Knockpatrick Campus
The Knockpatrick campus provides early childhood and secondary education, along with a nationally recognized vocational program for older students. The Knockpatrick campus is located in the hills of Manchester near the center of the island. They provide a holistic education for students aged 5-22.
We currently have 81 students enrolled.
Lacking Nothing
We believe that the Deaf of Jamaica can accomplish anything. Society, however, doesn't always agree and Deaf youth often face a negative stigma in their environment that creates a L.A.C.K. in their life by excluding them and preventing access to Language, Affirmation, Community, and Knowledge. These four challenge areas impede positive identity development. At CCCD, we change this stigma one child at a time and encourage our students and fill what lacks in their life.
Meet Miss King
Miss Opalyn King was a teacher at the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf for over 20 years before becoming the Principal. Her sister was a teacher at CCCD before she was, but through the Lord's prompting she was also called to be a teacher. She has held a number of positions at CCCD, from a multiple subject teacher to vocational instructor/coordinator, to senior teacher and Principal.
What drives her daily is knowing that all the students depend on her, with God's help, to ensure that they receive a good education. Her goal is to prepare them to contribute to society in a positive way and live independent, productive lives which will glorify God.
Her favorite part of the job is seeing her Deaf children excel, and she loves knowing that so many will know the Lord and have a relationship with him.
Vocational Training
For many of our students, graduating from CCCD isn't enough to ensure realistic job prospects. Additional training and certification greatly increases the opportunities that lay before our students. Knockpatrick has available to each student training in food preparation, house keeping, data operations, and computer technology. Many of graduates are gainfully employed at a number of local businesses and resorts as a result.
Important Infomation
Miss Trudy Ann Powell - Campus Manager
Miss Opalyn King - Principal
Mrs. Jacqueline Wheatly - Senior Teacher
Contact Info: Phone 1(876)904-9092, Fax 1(876)904-9763, email cccdkp_jm@yahoo.com
Click here to view the 2019-2020 Class Schedule
Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf
U.S. Office:
100 South Pine St., Suite 283, Zeeland MI 49464
p: 616.748.6020
Jamaica Head Office:
4 Cassia Park Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica, W.I.
Email: jaadmin@cccdjamaica.org Phone: 876-619-8487 (landline) 876-556-5125 (mobile)
Knockpatrick Campus knockpatrick@cccdjamaica.org
1(876)904-9092
Kingston Campus kingston@cccdjamaica.org
1(876)679-9687, 1(876)758-8155, 1(876)758-3027
Montego Bay Campus montegobay@cccdjamaica.org
1(876)979-9153
