St Joseph's College, Kgale
Government-aided mission school in Botswana
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St. Joseph's College is a government-aided Catholic school located in Gaborone, Botswana.[7][8][9]
(Through Difficulties to the Stars[2])
| St. Joseph's College | |
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| Location | |
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Botswana | |
| 24.7144861°S 25.8707535°E | |
| Information | |
| Type | Government-aided mission school[1] |
| Motto | Per Aspera Ad Astra (Through Difficulties to the Stars[2]) |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1928[3] |
| Mater Spei College | |
Principal | Ms C. Male[4] |
| Chaplain | Father Lawrence |
| Grades | Form 4 (Grade 11), Form 5 (Grade 12) |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrolment | 892(Form 4), 856(Form 5)[5] |
| Houses | 5 |
| Colours | Royal blue, Sky blue & Grey |
| Nickname | St. Joe |
National ranking | 1[6] |
| Yearbook | Kgalian |
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.[10]
The college adheres to the national curriculum set forth by the Botswana Ministry of Education and Skills Development.[11] Upon completing their academic program, students undertake the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) terminal examination.[12]
St. Joseph's College, Kgale, is recognized as a government senior school known for fostering disciplined student behavior.[6] The school has earned a reputation for commendable performance in National Examinations.
Motto
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.[14] 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[15]
Houses
| House | Colour | Head of House |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetah | Mr. Keolopa | |
| Eagle | Mrs. Chilume | |
| Flamingo | Mr. Wamondila | |
| Impala | Mrs. Galeitsiwe | |
| Zebra | Mrs. 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
