St. Joseph's College is a government-aided Catholic school located in Gaborone, Botswana.
Founded in 1928 by the Catholic Church, St. Joseph's College aims to provide education for Batswana children. As a government-aided mission school, its funding is provided by the government of Botswana, while ownership and management fall under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaborone.
The college adheres to the national curriculum set forth by the Botswana Ministry of Education and Skills Development. Upon completing their academic program, students undertake the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) terminal examination.
St. Joseph's College, Kgale, is recognized as a government senior school known for fostering disciplined student behavior. The school has earned a reputation for commendable performance in National Examinations.
Motto
The school's motto is Per Aspera Ad Astra. The phrase Ad astra is derived from the Latin language and translates to "to the stars," while per aspera is another Latin phrase signifying "through difficulties" or "through hardships."
St Joseph's Mission Clinic St. Joseph's College operates a dedicated clinic that provides medical services to its students. The clinic is staffed by qualified medical personnel, including nurses and medical practitioners. Additionally, the clinic extends its services to members of the public who are aware of its presence. The medical staff includes trained nurses and qualified practitioners, some of whom are nuns.
School identity
Colour(s) Royal blue, Sky blue & Grey
Houses HouseColourHead of HouseCheetahMr. KeolopaEagleMrs. ChilumeFlamingoMr. WamondilaImpalaMrs. GaleitsiweZebraMrs. Morolong
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
Athletics Badminton Basketball Chess
Football Karate
Table Tennis Tennis
Performance YearPositionPercentageChange2018147.1% 6.31%2017153.41% 6.89%2016160.3% 9.01%2015151.29% 12.95% 2014138.34% -2.72%2013141.06%N/A20121N/AN/A
See also
Education in Botswana List of secondary schools in Botswana Saint Joseph
References