St. Joseph's Convent

School Life

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Here at St Joseph's Convent, we continue to maintain a proud tradition of excellence in academics, sports and extra curricular activities!
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The Candle Of Light

Light is pure. It penetrates darkness; it moves with incredible velocity; it nourishes life; it illumines all that comes under its influence. Therefore, it is a fitting symbol of God, the All Pure, the Omnipresent, the Vivifier of all things, the Source of all grace and enlightenment. It also represents our Blessed Savior and His mission. He was “the Light of the world”[John 8:12, NAB] to enlighten “them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.” [ Luke 1:79, NAB]. The candle is also the universal symbol for the light of knowledge.

Student Achievements

The students of the St. Joseph’s Convent recently participated in the Productivity Essay competition.

Two of our fellow students, placed in the top 3 (1st-Sherphyl Emmanuel (right) and 2nd place- Alise Shawartz(left))

Here is one of the top winning essays!

Alise Shawartz – Form 5

Write an essay in 500-800 words, delivering an address to your peers on how to become more productive students.

Productivity is defined in an economy, as the act of being able to efficiently produce an optimal level of output while utilizing minimum resources. Similarly, one is said to be productive if he or she performs tasks diligently and effectively under various circumstances. However, being continuously productive may not be an easy exercise to accomplish. One must first welcome the decision of being productive, design goals, consume healthy meals, participate in extra curricula activities and to complete it all, recognize the importance of time.

To begin, an individual’s level of productivity is first rooted in an innate drive to succeed. Aristotle once said “that we are what we do. Excellence is then, not an action but a habit.” This is important primarily because a person must first develop a foundation built on the benefits of productivity. These benefits must align with every human being’s competitive nature to achieve their desires. Once an individual welcomes the notion that perseverance leads to success, then he or she will be forever driven to achieve their goals.

Parents, stay involved!

Educators are increasingly aware of the importance of involving parents in the education of their children. Research shows that parental involvement improves student achievement. When parents are involved, children do better in school. Parental encouragement and assistance contribute to students’ higher achievement, better attitudes and higher aspirations.

Make the pledge TODAY to get more involved in your daughter’s education!

Welcome

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the official website of St Joseph’s Convent Secondary School(SJC). This website was developed to enable students, parents, alumni and all well wishers to become familiar with SJC, its vision, mission and policies that have enabled it to become the leading institution of learning for young girls in St Lucia. Further, the website will provide current students and parents with up- to- the -minute school news, academic schedules and events taking place at the school. We continue to maintain a long tradition of excellence in academics, sports and community service. We are blessed with a cadre of professional educators who work diligently in ensuring that our students are provided with an environment that encourages them to grow intellectually, socially, spiritually and emotionally. SJC girls are provided an extensive menu of extra-curricula activities allowing them to develop talents and hone skills ensuring successful transition into tertiary level education or into the workforce. We are truly blessed! This website will be updated regularly providing everyone with relevant information on school activities. Visit us often and feel free to contact us.

Sr Rufina Donat