Vice Principal’s Message
Lucia Gupta
Vice Principal
St. Joan’s School – Nurturing Future Leaders and Innovators
At St. Joan’s School, we are guided by a clear vision — to prepare our students not just for exams, but for life. In a world that is evolving faster than ever before, we believe that education must go beyond rote learning and content absorption. Our mission is to nurture future leaders, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens who are equipped to thrive in a complex, technology-driven world.
In alignment with this mission, we are proud to have made significant strides in integrating Robotics and Artificial Intelligence into our academic framework. These are not simply trends; they represent the very future of every major industry. Through inquiry-based learning, coding labs, and hands-on robotics projects, our students are gaining firsthand experience in technologies that will define the decades to come. They are being trained not just to adapt to technological advancements, but to drive them.
The family environment at home as I was growing up was largely academic because of my maternal grandfather and mother who were both teachers and as a result of this a number of academics visited our house regularly. This helped me develop a keen interest in the working and running of the school from an early age.
We try and inculcate values in our students such as being honest, respectful, compassionate, grateful, caring, forgiving and so on. We work towards teaching them to respect our Indian culture and traditions along with the cultures and beliefs of other nations.
At St. Joan’s our focus is OUR STUDENT’S, the leaders of tomorrow. Emphasis is laid on academic rigour and a structured routine of extra and co-curricular activities support students bring out their personal best.
Right from the inception of their academic journey, students are groomed in a way that learning becomes a part of their daily routine. A regular studying habit and assessments from an early age, prepares them for the ever competitive world.
As part of our forward-thinking approach, we are also entering into collaborative partnerships and signing MoUs with leading Chinese universities. These tie-ups are designed to open doors to global exposure, joint research opportunities, student exchange programs, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. This global connectivity gives our students the chance to broaden their perspectives, experience diverse cultures, and bring global best practices back to our classrooms.
Another strategic addition to our curriculum is the introduction of Mandarin. With China being the world’s most populous country, followed by India, the ability to communicate in Mandarin, Hindi, and English gives our students a linguistic edge that is both rare and highly valuable. This powerful combination enables them to communicate with over half the world’s population, enhancing their global mobility and professional potential.
However, at St. Joan’s, our focus is not only on building intellectual and technical capabilities. We strongly believe that education without values is incomplete. We are committed to providing a balanced learning experience—one that develops the mind and the heart.
Our students are taught the importance of empathy, integrity, humility, and service. In all our efforts to modernize and innovate, we remain deeply rooted in moral grounding and ethical responsibility.
We also recognize that the world our students are stepping into is constantly changing. That’s why we focus on developing transferable skills — skills like collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and digital literacy. These are the skills that transcend specific careers and are essential for lifelong success, no matter the path they choose.
Co-curricular and extracurricular activities continue to play a vital role in building leadership, resilience, and teamwork. Whether it is through debating, performing arts, sports, or social outreach initiatives, we encourage our students to explore, express, and engage meaningfully with the world around them.
At St. Joan’s, we don’t just prepare students to make a living — we prepare them to make a difference. Our goal is to nurture a generation of young individuals who will lead with vision, innovate with empathy, and inspire change, both locally and globally.
