St Joseph’s High School in Arpora, Bardez, a co-educational institution established in 1887, should be upgraded with a college section. By expanding its infrastructure, the school can start Higher Secondary (Classes 11“12) and undergraduate courses. With its reputation as one of Goa’s earliest English-medium schools, it can introduce career-focused programmes for students from Parra, Nagoa, Arpora, Calangute and Anjuna.
The Directorate of Education should begin +2 streams in science, commerce and arts, followed by degree courses in areas in demand in Goa such as tourism, hospitality and information technology. The campus has enough land for expansion.
The government should seek affiliation with the Goa Board for Classes 11“12 and with Goa University for degree programmes. Existing computer labs can be upgraded, and qualified lecturers appointed. This will help meet rising demand in North Goa and reduce the need for students to travel to Mapusa, Candolim, Siolim and Panaji.
