BR. CHARLES D’SOUZA - MY PRINCIPAL by Lolita

BR.  CHARLES  D’SOUZA  -  MY  PRINCIPAL

“Good teachers are the reason why

ordinary students

dream

to do extraordinary things”

Br. Charles D’Souza was born to the late Roman and Florine D’Souza on the  8^th of December 1962.  He had his early education in Bajpe.   He was sufficiently impressed by what he saw in the Christian Brothers that he joined them on the  1^st of June  1979.   After completing his higher studies in Shillong, he took his first vows as a Brother on Christmas Day 1981, and made his perpetual profession on the 31^st of December 1987. 

Among his other assignments, he served as Superior in the House of Formation, Bajpe (what is now Edmund Rice House of Studies) from  1995  to  2001.  Later, he pursued a Diploma for Counselling Psychology and Pastoral Counselling, an M.Sc. in Psychology and an M.A. in Christian Studies.  He was back in St. Joseph’s Bajpe as Principal during the years 2005 to 2010.  Then he was sent to Ireland to do higher studies in Counselling and Spirituality for a year.

On his return to India he served as campus minister of St. Edmund’s College, Shillong.  For the past four years he has been serving as the Superior of the Brothers’  house in Goa and also as Chairman of the Christian Brothers Educational Society  in Regina Mundi School.

As my Principal, I have seen him as a person of simple living, but higher thinking ;  with a vision to render quality education to all ;  and a special concern for those who are poor.  He used to conduct extra classes for slow learners after class hours, and also Spoken English classes.  He provided them with food free of charge.  He recognized each student by name.  In spite of his busy schedule he would spend time with people who came to seek him.

He maintained very good relationships with the public, guardians and parents of the students.  This was quite an asset  when the new college block was to be constructed, and funds had to be found, ..  somehow.  Though he had major responsibilities, he was always cool, as he was well-prepared with his wonderful ideas for the completion of the project.

Even when he was transferred to different places, he would make it a point to meet the people of Bajpe whenever he found himself in his home town.

In summation I would describe Br. Charles as a simple, affectionate, dynamic, caring, sincere, thoughtful, friendly counsellor, rather than the dictator or commander that other administrators often turn out to be.

I wish him good health and a long life  ..  all the best, Brother !

LOLITA J PAIS

Lecturer in Chemistry

Message from Br Wilfred D'Souza

Message from Br  Wilfred D’Souza

My initial ten years  in mission in Bajpe  were years of great enrichment and exposure to a new way of life . A city boy who lived always in big cities now finds himself in a small village .... no knowledge of the language ... no friends .. a senior Brother as companion ... sharing life in common with a Priest ... teaching in a Kannada Medium section ...  Looking back I can honestly say that it isin Bajpe that I first came to realise what it meant to BE Brother ; and Parents and I really grew. It turned out to be my happiest years as a young Brother.

   Encouragement and support came from all sides :  the Clergy, Religious, Staff and Parents. Looking after the candidates(those who had chosen to see if they were called to our way of life) was another great challenge ... monitoring their studies .. playing football in the heaviest rain .. out for walks .. and teaching them household chores. What a wonderful opportunity to learn that life can be different and fascinating.

  When I returned to the community in Bajpe many years later, older and wiser, more in the role of a mentor, I found that my students had grown too. Some were married and a couple of them had their children enrolled in St Joseph's.The affection and appreciation were still so strong.

I did dream that St Joseph's would some day make a long standing mark and it has, in academics (we have had rank holders in the PUC), games  (we are champions at various levels) and in some extra curriculars we shine.

   We must continue to dream and dream big ... dream the impossible ....  remembering that the world always belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Br. Wilfred D’Souza

Former Principal, Correspondent and Superior of St Joseph’s

Memories that I will cherish of Bajpe - Br Leonard Lobo

Memories that I will cherish of Bajpe

For us Christian Brothers,our 40 years association at St. Joseph’s Junior College,is a graced period in the history of our Province. We have been the greater beneficiaries of this partnership in so many ways:

·        The faith and generosity of so many parents who encouraged their sons to follow in the footsteps of our Founder will a timely reminder of their wonderful trust and confidence in us.

·        The constant support and encouragement of every Parish Priest and all the Assistants.

·        The commitment and deep abiding interest of our Colleagues on the Staff of St. Joseph’s Secondary School and Junior College to the welfare of our young students.

·        The thousands of promising and friendly young men and women who brought energy and  enthusiasm into our interactions with them during their passage through school

I arrived in Bajpe to fill in for Br. Wilfred during his absence when he was chosen to attend a Spirituality Course in Rome. It was so easy to be won over by the goodness and genuineness of the staff and the cheerful students. It went along way to lay a solid foundation for relationships which have over the years grown in strength and respect.

A memory of Bajpe that I will always cherish is associated with my zero knowledge of Kannada and the fact that I had only a smattering of the ‘goan brand’ of Konkani.In spite of this seeming limitation, meeting and engaging in conversation with the people of Bajpe was always a happy experience. This fact is further amplified by the frequent encounters that our Br. ElphegeMcLoughlin had in the market place with Mrs.D’souza, Br. Charles’ mother. Brother was like myself was severely handicapped by language whileMrs.D’souza did not follow a great deal of Brother’s Irish flavoured ‘english’, yet they greeted each other very warmly and continued to engage in the most animated of conversations.Clearly establishing the fact that genuine goodness overcomes every obstacle.

Over the years I have had many occasions to revisit Bajpe and renew my associations with the Priests in the parish, our supporters among the Catholic Community and the dedicated Staff members who have over the years nurtured and developed the character and reputation of St. Joseph’s Junior College. To them ALL we owe a Great DEBT of Gratitude. May God Bless them and hold them forever in the palm of His Hand.

BRO LEONARD LOBO,

Province Leadership Team and Former Regional Leader,

New Delhi

Message from Fr Leo, Correspondent and Parish Priest of St Josephs

Purpose is the place where deep gladness meets the world’s needs  -  Fredrick Buechner.

The Christian Brothers came to Bajpe for a purpose :  to provide purposeful, holistic and value-based education.  This purpose was inspired by God, and so their spirituality provided the beauty of a joyful heart and a clear mind.  They  set out to make the children responsible citizens of the nation, and brought smiles to people’s faces.  They gained a place in the mind and heart of students, staff, parents, and colleagues.  Society accepted them, recognized their selfless, tireless service, far from their own homes and family (and sometimes, country)  -  some of them laid down their lives in Bajpe.  Though they gave generously, reaching down and lifting others up, they remained rich at heart.  Their life was simple ;  they were always approachable, polite, smiling ;  they touched the hearts of people they met.  They served God by serving people.  Their values were love, unity and peace ;  the education they provided was for the individual need of each student, to bring out hidden talents  - which would then receive laurels, applause and awards.  In their time the name of the College shone in national and even international circles, in Education, Sports and Games.  Thus the students could learn from the hard work, responsibility and commitment of the lives of the Brothers, that the purpose of life is to be useful to society, to be honourable, to be compassionate, to love, to make a difference :  then only could they say that they had lived well. 

It is rarely that one meets a real educator, one who diffuses love, simplicity and peace and also strives towards development.  A friend of the famous sculptor Michelangelo had once remarked that he had created a beautiful statue out of a piece of stone.  He responded, “This statue was already within the stone.  I have not created it.  All I have done is to chisel away the undesirable pieces which were masking the statue.”  This is what the Christian Brothers have done :  helped children to recognize the beauty within, and show the world that they intend to lead the march towards a Peace-ful Planet.

I am grateful to the Christian Brothers, and their Superiors, Correspondents and Principals for the selfless service that brought St. Joseph’s P.U. College to great heights. 

I wish the Brothers every succes in their continued endeavour to serve the poor and needy.  May the Lord of Wisdom and Knowledge guide them in the future they have chosen.

Rev. Fr. Leo Lobo,

Parish Priest, St. Joseph’s Church, Bajpe

and Correspondent, St. Joseph’s P.U.College, Bajpe

Message from Br Placid

Message from Br Placid

My journey in the Brothers commenced the same year as the Christian Brothers moved into Bajpe in 1977, and my opting for the discernment process to join the Journeying Together venture coincided with the Brothers withdrawing from Bajpe, 40 years later, which I would consider significant events for me.

 I had the opportunity of following the Brothers’ ministry in Bajpe at various stages and in different roles. There were the teething problems as the brothers tried to settle into Bajpe. This happened for different reasons, such as requirement of the language, necessary brothers’ qualifications and so on. But eventually the difficulties were addressed, and the brothers took ownership and gave it their best. The Brothers eventually settled down to serve in an area of great need.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t one of the privileged ones to be posted in Bajpe. But over the years, I got plenty of opportunities to work closely with the school. I must confess it was a delight to see the impact the Brothers and staff had on the students and on the people in the surrounding areas. I hope the relationships that were built over the years will continue.

Our presence in Bajpe did get quite a number of young men joining the Christian Brothers over the years. I can recall that at one stage the school and college were managed solely by the Brothers who were ex-pupils of the school. A classic example of community empowerment.

As the Brothers move on from St. Joseph’s, our hearts are filled with gratitude to God for providing us with the opportunities to minister and be of service to the people of Bajpe and setting a foundation which will help those who follow to take it forward.

Thank you and God Bless.

Br Placid.

Former Provincial

Br Conrad's message

MESSAGE FROM BR CONRAD D’SOUZA

 

We Christian Brothers

are moo-ving out to pastures anew,

 and wish the Diocese of Mangaluru

God’s blessings[l1] 

 as it moo-ves in! 

BR CONRAD D’SOUZA,

FORMER PRINCIPAL OF ST JOSEPHS PU COLELGE,
BAJPE

DYNAMIC PERSONALITY – REV. BR. HECTOR PINTO by HARISH AITHAL, Lecturer in Statistics

DYNAMIC PERSONALITY – REV.  BR.  HECTOR PINTO

Hullaagu BettadaDi, manege malligeyaagu

Kallaagu kashtagaLa maLe vidhi suriye

Bella sakkareyaagu deena durbalaringe

EllaroLagondaagu Mankuthimma          

(Kannada poem From the book - Mankuthimmana Kagga* )

Be a (gentle) blade of grass at the foot of the mountain; and jasmine flower at home

Be (strong) like a rock when Fate pours (torrential) rains of difficulties on you

Be sweet like sugar and jaggery to the poor and weak

Be one with all, Mankuthimma.

This poem ably describes Br.  Hector Pinto, the principal of our college.  Born on 21^st April 1965 at Bondel, Br.  Hector completed his primary education at St.  Lawrence School, Bondel and secondary education at M. G. C.  High School in 1980.   He joined the Brothers’ community and completed his Pre-University education at St.  Joseph’s P. U.  College, Bajpe.  He completed his NOVITIATE ( Brothers’ training) at Shillong.  He completed his B. A.  degree from St.  Edmund’s College, Shillong and B. Ed.  degree from St.  Francis College, Bangalore and obtained his M. A.  degree from Karnataka University.   

He began his career as a teacher at Bajpe.  He has imparted knowledge to the students of St.  Vincent’s School, Asansol, West Bengal, Infant Jesus High School, Challakere and Don Bosco ICSE School, Chitradurga.  He was appointed as the Principal of St.  Joseph’s P. U. College, Bajpe in 1995.  He has served the institution in the same position till date.  He is the youngest principal this institution has seen.  Also, he has the longest tenure in his position in the history of the institution. He has attended seminars on Rights of the Child at Bangkok, Thailand ;  Human Rights at Geneva, Switzerland ;  and Spiritual Renewal Programme in Ireland.  His ICSE Geography blog www. brhectorsgeoworld. blogspot. com is very popular among ICSE students.  

            Br. Hector’s tenure deserves to be recorded in golden letters in the history of our institution.  It is his commitment and dedication as principal that has made available quality education to  hundreds of people even when adhering to the rules of the education department fulfilling societal expectations. It is during his period of  1995-2017  that numerous facilities like computers, CCTV, generator facilities have been made available.  Golden jubilee school building, multi-purpose auditorium, open-air stage, toilets for boys and girls, the mid-day meal kitchen, new library block, garden, canteen facilities were made available to the students during his tenure.  These facilities have supplemented his efforts in providing quality education to the students in the surrounding area,  and a clear indication is the increased number of students clamouring for admission over the years.  Earlier Principals had worked hard to start the  Science stream of education, but it was a major financial risk.  It was Br. Hector who took the plunge in 1996 :  the first year there were just  30  students, but numbers improved every year ;   and it is being run successfully even today.  New combinations in the Commerce stream have been started keeping in mind the new career opportunities in the field. The idea of Karnataka open school was a boon to the SSLC drop outs.  Over a hundred students took advantage of the open school which was introduced by Br.  Hector.  He also introduced the concept of co-education in the high school section providing free education to the girl students of Kannada medium of St.  Joseph’s high school all the way from classes 8 through 12.  Free education and Fee concessions  are also made available to deserving and economically weak students.

            Being a charter member of ROTARY CLUB, Bajpe, Br.  Hector is very involved in social welfare activities.  Associations like ROTARACT, INTERACT, YSM, NCC,PTA, RED CROSS  and MOTHERS’ ASSOCIATION have all contributed to the vibrancy of St.  Joseph’s.  He has, through his efforts, make it possible for the local organizations to organize various socio-cultural programs successfully by providing the free use of the college auditorium.  Programs like blood donation camps and students’ camps are given priority.  Br.  Hector embodies the secular qualities and has worked for the welfare of all.  These efforts have garnered him recognition and awards from various organizations.  It is during his tenure in office that we have had foreign students visiting our institution.

            Sports and games are given due importance.  This unfailing support and guidance have brought the talents out in many a sports person.  He has not only organized training camps but has actively participated as one of the trainers for foot ball.  Teams formed under his guidance have not only achieved heights but are also noted for their discipline and sportsman spirit.  Athletics who have trained under Br.  Hector have emerged victorious at various taluk level events.  Volley ball teams have consistently reached state level competitions.  In the year 2002 - 03 the volley ball team secured second place at the National level competition.  One of the shuttlers grabbed the Gold medal in under-14 national level shuttle tournament.   The Girls’ foot ball teams of High School and P. U.  College have, over the past few years, been the state level champions with them achieving Third place at national level tournament in 2014-15.  The St.  Joseph’s girls’ foot ball team is adjudged NO. 1 in Karnataka state.  Br.  Hector is the one who has trained these athletes and sportsmen.  Many of the players have played in junior and senior foot ball tournaments.  The Joseph’s Premier League  foot ball tournament is a much awaited sports event for the sports lovers.

           Leading an institution for such a long duration, so ably, is an achievement in itself.  But taking it to heights where St.  Joseph’s P. U.  College, Bajpe is  called “Br.  Hector’s College”  -   that takes that much more dedication.  Br.  Hector personifies human values.  His ability to understand people, his empathy towards children, students and parents, his love and affection towards his friends and colleagues have brought in a “Human Touch” to his management approach.  His ability to listen to suggestions, his capacity to motivate every single individual to participate in the day-to-day working of the organization has brought about great success of our institution.  Br.  Hector has the ability to bring out the best from not only his colleagues but also from his students.  His ability to bring out the talents inherent in students without sacrificing their pride and uniqueness is an achievement by itself.  He is a person who respects quality, a person who supports individuals by giving them artistic freedom, the freedom to work in the best way they can, so as to get the best possible results.   In today’s world we see selfishness in all walks of life :  Br.  Hector stands out like an oasis with his positive attitude, and people around him are motivated to act similarly.  His ability to get things done through the most suitable people with the minimum of fuss is a quality much admired.

            Br.  Hector is a nature lover.  His cleanliness drives and clean campus programs have been in force much before the “Swachch Bharath” slogan came into being.  Motivating and educating students towards cleanliness, minimization in the use of plastic, creating awareness about the same among students is another topic of interest for this multi-faceted personality.  He was the guiding authority in the construction of benches around the campus so that students, in their free time, could sit amidst nature and understand its various qualities.

            Br.  Hector is a person who believes erring is human and that people deserve second chances to set themselves right.  He is a person who believes in advising people about their mistakes and giving them a chance to learn their lessons.  Where situations warranted stricter actions, he was very impartial in his dealings.  His empathetic behaviour made him the epitome of forgiveness and understanding.  An orator par excellence, he has the ability to reach people at the most basic levels.  He has the ability to convince people of the most complicated of matters in the simplest of the ways.  His sense of humour is very evident in his speeches.  His interest in latest technology and its uses in the field of education is again a quality which should be the guiding light for most of our educationists.  He was in full support of use of the audio-visual aids in teaching.  His quiz programme for students using this media is ever popular.  The life, thoughts, words and actions of Br.  Hector have touched hundreds of students, parents and general public.  Hundreds of his students, colleagues have benefitted by being in contact with him as well as implementing those suggestions and qualities that he imparted to them.  So many of these individuals have moulded themselves to become assets to the society by now leading a socially, morally and humanely aware life within the country and abroad.

            Enumerating all his achievements during his tenure as principal of St.  Joseph’s P. U. College, Bajpe is an Herculean task.  However, if this little article helps turn pages of memory of all those who were in contact, who were positively influenced by this great personality, the objective of this article is well attained.  It is with a heavy heart that we are now bidding adieu to Br.  Hector who is all set to take up his position at St.  Joseph’s College, Nainital.  We take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to this great personality and hope that relations will strengthen all the more in spite of the physical distance.

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*Mankuthimmana Kagga, written by D.  V.  Gundappa and published in 1943, is one of the best known of the major literary works in Kannada.  It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Kannada literature and is referred to as the Holy Bhagavad Gita in Kannada.  The title of the work can be translated as "Dull Thimma's Rigmarole".  Kagga is a collection of 945 poems, each being four lines in length.  Some of these poems are written in classical Kannada.  Kagga poems are profound as well as poetic.  Though the author calls it  'a foggy fools farrago', it is a book giving expression to a noble personality's rich experiences.

ಕಲಾ ವಿಭಾಗ - ರಾಮ್ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್ ಡಿ.ಆರ್.,

ಕಲಾ ವಿಭಾಗ

ರಾಮ್ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್ ಡಿ.ಆರ್.,

       ಕನ್ನಡ ಉಪಾನ್ಯಾಸಕ

             ಪ.ಪೂ.ಕಾಲೇಜು ವಿಭಾಗ

ಕಲೆ ಜೀವನದ ಪ್ರತಿಬಿಂಬ. ಕಲೆಯನ್ನೇ ಕಾಯಕವನ್ನಾಗಿ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡರೆ ಜೀವನ ಸ್ವರ್ಗ ಸುಖ. ಕಲಾ ವಿಭಾಗವನ್ನೇ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡು ವಿಶೇಷ ಸಾಧನೆ ಮಾಡುವುದೇ ಸಾರ್ಥಕ ಬದುಕು.

ಸಂತ ಜೋಸೆಫ್ ಪ್ರೌಢಶಾಲೆಯು ೧೯೭೨ರಲ್ಲಿ ಪದವಿಪೂರ್ವ ಕಾಲೇಜಾಗಿ ಪರಿವರ್ತನೆಗೊಂಡದ್ದು ಬಜ್ಪೆ ಜನತೆಗೆ ವರದಾನ. ಏಕೆಂದರೆ ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಿಂದ ಸುಮಾರು ೧೮ ಕಿ.ಮೀ. ದೂರದಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂತಹ ಒಂದು ಕಾಲೇಜು ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆಯಾದದ್ದು ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಪ್ರದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳೇ ಇಲ್ಲದ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಜ್ಪೆ ಪರಿಸರಕ್ಕೆ ಪದವಿಪೂರ್ವ ಕಾಲೇಜು ಬಂದದ್ದು ಮರಳುಗಾಡಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರು ಸಿಕ್ಕಂತೆ ಆಯಿತು. ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದ ಹಳ್ಳಿಗಾಡಿನ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಆಧುನಿಕ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಒದಗಿಸಿ, ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಸರ್ವತೋಮುಖ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಮುಂಚೂಣಿಯಾಯಿತು. ಈ ಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಅಜ್ಞಾನ ಅಂಧಕಾರ ತೊಳೆಯುವ ಪಾವನಗಂಗೆಯಂತೆ ಸೈಂಟ್ ಜೋಸೆಫ್ ಕಾಲೇಜು ತಲೆ ಎತ್ತಿ ನಿಂತಿತು.

ಆರ್ಟ್ಸ್ (ಕಲಾ ) ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಕಲಿಯುವ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಕಲಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದವರೇ ಹೆಚ್ಚು. ೧೯೭೭ರಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್ ಬ್ರದರ್ಸ್ ರವರು ಬಜ್ಪೆಗೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿ ಮೂಲಭೂತ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯಗಳಾದ ನೀರಿನ ಸೌಕರ್ಯ, ಸುಸಜ್ಜಿತ ಕಟ್ಟಡ, ವಿಶಾಲ ಮೈದಾನ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ, ಉತ್ತಮ ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸಕರನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾದಾನ ಮಾಡಿಸಿದ ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್ ಬ್ರದರ್ಸ್ ರವರಿಗೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲೇಬೇಕು. ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್ ಬ್ರದರ್ಸ್ ರವರು ದೇವದೂತರಂತೆ ಬಂದು ಈ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಶ್ರೇಯಸ್ಸಿಗಾಗಿ ದುಡಿದ ಮಹಾನ್ ಚೇತನಗಳು. ತಮ್ಮ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ತ್ಯಾಗ ಮಾಡಿ ಈ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಅವಿರತ ನಲುವತ್ತು ವರ್ಷಗಳು ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಇವರ ಅಪರಿಮಿತ ಶ್ರಮದ ಫಲವೇ ೧೯೮೫-೮೬ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗೆ ಎರಡು ಶ್ರೇಣಿ ದೊರೆತಿದೆ. ಎಲಿಜಬೆತ್ ಡಿಸೋಜಾ ಇವರು ೬ನೇ ಶ್ರೇಣಿ ಪಡೆದರೆ , ಜೆಸ್ಸಿ ಸೀಕ್ವೇರಾ ಇವರು ೮ನೇ ಶ್ರೇಣಿ ಪಡೆದಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ.

೨೦೧೪-೧೫ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಅಭಿಜಿತ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ಎಂಬ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿನಿ ಅನುದಾನಿತ ಪ.ಪೂ. ಕಾಲೆಜು ವಿಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಥಮ ಸ್ಥಾನ ಪಡೆದಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ೨೦೧೫-೧೬ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಲ್ವಿಯಾ ಹೋಜೊಕಿಮ್ ಎಂಬ ಮಣಿಪುರ ಸಂಜಾತೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿನಿ ೯೮% ಅಂಕ ಪಡೆದು ದ.ಕ. ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗೆ ಪ್ರಥಮ ಸ್ಥಾನ ಪಡೆದಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಫರ್ಜಾನ ಎಂಬ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿನಿ ೨೦೧೬-೧೭ನೇ ಸಾಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಅನುದಾನಿತ ಪ.ಪೂ. ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳ ವಿಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ  ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗೆ ದ್ವಿತೀಯ ಸ್ಥಾನ ಗಳಿಸಿರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಕಲಾ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಪ್ರತಿವರ್ಷ ಶೇ.೧೦೦ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ವಿಷಯ. ಈ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲಿತ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ದೇಶ-ವಿದೇಶಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಲೆಸಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಹುದ್ದೆಗಳನ್ನು ಅಲಂಕರಿಸಿ ಸಂತ ಜೋಸೆಫ್ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಕೀರ್ತಿ ಪತಾಕೆಯನ್ನು ಬಾನೆತ್ತರಕ್ಕೆ ಕೊಂಡೊಯ್ದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ಶಿಕ್ಷಣವೆಂದರೆ ಮರೀಚಿಕೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದ ಬಜ್ಪೆ ಪ್ರದೇಶಕ್ಕೆ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಅನುಕೂಲಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಪಿ.ಯು.ಸಿ. ವಿಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ -೧ ಹಾಗೊ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ -೨ ವಿಷಯಗಳ ಸಂಯೋಜನೆಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಿ ಬಡ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಎಸ್.ಎಸ್.ಎಲ್.ಸಿ. ನಂತರ ಎರಡು ವರ್ಷ “ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ” ವ್ಯಾಸಂಗ ಮಾಡಿದರೆ ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರಾಗುವ ಅವಕಾಶ ಕಲ್ಪಿಸಿಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದರು.

ಕಲಾ ವಿಭಾಗಕ್ಕೆ ಆರಂಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಖ್ಯಾಶಾಸ್ತ್ರವನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸಿದ ಕೀರ್ತಿ ಈ ವಿದ್ಯಾಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗೆ ಸಲ್ಲುತ್ತದೆ. ಸಂತ ಜೋಸೆಫರ ಕಾಲೇಜು ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿ ಇಂದಿನವರೆಗೆ ಇದ್ದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರೂ ಸಹಾ ಕಲಾ ವಿಭಾಗಕ್ಕೆ ಬೋಧಿಸುವವರೇ ಆಗಿದ್ದರು.

ನಲುವತ್ತು ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ಹಗಲಿರುಳು ದುಡಿವ, ನುರಿತ ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸಕರ ಅವಿರತ ಶ್ರಮ ಅಡಗಿದೆ. ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ತರಗತಿ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು, ಉತ್ತೀರ್ಣರಾಗುವರೆಗೂ ಮತ್ತೆ ಮತ್ತೆ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಕೊಡುವುದು, ವಿಶೇಷ ಭಾಷಾ ತರಗತಿ ನೀಡಿ ವ್ಯಾಕರಣ ಮತ್ತು ಭಾಷೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಹಿಡಿತ ಸಾಧಿಸಲು ಅನುಕೂಲಕರವಾಗಿದೆ.

ಇವೆಲ್ಲಾ ಸಾಧನೆಯ ಹಿಂದೆ ಕಥೋಲಿಕ್ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ, ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್ ಬ್ರದರ್ಸ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಉಪನ್ಯಾಸಕರು ಕಲಾ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸುವ ರೂವಾರಿಗಳಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಕಲಾ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ದುಡಿದ ಬ್ರ. ವಿಲ್ಫ್ರೆಡ್, ಬ್ರ. ಕಾನ್ರಾಡ್, ಬ್ರ. ಹ್ಯಾರಿಸನ್, ಬ್ರ. ಚಾರ್ಲ್ಸ್, ಬ್ರ. ಹೆಕ್ಟರ್ ಪಿಂಟೋ ಇವೆರೆಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳನ್ನು ಅರ್ಪಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ. ಕಲಾ ವಿಭಾಗಕ್ಕೆ ವಿಶೇಷ ಪ್ರೋತ್ಸಾಹ ನೀಡಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಬಾನೆತ್ತರಕ್ಕೆ ಕೊಂಡೊಯ್ದ ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್ ಬ್ರದರ್ಸ್ ರವರಿಗೆ ಕೋಟಿ ನಮನಗಳನ್ನು ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತಾ ಶುಭ ಹಾರೈಸುತ್ತೇವೆ.

Message from Br Miles

Message from Br Miles 

         Some of the most wonderful years I have spent as a Christian Brother were at St. Joseph's Bajpe between June 2009 and Feb 2015. When first transferred there I was very nervous since I did not know the language ; however this did not last long as the staff were very helpful and soon put to rest all my fears. The students were very friendly. The Staff in St Joseph's were very responsible and dedicated - one of the finest set of Staff members I have ever met. When given the responsibility to conduct the various co- curricular activities in school they did a great job. I will miss the football games with the students every evening after school. There is a feeling of sadness that we will be leaving a school that we loved so dearly ; at the same time there is also a feeling of happiness that we will be handing over the school to a group of people that will take good care of the Institution and all those working in it. May your troubles be less and your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door. May God bless all those connected with St.Joseph's College Bajpe. Wishing you every success for the future.

 Br. Miles Allams, 

Former Correspondent of St Joseph’s P U College,

Bajpe

THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT - Mr Joseph Peter Nazareth , Lecturer in Economics

THE  COMMERCE DEPARTMENT

To cater to the needs of the people of Bajpe and neighbouring villages, in 1972, St. Joseph’s High School of Bajpe Parish was granted ‘Pre-University College’ status.

 The department of Arts and the department of Commerce were introduced and nourished through the efficient administration of the educationists and eminent principals, Rev. Fr. Bernard F. D’Souza, Rev. Br. C. J. Harrison, Rev. Br. Wilfred D’Souza, Rev. Br. Conrad D’Souza ,Rev. Br. Charles D’Souza  and Rev. Br. Hector B. N. Pinto.

In the commerce department, the subjects like Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Statistics and History were introduced. Presently in the commerce department, the subjects like Computer Science and Basic Mathematics have also been introduced by Rev. Br. Hector B. N. Pinto.

The credit goes to Rev. Fr. Bernard F. D’Souza for appointing very highly deciplined, efficient and hard-working staff for the commerce department in its infant stage.

The commerce department salutes Late Sri. Joseph V. Thattil, lecturer in Commerce and accountancy, Late Sri. Rohan O. S. Mendonca,  lecturer in Commerce and Accountancy, Late Smt. Gracy D’Sa, lecturer in Economics and Late Sri. Venkatesh Udupa, lecturer in Kannada. The Principal, staff and students of the Commerce department, pray  Almighty God to grant them eternal peace.

The commerce department also remembers and praises the selfless services rendered by Sri. Jayaram Bhat K., lecturer in Statistics(Rtd.), Rev. Br. Charles H. D’souza, lecturer in History (and also the former principal in-charge), Sri. Ramakrishna Udupa, lecturer in English, Sri. Ramprasad,  lecturer in Kannada, Smt. Agnes Geetha Fernandes, lecturer in Hindi, Smt. Renny Saldanha, lecturer in English, Sri. Joseph Peter Nazareth, lecturer in Economics, Sri. Harish Aithal, lecturer in Statistics, Smt. Preethi D’Souza, lecturer in History, Sri. Arun F. Sequeira, lecturer in Computer Science, Sri Olwin Menezes, lecturer in Computer Science, Smt. Lavita Correa, lecturer in Economics, Smt. Mamitha Subramani, lecturer in Commerce and Accountancy, Smt. Alvita Pinto, lecturer in Commerce and Business studies.

As a result of the dedicated service of its faculty, the commerce department made remarkable progress and secured State-level ranks and distinctions and put many achievements in its basket right from 1972 till today.

The department of Commerce has expanded into four sections (two sections in 1^st year P.U.C. and two sections in 2^nd year P.U.C.). All these sections have 80 plus students in each of them.

To cater the needs of the present students, various groups in the department of Commerce are offered as follows:

a). Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, Statistics.

b). Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, History.

c). Accountancy, Business Studies, Statistics, Computer Science.

d). Accountancy, Business Studies, Statistics, Basic Mathematics.

Over the years the annual result of 2^nd P.U.C. Commerce department has been progressing in quality and quantity. We feel proud to say that, in 1974 Mr. Joseph Fernandes secured 10^th rank in Commerce. The department of Commerce has been securing an average result of 98% from 1972 to 2017. The majority of our students have been securing good marks with distinctions. There were 28 distinctions in the year 2013-14 in Commerce department.

We hope and pray Almighty God that he may showers His blessings on our institution for its further growth in imparting quality and quantity education to the youth of Bajpe and its neighbourhood.