St. John's High School, Chandigarh
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| Motto | "Pro Deo Et Patria" |
| Established | 1960 |
| School type | Public |
| Board | CBSE |
| Established By | Christian Brothers |
| Principal | Mrs. Kavita Das |
| Location | Chandigarh, India |
| Mascot | Soaring Eagle |
| Homepage | Alumini Association |
St. John's High School, a "boys-only" is considered by many to be among the most prestigious schools in Chandigarh, India. It was once ranked as the fourth best school in India by Outlook Magazine's "India's Best School Survey". It strives to provide overall development of students with value laden education and various co-circular activities.
St. Johns is managed by The Christian Brothers' Association which founded by Edmund Rice.
St. Johns' Motto is PRO DEO ET PATRIA - For God and Country
St. Johns has a vast campus put to good use by providing excellent sports facilities to students including Cricket nets, 5 Soccer Grounds, cemented Basketball court, Squash courts, Tennis courts and shooting range etc.
[edit] SJOBA - St. John's Old Boys Association
SJOBA (St John's Old Boys Association) is a community formed by the students who have passed out of St. John's High School,Chandigarh. It is a very active community with large number of members. It's members are generally referred to as 'Old Boys' or just SJOBANS .Some also refer to themselves 'Johnians' with pride .
It is managed by an executive body elected duly from within the community each year. SJOBA recently completed 25 years in the year 2004.
The association is very actively involved with the school. It organises events such as blood donation camps and the year end counselling for students passing out has an annual tradition.
SJOBA organises many recreational events throughout the year including the famous SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally around March and the SJOBA Winter Fest in December(which includes the SJOBA Treasure Hunt and not to forget the SJOBA Winter Ball) .
