John Kennedy College

John Kennedy College is an elite boys school in Beau-Bassin, Mauritius. It is one of the largest secondary schools in Mauritius. It was founded in 1963 and inaugurated by Governor General Sir John Shaw Rennie.

John Kennedy College
JKC
John Kennedy College (Mauritius) Official Seal
Address
Vuillemin Street

Beau-Bassin

Mauritius
Coordinates20°13′05″S 57°28′26″E
Information
School typeMixed secondary school
Motto"Apran vive, Vive pou arrivé"
("Learn To Live, Live To Excel")
Established1963 (1963)
StatusSuper Star College/Academy
School districtPlaine Wilhems
ChairpersonZezi
Rector[1][2]
Grades10-13
GenderMale
Age range14 - 21
School roll+900[3]
Classes1 Hall, 1 Library, 42 Classrooms, 3 Workshops, 6 Laboratories, 1 Canteen, 1 Gymnasium, 1 Audio Visual
Classes offeredDesign and Technology, Physics, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Studies, Art, English Literature, French Literature, Oriental Languages, English Language, French Language, Design and Technology
LanguageEnglish, French, Mauritian Creole
Hours in school day6½
Campus size~417,135 square feet (38,753.1 m2)
HousesRed, Blue, Yellow and Green
Colour(s)Purple  
Slogan"The Sky is the limit."
SongJonh Jonh to fort toi kennedy twen monstre toi !
SportsSprint (running), Relay, Football, Basketball, Discus Throw, Shot Put, Long Jump
MascotAmerican bald eagle
NicknameJohn John
National ranking1st
PublicationThe Eagles
Key productsSchool Shirt, Shorts, Jeans, Polo Shirt & Hoodie
AlumniJohn Kennedy College Old Boys Group
Websitejkc.edu.govmu.org

The school is named after American president John F. Kennedy. Its students are known as "Kennedians". The school's emblem is the American bald eagle.

The main areas of focus of John Kennedy College are the sciences, technology and economics. Initially the school was more technically oriented but has since diversified.

The Eagles

The Eagles is a magazine published by the school. School magazines have existed since the 1970s. The first school magazines were published monthly but however, it was then published annually. The most recent magazine is Eagles 2013, a magazine which commemorated the 50 years of existence of the school. This magazine is the first one to be completely designed by the students themselves.

JKC Golden Jubilee

In 2013, the John Kennedy College celebrated the 50th anniversary laying of its foundation stone. A souvenir magazine entitled "Eagles 2013" covering the history and present of the school was launched. The rector launched a special program for the two years celebration of the 50th anniversary. The official 50th anniversary of the opening of the school will be celebrated in 2015.

See also

References
  1. "John Kennedy College - Administration".
  2. "John Kennedy College - Rector's Message".
  3. "John Kennedy College - School Profile".


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