St. Joseph's College is a government-aided Catholic school located in Gaborone, Botswana.[1][2][3]
Founded in 1928 by the Catholic Church, St. Joseph's College aims to provide education for Batswana children. As a government-aided mission school, its funding is provided by the government of Botswana, while ownership and management fall under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaborone.[4]
The college adheres to the national curriculum set forth by the Botswana Ministry of Education and Skills Development.[5] Upon completing their academic program, students undertake the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) terminal examination.[6]
St. Joseph's College, Kgale, is recognized as a government senior school known for fostering disciplined student behavior.[7] The school has earned a reputation for commendable performance in National Examinations.
Motto
The school's motto is Per Aspera Ad Astra. The phrase Ad astra is derived from the Latin language and translates to "to the stars," while per aspera is another Latin phrase signifying "through difficulties" or "through hardships."[8][9]
St Joseph's Mission Clinic
St. Joseph's College operates a dedicated clinic that provides medical services to its students. The clinic is staffed by qualified medical personnel, including nurses and medical practitioners.[10] Additionally, the clinic extends its services to members of the public who are aware of its presence. The medical staff includes trained nurses and qualified practitioners, some of whom are nuns.
School identity
Colour(s)
Royal blue, Sky blue & Grey[11]
Houses
| House | Colour | Head of House |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetah | Mr. Keolopa | |
| Eagle | Mrs. Chilume | |
| Flamingo | Mr. Wamondila | |
| Impala | Mrs. Galeitsiwe | |
| Zebra | Mrs. Morolong |
Boys' uniform
- Royal-blue jersey with school logo
- Kgale-blue shirt with logo
- St Joseph's College blazer
- Tie with school logo
- Grey trousers
- Grey or black socks
- Black leather flat-heeled school shoes
Girls' uniform
- Kgale-blue dress with school logos
- Kgale-blue socks
- Royal-blue jersey with school logo
- St Joseph's College blazer
- Tie with school logo
- Black leather flat-heeled school shoes
Co-curricular activities
Performance
| Year | Position | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 47.1% | 6.31% |
| 2017 | 1 | 53.41% | 6.89% |
| 2016 | 1 | 60.3% | 9.01% |
| 2015 | 1[12] | 51.29%[13] | 12.95% |
| 2014 | 1 | 38.34% | -2.72% |
| 2013 | 1 | 41.06% | N/A |
| 2012 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
References
- 1."ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE". Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- 2."St Joseph's College". LocalBotswana.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- 3."St Joseph's College". Africa Pages. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- 4."Diocese of Gaborone main website".
- 5."Ministry of Education". Archived from the original on 18 January 2010.
- 6."Botswana Examinations Council". Archived from the original on 10 October 2016.
- 7."Education in crisis". Mmegi Online. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- 8.Keiter, Heinrich (1872). Per aspera ad astra!: Roman. Hermann Costenoble. p. 67. Retrieved 10 October 2016. Per aspera ad astra!: Roman By Heinrich Keiter.
- 9.Ookeditse, Lawrence. "Per Aspera, Ad Astra". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- 10."St Joseph's Mission Clinic". African Advice. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- 11."Mmegi Online :: Bravo to St Joseph's College". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- 12."Botswana Examinations Council". Archived from the original on 18 November 2017.
- 13."Botswana: St Joseph's Tops in BGCSE Results, Again". Allafrica.com. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.