St. Joseph's Convent High School, Patna

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| motto = "Nisi Dominus Frustra"
| motto_translation = "Without God nothing prospers"
| location = [[Bankipur]]
| streetaddress = [[Ashok Rajpath]]
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| founder = [[Anastasius Hartmann]]<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Bishop-Hartmann-remembered/articleshow/51959665.cms Bishop Hartmann remembered] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530105729/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Bishop-Hartmann-remembered/articleshow/51959665.cms |date=30 May 2018 }}</ref>
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'''St. Joseph's Convent High School, Patna''', is a private, girls high school in [[Bankipur]] neighborhood of Patna, Bihar, India. It is a Catholic Missionary educational institution established in 1853, currently managed by [[Religious Sisters|Sisters]] of [[Congregation of Jesus]].<ref>[http://www.cjallahabad.org/History-CJs-India.aspx History of CJs in India] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612024814/http://www.cjallahabad.org/History-CJs-India.aspx |date=12 June 2017 }}</ref> It has two sections, one is affiliated to the [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations]], [[New Delhi]] and another is affiliated to [[Bihar School Examination Board]]. It is one of the oldest schools in the state of Bihar<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=mCZuAAAAMAAJ&dq=st.+joseph%27s+convent+patna+oldest+school&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=st.+joseph%27s+convent Book:History of freedom movement in Bihar] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530105728/https://books.google.com/books?id=mCZuAAAAMAAJ&dq=st.+joseph%27s+convent+patna+oldest+school&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=st.+joseph%27s+convent |date=30 May 2018 }}</ref> and was founded by the first Bishop of Patna, [[Anastasius Hartmann]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=g4hvDQAAQBAJ&pg=PT195&lpg=PT195&dq=anastasius+hartmann+st+joseph%27s+convent+patna&source=bl&ots=3O1s3QyQ0z&sig=RJZX92bo2ACYHiaqQy2N-ZLH8wk&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiq7LuU4srUAhVB7iYKHXHdCA0Q6AEIKTAB#v=onepage&q=anastasius%20hartmann%20st%20joseph's%20convent%20patna&f=false Patna: A Paradise Lost] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530105728/https://books.google.com/books?id=g4hvDQAAQBAJ&pg=PT195&lpg=PT195&dq=anastasius+hartmann+st+joseph%27s+convent+patna&source=bl&ots=3O1s3QyQ0z&sig=RJZX92bo2ACYHiaqQy2N-ZLH8wk&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiq7LuU4srUAhVB7iYKHXHdCA0Q6AEIKTAB |date=30 May 2018 }}</ref> The current principal of the school is Sr. Josephine CJ.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/dismiss-classes-up-to-viii-by-12-noon-dm-to-schools/articleshow/58404035.cms Dismiss classes up to VIII by 12 noon: DM to schools] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530105728/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/dismiss-classes-up-to-viii-by-12-noon-dm-to-schools/articleshow/58404035.cms |date=30 May 2018 }}</ref> The school's guiding principle are the teachings of [[Mary Ward (nun)|Mary Ward]].

==History==

In 1849, Bishop Anastasius Hartmann, who was responsible for the Patna-Bettiah section of the North India Mission, acquired a sizable piece of land (about five acres) in Bankipore where he laid the foundation of a chapel on September 23, 1849.<ref>[http://www.bihareebabu.com/christian.htm Christianity in Bihar] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080808143635/http://www.bihareebabu.com/christian.htm |date=8 August 2008 }}</ref> The Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph's, was opened in 1850.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=4RMmAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA182&dq=st.+joseph%27s+convent+patna+oldest+school&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjn4KH-4MrUAhXE6iYKHbx1A7kQ6AEIPzAF#v=onepage&q=st.%20joseph's%20convent%20patna%20oldest%20school&f=false Bengal District Gazetteers, Volume 41, Part 1] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530105728/https://books.google.com/books?id=4RMmAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA182&dq=st.+joseph%27s+convent+patna+oldest+school&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjn4KH-4MrUAhXE6iYKHbx1A7kQ6AEIPzAF |date=30 May 2018 }}</ref>

In 1852, on invitation of Bishop Anastasius Hartmann, the Apostolic Vicar of Patna, a group of five [[Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary]] [[Religious Sisters|Sisters]] from [[Munich]] Province in [[Germany]] came to [[India]]. These five sisters were Sisters Maria Groeppner, Angela Hoffman, Aloysia Maher, Antonia Feth and Catherine Schreibman. The sisters landed in [[Bombay]] by ship and then set out for Patna. They traveled from Bombay to Patna by bullock cart through the thick jungles. They left Bombay in early September 1852 and reached Patna around February 1853. They established the first [[IBVM]] House in [[Bankipore]] in 1853, on the bank of River Ganges. The house and school bear the name of [[Saint Joseph]]. Bankipore, as the first foundation, was considered the mother house of the Institute in India. St. Joseph's was the only convent between Calcutta and Agra at that time.<ref>[http://www.cjallahabad.org/History-CJs-India.aspx A Brief History of the Congregation of Jesus in India] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612024814/http://www.cjallahabad.org/History-CJs-India.aspx |date=12 June 2017 }}</ref>

Initially, in addition to the boarding and day school, there were two orphanages on the school campus. One for native girls and another for [[Europe|European]] and [[Eurasian]] girls. More buildings were added and the institution gradually grew over time. A Hindi section was founded in 1950.<ref>[http://www.sjccjpatna.org/principal/ St. Joseph's Convent High School - Principal] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901135854/http://www.sjccjpatna.org/principal/ |date=1 September 2017 }}</ref> Currently the school is affiliated to ICSE as well as Bihar State Board. It has a 100% pass percentage in ICSE examination board results for many years and also produced several state and city toppers.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/patna/patna-schools-post-95-pass-in-icse-cisce-exams/story-p7Dj6CDnLAewSRxJdB9ZhN.html Patna schools post 95 % pass in ICSE, CISCE exams] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625122435/http://www.hindustantimes.com/patna/patna-schools-post-95-pass-in-icse-cisce-exams/story-p7Dj6CDnLAewSRxJdB9ZhN.html |date=25 June 2017 }}</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ICSE-result-Omar-Srishti-score-97-6-to-top-in-Patna/articleshow/35446392.cms ICSE result: Omar, Srishti score 97.6% to top in Patna] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525064244/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ICSE-result-Omar-Srishti-score-97-6-to-top-in-Patna/articleshow/35446392.cms |date=25 May 2014 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/education/isc-results-2016-bhagalpur-s-shruti-priya-tops-in-bihar/story-pQT3lMoKEt8clVYXAX3jDP.html ISC results 2016: Bhagalpur’s Shruti Priya tops in Bihar] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704135750/http://www.hindustantimes.com/education/isc-results-2016-bhagalpur-s-shruti-priya-tops-in-bihar/story-pQT3lMoKEt8clVYXAX3jDP.html |date=4 July 2017 }}</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Patna-students-score-up-to-97-25-in-ICSE-ISC-exams/articleshow/20114130.cms Patna students score up to 97.25% in ICSE, ISC exams] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705105938/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Patna-students-score-up-to-97-25-in-ICSE-ISC-exams/articleshow/20114130.cms |date=5 July 2014 }}</ref>

==Campus and infrastructure==

[[File:St. Joseph's Convent High School, Patnal (main building).jpg|thumb|Main Building]]
[[File:Statue_of_Jesus_in_school.jpg|thumb|Statue of St. Joseph holding Jesus in School]]
[[File:School Building of St. Joseph's Convent.jpg|thumb|School Building]]
[[File:Auditorium_of_SJC.jpg|thumb|Auditorium]]
[[File:Basketball_field_of_SJC.jpg|thumb|Basketball Field]]
[[File:School_Field_of_SJC.jpg|thumb|School Field]]

The school is situated at Ashok Rajpath road, on the banks of river [[Ganges]] in Bankipur neighborhood of Patna.<ref>[https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170418/jsp/bihar/story_146873.jsp Call to celebrate diversity] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530105728/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170418/jsp/bihar/story_146873.jsp |date=30 May 2018 }}</ref>

The central building complex houses classrooms, administrative offices and an auditorium. The auditorium is well equipped with PA System and has a stage for plays and performances. The auditorium is also used for annual gatherings and debate competitions.

The School has well equipped laboratories for course related practical work. There are four laboratories within the School - Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer.<ref>[http://www.sjccjpatna.org/labs/ St. Joseph's Convent High School - Labs] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901135913/http://www.sjccjpatna.org/labs/ |date=1 September 2017 }}</ref> The school has Basketball Court and also includes Martial Arts for girls in its curriculum.<ref>[http://www.sjccjpatna.org/sports/ St. Joseph's Convent High School - Sports] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901135938/http://www.sjccjpatna.org/sports/ |date=1 September 2017 }}</ref> The library is well equipped with reference books and caters to students of all grades. The school also offers private, city-wide transportation services for students and faculty through private bus service company.

==Academic==

===Affiliation===

The school is affiliated to the [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations]], [[New Delhi]]. There is another Hindi section of the school which is affiliated with the [[Bihar School Examination Board]]. The school prepares the students for Indian Certificate of Secondary Education and the Indian School Certificate examinations for Class X and Class XII respectively.

===Subjects===

Below subjects are taught in the school for classes as per the ICSE curriculum.<ref>[http://www.cisce.org/icse_x_syllabus.aspx ICSE Curriculum/Syllabus] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170705185306/http://www.cisce.org/icse_x_syllabus.aspx |date=5 July 2017 }}</ref>
* English
* Hindi/ Second Language - Indian Languages
* Sanskrit
* Mathematics
* Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
* Value Education/Moral Science
* History, Geography, Civics
* Computer Studies/Science/Applications
* Economics/Economic Applications
* Commerce/Commercial Studies/Applications
* Business Studies
* Environmental Science
* SUPW and Community Service

===Medium of instruction===

School follows English medium of instruction for its ICSE affiliated section. Another Hindi section affiliated with the Bihar Board uses Hindi as medium of instruction to teach students.

==School session==

The school year is from April to March. Days are divided into nine -periods with summer and winter timings. The order in which the classes meet varies from day to day.

==Uniform==

===Girls===

*During Warm Season:
**Navy Blue colored pleated and divided skirt (knee length), white shirt (half sleeve) with school monogram, black shoes and white socks. Hair ribbons must be navy blue colored.

*During Cold Season:
**White shirt (full sleeve), Navy Blue colored pleated and divided skirt (knee length), slacks, Navy Blue colored V-Neck sweaters (half sleeve), Navy Blue colored blazer with school monogram and school tie.

On the days of Physical Training:
White divided skirt (knee length), white shirt(half sleeves), white shoes and white socks

==Motto and houses==

The motto of the institution is Nisi Dominus Frustra ([[Latin]]), which means ''Without god, nothing prospers''.
The four school [[House system|houses]] are:
* {{color box|Red}} <big>'''''Ruby'''''</big> ('''Motto:''' ''On Wings of Loyalty'') 
* {{color box|Yellow}} <big>'''''Topaz'''''</big> ('''Motto:''' ''Effort spells Success'')
* {{color box|Green}} <big>'''''Emerald'''''</big> ('''Motto:''' ''Truth alone Triumphs'')
* {{color box|#73C2FB}} <big>'''''Sapphire'''''</big> ('''Motto:''' ''Unity is Strength'')

==Student groups==
===Student council===
The Student Council is a body of student representatives, headed by the Head Girl. It is made up of the captains of the teams and representatives from other co-curricular activities along with elected and nominated students of each class from grade VI through X. Parliamentary procedure is used at meetings and the main purpose of this group is to assist the Principal, Vice-Principal, staff, and students in fulfilling their responsibilities. The student members help maintain order in the school during the Assembly and breaks, in between classes, and also on important occasions like the Annual Day.

===Tarumitra===
{{Main|Tarumitra}}
Tarumitra is a student forum promoting ecological sensitivity.<ref>[http://www.sjccjpatna.org/student-organisations/tarumitra/ St Joseph's Convent High School - Tarumitra] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901140132/http://www.sjccjpatna.org/student-organisations/tarumitra/ |date=1 September 2017 }}</ref>

===LTS===
L.T.S stands for Leadership Training for Service is a social movement. Its motto is “For God and country – let your light shine”. St. Joseph's Convent High School Patna was the first school in Patna to start this movement in the year 1974 with Sr. Genevieve as its guide. LTS promoter Fr. With S.J was invited to give an orientation to class X. Since 1994 it has been working under the guidance of Mrs. Shubhra Roy. The children are motivated and inspired to develop social awareness, love for humanity, social service, self-sacrifice, simplicity, truthfulness and purity at heart.<ref>[http://www.sjccjpatna.org/student-organisations/lts/ St Joseph's Convent High School - LTS] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901140127/http://www.sjccjpatna.org/student-organisations/lts/ |date=1 September 2017 }}</ref>

==Notable alumni==

*[[Papiya Ghosh]]<ref>[https://www.telegraphindia.com/1111015/jsp/bihar/story_14624453.jsp Convent wins debate event] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530105728/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1111015/jsp/bihar/story_14624453.jsp |date=30 May 2018 }}</ref><ref>[https://www.telegraphindia.com/1151002/jsp/bihar/story_45699.jsp Patna Roundup] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012191802/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151002/jsp/bihar/story_45699.jsp |date=12 October 2015 }}</ref>
*[[Nidhi Yasha]]
*[[ Karishma Sharma]]

==See also==
* [[List of schools in India]]
* [[List of schools in Patna]]
* [[St. Xavier's High School, Patna]]
* [[St. Michael's High School, Patna]]
* [[Notre Dame Academy, Patna]]

== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.sjccjpatna.org/}}

==References==
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{{Schools in Patna}}

[[Category:Schools in Patna]]
[[Category:Christian schools in Bihar]]
[[Category:High schools and secondary schools in Bihar]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1853]]
[[Category:1853 establishments in India]]

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