CO - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The activities of the school are tailored to give every child the opportunity to become a holistic individual with a balanced view of life and to use her potential to excel in the fields for which she has the aptitude.This approach is reflected in the words of one of its former Head mistresses, Sr Eugenie who said, “The education imparted at St. Joseph’s has a character all its own. It has maintained standards, seen to the all-round development of students, not studies alone but song and dance, elocution, character building and spiritual growth”.

From the beginning of the academic year students automatically gain membership to one of two houses Mariettes and Theresians which fosters in them a sense of belonging and competitiveness. In addition to this the school has a Parliament. The members are democratically elected by the students. This gives them an understanding of the democratic process.The elected members form a cabinet which is responsible for organizing various school programmes. In this way these future leaders gain experience in leadership and organizational skills. They, in cooperation with the Higher Secondary students, organize programmes on Independence Day, Onam and Teachers’ Day. They are also responsible for send-off parties and daily school assemblies. When organizing these functions the students take pains to portray the essential meaning of the occasion. For example, during Independence and Republic day celebrations, the concepts of freedom and national integration are portrayed in the skits, songs, etc. Onam, the State Festival is celebrated with the traditional floral carpet, Thiruvathirakali, boat song and distribution of articles to the poor.

Spirituality is encouraged by imparting faith education through Catechism and moral science (Joyful Living) classes from Std I to XII. Bhajans are played before the class begins. Scripture reading and reflections are incorporated in the daily School assembly. Catholic students participate in the Holy Eucharist every month. Prayer services are conducted on important days like Onam, Id, Deepavali, Christmas, World Women’s Day, U.NO. Day and other National Festival Days fostering tolerance towards all religions.The feast of St. Joseph and Mother Veronica’s Day are celebrated with prayers, services and programmes during which the students bring out the significance of the occasion through role play, skits, songs, verses, speeches and reading from the Holy Scriptures.

Social service is encouraged by getting the students to be members of clubs like Rotary, Jaycees and Y’s Lings. They are also encouraged to be Red-Cross volunteers and Girl Guides. The experience of working in the community contributes to the students’ understanding of community issues.

A lot of emphasis is given to sports and physical education by organizing training, coaching and competitions between classes, etc. fostering team work and fairness in competitions. Our basket ball, table tennis and badminton teams have done well in interschool competitions.

Artistic expression and eloquence are nurtured by encouraging students to take part in recitation, elocution, mono-act, essay/story writing, singing and music during the literary hour. During September every year our students participate in the interschool competitions and win laurels in items like Bharatha Natyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Thiruvathirakali, Oppana and Margam Kali. Many of them have also done extremely well in elocution contests , debates, dramatics and music competitions. Our School band is the pride and joy of the school. Their dexterous performance with musical instruments and deftness of step has done us proud on a number of occasions besides filling us with a joie de vivre.

Our students are also encouraged to try their hand at producing things. The competitions at the school, district and state level bring out the creativity in them and they create teaching aids from waste materials, beadwork, silk screen printing, plastic cane work, fabric printing and puppet making. Those of them with culinary skills make squash, jam and pickles. Many of them have won recognition and prizes for their efforts.

In all the activities we have taken part, our students have done their alma mater proud by performing to the best of their ability and in a fair manner thus experiencing the true meaning of participation and team work. This in turn contributes to the development of an integrated personality.

HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL

Nestling in the palm fringed shores of the Arabian Sea, stands St. Joseph’s Anglo-Indian Girls’ Higher Secondary School.

            From its very inception, St. Joseph’s English school was open to girls of all castes and creed. The school has a noteworthy point to its credit that St. Joseph’s English School in Calicut was the first institution for girls in Malabar area. With such a noble beginning the school was bound to grow and develop. From the earliest days the students of respectable families largely attended the school. Having worked under the grant-in-aid and the salary system, the school commenced preparing pupils for the women’s High School Examination, ranking high in the results among the best schools in the Presidency.

            In 1875 Mother Margaret succeeded Mother Mary Perillon who went on transfer to St. Joseph’s school Tuiet Quilon. Mother Scholastic came to the helm of the institution in 1899. Her name was closely linked with St.Joseph’s as she administered the school and convent for almost two decades.

In 1906 St. Joseph’s school came under the Code of Regulations for European Schools. This move led to a serious draw back. Only 15% non-Europeans were allowed on rolls which was later enhanced to 30%. With this restriction on admission of non-Europeans, many Indian pupils on roll had to leave the school. (Providence Girls’ High School was opened with English as the medium of instruction to accommodate these students.)

From August 1923 the Management of the school was taken over by the Governing Body of the Apostolic Carmel from the Catholic Mission Management. The number of students in the school remained small for very many years with only 15 % of non-European students allowed on the rolls. In the course of years the percentage of Indian students was raised to 30%, then to 40% in 1943 and to 50% in 1950. This brought about a proportionate increase in strength.

After Independence, the School came to be termed as Anglo-Indian School. With the formation of States, the Kerala Government removed all restrictions on the admission of non Anglo-Indians and our numbers have swelled from then on. All through the years, efforts have been made to keep St. Joseph’s School abreast of the times, in methods of teaching, technological advancement and general organizational standards. As early as 1928, Girl Guiding was started in the school and its activities have continued since then.

We recall with pride the devoted labours of all those Headmistresses who have striven to maintain the high standard of efficiency at all levels. St. Joseph’s could always boast of Mothers Gertrude, Eansswide, Canice and Joan during the years 1933- 1952 who administered the School with exceptional ability and left no stone unturned in their efforts to develop the pupils in all aspects – moral, spiritual and intellectual. We mention in a special way Mother Eugenie who as Headmistress for 12 years took keen interest in the progress of the School and maintained its high standard. We are grateful to Mothers Marina and Placidia who took charge of the convent from 1955-1958 and 1958-1960 respectively and took personal interest in all the activities of the School.

Sr. Veronique in her capacity as Headmistress spent her exuberant energies for the progress of the School. Sr. Josefina in the short space of one year as Headmistress achieved much for the school. Mother Mary took charge as Superior from 1963-1966 and left the stamp of her labours and keen enthusiasm in all the doings of the school. Sr. Antony as Headmistress from 1963- 1967 devoted all her energies to the interests of the School. Sr. Rose took her place in 1968 and Mother Fridolin took charge as Superior in 1969. Both strove to raise the School to greater heights. Sr. Giselle was the Headmistress of the school for a year from 10/6/71 to 30/6/1972. She was the Professor of Providence Women’s college before taking charge of the school. In 1972 the School got affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi and continued till 1983. Sr. Mirabelle Rego was the Headmistress of the school from 1/7/1972 to 4/6/1973. Sr. Renne was the head of the institution from 5/6/1973 to 1/6/1979. There was a great improvement in academics and scholastic activities with Sr. Renne at the helm of affairs. Sr. Sheila Paul held the reins of the school from 2/6/1979 to 4/7/1984 with meticulous care and planning and gave the school a firm footing. From 1984 onwards the students have been appearing for S.S.L.C Examination. Sr. Rosy Joseph was the Headmistress of the school from 1984 to 1996. There was an all round improvement in both  academics and extra curricular activities in the school under her able leadership. The spacious and airy auditorium was built in 1989. The ground floor and the first floor of the Carmel block were built in 1996 in view of the Higher Secondary Course in future. Sr. Cicily Skaria ( 1/6/1996 to 5/5/1997) and Sr. Rosilina (6/5/1997 to 1/6/1998) took charge of the school for a year each and maintained its high standard . Sr. Sunila was in charge of the school from 7/6/1998 to 28/8/1999 and on 29/8/1999 she became the Headmistress and continued till 31/5/2002.

            Overcoming the storms of initial difficulties and tiding over the insurmountable obstacles, the P.T.A and Sr. Sunila succeeded in getting the sanction for the Higher Secondary course for the academic year 2000-2001 with two science groups (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics) and one Commerce group ( Economics, Computer Application, Business studies and Accountancy). Classes commenced on August 1^st 2000. On 29^th December 2001, the “New Millennium Block” was blessed by Rt. Rev. Dr. Maxwell V. Noronha, the then Bishop of Calicut and inaugurated by Sri. Jayakumar I. A.S. Sr. M Jovita became the Principal of the School on 1/8/2002. Sr. Lekha A.C was in charge of the School in June and July as Sr. M Jovita was not relieved from St. Theresa’s  A.I training school, Cannanore till July 31^st.

The changes that have taken place under the leadership of Sr. Jovita are commendable. The second floor of the Plus Two Carmel Block was put up at the cost of Rs. 16 lakhs and blessed on 15^th September 2003 by Rev. Fr. Thomas Panakkal, the vicar of the Cathedral in the presence of the P.T.A. President Mr. Sreejith, the Executive members, staff and students of the school. Sr. Geralda, Our Superior and the sisters of the community graced the occasion with their presence. A separate computer lab was also set up for the Plus Two students at a cost of 5 lakhs. The compound wall of the school campus was plastered and painted. The painting of the school buildings are done regularly.

Providing modern amenities for the staff and students, landscaping the campus,  and the renovation of the auditorium with modern facilities are changes par excellence. Sr. Jovita’s foresight bore fruit in connecting all the 3 main structures, the Plus Two block, the auditorium and the main High School block, thus saving all of us a lot of time and energy. Her outreach programme resulted in ‘Sophie Dale’ a cozy home given to a deserving student. Dr. Beatrix D’ Souza, the nominated Anglo-Indian M.P. (Lok Sabha) for donating 12 computers from the M.P fund for the use of the Plus Two students. May God bless her generosity.

            Both academics and cultural activities go hand in hand as part of School life. While the tug to study is forceful the urge to put one’s cultural talent into action is even stronger. One without the other means education is incomplete. Hence the students blend study and cultural activities into a harmonious development of the whole woman. School life is exciting. It teaches one to grow not only academically, but also dramatically, artistically to bounce with life. According to Francis Bacon “Studies serve for delight, for ornament and for ability”.

            The academic activities of our students include quizzes, exhibitions, training programmes, seminars, clubs and various competitions. The teachers impart scholastic training in school whereas various social service clubs like the Rotary, Jaycees and Y’s Lings conduct many programmes for the students. Our pupils have always upheld the motto of the institution ‘Thro Duty to Glory’ and honoured their Alma Mater. According to Sr. Eugine ‘the education imparted at St.Joseph’s has a character of its own. It has maintained standards, seen to the all round development of students, not studies alone but song and dance, elocution and play, character building and spiritual growth’ – these were her concern so that her students may well fit into a dynamic society

             The activities of the school begins from June onwards. We celebrate the Red House Feast with a play on Maria Goretti and a programme to imbibe the motto of fortitude. The Literary Hour with its tongue twisters, recitation and elocution, mono-act and songs are an opportunity to tap the latent talents of the students. The National Festivals like  the Independence Day and the Republic Day are solemnly observed with items to inculcate the concepts  of freedom and national integration. Onam, the State Festival, is celebrated with fun and gaiety. The floral carpet, Thiruvathira Kali, boat song and distribution of articles to the poor are some of the highlights of this event. Important days like Teachers Day – September 5th , Gandhi Jayanthi – October 2nd and Sevanavaram or Labour week coupled with Blue House Feast, Children’s Day – November 14th, Institute Day – September 19th, which is the Establishment Day of the Apostolic Carmel congregation and Martyrs’ Day – January 30th are carefully organized. Christmas is celebrated to spread the thoughts of love and charity. The health care of the children is looked into with thorough dental check ups and vaccination programme to control Hepatitis B. Yoga classes are conducted to encourage students to meditate and cultivate a healthy mind in a healthy body.

The ever-ready, enterprising and disciplined Red-Cross volunteers and Guides Group enthusiastically function throughout the year brimming with life and initiative. Sports activities have also been given due importance. Students are given training in sports and games. Some of them have excelled in Basketball, Table tennis and Shuttle Badminton. Class wise games and school sports are regularly organized.

Come September and the Youth Festival Fever begins. The items are many and the participants gear up for the competitions. There are solo dances like Bharatha Natyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi and the Group items like Thiruvathirakali, Oppana and Margam Kali to encourage students to preserve the artistic cultural heritage of India. Literary items in various languages of India like Elocution, Recitation, One-Act plays, Essay Writing, Story Writing, Mono-Act, Instrumental Music and songs help students communicate their views, develop their histrionic skills and produce soul music with their melodious voices and deft fingers.

Our School band is the pride of St. Joseph’s. The synchronised marching and their dexterous performance fill us with joie de vivre. The competitions in Work Experience make the participants try their hands at making teaching aids from waste materials. Squash, jam and pickles, bead work, photography, electrical wiring, silk screen printing, plastic cane work, fabric painting and puppet making are some of the craft work our students excel in.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

SSLC RESULTS FROM 1984 ONWARDS

YEAR	NO OF STUDENTS APPEARED	NO OF STUDENTS PASSED	STATE RANKS	DISTINCTIONS	FIRST CLASS
1984-85	65	65	-		55
1985-86	79	79	-		68
1986-87	92	92	-	17	51
1987-88	98	98	12TH Priya Simon	32	50
1988-89	88	88		26	46
1989-90	109	109		36	52
1990-91	107	107	12THPravthaRaman         13THLiz George	34	53
1991-92	94	94		34	53
1992-93	108	108		41	55
1993-94	112	112	2ND  Lakshmi K P	46	47
1994-95	123	123		43	60
1995-96	111	111		51	45
1996-97	121	121		51	58
1997-98	140	140	8TH  Veena Viswanath  8TH  Aparna Sasidharan	70	46
1998-99	116	116	12TH  Aysha Kalanad 13THPournami I K                 15TH Suja Ann Ranji	66	45
1999-00	135	135	9TH Anju V S                  9TH Manjula P	83	50
2000-01	126	126	-	69	53
2001-02	127	127	4TH Rysha Hamza  10TH Lakshmi Dinesh p  10THAparnaMuraleedharan  11TH Brijit Treasa Francis  15TH Emine A Rahiman    15TH Manju Ann Mathews  15TH Rachana P	70	55
2002-03	144	144	8TH Leena M Basheer  14TH Mangala Gopal   15TH Anila Tresa Alukal	76	64
2003-04	133	133	7TH Dona Teresa Thomas  7TH Bhadra S Kumar   8TH Chithra D  15TH Lakshmi Mani	87	42
2004-05	132	132	A+ grade in all subjects : 8 Alisha G, Amitha T K, Amritha Ravindran, Aparna P, Aswathi S, Meghana Jayaraj, Vidya S, Seethalakshmi Prakash A+ and A grade in all the subjects :48
2005-06	146	146	A+ grade in all the subjects : 20 Adhira Gobind, Anagha P, Aysha Haleema Kondoth, Dinta Denny, Elsa George, Farza Shareef P K , Fasna, Gayathri, Liji J Thomas, Mary jose K, Mithila Moosa, Nirupama Nambiar, Priyanka Karun, Sisira P M, Swathi Premkumar, Treasa Jose K, Vidya K, Rosna P M, Vidhi Nalin Gandhi, Amritha P P A+ and A grade in all the subjects: 64
2006-07	144	143	A+ grade in all subjects : 30 Akhila Sathyanath, Alice Cherian K, Amritha Gopikrishnan, Anjali narayanan, Anjali Prabhakar, Anjali Vasudevan, Aswathi K, Athulya Bijunath K, Aysha Dilna K P, Dianne Maliakkal, Hitha H A, Indu T V, Jebin Sithara, Jeena Francis, Lakshmi Prabha  P, Megha J R, Nahadha Fathima, Neelima V, Nihala Siddique,Radhika Sukumar, Ruby M A, Sreya Giridhar, Surya U, Thanusree P, Thejaswi P, Khadeeja Rameen, Nazneen Ali, Gayathri  P K, Deeptha K P, Kavya Ajith A+ and A  in all the subjects: 75
2007-08	150	150	A+ grade in all subjects: 36 Aan Mary Baby K, Aleena Jos Prakash, Aleena Varghese, Alka P Aravindakshan, Amna P M, Ancia Victor, Ann Tresa Mathew, Arathy A Menon, Athira Jithendranath, Athira K, Fathima Zarin Kandoth,Ganga N, Gopika M, Indulekha P,Kavya Sudhir, Keerthana M, Krishna Gopinath K, Krishna K S, Lakshmi D R, Lincy George, Maria Elizabeth Baby, Meghna T Rajeev, Midhu S Valsan, Nandana Sumitran, Nimil Mary Thomas, Reshma P, Shilpa A P, Shinu Shincy S,Shirin Sana C C, Henna Rasheed, Chithra P George, Swetha Aldo, Anju Jose, Deena Elizabeth, Divya Sunil A+ and A grade in all subjects: 77
2008-2009	144	144	Full ‘A’ grade holders: 48 AARYA  S, AISHWARYA  P.P., AISWARYA  CHANDRAN  M.,  AISWARYA  V., AKSHAYA  MADHUSOODAN  M.,ALFIYA M,  AMALA  JAYAKUMAR  PANNAKKAL, AMRUTHA RAJ, ANJANE SREE,  ANJANA  P., ANUPAMA  GEORGE, ANUPAMA  P., ASWATHI  DINAKARAN, ASWATHI UNNIKRISHNAN M K., ASWINI U.K., ATHIRA  UNNI, AYSWARYA  SURESH, BETTY  MARIYAM  JOY, BHAVYA  LAKSHMI  K., DEEPA MARY CHERIYAN, DIVYA  P.B., FIDA  HARISH  A.T., JEEVA  VARGHESE, JOLLY  JANETTE  MENDONZA, KARTHIKA  J.,KARYN  SUZETTE  MENDONZA, LAMEES  ILIAS, MEGHA  N  KUMAR, MUKTHA  CHAND  P., NAFLA  MOHAMED, NEHA M., NIJINA  MARY  JOHNSON, NIKITA  JIMMINGTON, PARVATHI  UDAYARAJ  M, RIMA  JABEEN, SHAIKHA  HUSSAIN  N.K., SHARON  ELISA  BABU, SIDDHI  RAJ, SMILU  KALARIKKAL, SOUMYA  S.  WARRIER, SREELAKSHMI  SURESH,  SWATHI  S.  RAVI, TAENAZ  SHAKIR, TANYA  HILARIOUS, TANYA  MARIA  D’ROZARIO, TEZMA  VICTOR, VYSHNA  M, ZAYANA  S. ‘A+’ & ‘A’ grade holders: 39
2009-2010	135	135	Full ‘A+’ grade holders: 30 ABHIRAMI  N.P., AKHILA  KURIAN,  ANJUM  WASIM K., ANN RIYA  JOSE, ANOOSHA  K., ANU  A.A., APARNA  R., ARCHANA LAKSHMANAN, AYSHA  VAZNA, BALASOORYA  P. A., DURGA  P. GAYATHRI  DEVI  K.G., GITANJALI  N.  WARRIER , JUDITH  COROLIN  CORREYA, KEERTHANA  JAYAKRISHNAN, MAMATHA  MODI  S., MEZBANA  SHEREEN, MIDHILA  V.K., NAMIYA  JOSE, NATHASHA  SULFIKER , SANDHYA  K., SHAISTHA  SHAKIR  M., SHINETA  KUZHUPALLY   SREELAKSHMI  V., NEEMA K., POOJA  K. RESHMA  DILEEP K., SWETHA   PREMKUMAR, UTHARA  KALOOR, ARNIKA  JAIN Full ‘A+’ and “A” grade holders: 34
2010-2011	143	143	Full ‘A+’ grade holders: 45 AISWARYA K RAJ,  AJMI  PARVEEN  P., ANAGHA  K., ANAGHA K S, ANJANA  K.A., ARYAIKA  G., AYSHA  ALI, CHRIS MARGARET JOJIUS,  DHANIYA MUHAMMED , DIYA  P.M., FATHIMA  ZEBA P.,  FIDHA  HARRIS  M.P. HENNA  V.M., KRISHNA PRIYA, LAGHIMA  V.N., LAKSHMIPRIYA  P., LIYA ANN SURESH,  MARIA  JOSEPH, MEGHA  V, MISHANA METTILDA RYAN, NEHA RASHEED, NEJILA AYSHA , NESHWA GAFOOR, NIDHA  K.V., NIRUPAMA P., NITHYA CHANDRAN V., NOORA  A., PRETTY  MATHEWS, REEYA BENEDICT, RIYA  JOHN, RUTH  MOL  REJI, SANA  NASREEN  C.K.,SHALAKA SATHEESH, SOFIYA  FRANCIS, TINA GLORIA JULIUS, VISMAYA  T.  SURENDRAN, ANJANA  JIMMINGTON KAVYA  SAJAN KANDAMPULLY, RASHEEKA V P, TANYA  VICTOR, ANAGHA .T.C, ANSHA .P LUBNA SATHAR, AMRITHA P.P, VIDHYA VIJAYANANDH Full ‘A+’ and “A” grade holders: 33

RESULTS OF PLUS TWO EXAMINATION FROM 2000 ONWARDS

PERIOD OF COURSE	NO OF STUDENTS APPEARED	NO OF STUDENTS PASSED	STATE RANKS	DISTINCTIONS	FIRST CLASS
2000-2002	Science 77 Commerce 41	Science 73 Commerce 41		Science 38 Commerce 13	Science 32 Commerce 6
2001-2003	Science 82 Commerce 48	Science 82 Commerce 48		Science 62 Commerce 44	Science 20 Commerce 4
2002-2004	Science 106 Commerce 54	Science 105 Commerce 54	1st rank(science) Emin A Rahima 3rd rank(science) Sanam Latheef 3rd rank(comm.) Lakshmi M P 4th rank (comm.) Priya C V	Science 87 Commerce 39	Science 17 Commerce 14
2003-2005	Science 110 Commerce 55	Science 109 Commerce 55	4th rank(science) Lynn Mariette Mendonza	Science 90 Commerce 37	Science 19 Commerce 16
2004-2006	Science 110 Commerce 57	Science 110 Commerce 57	4th rank(science) Jayaprabha P V Amritha Vasudevan	Science 95 Commerce 44	Science 15 Commerce 13
2005-2007	Science 103 Commerce 53	Science 100 Commerce 53	A+ grade in all subjects : 7 Science- 5: Aparna Ramachandran, Megha Jayaraj, Sharanya Vinod, Alphy Thomas, Seethalakshmi Prakash Commerce -2: Deepika B Raichura, Sumayya K P A+ and A in all the subjects:52
2006-2008	Science 106 Commerce 56	Science 106 Commerce 56	A+ grade in all subjects Science -14: Amritha P P, Anjali Nandagopal, Aysha Haleema Kandoth, Elsa George, Fasna N, Gayathri P K, Jabin Sadique, Keerthi Raj A U, Manjusha K  P, Namitha K, Neethu Santhosh, Steffi Anna George, Swathi Premkumar, Vandana J. Commerce-4: Aishwarya Ragavan, Reema Abdul Kalam, Shilpa Mary, Meryl Mary Mohan A+ and A in all the subjects:65
2007 -2009	Science 102 Commerce 50	Science 102 Commerce 49	A+ in all subjects – Science Lakshmi Prabha, Ruby M A, Abisha, Jebin Sithara, Thanushree P, Devapriya Rajeev, Aswathi K, Indu T V, Anjali Narayanan, Nazeen Ali, Swetha Aravind P, Aiswarya K, Chris Annette Mendonza, Anjana B Raj, Anjana M, Zeba Maria, Parvathy Suresh, Dhyana V A+ in all subjects – Commerce Henna Jayanth, Shreya Giridhar, Anju M P, Anupama Haridas A+ and A in all subjects – Science 45 A+ and A in all subjects – Commerce 24
2008 – 2010	Science 101 Commerce 50	Science 98 Commerce 50	A+ in all subjects – Science Anju M J, Aiswarya S, Aleena J, Alka A, Anjali Sathyan, Aparna Sanil, Geethu Jose, Hridya S, Midhun S, Navya N, Nimmi Mary, Sumi Francis, Divya Sunil, Chithra V S, Shahziya, Shinu Shincy A+ in all subjects – Commerce Anelin Shaju, Ann Lenora, Fathima ferah, Shahana A+ and A in all subjects – Science 38 A+ and A in all subjects – Commerce 15
2009 – 2011	Science 101 Commerce 50	Science 101 Commerce 50	A+ in all subjects – Science 45 A+ in all subjects – Commerce 10