About Mount Saint Joseph Catholic High School
Empowering Minds, Inspiring Hearts: A Legacy of Mercy Education Since 2014
Our History
Mount Saint Joseph Catholic High School was established in 2014 in response to the Ministry of Education's initiative to address the space deficit in public secondary schools in Mandeville, Manchester.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mandeville, under the leadership of Bishop Neil Tiedemann, C.P., formed a dedicated Design Team to examine the feasibility of establishing a secondary school. After careful deliberation and planning, our school proudly registered its first students on July 7, 2014, and opened its doors for classes on September 1, 2014. With our first appointed principal being Ms. Cheryl-Anne Gayle and the torch then passed on to Mrs. Joanne Burton.
Our Timeline
2016
December
Construction of ramp to access sick bay
2016
December
Construction of two gazebos at the grade 7 block
2017
July-August
Approval for the use of the ground floor of the Mt Calvary Retreat House for classrooms, bathrooms and staff offices
2017
November
Inaugural awards ceremony conducted
2018
July
Construction of two gazebos north of Grade 9 building
2019
January
Completion of Playfield
2020
March
COVID-19 – schools ordered closed
2022
January
Resumption of face-to-face sessions
2022
March
Reflect and reset sessions
2022
September
Sixth Form Programme resumption
2024
May
Topographic survey of the school conducted.
- Our Core Values
A Voice For Dignity and Respect
Inclusivity
Going beyond tolerance to embrace diversity, while accepting and serving with open arms.
A Voice For Dignity and Respect
Advocate
Being a forceful defender, supporter and sometimes spokesperson for the values and people we hold dear.
A Voice For Dignity and Respect
Grace
Allowing others to be fully human without judgment, while honoring what is God-like within each person.
Principled Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Recognizing and welcoming emotions within ourselves and others to build resilience and healthy relationships.
Principled Leadership
Lifelong Learning
Always learning something new, gaining skills and wanting to know more, in all walks of life.
Principled Leadership
Integrity
Standing up for or doing what’s right, including when it’s difficult or unpopular.
Inspired by Faith
Ethical & Moral
Following a personal code based on Gospel values that guides action and choices.
Inspired by Faith
Modeling of Jesus Christ & Catherine McAuley
Living life with abundant love, compassion, generosity and hospitality, demonstrating the strength of infinite mercy.
Inspired by Faith
Spirituality
Developing a personal relationship with a loving, merciful God, expressed in service and respecting other faiths.
Educational Courage
Critical Thinking
Gathering and objectively evaluating and analyzing information through reflection and reason.
Educational Courage
Personal Accountability
Staying disciplined in decision-making, proactive in correcting mistakes and self-motivated in our studies.
Educational Courage
Curiosity
Being open to other ways of seeing the world and exploring new ideas.
Our Commitment
