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St. Joseph's High School, Patna

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Coordinates
  
nw of es

Religious affiliation(s)
  
Catholic

Established
  
1974

Phone
  
0612 234 0307

Founded
  
1974

School type
  
Co-Education

Denomination
  
Roman Catholic

School district
  
Patna

Founder
  
Miss Raj Nair

Address
  
Shanti Niketan Colony, East of Bhoot Nath Road, Karkarbagh, Patna, Bihar 800026

St Joseph's High School is a,co-educational school located in Patna, India. The school offers nursery, primary and secondary education. From 2012, It has been upgraded to offer higher secondary education (10+2) by CBSE.

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History

St. Joseph's School was founded in 1974 with Founder Director Ms. Raj Nair.

Courses of Study

St. Joseph’s High School is a full-fledged secondary school with classes from Pre-Nursery (Play) to XII. It prepares the students for the secondary school certificate examinations held by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The medium of instruction is English.

Nursery classes and Play School

The Nursery and prep children are not burdened with any formal teaching and are allowed to learn in a free atmosphere. Activities include music, dancing, listening to stories, handling materials, spashing colours on paper, playing with toys individually as well as collectively and role playing.

Class teacher system in Junior Classes

There is a class teacher system in class I to III in which the concerned class teacher handles at least three subjects in the same class. This prevents compartmentalization of subjects.

To inculcate language skills, spoken English is emphasized. Stories are told, dramatized and drilled so that children learn new words and enrich their vocabu The academic programs are supplemented with co-curricular activities in which inter-house competitions are organised. Some of the facilities offered are:

  • Dance, folk and classical,
  • Music-vocal, instrumental and western,
  • Art and craft,
  • Communication skills - debates, declamation, education and speeches in English, Hindi and Urdu,
  • Quizzes,
  • Dramatics,
  • Gardening,
  • Martial arts (Taekwondo),
  • Games and sports - basketball, volleyball, cricket, table tennis, football, Kho-Kho, and athletics.
  • Academic evaluation and assessment

    The school has a system of continuous and comprehensive assessment. There are cycles of unit tests and terminal examinations including the final. Weightage is given to house/class assignments and projects. Students are promoted on the basis of the cumulative performance in the academic year.

    Parents are kept apprised of the progress of their children through parent teacher meetings organised every term.

    Admissions

    Admissions are granted mainly in Nursery and play school. However, if seats are available admissions to other classes are possible. Entry is decided by the age criteria laid down by the Bihar Gove

    Transport

    School provides transport facilities in limited areas.

    Science Laboratories

    There are three laboratories for the three main disciplines i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

    Computer Center

    Computer education is a part of the school curriculum. Computer education programmes have been introduced for students from class IV upwards. Two air-conditioned laboratories are equipped with computers, software and computer literature. A multimedia center for classes KG to III is held.

    Music and Dance Department

    There are rooms for vocal, instrumental, western music and Dance which are taught as art forms. Musical instruments are provided.

    Auditorium

    An auditorium has been added to the school. All the co-curricular activities are done here. There is space in the gallery for students to sit & see the program.

    Activity room

    The activity room is a room for tiny tots. Toys which serve an educational purpose are provided to the children so that they receive their first lessons to work and play together.

    Play school

    The school has a play school with swings, see-saws, climbing ladders, merry-go-round, and duck pool.

    Playground

    The school has 2 play fields with facilities for team games such as football, volleyball, cricket, and basketball. The children can get coaching in basketball, table tennis, volleyball and cricket.

    References

    St. Joseph's High School, Patna Wikipedia