St. Joseph's College, Allahabad
| St.Joseph's College, Allahabad | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Allahabad, India | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Semper Sursum - Always Aim High |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1884 |
| Principal | Rev. Fr. Rolfie D’souza |
| Pupils | Over 7000 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Houses | St.Francis, St.George, St.Patrick, St.Andrews' |
| Colour(s) | Light Blue ,Navy Blue |
| Affiliation | The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (ICSE) and The Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISC) |
| Former pupils | Ex. Josephites |
| Website | www |
St. Joseph's College, widely known as SJC, established in 1884, is a prominent ICSE Board school in Allahabad, with considerable high rankings both in the state and in India as well.
The college was founded in 1884 by the Capuchin Friars of Ancona and Bologna, Italy, and is currently under the aegis of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad. It is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISC & ICSE). With over 6000 male students collectively enrolled within its main, annexe and girls' wing campuses, the college preferably is one of the largest schools of Allahabad in terms of pupil strength. The institution follows a unique and holistic approach to nurture them to their full potential. Besides curriculum, a horde of other activities and games indulge the students to hone their talents. The motto of the College is Semper Sursum - Always Aim High.
Fr. Rolfie D’souza is the current Principal of the college. The current College Captain is Yashasvi Raj. Students of the institution are notified as Josephites.
St. Joseph's College, was founded in 19th century (1884) by the Capuchin Friars of the province of Ancona & Bologna, Italy, under the management of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad. The school began with a large parochial school for the Cathedral Parish located first in a rented house. The foundation stone of the nucleus of the present building was laid by Rt. Rev. Dr. Peschi on 1 January 1884. Bishop Poli called this little school St. Joseph’s Collegiate. In 1887, it was recognized as a middle school; it was recognized as ‘European High School’ affiliated to Cambridge University. In 1907, it came directly under the Bishop & the parish priest of the Cathedral. It was handed over to the Irish Christian brothers of Nainital in 1908 & they looked after till 1916 when Bishop Gamigna took it over. With a boarding of 26 students, the total went up to 63 in 1920. Another story was put up in 1922 by Rev. Fr. Camilus, OFM Cap. The coming of the new headmaster in the person of Msgr. O. Hogan who graduated from the Allahabad University & trained in Oxford, put the school on the top of academic results. This excellence was continued by his successors such as Fr. A. G. Rego & still continues to be the top school of the city. The school building was further extended with the class 7th & 8th block, Chemistry Lab block put up by Rev. Fr. Augustine between 1932-1942. In the 1960s the Class IX-X block & the junior section block was built along with a large auditorium, a gymnasium & a swimming pool by Re. Fr. Cyril E. George.
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