Eulie Mantock, an educator with more than 30 years’ experience, has seen her privately run Primary Exit Profile (PEP) preparation centre record strong outcomes for the upcoming academic year: 78% of pupils achieved a place at their first choice secondary school and a further 10% were accepted by their second preference. In addition, seven students from her programme were awarded government PEP scholarships and are due to attend Campion College.
From classroom teacher to sought‑after tutor
Mantock began her classroom career in Clarendon, working as a pre‑trained teacher at Claude McKay High in 1976 before completing her teacher training at St Joseph’s Teachers’ College. She later took an internship at Red Hills All‑Age, now Red Hills Primary, and joined St Richard’s Primary in 1990. During a 25‑year spell at St Richard’s, her pupils frequently achieved exceptional examination results, attracting attention from families beyond her school.
The demand for her extra lessons led her to establish a dedicated preparation centre—Mantock’s Guide—focused on PEP tutoring. The centre has now operated for three decades and has become a go‑to option for parents seeking rigorous exam preparation for children facing high school entrance assessments.
Why parents turn to specialist preparation
Those who enrol with Mantock’s programme cite both the quality of instruction and the confidence she cultivates in pupils. Mantock says this personal development is as important as exam technique for long‑term fulfilment:
“I like to help mould children to learn and grow. Apart from developing their confidence in themselves to see what they can achieve, what brings me great joy is decades later when they come back to check in with me. I feel so fulfilled in what I have done.”
The centre’s record suggests that her methods—drawn from an extensive career in primary education and postgraduate study—resonate with families aiming for selective secondary placements.
- Centre: Mantock’s Guide, PEP preparation facility
- Established: roughly 30 years in operation
- Recent outcomes: 78% first choice, 10% second choice; seven government scholarships
Results summarised
The headline figures underline the centre’s effectiveness this year. The following table sets out the outcomes reported for the cohort that completed Mantock’s programme ahead of the forthcoming academic year.
| Outcome | Number / Percentage |
|---|---|
| Placed at first choice school | 78% |
| Placed at second choice school | 10% |
| Recipients of government PEP scholarships | 7 pupils |
Among those scholarship recipients, Campion College—widely regarded as one of the island’s leading secondary institutions—will be the destination for the seven successful pupils this September.
Educators and parents following such results may view Mantock’s work as an example of how sustained experience, targeted revision and confidence‑building can combine to deliver competitive examination outcomes. Her academic credentials include both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in primary education from The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, reinforcing the professional foundation behind her coaching.
While success in entrance examinations is multifaceted and depends on a mixture of pupil aptitude, home support and teaching quality, the clear outcomes reported by Mantock’s Guide will be of interest to families planning their own children’s preparation for high‑stakes assessments.
As September approaches, the centre’s alumni tradition—former pupils returning to pay respects and update their former teacher on their progress—remains one of the most cherished rewards of a long teaching career, Mantock says, highlighting the enduring personal connections that classroom work can create.
