40 YEARS OF THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS IN BAJPE
True to their motto, “To Do
- To Teach”, the Christian
Brothers took up the noble task of providing education to the people in and
around Bajpe in 1977. Since then, by
their hard work, dedication and vision, they have taken St. Joseph’s educational
institution at Bajpe to new heights, be it in education, sports,
extra-curricular activities ; and have
boosted the potential of the student community.
The teaching and non-teaching staff have rendered enormous support in
their endeavour.
In these precious four decades, they gave a
concrete shape to St. Joseph’s. They
stood for academic excellence, discipline and Christian Brothers’ values and a
sense of family atmosphere in the institution.
They have given special support to socially and economically weaker
students.
Academic Development
Rev. Fr. Leo Carvalho started St. Joseph’s
High School in 1945 ; it was upgraded to St. Joseph’s P.U.College
in 1972.
Rev. Br. Wilfred and Rev. Br. C.J.Harrison arrived in 1977 and took
charge in 1979. By 1987
they were able to secure more than
90 % results. In fact Elizabeth D’Souza secured
6th rank in Arts and Jessy Janet Sequeira 8th rank in 1986.
Initially we had three sections in Kannada medium in the high
school -
later on, to meet the needs of airport officials and help out Central
Government employees, one section of Kannada medium was converted to English
medium.
During
1988 – 1995, Br. Conrad D’Souza took up the baton of St. Joseph’s. Besides being a strict disciplinarian, he
made every effort towards the all-round development of the institution. He took up the initiative for the
construction of the Golden Jubilee building in the campus. He supported Computer education and started
technical courses under the J.O.C. in 1991-92
for the benefit of the students.
He provided computers by arranging the necessary funding.
Br. Hector Pinto the present principal is
active, young, energetic and dynamic. He
took charge in 1995. Under him, St. Joseph’s grew by leaps and
bounds. Being an able leader,
administrator and pleasing personality, he has given a rich contribution to our
college.
He introduced the Science section in 1996.
Initially the strength of the students was 30,
which gradually went up to
80 with 100 %
results. To meet the growing
demand for commerce, a new section was introduced in 2009
and one more batch in 2013-14. We have a well experienced commerce staff
which secured 95 % results every year. We have many distinctions to our credit.
In the Arts section, we have experienced
and dedicated staff, so it is not surprising that we have been getting more
than 95 % results every year, with many distinctions. We have been giving special attention to the
students who are weak in studies.
And in the
SSLC, we have secured more
than 95 % results, with many distinctions. From this year [2016-17], special recognition is given to any student
who secures 100 % in each subject, as well as for securing
distinctions, to keep up the competitive spirit.
Infrastructure and Facilities
The Christian Brothers have provided all
facilities and other supportive measures to give quality education to the
students, parents and the general public.
The most recent classroom building was constructed during the time of
Br. Charles.
Our library is well equipped with a wide
variety of books, periodicals, magazines and newspapers.
We have good labs where students get
practical experience. We have well
maintained and clean toilets, including a new toilet block. An employee is in charge of cleanliness. The
canteen is well patronized, which speaks of the quality of the products on
offer. There are good drinking water
facilities, and generators to cope with power failure. Our gardens are well maintained (under the
personal supervision of the Principal !) and a sufficient number of dustbins to
discourage littering.
There is a
CCTV system with sufficient
number of cameras in each classroom to hold the
Karnataka PU exams. Each office
has a desktop computer and xerox. We
have a large auditorium with an open stage which is used, not only for cultural
and extra-curricular events, but also for indoor badminton.
The Christian Brothers are known for the
importance they give to sports and athletics.
We have two spacious playgrounds.
Our institution has produced many taluk level, district level, state
level and national level players and teams.
Our present principal Br. Hector Pinto being a lover of volleyball and football
has taken personal interest to host many
inter-college matches and tournaments.
In fact Ms. Prajna Alva and Ms. Lavita Correa have been recognized as
national level volleyball players.
Co-Curricular Activities
St. Joseph’s has various clubs and hosts
different competitions, each one designed to help students to shape their
personalities
Staff
Regular appointments of teaching and
non-teaching staff have ensured that there is no dearth of qualified and dedicated people wherever needed. There is a friendly and healthy atmosphere
among them. Staff picnics once a year
help it along. Members of the staff
approaching retirement are feted in the traditional manner. Among the seminars organized for teachers, the
Christian Brothers maintain a programme
“Called and Gifted” during which
members of the staff of eighteen institutions receive inputs and more
importantly cement bonds across the country.
To put it in a nutshell, the contribution
made by the Christian Brothers in many different areas has been commendable,
and unforgettable. The family of St.
Joseph’s College wish them all the best and God’s blessings as they set out for
pastures new.
Mr. Hubert Furtado,
Lecturer in Political Science
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