ST. JOSEPH'S PRIVATE NATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
I joined St Joseph’s Private National Primary School as a Primary 1 and 2 pioneer teacher in 2012. There were only 44 students and 6 teachers then. Over the years, the population had increased by leaps and bounds. By 2021, we would have 55 teachers and 750 students occupying the SK St Joseph building which was handed over to us on 22 December 2020.
2020 had been a challenging year for the school as we resorted to online teaching and learning due to the unprecedented Covid19 pandemic. However, teachers became more acquainted with technology. Students were also exposed and learning tech skills at an early age. It was a turning point in my career as well when I was promoted to be the new headmistress on 16 November 2020. I am humbled and honoured to be given the opportunity to serve. I will endeavour to do my utmost best and ensure that our school motto, “Ora Et Labora” is an integral part of every student’s experience at school.
Ms. Shirley Chong Choon Lang
School Principal
St. Joseph’s Private National Primary School
The St Joseph’s Private School (Primary), first intake was in January 2012, with one class of Primary 1 and one class of Primary 2.
Currently our Primary School provides education following the Malaysian national curriculum for pupils aged 7 to 12 years (Primary one to six). These students also sit for an internal examination assessment PSLC (Primary 6 Leaving Certificate) when they enter primary six.
The student population for the primary school over the years is stated as below:
- Year 2023 – Total students: xxx
- Year 2022 – Total students: xxx
- Year 2021 – Total students: 750 (4 P1, 4 P2, 4 P3, 4 P4, 4 P5, 4 P6)
- Year 2020 – Total students: 740 (4 P1, 4 P2, 4 P3, 4 P4, 4 P5, 3 P6)
- Year 2019 – Total students: 710 (4 P1, 4 P2, 4 P3, 4 P4, 3 P5, 3 P6)
- Year 2018 – Total students: 660 (4 P1, 4 P2, 4 P3, 3 P4, 3 P5, 2 P6)
- Year 2017 – Total students: 560 (4 P1, 4 P2, 3 P3, 3 P4, 2 P5, 1 P6)
- Year 2016 – Total students: 460 (4 P1, 3 P2, 3 P3, 2 P4, 1 P5, 1 P6)
- Year 2015 – Total students: 330 (3 P1, 3 P2, 2 P3, 1 P4, 1 P5)
- Year 2014 – Total students: 215 (3 P1, 2P2, 1P3, 1P4)
- Year 2013 – Total students: 120 (2 P1, 1P2, 1P3)
- Year 2012 – Total students: 44 (1P1, 1P2)