Ottos Comprehensive School Slowly Transforming Its Identity | VIDEO STORY

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Ottos Comprehensive School (OCS) has successfully redefined its identity over the years, moving away from its past reputation as a last resort for struggling students.

Under the leadership of Principal Foster Roberts, the school is not only seeing an increase in enrollment but also enjoying improved community perception, showcasing the positive impact of dedicated educational initiatives.

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Students at Ottos Comprehensive School
Students at Ottos Comprehensive School (photo by OCS)

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Comments (10)

  • Juju Bee August 10, 2025, 6:38 PM

    The transformation was long coming. I was skeptical about sending my son there and he did extremely well. It’s no longer a school for last resort and that perception has certainly changed over the years
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  • Charmain Hart August 10, 2025, 6:42 PM

    No matter what they say Ottos Comprehensive is the bast.
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  • Ben Simmons August 10, 2025, 9:17 PM

    Great video antigua.news. you really shined the light on OCS. Somehow there has always been a bad impression about that school but it is changing now. Even before this video i realize that a change was slowly coming along.
    Reply
  • Informed citizen August 10, 2025, 9:26 PM

    Positive transformation. Well overdue.
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  • Antigua Surf August 11, 2025, 7:27 AM

    I’m a ghetto child, so you know I know about OCS both my older siblings went there and let me tell you, there is indeed a change!! Ottos was always known for “badness”. Use to live at the burtons apartment went the old schools walking pass and the conduct was not becoming. They were mainly identified by the uniform and you’d just hear “fummi pickney cyah go dah schoo dey” but for today a lot has changed and nobody mind anymore. I love that
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  • Rhea August 11, 2025, 7:30 AM

    I love these videos that focuses on change and development. I’m so proud of this news team. I’m also proud of OCS
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    • Yola August 11, 2025, 1:51 PM

      We have to begin to speak positive vibes into the atmosphere concerning these schools. There are other schools in Antigua that got bad reputations that have never been given a fair chance
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  • Tommy Hilfiger August 12, 2025, 7:19 PM

    That school use to be a school nobody wanted to send their children. It was a school the rejected studengs attended. Wow. I love what i just watched. Good job.
    Reply
  • Ashma August 12, 2025, 7:39 PM

    Great story. As always excellent work from this news portal. Everybody talks about that school but afraid to address the issue
    Reply
  • Wyonna August 14, 2025, 11:50 AM

    Great video..keep up the good work
    Reply

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