Other boarders came from the Caribbean region..Venezuela, Colombia, British and Dutch Guyanas, Barbados, Curacao, Martinique, Guadalupe, Dominica.
The second floor of the refectory was an assembly hall where movies were shown every Saturday night, plays acted out, dances held, music shows presented by talented students.
It led to the creation of the Aqua Lads swimming team which became a competitive force in Trinidad and the Caribbean area.
[1] The Black Power revolution that took place in Trinidad in 1970 had a negative impact on attracting new students from the other islands and countries.
There were still about approximately 40–50 boarders and the Monastic Community were at pains to find ways to keep the school open for the 100 or so boys.