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" St. Joseph's College Nainital "
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St. Joseph's College Nainital was established in 1888. Initially the site was the location of a seminary, run by the Italian Capuchin Fathers. The seminary ran for a short while and then reopened as a catholic school for Boys: St. Joseph's College. Hence, the school is still referred to as "SEM" (for Seminary). In 1892 four christian brothers took over formal charge of St. Joseph's College and thus began the involvement of the christian brothers in the running of the school. St. Joseph's College Nainital is one of the oldest school in India which was run by christian brothers.

Today, St. Joseph's College is one of the 20 educational institutions in India conducted by the congregation of christian brothers, a pontifical institute, founded in Ireland in 1802 by Edmund Rice - A wealthy catholic layman, who was beatified in 1996. St.Joseph’s College is currently going through a period of transition. For the first time in over 100 years the school is being led by a layman, Mr.James M.Paul, who took over as principal, in April 2000. The christian brother presence is still strongly felt.

However, as brother T.P.Fitz Patrick, brother J.Murray and brother O.A. Ballantyne still play an active role in the school, taking classes and involving themselves in co-curricular activities.

The school’s current roll strength is about 960, with 360 boarders on the rolls. New admissions are taken only in classes one and three. There is no intake in any other class. The school is affiliated to the council for the Indian school certificate examinations and prepares students for the ICSE examinations. There is no plus-two section at present. The school’s main focus is on academic excellence but provides enough opportunity for the all-round development of a students personality. six playing fields, a gymnasium,


And a swimming pool provide sufficient slope for physical development. A wide range of cultural and co-curricular activities allow for the development of communication and inter-personal skills. Value-education as a means of character development lies at the heart of all that takes place at St. Joseph’s.

School Anthem of St. Joseph's College Nainital - SEM

You've heard of many a school I trow
And many a college too
But there is one that always is The best for me 'n you
'Tis perched o'er Naini's lovely lake
And our dads were there of old
For a century and more 'tis known
As the home of the true and bold
'Twas called at first the good old Sem
And later SJC
And a dearer place cannot be found
At least for you and me
Its boys are hard to beat my friends
In classroom, field or fame
Their motto down the years has been
Make sure to play the game
And here's to the boys of SJC
To her children every man
And pass the word to those who'll come
Give the motto of the clan
Adown the years to fight life's fight To fight it clean and be
Among the boys who've kept the bridge
At dear old SJC

A Rare 100 Years Old Picture of SEM with 3 Towers

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