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 1st 2000. On 29th 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 31st.
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 15th
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
|
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