Inscribed within the shield are the words "VIRTUE ALONE ENNOBLES". What makes a student noble is not their education or their colour of his skin or the race to which they belong. Their character is formed by the practice of certain virtues. Inculcating these virtues is a life-long task. So a student of St. Joseph's has to work at becoming noble all their life. They cannot take holiday from their work. Wherever they are, wherever they go and whatever they do, they must remember this important. Work of becoming noble through the practice of virtues. It is their prerogative to be kind, gentle, respectful, helpful, cheerful, hard working and enthusiastic at all times. This is what makes them different from others. This is what makes them noble and great.