We consider a student to be successful who is:

1. Intellectually Competent

   One who is mastered those academic subjects required for the respective public examination, skills of language, critical thinking, power of expression both oral and written, gradually leading on to greater precision, personal style, curiosity to explore ideas, initiative and creativity.

2. Morally sound

   Developing moral attitude and principles as he/she grows towards moral maturity, assimilating especially the values stressed in the preamble of the Constitution of India

3. Spiritually oriented

   One who is aware of God’s presence and action in creation, in human history and in his own personal history; has experienced moments of God’s love in his/her personal life; has appropriate knowledge of the basic doctrines of his/her faith; has had some exposure of other religious traditions than his/her own; understands the significance of the main religious festivals in the country.

4. A Christian student in particular

   Has encountered the person of Lord Jesus Christ as presented in the Bible. He/she must have the basic understanding of the Church’s teaching about God, Lord Jesus Christ and his Redeeming Mission. With a view to preserving the Catholic Faith, classes on religion will be conducted and it will be obligatory for Catholic children to attend them.

5. Loving

   One who is learning to accept oneself with strength and weakness. Communicates easily with others. Feels at ease with 10 St. Joseph’s School, Purola person of the complimentry sex. Has begun to appreciate deeper personal friendships but has also learned that not all relationships are profound and long lasting. Through service of others one finds his/her life enriched.

6. Committed to doing justice

   Consciously seeks to be more respectful, understanding, accepting and generous with others against the attitude and tendencies, that leads to injustice. Sees that religious faith implies a commitment to a just society. Has been exposed to the needs of the poor in the school and has developed compassion for them. Is aware of the need to help and support those who suffer injustice e.g. women, the poor, the bonded labourers, the handicapped, the refugees and the unemployed. Begins to understand the structural roots of injustice in social institutions, attitudes and customs.

7. Open to Growth

   One who is willing to pursue one's own growth because, he/she, wants to be a better person emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, morally and religiously; is beginning to take responsibility for his/her own growth and is learning to accept self with his/her talents and limitations; is aware of feelings and emotions and is beginning to be authentic in expressing them.