QUALITY EDUCATION AT ST. JOSEPH’S P.U. COLLEGE, BAJPE
The Quality of Education decides the
quality of a nation.
Primary education has been made a Fundamental Right by the 93rd Amendment to the Indian
Constitution. So education has become
every Indian’s right. But Quality
Education has become the privilege of a chosen few, especially the Urban masses,
and the Rich of India.
So what about the Rural lot, and the Middle and Poor classes ? Don’t they have the Right to Quality
Education ?
Of course they have ! But who will provide it . . . ? And a solution to this problem came in the
form of St. Joseph’s P.U. College at a rural place called Bajpe, in the
year 1977, under the leadership of the
Christian Brothers. Now, after four
decades of fruitful service, when the Brothers are moving out from here, let’s
have a brief look at the facilities provided for Quality Education in this
institution.
“Quality Education”, to put this term in
simple language, we can say, is that education which enables and supports the
development of talents, skills, character and personality of a child and makes
him/her succeed in the world and sustain a family.
And I can swear that really our students at
St. Joseph’s are lucky to get this education at this rural place and grow
as Responsible, Loyal Citizens of India and as True Human Beings. Let us see what is special here.
Let me begin with the magnificent
campus. It’s in a prime location, just a
few metres from the main road. As you
enter, St. Joseph’s P.U.College
welcomes you with two big playgrounds, one on each side of an open air stage,
right in front of the building, fully surrounded by big shady trees and the
provision of stone benches all over, to sit and study, or just relax. Anybody who enters this campus is lured by
its peaceful, serene atmosphere and is tempted to stay.
About the courses offered - ours
is an Aided Kannada and English Medium
High School with co-education. At P.U.C.
level, Science, Commerce and Arts courses are offered, with 14
and 18 qualified, experienced and dedicated teachers
to guide, motivate and support the students at High School and P.U.C. respectively.
I am proud to say that St. Joseph’s
P.U.College is recognized at the State as well as National levels in sports and
games. Throughout the year our
playgrounds are occupied for play, practising and coaching : Football, Volleyball, Cricket, Badminton
(shuttle and ball), Kho-Kho, Athletics
.. .. The support and motivation given by our
Principal, P.T. teachers as well as parents have gone a long way in shaping
careers of many athletes and players, who have brought laurels to St.
Joseph’s. There is a provision for
Indoor games also. And these facilities
are the real magnets which attract students !
In academics, St. Joseph’s offers many
complimentary facilities for studies, such as
- a
well equipped Computer lab with trained and dedicated teachers, catering to the
needs of students to win in today’s competitive world
-
the Physics, Chemistry and Biology labs too are well equipped to impart
practical knowledge to the students
-
the Library with a spacious, well-furnished Reading Room, is a real Treasure
of Knowledge, and a favourite spot of frequent visits by the students as well
as teachers
-
the provision for two Audio-Visual rooms is very helpful to both High
School as well as P.U.C. which make learning interesting (and for the
High School, this facility is used for the Teach Next programme also)
Our students are given ample opportunities
to develop their talents, gain knowledge and develop a sense of co-operation
and unity. And they are : the Science club, Eco club and Literature
club. Students participate with great
enthusiasm in various activities conducted by them like competitions, quiz, exhibitions,
.. and the important thing is they take
the initiative to organize the activities themselves. National festivals and Days are celebrated,
various co-curricular activities conducted throughout the year, like Essay,
Elocution, Singing, Drawing competitions, Variety Entertainment programmes,
Quiz and Extempore provide an opportunity to all the students to show their
hidden talents and make use of their real potential.
Leadership blossoms in the Student Council
and School Assemblies, where future leaders are bred.
The
YSM at High School level provides
yet another stage for showcasing the talents of children and developing
leadership and team spirit. The N.C.C.
wing at the High School level with
100 girl and boy cadets, trains
them to become Disciplined, Responsible and Patriotic Citizens and the future
leaders of India.
The Annual Day, class picnics and House
competitions bring a sense of togetherness and co-operation. Because of the support and motivation our
students get in the school, they willingly participate in Prathibha Karanji,
Science Model Exhibition, Computer Quiz, and so on, at different levels, and
win prizes.
Value Based Education is our priority at
St. Joseph’s. Our students have the
golden opportunity to have one hour’s Value Education class weekly. Career Guidance by experts is arranged both
at High School and P.U.C. level to help
and guide the students in their future careers.
Charity is a part of our Motto. Many deserving poor students are given fee exemption or concession every year, so that they should not be deprived of any opportunities snapped up by others. The girls of Kannada Medium at High School level are exempted from paying any fees, mainly to make sure that they are provided quality education.
Regarding other facilities provided : clean drinking water, canteen facility,
clean and well-maintained toilets with continuous water supply. The Government also sponsors (Bisiyoota)
midday meals, Ksheera Bhagya, Vitamin tablets, and a bicycle for each student.
As a result of all these facilities and
activities, the number of students clamouring for admission is increasing every
year. This should not be surprising. Even the casual observer can notice the
rapport between students and teachers.
“We are a Family”. This bonding
between students and teachers is so strong that students approach their
teachers unhesitatingly, not only for matters that concern the subjects being
taught, but for the weightier matters that life brings - and
our teachers are there for them, always.
If the need of a professional counsellor is detected, this is arranged.
Thus St. Joseph’s Bajpe is a rural
educational institution which is doing everything possible within reach to
provide Quality Education to students.
It is our pleasure to see our students growing,
making use of all these facilities and the conducive atmosphere, and bringing
good results every year. And our sincere
wish is “May our students grow
academically, morally, economically, be Good and Responsible Citizens and Noble
Leaders of our country, and an Asset to Human Society”
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