INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

We celebrated the Independence Day on 15^th August  with much pomp and prestige with band and drill display, speeches, songs and dances. Our  dynamic P.T.A President  Mrs. Sonia Joseph hoisted the National Flag.

ORIENTATION CLASSES

Science club organized a class for the parents and students on the topic of dietary habits in children by Mrs.Sherin Varghese dietician of MIMS hospital, Calicut.  

 Dr.NarayanakuttyWarrier, Oncologist  educated the  staff of  our school and neighbouring schools on the early detection of cancer and its prevention.  

A presentation high lighting problems faced by adolescents and personal hygiene was made by Dr. K. Ranjini, Gynaecologist of Ashoka Hospital. 

The students through a rally pressed the need  for a narcotic free society, warning the younger generation to free themselves from this racket. 

ECO CLUB ACTIVITIES

In order to observe the environment day on 5^th June, Eco club of the high school and higher secondary sections conducted an interesting debate on the topic ‘Nuclear energy: boon or a curse’ which highlighted  environmental protection through a green economy. The Eco club members went for a field trip to Wayanad as a part of the World Environment Day (WED) celebration.

Environmentalist Dr.Sathyan Meppayyur and Prof.Shobindranath provided a different learning experience with their awareness classes on how to preserve nature and by planting a tree in the school – ‘Sneha Virksham’.  Dr.Harinarayanan M.K. of Sree Krishna College, Guruvayoor through  ‘Nattarivu’, enlightened the students on how nature can heal us.

ENERGY CLUB INAUGURATION

In order to be good and effective mentors, the teachers where given an orientation class by Dr. Sanadhanan (HOD – Department of Economics, St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri) in May 2011. To inculcate  scientific temperament in children, various clubs are functioning at school level.  


The Energy club of our school in collaboration with the state project,  which commenced on 1^st August and concludes on 31^st March aims at ‘Ithiri Oorjam Nalekai’.  The activities of the club members awaken the need to consume less energy using innovative techniques. They teach society the value of saving   energy for the future.  This is certainly  a clarion call for us to use energy wisely.

SNEHA SANGAMAM RALLY ON 11.11.11

On 11.11.11, our dynamic District Collector, Dr. P B Salim organized the Snehasangamam Rally (Mathamythri) with Sri. Hamid Ansari, the  honourable Vice President of India inaugurating it .  Our school depicted the heroes of the past in a float and a procession of mass drill by enthusiastic students was organized.  

YUVA MASTER MIND 2012

Our students Keerthana H and Mishal Fathima  of 10^th Std won Prof. Satheesh John Memorial Prize (Rs. 50,000) in Yuva Mastermind competition organized by Malayala Manorama and Amal Jyothi Engineering College, Kanjirapally for the project – removal of iron from contaminated drinking water using oxidized sea sand.

BEST DCL EXCELLENCE AWARD

Best DCL Excellence Award – Diamond Star Award was won by our institution.

CHESS & TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONS

BHAGYA JAYESH

THANISHMA V

In games, Bhagya Jayesh won the Chess Tournament and Thanishma V won the National Table Tennis Tournament. 

SASTRA PRATIBHA

Laghima V N of Plus One Science, our Sastra Prathiba participated in the National Level Science project.

ANNUAL FANCY FETE 2011

Our Annual Fancy Fete was inaugurated by scintillating Cine Artist Ms. Samvritha Sunil who boosted our efforts to collect 2.5 lakhs to provide a home for a needy Josephite.

SCHOOL KALOLSAVAM 2011

The 27^th School Kalolsavam was inaugurated by the Cine Artist Mr. Sudheesh.

BEST SCHOOL AWARD

Paragon Valsan Smaraka Rolling Trophy for the Best School was once again awarded to our institution.

NATIONAL AND STATE AWARD WINNERS

Sr. M Jovita A C , National Award Winner 2010  receiving the award from the President of India Smt. Prathibha Singh Patel.
Sr. M. Rosarita A C, State Award winner 2010 receiving the award from the Education Minister of Kerala, Sri. P. K. Abdu Rabb.

OUTSTANDING MOTIVATIONAL AWARD FOR SR. M. ROSARITA A. C.

SR. M. ROSARITA A. C.

Our beloved Headmistress Sr. M. Rosarita A C, won the Outstanding Motivation Award for the second time instituted by the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce,  sponsored by Ajith Balakrishnan Foundation.

BEST SCHOOL LIBRARY 2011

The Theruvath Raman Award for the Best School Library was presented to our institution by Shri. E.K Jayarajan, DDE.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED DURING THE SPAN OF 10 YEARS

The school was adjudged as ‘The Best School’ for scoring the maximum points in the State Youth Festival held at Thodupuzha during January 2001 by the Director Public Instruction, Trivandrum.

The Deputy Director of Education highly appreciated the performance of our seven S.S.L.C. state rank holders of March 2004 and our school got a special trophy for the best results in the State.

In the Guru Sishya Scholarship Examination held during the year 2002-03, our school was awarded a trophy for the best academic performance. The Council appreciated the individual performance of our students, the areas given specific recognition was given including language skills, arithmetic reasoning, general awareness, scholastic attainment and mental abilities.

Our Higher Secondary section was awarded the Joshi Joseph Memorial Trophy for our excellent performance in academics. The trophy was awarded to the school by Sri Abdul Samad Samadhani, M.P during the inaugural function of the Plus Two District Youth Festival held at Payyoli on January 6^th ,2004.

The ‘Best School’ trophy was presented on 11^th November 2003 to our school by the District Collector, Sri. T.O. Sooraj. The trophy was instituted by the Bharat Sevak Samaj  for the best school in the Calicut District.

A new house worth Rs.2,50,000/- was constructed for Mrs. Stella(a widow) and her three daughters Elsa, Melsa and Princy who are former students of St.Joseph’s. The amount was collected through the ‘Fancy Fete’ and raffles during the past three years. The house was blessed by Fr. Pallivathukkal S.J. the parish priest of Christ King Church Malaparamba and named ‘VERONA’ after Mother Veronica’s name. Sr.Geralda and sisters of St.Joseph’s community, the staff, students and P.T.A. executive members, a few sisters from the Provincial house and Carmel Hill were also present at the function.

The Silver Jubilee re-union of the batch of 1978 was a very special event of the year. It was on May 10^th 2003. The day was well organized under the leadership and meticulous careful planning of Ms. Kochubharathi who belonged to the batch of 1978. The batchmates gathered from different parts of the world to celebrate their silver jubilee. It was a memorable re-union for each one of them. Ms. Lida Jacob IAS, an ex-student of our school was the chief guest of the day. They honoured their teachers with a memento each, while appreciating all that  has done for them. They also presented a memento and Rs. 25000/- to the school. They spent the whole day in the school along with their teachers recalling their school days. They shared lunch, conducted games and distributed prizes. Sr. Sheila Paul and Sr. Rene, the former   Headmistresses were also present at the function.

On 21^st August 2004, the Director and staff of the Department of Higher Secondary Education organized a function in our school auditorium to honour the top three rank holders of the State in the Higher Secondary School Examination 2004. Sri. Nalakath Soopy, honourable Minister for Education presented gold medals to the 18 students who won the first three ranks in the five streams. Our school was given a trophy for the excellent results in the examination 2004 and other activities. Sri. James Joseph, Director for Higher Secondary Education, Sri N. Murukan, the Joint Director, Sr. M. Jovita, the Principal, Sri A Sujanapal M L A, and Sri T P M Zahir M L A felicitated the rank holders.

Career Guidance and counselling unit was set up in our school specially for our Higher Secondary girls. Two of the H.S.S teachers, Ms. Annie Joseph and Ms. P. Priya lead the unit. Sri Isaac Eapen HRA trainer and field publicity officer was invited to speak to our Plus Two students and their parents. Sr. Anila provides counselling to our needy children.

In November 2004 our school won the overall championship in table tennis and badminton at the Kerala State Mini Games held at Ernakulam.

The deserving students of the school are given assistance every year by way of fees concession, uniform and books. The mite box collection from every class is used for the poor children of the school and the neighbourhood. The children are often taken to visit the homes for the aged and spend time with the inmates.

The school helps the deserving schools of the Province too. Rs. 50000/- was given to put up a school block for the Mother Veronica special school for the mentally challenged at Nilambur and another Rs. 1,00,000/-  to Xaviers, L.P. School,Kolayad.

We have helped our non-teaching staff and also needy parishioners, in times of illness, marriage etc. by giving interest free loans which they return in installments.

SARVA SHIKSHA ABIYAN (S.S.A): All our teachers of L.P, U.P, H.S and H.S.S. implement the SSA system in our classrooms where the children are the centre of teaching and learning. The grading system and subject of Information Technology were introduced for the S S L C Examination for the first time in 2005. The examination under the new scheme was held in 13 subjects including the newly introduced Information Technology (I T).It is a revolutionary change in the school syllabus of the Kerala Government in the area of learning. Our teachers are trained to handle the subject and the computer teachers help the High School and Higher Secondary students in their practical work in the Computer Laboratories. We have 3 well equipped labs with computers one for the L.P and U.P, another one for the High School and the third one for the  Higher Secondary.

The S S L C results of 2005 changed the traditional mark system into grading. In the very first year of introducing the grading system all our students were eligible for higher studies. When the result was published St. Joseph’s was the only school among the aided /government schools of Calicut District to secure cent percent pass. 48 students secured ‘A+ and A’ grade in all the subjects.

Over the years, the S .S.L.C Examination results from 2006 to 2008 have improved tremendously by leaps and bounds. In 2006, 64 students secured A+ and A in all subjects in 2007, 75 students achieved A+ and A in all the subjects and this year 2008, 77 students gained A+ and A in all the subjects.

The Plus Two results after the implementation of grading system were remarkable too. The performance of the students in academic achievements in 2007 and 2008 far exceeded our expectations. In 2007, 52 students got A+ and A in all the subjects and in 2008, 65 students successfully secured A+ and A in all the subjects.

Recognizing the services rendered by the ninety auto drivers of our city due honour was bestowed on them during the Onam celebrations in 2004 in our school auditorium by distributing Onam kits.

On November 4^th 2005, the inauguration of the First Death Centenary Celebrations (1906-2006) of Mother Veronica of the Passion, the foundress of the Apostolic Carmel was organized with grandeur by the Apostolic Carmel Congregation under the eminent leadership of the Superior General Sr. M. Vincent A.C and the Provincial Superior of the Southern Province Sr. M Annunciata A. C. Our school took pride in hosting this prestigious and august international event.

Sri. M. Bhaskaran, worshipful Mayor  was the chief guest for the School Day Celebrations on 8^th February 2006, and the highlight of the evening was a ‘Nritha Shilpam’ – a journey through the life of our beloved foundress Mother Veronica coupled with a befitting farewell to our five stalwarts- Sr. Catherine Antony A C, Sr. Rose Thomas A C, Mrs Mary K U, Mrs. Godfrey Milly Cecilia, Mrs Cicily C A among our staff who retired that year.

In July 2006, a seminar on water literacy was organized by C.W.R.D.M and the Education Department and a power point presentation by Dr.Ali Faizal on the functioning of a human heart and its related problems clearly showcased the relationship between the head and the heart.

On August 1st 2006 a pledge was undertaken to curb the menace of plastic. 18^th August  2006 brought visitors from the special school, students of Karuna Speech and Hearing School. Their presents enkindled empathy and integrity in us. In October 2006 a dance drama using ventriloquism was staged to spread Jesus’ message ‘to hate sin not sinners’ in this modern world of globalization The Tsunami of December 2004 send shock waves and we woke up to the reality that we must be equipped to manage disasters. To prepare oneself to face natural calamities the U.E.V.R.P (Urban Earthquake Vulnerability Reduction Programme) conducted classes on  12^th October 2006, to gear us up to any eventuality.

To commemorate Mother Veronica’s death centenary on 16^th November 2006 the Social Service Committee members visited the Mentally Challenged at the Special School in Karaparamba to share our bounty with the marginalized in society. The heart-rendering experience moved us to count our blessings.

‘Ente Nanma’ an Adoloscent Education programme arranged by the Kerala State Aids Control Society on 22^nd November 2006 dealt with teenage problems.

Our Provincial Superior Sr. Annunciata was honoured during her visit to our school on the 30^th of November 2006. ‘To be grateful to God for His Grace and Mercy’ was the theme of her address on the occasion.

During the School Day Celebrations on 9^th February 2007 we extended a befitting farewell to the four retiring teachers- Mrs Sheila P N, Mrs Fernandez Joan Averil Ann, Mrs Lucy K J and Miss Jacintha Fernandez. The Commissioner of Police Sri Balram Kumar Upadhyay I.P.S was the Chief Guest. The golden jubilee celebration of Kerala Piravi culminated in the Deeptha Smrithi, a few glimpses into the cultural heritage of Kerala.

On 17^th February 2007 a memorable programme, titled ‘Rainbow 2007’ was organized to generate fund for construction of a house – Sophie Dale – for one of our deserving students.

On June 29^th 2007, our student prodigy  Aparna Ramachandran was presented a momento by the Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kalathiparambil for having achieved a rare feat by securing 100% marks in the Higher Secondary Examinations.

A window to the world was opened when our School Website was inaugurated by Sr. Theresina A C the Corporate Manager.

Website: www. Stjosephsangloindianschool.org

Sri. M P Veerendra Kumar (Member of Parliament) was our Chief Guest on February 1^st 2008 for the School Day Celebrations and Farewell to the Retiring Teachers – Sr. M. Sujitha A C, Mrs. Lily Paul C P, Ms. Mavis Catherine Isaac and Mrs. Anita Ozario. These veterans were honoured and entertained by a musical extravaganza - My Fair Lady.

The students of our school have left their stamp on all walks of life. They pursue careers in Government service, Education, Hotel Industry, Railways, Life Insurance Sector and so on. Those who have passed out from the portals of our school have looked at life as a blessing and they attribute their success and gains to the good things they learned from school. Whatever their wealth, they have felt, they are still indebted to the institution.

True to its Motto –‘Thro Duty To Glory’ this institution flourished as a beacon of light and a symbol of true education with Mother Superior Rev. Sr. Rosaire A C and Principal Rev. Sr. M Jovita A C at the helm of affairs. The school has a strength of 1657 students with 51 teaching staff members and 10 non teaching staff members supported by an efficient P T A headed by Mrs. Bindu Amat. We bid farewell to Sr. Nidhi A C and Tr. Shila Saramma Oommen on 3^rd February 2009. On this day, Carmel Chimes a musical album was released. A documentary detailing the history of the school from its inxeption was made. Wormi composting system, rain water harvesting, and bio- gas plant were set up. On 26^th March 2010 a dwelling place named ‘Leeves’ was gifted to a needy student. Sr. M. Jovita A C and Tr. Valerine Fernendez were given a splendid send – off and a magazine Viaggio Successo was released to commemorate this event.

FACILITIES

Chapel

As you enter St.Joseph’s Anglo-Indian Girls Higher Secondary School, the lush green campus ushers you in . The century –old stately Chapel, an impressive reminiscent of the yester years is open to all, irrespective of caste and creed. Children are welcome to visit the Chapel during recess hours.

School Library

The School Library in the new Millennium Block invites the readers to silently browse through thousands of books ranging from the old classics to the modern favourites. Each class also has a Class Library to further enhance the reading habits of the students.

Auditorium

A spacious and impressive Auditorium is a silent witness to the different activities of the children , the tough contests , the celebrations of different occasions and other formal gatherings of the school.

Mother Veronica Museum

The Mother Veronica Museum above the parlour stands as a land mark to the life and mission of our dear Mother Founders.

Sports and Games

Sports and games are encouraged and experts are appointed to diligently train our young athletes and sport stars. The trophies and shields won by our school speak volumes of the team work and sports man spirit of our students.

Clubs

Different Clubs function in the school through out the academic year. Each club is guided by a coordinator and a group of teachers assist her. The different clubs are Literary Club, Mathematics Club, Science Club, Social Science Club and IT Club. Every student should be enrolled in any club. There are competitions within the club and the school also send representatives to the inter district competitions and inter school competitions .

Lotus Pond

Music Class

Smart Classroom

School Laboratories

The school has well equipped Laboratories each for Physics,
Chemistry,
Botany,
Zoology
and two Computer Labs
one for the High School and another for the Higher Secondary section

Physics Lab

Chemistry Lab

Zoology Lab

Computer Lab

Botany La

HEADMISTRESS'S MESSAGE

          

As the Principal of St. Joseph’s Anglo - Indian Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Calicut, I uphold the great legacy and noble traditions handed down by the Servant of God, Mother Mary Veronica, the Foundress of the Apostolic Carmel, the first Principal of the School, and an array of dedicated and committed predecessors who nurtured the Institution with innovative programmes and projects during the last 145 years. This prestigious Institution from its very beginning has been imparting holistic education to the students who have left the portals of St. Joseph’s.

MAYOR'S AWARD FOR 100% RESULTS in SSLC and PLUS TWO Examinations 2006

• God experience
• Spiritual orientation
• Moral uprightness
• Emotional maturity
• Social awareness and Commitment
• Academic qualifications
• Physical fitness and Self-reliance

I am indeed happy to stress that our Institution has preferential option for the poor and ever stands for the emancipation and improvement of North Kerala. With the whole hearted co-operation and support of the local Managers, Sisters, teaching and non-teaching staff, St. Joseph’s has secured ranks and distinctions in Public Exams, medals and awards in cultural programmes and Youth Festivals, and trophies in sports and projects. 
I gratefully remember the members of the P.T.A. who always co-operate in the construction of new blocks and in conducting fests and anniversaries. 
My wish and prayer is that this prestigious educational institution continue to be a beacon of wisdom, light and excellence to the future generations of students of North Kerala, irrespective of caste, creed or religion and with preferential option and commitment to the marginalized of the society. 

Josephites you are the light of the world. A city built on a mountain cannot be hidden. Your light must shine before others so that they may see the good you do and praise your Father in heaven. Josephites, you are the salt of the earth and so you add taste to the lives you come in contact with.

         

Josephites, your rootedness to your Alma mater is the bond of unity so where ever you are and whatever you do you are sure of your identity. You are fondly loved and remembered everyday. May the great zeal shown by the foundress Mother Veronica to educate the girls in the western coast of India in the 19^th century be praised. 

Sr. M. Rosarita A.C
Headmistress