St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese School (; often abbreviated as SJACS) is an aided boys' secondary school in Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong. Founded in 1958 by Rev. Bro. Paul Sun, it was the first secondary school located in Kwun Tong. It is a Catholic school affiliated with the Diocese of Hong Kong. The patron saint of the school is Saint Joseph, and the school anniversary day is 19 March, the feast of St. Joseph.
History The school was founded by Rev. Bro. Paul Sun in 1958 in a villa on Kwun Tong Road, now the premise of St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese Primary School (SJACPS). At first, the primary and secondary sections operated together. In 1967, the secondary section moved to 61 Kwun Tong Road, which is now the ex-premise. In 2008, the school celebrated its Golden Jubilee, and in January 2011 moved to Jordan Valley New Campus.
In the academic year of 2017–18, the school celebrated its 60th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee), whose celebrations included several open days and carnivals, facility upgrades, the Diamond Jubilee Walkathon, Brother Paul Sun's Memorial Rites, and several others, all with the theme of "Homecoming" - featuring alumni as the star of the theme. Due to the packed frequency of events, the cancellation of the second term joint-test was required.
School Song
The school song has four stanzas. However, in all occasions, only the first two stanzas will be sung. First stanza Come you loyal son Josephian, sing your Alma Mater's praise. Let our youthful voices proudly sing with the love of her kindly way.
Refrain When the road of life is rough up hill and the skies hang grey and grim; then our steps will be light, and our eyes shining bright like true sons of S J A C S.
Second stanza Though the days of boyhood speed away, never to return again; Though this day will be the morrow's past, yet are we tomorrow's men.
Refrain
Third stanza Dear St. Joseph be our lasting guide, Be our strength through the years ahead. On heart and mind, on home and friend, your gracious influence shed.
Refrain
Fourth stanza Come you loyal old Josephians, sound your Alma Mater's praise. With grateful voices now let's sing the cherished joys of former days. Refrain
Campus Jordan Valley New Campus
The campus is located at 46 New Clear Water Bay Road, Jordan Valley, Kowloon, near Ngau Chi Wan, Choi Wan Estate, Ping Shek Estate, Shun Lee Estate.
Kwun Tong Road Ex-premise The campus was located at 61 Kwun Tong Road, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon, near Kai Yip Estate, Kowloon Bay, Jordan Valley, Ping Shek Estate, Choi Hung Estate.
See also Education in Hong Kong List of secondary schools in Hong Kong
References
Secondary School Profiles SJACS History from Official Website "Item for Public Works Subcommittee of Finance Committee of the Legislative Council【PWSC(2008-09)16】", 262ES – A secondary school at development near Choi Wan Road and Jordan Valley, Kwun Tong, 21 May 2008.
External links
SJACS Official Website The Josephian Association Rev. Bro. Paul Sun Education Foundation SJACPS Official Website SJACS Ontario Alumni Association (SJACSOAA)