Associations
ENGLISH ACADEMY
English is an international language and it acts as a medium of communication for people of different nations. Moreover, English serves as an efficient tool for internal trade and Information Technology offering immense scope for employment and human resource development. Hence, there is a growing necessity to train the future leaders and professionals in English. English Academy in SJS fulfills this need very effectively. The main aim is to develop and improve language skill and also to improve the student’s cultural moorings and to build up their character formation. Programmes like skit, poetry, drama, spelling game and recitation are organized to create interest in the language and to better their pronunciation and diction. Such events develop the students' ability to communicate and also foster aesthetic sense. Academy gives students not only marketable communication skills but also an understanding of the history and development of western civilization.
Animators: Ms. Kamarunniza M.A. B.Ed. & Ms. Asha Priyasagina M.A.
Secretary: M. Maria Celine – X ‘A’, Asst. Secretary: R. Caleb Daniel – IX ‘C’
Members: J. Ganesh – VII ‘C’, M. Prithiv – VII ‘B’, S. Prasanna Rupavathi – VI ‘D’
A. Angel Kaziah – V ‘A’
 
TAMIL SANGAM
Mother tongue plays a vital roll in education and in strengthening the cultural bond of the students. Hence, Tamil Sangam functions in our school to create awareness in students about the rich heritage of Tamil culture and to savour the beautify of their mother tongue through various activities such as poetry, drama, essay competitions, debates and Humour sessions . The annual celebration of “Muththamizh Vizha” and Pongal in January is an event never to be missed in SJS. The members of Tamil Sangam leave no stones turned up to bring honour and laurels to the mother tongue.
Animators: Miss. R. C. Bharathi M.A., M.Phil.
Miss. Geetha Devi M.A., M. Phil., B.Ed. & Ms. N. Latha B.Lit., D.T.Ed.
Secretary: M. Prem Shanka – IX ‘A’, Asst. Secretary – R. Manikandan – VIII ‘A’
Members: S. Thiru Murugan- VII ‘D’, K. Madumitha – VI ‘A’, V. Ramya – VI ‘C’
 
YOUNG SCIENTISTS' UNION
The scientific temper of the students is nurtured by the innovative programmes of the Young Scientists’ Union. Their display board presents every week the latest discoveries and achievements in the field science. They also maintain an Herbal Park in the school campus. Their annual Science Exhibition is a much appreciated event in and around the town. In 2005 they celebrated Einstein Centenary and Year of Physics in a very fitting and creative manner with a grand exhibition and workshop of the young scientific minds.
Animators: Miss. Prabhavathi B.Sc., B.Ed. Mr. Rabbani M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed.
Ms.K. Vijaya B.Sc., B.Ed. & Miss. D. Annamary M.Sc., B.Ed.
Secretary: G.V. Sathiya Narayanan – X ‘B’,
Asst. Secretary: F .Annie Christina, X ‘C’
Members : M.I. Md. HAris – VIII ‘C’, S. Gowri Priya – VIII ‘B’, B. Aishwarya – VII’D’
H. Lubna Marium – VII’A’, P. Mehna – VII ‘D’, S. Pavithra – VI ‘B’
 
GREEN CORPS
Green Corps are interested in maintaining the school and surrounding green. They celebrate in July “Green Grow Festival” to bring awareness by planting trees not only in our school campus but also in the nearby villages. Our students and staffs sponsore trees. Students learned the guidelines given by the chief guest in 2007 Mr. Srinivasan, Co-ordinator, Exnora, Vellore, to sort our the solid wastes and to make profit out of the bio-waste by making organic manure. Students visited the nearby gypsy colony and gave awareness to the people to maintain the surroundings neat and tidy. Herbal garden is one of the hallmarks of the Green Corps. Students have been informed by this group to know about the “Green House Effect” and its repercussions on the world.
Animators: Miss Rajini B.Sc., B.Ed. Miss. Parameshwari M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed.
Miss. G. Dharani M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed.
Secretary: S. Priyanka – XI ‘A’, Asst. Secretary: V. Dinesh Kumar – VII ‘D’
Members: S. Thara – VIII ‘D’, D. Theodar Premkumar – VIII ‘D’, R. Aarthi – VII ‘D’
B. Christina – VI ‘A’, K. Mahalakshmi – VI ‘A
 
SOCIAL SCIENCE FORUM (SSF)
Social Science Forum organizes many programmes regarding social issues. The members conduct exhibition, workshops and seminars on various themes in geography and history. Star-Watch is encouraged and members take keen interest in observing the stars and study about them. SSF is also concerned about the social problems and organises debates, literary competitions on the issues connected with the society.
Animators: Ms. Jansi Rani M.A., B.Ed. Ms. Sudha M.A., M.phil., B.Ed.
& Miss. M. Ezilarasi M.A., B.Ed.
Secretary: M.P. Karthikeyan – X ‘B’, Asst.Secretary: B. Divya – VIII ‘B’
Members: M. Nandeswaran-VII ‘C’, R. Hemavathy-VII ‘C’, R.S. Akshaya-IX ‘B’,
K. Sopna – V ‘A’, P. Lokesh – VI ‘B’.
 
COMPUTER CLUB
“Where there is a will there is a way”. This club conduct various competitions and last year received the reorganization of excellent performance of their cultural programmes linking computer with fine arts. The innovations in the field of Information technology has been made public by their bill boards in the campus.
Animators: Ms.Sivagami B.Sc., B.Ed. & Mr . S. Ameenur Rahman M.Sc.
Secretary: R.S. Durga Devi – VIII ‘D’, Asst. Secretary: K. Suman – VII ‘D’
Members: M.S. Veena – VII ‘B’, K. Sathvika – VI ‘D’, M. Vignesh – IX ‘D
 
SRI RAMANUJAM MATHEMATICS ACADEMY (SRMA)
SRMA cater to the mathematical needs of the students by conducting maths tests, talent exams and IQ tests. The regular programmes of the academy prepares the students for national and international level competitions.
Animators: Ms Anandhi M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed. Miss. P. Dhanalakshmi B.sc., B.Ed.
& Miss. K. Deepa B.Sc., B.Ed.
Secretary: K. Manohar – X ‘C’, Asst.Secretary: K. Suresh Kumar – VIII ‘A’
Members: L. Aravind Kumar – VIII ‘A’, K. Srimathi – VI ‘A’, K.S. Shruthy, VII ‘A’
A. Jenniffer – IX ‘A’, E. Karthick – X ‘C’, S. Gokul – X ‘C’
 
RED RIBBON CLUB (RRC)
The aim of the Red Ribbon Club is to create and raise awareness about HIV/AIDS through service, educational and philanthropic events. The members distribute red ribbons, information cards and safer sex kits to the public. Red Ribbon Club has regular programmes to bring awareness to the students about AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD).
Animators: Ms. Anitha M.Sc., B.Ed. & Ms. A. Jyothi B.Sc., B.Ed.
Secretary : M. Vishweshwaran – IX ‘D’, Asst. Secretary: N. Pooja – IX ‘D’
Members: K. Harish Kumar – VIII ‘C’, A .Swathi priya – VIII ‘A’, U. Nivetha – VI ‘C’
 
FINE ARTS CLUB (FAC)
The cultural life of the school is sustained by the FAC. The members are responsible for the beautiful events through out the year. Their musical and cultural performance adds colour and enthusiasm to the campus and entice not only the Josephpites but also the parents and visitors from far and near. Our cultural programmes are talk of the town during the season.
Animators: Ms Florence Ruppa B.Sc., B.Ed. Miss. L. Vaishnavi B.Sc., B.Ed.
Miss. Nancy Jeevitha B.A., D.T.Ed. & Miss.P. Sundari D.T.Ed.
Secretary: S. Gowripriya – VIII ‘B’,
Asst .Secretary: Prathiba Bakthavachalam – VI ‘A’
Members: B. Giri Rajan – V ‘D’, X.J. Maria Princy Infa – VI ‘A’, B. Nandini – VII ‘C
S. Jeevitha – VII ‘D’, M. Nandeswaran – VII ‘C’, A. Hari Priya – VIII ‘B’
A. Aswini – VIII ‘A’, P. Sharon Preethi – IX ‘A’, R. Caleb Daniel – IX ‘C’
 
 
SHINE Academy for Educational Excellence Veppoor, VLR Dt.
 
AIM and scope of SHINE
SHINE Academy is a nursery for those who want to dream and to fly higher. It aspires to create in the young minds a thirst for excellence and direct them to achieve it. It believes in the saying: "Lucky means who get the opportunity. Brilliant means to create the opportunity. Winner means to use the opportunity."
SHINE vows to create opportunity and ambient for poor yet talented children to blossom, bloom to scale the heights of human resource development. It aims at creating vibrant thinkers and committed leaders who will become instruments of social transformation to create a just and peaceful world.
In accordance with the Education Policy of the Roman Catholic Church in India SHINE wants to evangelize the young and the marginalized and to empower them through specialized education (CBCI Statement on All India Catholic Education Policy 2007).
Target Group

Talented children from the marginalized communities first and foremost from the diocese of Vellore and also from all over the region.
Programs
  1. Life Skills Development Programs: Self-Awareness Skills, Creative Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills, Interpersonal Relationship Skills, Training in Emotional Maturity & Stress Management. (Regular).
  2. Development of Soft Skills: Proficiency and Fluency in Languages, Effective Communication Skills (Regular)
  3. Coaching for Professional Courses and Entrance & UPSC Examinations. (Regular)
  4. Workshops for Personality Development & Leadership (December-January)
  5. Orientation & Motivation Courses (June - July )
  6. Competitive & Talent Examinations (December-January)
  7. Summer Coaching Camp for Educational Excellence. (April-May)
  8. Career Guidance and Counseling. (January-February-March-April-May)
  9. Spirituality and Holistic Health Training Programs (November – December)
  10. Training for Ecological Development (July-August)
  11. Workshops for Non-Violence and Peace Strategies (January)
  12. Documentation and Resource Bank on Youth Psychology and Media Library
Summer Programs 2008
Intensive coaching for 10th & 12th students
Core Subjects : English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Matriculation, CBSE & State Board Syllabi)
Soft Skills for Communicative English
Computer Applications : MS Word, Coral Draw, etc.
Personality Development & Career Guidance
  1. BOTH IN ENGLSIH AND TAMIL MEDIUM
  2. ALL THE SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED RESOURCE PERSONS AND IN WELL EQUIPPED CLASS ROOMS AND LABS
  3. INTERACTIVE LEARNING & ACTIVITY BASED CREATIVE TEACHING
  4. SEPARATE HOSTEL ACCOMODATION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
  5. ADEQUATE TIME AND FACILITIES FOR RECREATION & SOCIALISATION
Duration : 20th April, Sunday - 30th April, Wednesday
Place : SHINE academy , Holy Cross Campus, Veppoor
Fee : Rs. 100/- (all inclusive)
Please Contact for Application:
Director,
SHINE ACADEMY,
Holy Cross Campus,
Veppoor.
VLR Dt. 632 509, Ph. 04172 267044
MEHA TALENT COMPETITION & IQ TEST 2007 FOR X & V STANDARD STUDENTS
Prizes
For X Std
First Prize : Acer Lap Top
Second Prize : Philips 3 in One DVD Player
Third Prize : iPod
For V Std
First Prize : Desk Top Computer
Second Prize : Philips 3 in One DVD Player
Third Prize : iPod
For all the participants who score above 75% MP3 Player
Eligibility
  1. Only for Catholic Students in X & V Classes
  2. State Board, Matriculation & CBSE Syllabus
  3. English Medium
  4. Entrance Fee Rs.100/-
Subjects for Text
Mathematics, English & General Knowledge + Efficiency
Mode of Test
  1. 45 Minutes Written Test in each Subject
  2. Oral Test in the Final Round only for the winners in the written test
Date & Time 24th September 2007, Monday
10.30 Mathematics, 12.00 English, 14.00 General Knowledge & Efficiency
Final Round: 13 th October 2007, Saturday
Place: St.Joseph's School, Veppoor
Bus Route: From Arcot & Vellore Bus No. 7. Stop at Abdul Hakkim College Stop, Melvisharam
Kindly send your application attested by your school Principal/HM before 20 September 2007
 
 
 
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