St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Cuddalore

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Type Public Campus Urban Phone 04142 286 802 Number of students 10,000 (approx)		Established 1868 Nickname Karnal Thottam Motto Labor omnia vincit Founded 1868
Principal Rev. Fr. G. Peter Rajendiram Colour(s) White Sandal and Brown Address St Joseph's Rd, Manjakuppam, Near Old Collector Office, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu 607001 School board Directorate of Government Examinations

St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School is one of the oldest and well-established schools of India located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. The school is also known for large campus and large pupil/student strength(more than 10000).

St. Joseph's High School which was started in 1868. This school was elevated into a college in 1884 through the efforts of Father Tarbes and was affiliated to the University of Madras. The District - Gazetteer, Cuddalore District has recorded that the prime educational institution and the only college in the District in the 19th century was the St. Joseph's College. It once again became a High School in 1909 due to the financial constraints.

Since then there have been several attempts to revitalize the college. The college was reborn as the St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science in 1991. The college was inaugurated on 11 October 1991, at a stately function presided over by Bhishma Narain Singh, the then Governor of Tamil Nadu.

The School bears the Motto Labor omnia vincit, meaning "Hard work conquers all".

History

1852 The site "Colonel Garden" acquired by Mgr. Bonand, D.D. Vicar Apostolic of Pondy.

1868 Inauguration of St. Joseph's High School through the effort of Rev. Fr. L. Renevier, the First Principal.

1884 St. Joseph's raised to the status of a Second Grade College with Humanities and Mathematics.

1909 Downgraded to the status of High School.

1957 St. Joseph's Industrial School inaugurated.

1962 St. Joseph's Hostel inaugurated.

1968 Completion of a century.

1969 Centenary celebrations

1979 Upgraded into a Higher Secondary School.

1982 St. Joseph's Nursery School started.

1984 Sports Authority of India adopts the School for promotion of sports activities.

1988 Industrial School becomes Industrial Training Institute(I.T.I).

1991 St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science inaugurated by Bhisma Narain Singh, Governor of Tamil Nadu.

St. Joseph's College is a legacy of the 19th century, handed down to us by the venerable fathers of the Society of the Foreign Mission of Paris. Its nucleus was the St. Joseph's High School which was started in 1868 A.D. This School was elevated into a college in 1884 A.D., through the efforts of Father Tarbes and was affiliated to the University of Madras. The District - Gazetteer, South Arcot District has recorded that the prime educational institution and the only college in the District in the 19th century was the St. Joseph's College. It once again became a High School in 1909 due to the financial and other constraints. Since then there have been several attempts to revitalize the college. The dream became a reality when the college was reborn as the St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science in 1991. The college was inaugurated on 11 October 1991, at a stately function presided over by His Excellency Bhishma Narain Singh, the then Governor of Tamil Nadu through the efforts of Rev Fr R Ratchagar, the then secretary of the college. The college obtained Permanent Affiliation on 08.02.2008 the Autonomous status on 09.06.2008 and the reaccreditation status 'A' Grade on 16. 09.2011 by the NAAC under able and stable governance of Rev Fr Dr I Ratchagar, the present secretary of the college. The college obtained Minority Status in 2012 from the Minority Commission.

1993 Completion of one Hundred and Twenty Five years.

1994 Post-Centennial Silver Jubilee Celebrations.

Mission

Wholesome and integral Education that will help the students to find their footings in life.

Ethical and social values that will help the students to brave up to the challenges of the Nation.

Human and community values that will help the students in building up the solidarity of all Indians.

Principals

Rev. Fr. L. Reneuvier 1868–1872

Rev. Fr. Seegmuller 1872–1873

Rev. Fr. Bottero 1873–1875

Rev. Fr. Tarbes 1875–1888

Rev. Fr. J. M. Bertho 1888–1895

Rev. Fr. Durier 1895–1898

Rev. Fr. J. M. Bertho 1898–1906

Rev. Fr. P. Verdure 1906–1934

Rev. Fr. Mirande 1934–1936

Rev. Fr. P.A. Swamikannu Interim

Rev. Fr. H. Escande 1937–1941

Rev. Fr. H. Cailleauit 1942

Rev. Fr. A.M. Gnanapragasam 1942–1961

Rev. Fr. M. Peter 1961–1981

Rev. Fr. R. Ratchagar 1981–1997

Rev. Fr. G. Peter Rajendiran 1997–2002

Rev. Fr. V. Aruldass 2002–2007

Rev. Fr. V. Agnel 2007 -2013

Rev. Fr. G. Peter Rajendiram 2013-2015

Rev. Fr. p. Arul Nathan 2015-till date

Amenities

Known for its infrastructure, St. Joseph's High School has the following amenities:

Playground (2 football, 2 hockey, 6 volleyball, 6 basketball, 2 badminton, 6 ko ko, 400 mtr track and Many kabhaddi courts etc.)

Gym

Auditorium

Library

School buses

St. Joseph's food corner

The School has some of the best high school lab facilities in the country. The Biology lab and the Chemistry lab are well equipped and large in size. St. Joseph Higher Secondary School has two computer labs with multimedia projector, scanner and printers, and one internet lab where both students and teachers can explore the Internet.

Laboratories

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Physics

Extracurricular activities

Sports has been at the forefront of the School ever since its establishment. It is noted for its excellent facilities and strong focus on sports such as football and basketball and placing equal importance on academics. The school has often been referred to as the "Karnal Thottam".

Cocurricular 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 their potential to excel in the fields for which he has the aptitude.

Spirituality is encouraged by imparting faith education through moral science classes from Std I to XII. Social service is encouraged by getting the students to be members of National Cadet Corps, and Red Cross volunteers. 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 teamwork and fairness in competitions.

Alumni

V. Vaithilingam Former chief-minister of Pondicherry

Ere. Elamvazhuthi was a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of the Cuddalore constituency of Tamil Nadu from 1967 to 1970 representing Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)

D. S. Amalorpavadass a third-world theologian who played a vital role in the renewal of life and mission of the Roman Catholic Church in India.

E.Pugazhendi alias Ela. Pugazhendi, Ex. Member of Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and now the head of the Students' Wing of DMK

Duraisamy Simon Lourdusamy, Cardinal from India

CK Ranganathan, the Founder Chairman of CavinKare

Thomas Rathnam, Music Director, Journalist, Industrialist