St. Joseph's College celebrates 150 years with open day and historic tram collaboration

St. Joseph's College (SJC), a prestigious institution with a 150-year history, is marking this milestone not only with an Open Day but also through a unique collaboration with Tramplus Limited, featuring a student-decorated tram that extends the celebration citywide.

Founded in 1875 by the De La Salle Brothers, St. Joseph's College is a renowned traditional school located in the Central and Western District. Each year, its admission sessions attract a large number of prospective male middle school students, with recent introductory sessions drawing about a thousand parents.

This Sunday, the school will engage prospective students and their families by hosting an Open Day, providing an opportunity to interact with teachers and students and explore the school's unique features.

The day will feature various activities and performances, booths, and exhibitions showcasing students' academic achievements and creativity. Exclusive commemorative items celebrating the 150th anniversary will also be available for purchase.

In an innovative blend of heritage and artistry, St. Joseph's College partners will also partner with Tramplus Limited to extend its 150th anniversary celebrations citywide through a student-decorated tram that carries the Josephian Spirit beyond campus gates. The tram will run for one month on Hong Kong Island.

This collaboration brings together two historic Hong Kong icons - St. Joseph's College, established by the La Salle Brothers in 1875, and the tram system from 1904.

Drawing inspiration from their shared journey through time, student designers recreate the historic North Block, built in 1920 and now a declared monument, with its distinctive sky-blue roof and arched corridors set against the modern skyline. The other side of the tram celebrates the vibrant student life that has shaped generations of talent in sports, music, and academics.  

The interior of the tram also features the school's signature green and white colors, making St. Joseph's College the first school to extend its design inside the tram among Tramplus collaborations. Custom monograms adorning the passenger seats tell the Josephian story through carefully chosen symbols - the school tie, the 150th anniversary logo, elements from the school emblem, and icons representing multiple aspects of school life, from sports to music to science. The SJC “tank”, an old classroom desk that all Josephians remember from Form 1, surely earned its place in the pattern.