St Joseph's College, Kgale

St. Joseph's College is a government-aided Catholic school in Gaborone, Botswana.[7][8][9]

St. Joseph's College
Location
Gaborone

Botswana
Coordinates24.7144861°S 25.8707535°E / -24.7144861; 25.8707535
Information
TypeGovernment-aided mission school[1]
MottoPer Aspera Ad Astra
(Through Difficulties to the Stars[2])
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1928 (1928)[3]
Sister schoolMater Spei College
PrincipalMs C. Male[4]
ChaplainFather Lawrence
GradesForm 4 (Grade 11), Form 5 (Grade 12)
GenderCo-educational
Enrolment892(Form 4), 856(Form 5)[5]
Houses5
Colour(s)Royal blue, Sky blue & Grey    
NicknameSt. Joe
National ranking1[6]
YearbookKgalian

The school was founded in 1928 by the Catholic Church to form and inform Batswana children. A government-aided mission school, it is financed by the government of Botswana and owned and managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaborone.[10]

The college follows the national curriculum as outlined by the Botswana Ministry of Education and Skills Development[11] and at the end of their academic programme, students sit for the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) terminal examination.[12]

being one of the government senior schools in the country, St. Joseph's College, Kgale is well known for the disciplined behaviour of its students.[6] the school has a reputation of good performance in the National Examinations.

Motto
Main article: Per aspera ad astra

The school's motto is Per Aspera Ad Astra. Ad astra is a Latin phrase meaning "to the stars" and per aspera is also a Latin phrase meaning "through difficulties" or "through hardships".[13][2]

St Joseph's Mission Clinic

St. Joseph's College has its own personal clinic for students where they can be attended to by qualified clinic personnel.[14] The clinic also gives help to members of the public who are aware of its existence without denial. Most workers in the clinic are nuns trained as nurses and qualified medical practitioners.

School identity

Colour(s)

Royal blue, Sky blue & Grey[15]

Houses
House Colour Head of House
Cheetah   Mr. Keolopa
Eagle   Mr. Tabona
Flamingo   Mr. Wamondila
Impala   Mrs. Galeitsiwe
Zebra   Mrs. Morolong
    St. Joseph's College students attending a Botswana Student Network Summit at the University of Botswana

    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% Decrease 6.31%
    2017 1 53.41% Decrease 6.89%
    2016 1 60.3% Increase 9.01%
    2015 1[16] 51.29%[17] Increase 12.95%
    2014 1 38.34% Decrease -2.72%
    2013 1 41.06% N/A
    2012 1 N/A N/A

    See also

    References
    1. Jeff, Samuel (29 September 2014). "Top 10 Secondary Schools". Serve Africa. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
    2. Ookeditse, Lawrence. "Per Aspera, Ad Astra". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
    3. "History of the Catholic Church in Botswana". Diocese of Gaborone. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
    4. Ikgopoleng, Portia (22 May 2016). "Minister congratulates St Joseph's College". Daily News. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
    5. "Admissions Report – ST Joseph's College Senior Sec. School" (PDF). MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
    6. "Education in crisis". Mmegi Online. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
    7. "ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE". Retrieved 17 June 2016.
    8. "St Joseph's College". LocalBotswana.com. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
    9. "St Joseph's College". Africa Pages. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
    10. "Diocese of Gaborone main website".
    11. "Ministry of Education". Archived from the original on 18 January 2010.
    12. "Botswana Examinations Council". Archived from the original on 10 October 2016.
    13. Keiter, Heinrich (1872). Per aspera ad astra!: Roman. Hermann Costenoble. p. 67. Retrieved 10 October 2016. Per aspera ad astra!: Roman By Heinrich Keiter.
    14. "St Joseph's Mission Clinic". African Advice. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
    15. "Mmegi Online :: Bravo to St Joseph's College". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
    16. "Botswana Examinations Council". Archived from the original on 18 November 2017.
    17. "Botswana: St Joseph's Tops in BGCSE Results, Again". Allafrica.com. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
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