are available from our SIMS (scroll down for the login page).
Update 08-10-2020: Congratulations to the new Form 1 students who have been placed at ASJA Girls' College Tunapuna. We welcome you and your parents to our ASJA Family! Please be advised that a registration package must be collected from our school's Security. Collection period: Friday 9th October: 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10th October: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Update 05-09-2020: Parents/ Students, we hope you were able to join our week of Online Orientation sessions. Alhamdullilah (All praise to God) we have successfully held sessions for all students (Guidance, Edmodo & Big Blue Button), and held meetings with parents in all forms. We have had management team meetings, department meetings and whole-staff meetings. We have had training sessions for Teaching and Library staff on Edmodo and Big Blue Button, as well as a whole staff session with EAP. In addition, Online Learning Timetables were distributed yesterday via our WhatApp groups with students and parents. WE ARE READY FOR ONLINE SCHOOL BEGINNING MONDAY! Please send a WhatApp message to our school number, identifying yourself and your daughter, if you are not in any of our class/parent WhatsApp groups.
Update 04-09-2020 It's our 20th Anniversary! Our school first opened it's doors 20 years ago today. We thank Almighty God for His numerous blessings and for the many students, parents, staff members and well-wishers who added value to our school over the years.
Update 28-08-2020: Our online teaching schedule is complete but we are waiting on the written guidelines promised by the Ministry of Education before we share it- in case we need to make changes. We hope to share this by Friday 4th September, 2020. Next week from Tuesday 1st September 2020 to Friday 4th September 2020 we will be having orientation sessions for students. Our Guidance Officer Mrs. Leslie-Ann Farfan-Cooper will be conducting Covid-19 Debriefing sessions for each Form and I will be conducting sessions on using Big Blue Button and Edmodo for students. The links and times for these sessions will be sent to parents'/ students' phones by Monday 1st September.
Rental Books: we are continuing contactless collection and distribution of rental books for Forms 2, 3 and 4. There are bins along the walkway to drop off old rental books. Times: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please note all health protocols in effect: masks, handwashing, temperature check and physical distancing. If anyone is experiencing flu symptoms, diarrhea and/or loss of taste and smell, shortness of breath, pressure on the chest, DO NOT VISIT; Please send a WhatsApp message to 662-3447 to make alternative arrangements.
Update 15-08-2020: The Honourable Prime Minister has announced the closure of all schools for the rest of the year. We will start the new term online, on 01 September 2020. An update will be posted regarding the new online schedule by Friday 28th August 2020 God willing
Update 28-07-2020: Please click here to view our School Policy for Reopening (latest version)
Update 15-07-2020: As our Form 5 students begin their first day of exam, we wish them Allah's blessings. All Form 5 students/parents please review our CSEC exam reminders . See also our video for Form 5 students
Update 15-07-2020: All parents, please note Booklists for the new Academic Year 2020/2021 can be accessed here (please click)
Update 08-07-2020: Form 5 parents/ students, please note personal CSEC timetables are available for collection. Please WhatsApp message 662-3447 if you would like to arrange to collect at school. Alternatively, students can collect on the day of their first exam.
Update 07-07-2020: Form 3 parents/ students, please note that a subject choice survey has been issued via WhatsApp. If you did not receive it, please WhatsApp message the school at 662-3447.
Update 17-06-2020: Form 5 parents/ students, please note Update#1 regarding CSEC Examinations (click to view)
Update 06-06-2020: Form 5 parents/ students, please note Message from CXC Registrar (click to view)
Update 06-06-2020: Form 5 parents/ students, please note CXC FINAL Exam Timetable (click to go to CXC page)
Update 01-06-2020: Form 5 parents/ students, please note Letter from Caribbean Jewellers (click to view)
Update 03-05-2020: Update on online teaching (click to go to page). Online Learning officially begins 04-05-2020.
Update 24-04-2020: Ramadan Mubarak letter (click to go to page)
Update 19-04-2020: Letter Update #2 on resumption of virtual classes (click to go to page)
Update 03-04-2020: Letter on the last "virtual" day of term II (click to go to page)
Update 30-03-2020: Form 5 parents/ students, please note CXC Statement on Administration of Examinations https://www.cxc.org/may-june-strategy-2020/ This may change depending on future circumstances. Any updated information will be shared as soon as possible. Please continue to remain safe and keep praying for Trinidad and Tobago and the rest of the world.
Kindly note: Our Online Student Resources page has been updated with a greater variety of online resources for students.
Update 18-03-2020: Parents please note that teachers who already had WhatsApp Groups, Edmodo and Google Classrooms have been sending work for their respective classes. Some work has also been posted to our (SIMS- same platform you use to access reports etc), please use the link on the right of this page to access the SIMS site. When you have logged on to the SIMS select "downloads" to access Exam papers and other materials. Students should attempt exam papers during their time at home. Teachers will review exam papers with classes when school reopens.
Send an email to me at asjagirlscollegetunapuna@gmail.com if you have any problem accessing the SIMS.
(Edited 31-03-2020)
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Update 16-03-2020: The Prime Minister in his Post-Cabinet briefing today has indicated that ALL SCHOOLS WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL Monday 20th April 2020.
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Update 13-03-2020: We have received confirmation that schools will be closed for one week beginning Monday 16th March 2020. Stay tuned to news and this website to see if this period is extended. We will have to make a decision about end of term exams when we have more information on the status of schools from the Ministry of Education.
Update 12-03-2020: The Minister of Health has confirmed the existence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Trinidad and Tobago. You are advised to:
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remain calm and pray for the good health of all persons in Trinidad and Tobago
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follow the preventative measures as shared with you in correspondence dated 12 March 2020. This includes: frequent handwashing and hand sanitizing, social distancing (stay a minimum of 3 feet away from anyone with symptoms), cover any coughs and sneezes with the bend of the elbow. Please review the letter with your daughter. Note rags are banned.
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do NOT send your daughter to school if she is ill. If there is a family member who your daughter would have had contact with who is strongly suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19 also take the precaution of keeping her at home. If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in your home please alert the Principal/ Vice Principal.
- Please check this website daily for updates as our school may remain closed (after following necessary protocols) IF THERE IS A CONFIRMED case within our school community. You will be OFFICIALLY notified IN WRITING if possible and/or from this website ONLY. Please be wary of FAKE NEWS.
- Check the coronavirus information page on this website for links to reliable information on COVID-19