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CAN N.P EVER LOSE?????

A Historic Victory for North Point at Farida Abraham Memorial Debate & Quiz Competition 2026

St. Joseph’s School, North Point, Darjeeling, proudly brought laurels to the institution at the prestigious Farida Abraham Memorial Debate and Quiz (FAMDQ) 2026, a national-level competition organized by La Martiniere Girls' College.

The event witnessed the participation of 28 renowned schools from across India, making it one of the most competitive intellectual platforms in the country.

The debate competition comprised four rigorous rounds: the Preliminary Round, the Conviction Flip Round [Turn Coat], the Composite Round, and the Final Face-Off Round. Demonstrating exceptional debating skills, confidence, and critical thinking. The team from St. Joseph’s School, North Point emerged as the overall winner of the competition.

The participants also secured several prestigious individual awards:
• Jake Ivern Marbaniang: was adjudged the Best Interlocutor in the Preliminary Rounds (Pool D).
• He further earned the title of Second Best Speaker in the Semi-Final Round.
• Wangtshen Gyalpo Bhutia won the Best Speaker Award in the Conviction Flip Round [Turn Coat]. [Pool B]
• He once again secured the Best Speaker Award in the Final Face-Off Round.
• Most notably, Wangtshen Gyalpo Bhutia was declared the Overall Best Speaker of FAMDQ 2026.

The remarkable achievement of the North Point team was represented by: Wangtshen Gyalpo Bhutia, Jake Ivern Marbaniang and Jigdrel Norbhu Sherpa reflects the school’s commitment to excellence in communication, critical thinking, and holistic education.
The school community congratulates the students and the teachers-in-charge for bringing immense pride and honour to the institution on a national stage.

THE BLUES! THE BLUES!
THEY NEVER LOSE!!!

NORTH POINT TRIUMPHS at H. D. Lama Inter-School Volleyball Tournament.

Darjeeling: St. Joseph's School North Point etched its name in glory by clinching the coveted H. D. Lama Inter-School Volleyball Tournament, capping off an impressive and hard-fought campaign.

The journey to the title was anything but easy. North Point began strongly, defeating Gyanodaya School in the group stage. Carrying that momentum forward, they overcame Don Bosco School, Malbasey (Sikkim) in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals, they faced a stern test against last year’s runners-up, Agham Singh Giri School, but displayed composure and determination to secure a place in the final.

The championship clash saw North Point up against the defending champions and crowd favourites, Inspiria English Academy from Damak, Nepal. In a pulsating final, North Point held their nerve and asserted their dominance at crucial moments to emerge victorious.

The team’s success was driven by outstanding performances from Kairav Pradhan and Prayash Chhetri, both S.G.F.I players, along with Prince Paul and Pranav Thapa, who brought valuable experience from CISCE Nationals. Their efforts were ably supported by the dependable setters Lobsang and Pattadon, ensuring a cohesive and disciplined team performance.

Adding to the celebrations, Pranav Thapa was adjudged the Best Player of the Tournament, recognizing his exceptional contribution throughout the competition.

The team also expressed heartfelt gratitude to their Rector, Fr. Bonface Tigga, and Principal, Fr. Anuranjan Ekka, whose presence and encouragement during the final proved to be a great source of motivation.

With this remarkable victory, North Point once again reaffirmed its reputation as a powerhouse in school-level volleyball.

****N.P shines because of a remarkable set of students who give their all to bring laurels to the school they love so much.

Behind all the glory and victory are a set of coaches and teachers who work relentlessly to make this magic happen. A loud 'HURRAH" for all the potters who mold the clay into masterpieces of success and triumph!!!

Edinburgh Cricket Tournament Report - 2026

St. Joseph’s School, North Point – CHAMPIONS!!!

St. Joseph’s School, North Point, emerged victorious in the prestigious Edinburgh Cricket Tournament, defeating arch-rivals St. Paul’s School in a nerve-wracking final.

The campaign began on a disappointing note, with the team suffering embarrassing defeats in friendly fixtures against St. Paul’s. Determined to improve, the boys regrouped under the guidance of Mr. Rohan Gurung, who was brought in to strengthen preparations for the tournament.

In the first zonal match against Mount Hermon School, a disciplined bowling performance saw all bowlers contribute to restricting the opposition to just over 100 runs. Despite early hiccups during the chase, the team secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory, thanks to a counter-attacking half-century by Mr. Parag Ekka.

The second zonal fixture proved to be a setback. Dropped catches and a batting collapse led to a loss against St. Paul’s, serving as a crucial wake-up call for the team.

In the semi-final, St. Joseph’s faced Victoria Boys’ School and posted a formidable total of 200/9. A superb bowling display, led by Captain Idris and Pranav, with strong support from Samdup, ensured a convincing victory and a place in the final.

The final once again pitted them against their long-standing rivals, St. Paul’s School. Having not defeated them earlier in the season, the challenge appeared daunting. Under overcast skies and on a wet outfield, St. Joseph’s lost the toss and were put in to bat. Wickets fell at regular intervals, but a resilient innings of 68 by Mr. Parag Ekka helped the team reach 138, a total considered below par against a strong batting side.

However, the bowlers rose to the occasion. Maintaining relentless pressure, supported by a game-changing catch from Mr. Dipu Thapa, they ensured that St. Paul’s had to fight for every run. In a dramatic turn of events, St. Joseph’s clawed their way back into the game and secured a remarkable 25-run victory, snatching triumph from the jaws of defeat.

Pranav Thapa finished as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament, while Mr. Parag Ekka was named Man of the Match in the final for his outstanding performance.

THANK YOU EDINBURGH TEAM- YOU HAVE KEPT THE N.P SPIRIT BURNING BRIGHT AND HAVE PROVED TO BE THE GUARDIANS OF THE LEGACY...

MAGIS ON THEIR MINDS.....

SPECTACULAR ISC & ICSE RESULTS-2026

The ISC & ICSE results for this year once again goes to prove that North Point offers the best in all spheres of life. This is in keeping with one of the core Jesuit values here at St. Joseph's - 'Cura personalis'.
The results indeed knocked our socks off for we never expected such high levels of excellence from our examination batches. We are indeed pleasantly surprised and overwhelmed with the success of all our candidates who have proved that with dedication, determination and discipline, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE! CONGRATULATIONS DEAR BOYS- You have made The School on the Hill stand tall once again.

In the ICSE and ISC examinations we had 139 and 97 candidates respectively and we are proud to announce that all have passed.

The ICSE stats are as follows:
We have six 6-pointers.
28 of our boys have secured above 90%.
4 have secured above 95%.
65 boys secured between 80 and 89%.

The ISC stats are:
We have seven 5-pointers.
34 boys have scored above 90%
19 students have crossed the 95% mark.
26 of our boys secured between 80 and 89%.
A perfect 100%- 13 in Sociology, 5 in Political Science and 2 in History.

OUR TOPPERS.
We are proud to announce that YAMIK S***A of ISC HUMANITIES has achieved an outstanding score of 99.5% losing only 4 marks in the entire exam. Yamik you have made us proud and have proved to be one of our brightest stars!
RAUNAK PRADHAN of ISC SCIENCE topped with 97%.
PRIYAANSH AGARWAL of ISC COMMERCE topped with 95.3%.

In the ICSE our topper is HARSH*T SINGH who secured an awesome 97.4%. Great going Harsh*t!! You have made us proud.

These results are a testament to the hard work and perseverance of our students, the unwavering commitment of our teachers, the administration and the parents who work behind the scenes providing a suitable environment for such excellence.

A resounding shout-out to all our dear boys and specially our toppers. May God bless your paths as you move on in life and may excellence and success follow you wherever you go...

Kudos once again to our amazing team of Students, Administrators, Staff, Parents , Support Staff and all well-wishers.
SURSUM CORDA!

St. Joseph’s North Point Dominates District Chess Championship.
RYAN GELEK SHINES ONCE AGAIN!!!

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St. Joseph’s North Point Dominates District Chess Championship
Ryan Gelek Secures Hat-Trick of Titles, Heads to State Championship in May

St. Joseph’s School, North Point, Darjeeling continued its strong chess legacy at the 40th Darjeeling District Chess Championship held on April 19 at DPS School, Siliguri. Nine students from the school competed against nearly 250 players from across the district, with several securing top positions through exceptional skill and determination.

Ryan Gelek emerged as the standout performer, clinching the District Champion title in the Under-15 Open category for the third consecutive year. With this victory, he has been selected for the State Championship scheduled in Siliguri from 21st to 24th May 2026. Ryan holds the distinction of being the only child from the entire hills to have competed at District, State, National, and International levels, earning laurels at every stage.

Other notable achievements from North Point include Anmol Limbu securing 5th position and Sreejan Rai finishing 6th in the Under-15 category. In the Under-13 section, Raphyang Sherpa claimed 6th place while Tanay Agarwal finished 7th. Paraanjay Sharma also performed creditably, securing 12th position in the Under-11 category.

St. Joseph’s School, North Point has won numerous inter-school chess championships over the years. The school’s thriving chess club, with nearly 100 active students, reflects the vision and consistent support of Father Rector, Fr. Stanley Varghese, whose guidance has been instrumental in shaping these young talents.

PROUD OF OUR CHESS WARRIORS

ROBOTICS AND STEM CLASSES BEING CONDUCTED AT NORTH POINT.
KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES.....

11th GLOBAL NORTH POINT-LORETO REUNION.

A much-awaited event kicked off on the 21st of March. Months of preparation had gone into the reunion and when attendees finally met, the spirit, love and camaraderie they shared for each other was palpable!
The 3 day event began with an opening ceremony conducted by the current students of Loreto and St. Joseph's. This was followed by a mini fete, a game of Bingo and dinner.
On the final day, a well-contested cricket match was played between the Alumni and the school team. The old boys then joined the students for lunch. Post lunch they were taken on a guided tour of the new facilities in the school.
A Senior Advocacy Session was then conducted with Alumnus joining in on the Zoom session from overseas.
The event finally closed with awards being presented to Alumnus and retired teachers for their outstanding contribution to the school and society over the years.
Along with the closing dinner, a silent auction was held.
The Reunion went off well with most of the attendees looking forward to the next one that will be held after two years.

ANOTHER FIRST AT NORTH POINT!
A friendly football match was played on the occasion of St. Joseph's Feast Day on the newly Astroturfed surface on the P.D.Flat.
For those of you who don't know, St. Joseph, the father of Jesus is the Patron Saint of the school. Thus the school is named after him.
With newly installed flood lighting the match was held in the evening - something that has never happened before!!! Once again a completely new experience for North Pointers...
A loud shoutout to Fr. Rector, Fr. Stanley Varghese for pioneering such stellar and novel experiences for the boys studying here...