A premiere educational institution from Kindergarten to Secondary Education provides holistic and value based education with modern infrastructure and conducive environment. It has Spacious, refurbished buildings and well - ventilated classrooms . All rooms are equipped with Smart Boards supported by the latest technology. This e-teaching, using the software specially developed to suit the CBSE curriculum, makes teaching effective & learner friendly. Our school has a big playground, with a basketball court, badminton court. We have an aesthetically planned huge air-conditioned hall for recreational and educational activities. It has a seating capacity of 200 people and is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and light effects.Specialty Rooms like music rooms & audio-visual rooms.Modern & well - equipped Science labs, LibrarOne well- equipped clinic with full-time trained nurse, one sports room and a spacious Conference Room.
While a school's physical infrastructure holds an all-important role in providing a conducive environment in a student's academic journey, another key fact is Digital Infrastructure. In the last few years, across India, digital classrooms have gained prominence. These technology-enabled classrooms foster opportunities for teaching and learning by integrating learning technology, such as computers, specialised software, audience response technology, assistive listening devices, networking, and audio/visual capabilities are said to have met great success. And the trend is poised to gain further strength in the times to come.
RESOURCES USED IN DIGITAL LEARNING
In St.Joseph's Academy we have ICT laboratories/multimedia labs which play an enabling role in harnessing the use of technology for improving the learning outcomes for students.
With the use of interactive whiteboards, our teachers project any subject on the touch-sensitive whiteboard surface with the help of a projector and a computer, they can conduct lessons using their finger or with a pen or stylus. Thus, whiteboards have replaced the whole idea of a traditional blackboard nowadays.
We have Bio-metric attendance system for teaching and non-teaching staff that has increased the transparency in attendance system.
The school library in St.Joseph's Academy provides a highly inspiring atmosphere for reading as it is housed in a spacious hall fully equipped with modernized and comfortable furniture with centrally air conditionedfacility. The school library reflects and encourages the students for a collaborative learning and sharing of ideas. The library is a well stocked one having more than 22,000 books at present and upgraded with the new books and latest editions many times a year.It is a place where students can increase our knowledge by reading books, perodicals , magazines and newspaper which help student in their studies. Our school library is also enriched in competition books and many other subject books which the students can use for various competitions.The books have been categorised as reference and general books. Books are issued to students weekly fortnightly by online and manually both students are motivated to write the stories in library copy.
Our classroom environments are a key part of every student's school life. Helping to shape our young minds to think outside the box and grow, all while producing a conducive atmosphere enabling the teacher to provide relevant content, clear learning goals and feedback opportunities which would help them to build social skills and strategies. By helping to create this positive environment, the teachers of St.Joseph's Academy help each of their students to feel comfortable to express themselves and view their opinions. The workstations in each classroom plays an important role in helping our young people to feel more welcome while giving them the flexibility to move the classroom furniture around. From the start of the day when each of our students enter into their respective classrooms going through every transaction using our specialized process of student led enquiry based teaching learning process, they are exposed to the curriculum in a manner which makes each subject a discovery and exploration in itself.
School laboratories are a great place for students which helps them enhance their learning by understanding the theoretical concepts of subjects that are taught in classrooms. Well-designed laboratories not only make science experiments fun but also help students in achieving good academic results. St.Joseph's Academy has well-modified labs with advanced technologies and equipment for the analytical skills of the students. Research has shown that students who engage in well-designed laboratory experiences develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as gaining exposure to reactions, materials, and equipment in a lab setting. St.Joseph's Academy is fully equipped with Physics, Chemistry and Biology Science labs for high-quality teaching. Our school is committed to provide a good quality education that emphasizes both classroom and laboratory teaching equally. Students are always encouraged to use these laboratories to practice their hands-on experiments. Projects can be developed of a superior standard thereby encouraging students for investigative analysis. Students can perform a wide range of experiments under constant supervision and guidance for optimum results.
The Chemistry research facility is structured while keeping all the statutory norms and safety standards. It is well ventilated as well as spacious. It has some of the most accurate digital measuring instruments needed for the chemical measurement like analytical balances and electronic balances required for performing experiments and project work. Here, the students develop a scientific attitude, along with the ability to analyse, collate, compute, integrate and deduce. They enhance their understanding of the different chemical reactions and processes. It allows for the personal verification of relevant experimental data. The laboratory workspace is in the form of slabs with all chemicals and reagents. The laboratory has all safety precautions in place.
The students research detailed structures, morphological, histological, and physiological aspects of plants and animals in the laboratory. Examining slides under the microscopes or examining the museum specimens creates a deep passion for nature and a love of understanding the flora and fauna that surrounds us. All of the equipment and specimens are open to use under careful supervision. With the availability of laboratory facilities, children have the freedom to make models and projects. In addition, beautifully painted and well labelled diagrammatic representations of various specimens are present as per CBSE standards.
Very well-planned, spacious and well-equipped Physics laboratory has all the equipment, instrument sets to improve concepts. Models, charts, kits, and experimental gadgets are available to cater for the student's need. The Laboratory strengthens the applicability. It helps the students understand how to use laboratory equipment. Practical knowledge of the various phenomena is as important as the theoretical knowledge to research and understand the dynamics of the topic of Physics.
We have two Computer Labs for providing hands on experience to students. One is computer lab for classes 1st- 8th and multilab for classes 9th- 12. The infrastructure ranges from desktop, laptops Interactive boards and LCD projectors are used to make teaching and learning an interesting, enjoyable and effective process. Licensed Microsoft based softwares with Computer Aided Learning packages are loaded in all the machines to facilitate computer aided teaching and learning. In adition Internet facility enables the students to draw the latest information from Computer networks all over the world. Training sessions and workshops are organised for teachers and students to make them user friendly.
An important feature of our school's facilities is the school hall.We have an aesthetically planned huge air-conditioned hall for recreational and educational activities. It has a seating capacity of 200 people and is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and light effects. The hall has been the centre stage for a number of our students who have their first introduction to performing arts, both as audiences and as performers. The act of performing helps the students to recognize their potential for success and improve their confidence. It is used for all types of formal assembly: lectures, award ceremonies, dramatic plays, musical and dance competitions and so on.
School reception areas are the heart of a school. it's the first place that visitors see on entering the premises, and presents an opportunity to provide students, and parents with a feel for the learning environment as a whole.
St.Joseph's Academy has a spacious reception area which is used to greet all visitors and to provide a waiting area for them until they are met by the person that they came to the school to meet with.
We have specially designed Music room (Vocal and Instrumental). Students are exposed to a wide range of music from different cultures and genres. Our teachers are experts at spotting talent and grooming children accordingly. The children learn not only vocal music but also learn how to play a variety of instruments that cater to both indian classical and western music.A wide variety of instruments are provided by the school to satisfy every student's musical aspirations. St Joseph's Academy we have a dedicated group who play on orchestral instrument every week, led by one of our specialist instrumental teachers. We also offer an opportunity for students for one-to-one instrumental lessons. We have various traditional and modern musical instruments to enhance the skills of students. The music room adds more melody to the life of students.
St.Joseph's Academy Maths lab is spacious and well equipped with all the updated instruments, gadgets and charts. It helps students improvise their mathematical concepts and skills. Through games and puzzles, students can experiment and explore patterns and ideas.The lab widens the experiential base and lays groundwork for later learning of new areas of mathematics and helps to make appropriate connections between the known and unknown in mathematics. We have variety of tools and kits i.e Geometric Shapes, Wooden Deines Block, Math Board Game, Circle Math Lab Kit, Counting Kits and Cubes Kits. These tools indeed build up interest and confidence in the student towards learning and doing mathematics.