The Association

Popularly known worldwide as the OBA, the Old Boys Association has been in existence since 1912. Though formed on 25 August 1912, it did not convene again till 1919 & thereafter has been active to date.

Its Annual General Body meeting (named OBA day) is fixed for the first Sunday of September following on traditionally behind the School’s Annual Sports Day.

Since 1937, SJBHS has been shepherded by the Jesuit order and its parent body is the Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society (BJES). Around 2006, Girls were inducted into the 11 /12 th ISC grades & as such, Old Girls are now very much an integral part of the OBA.

The OBA’s vision statement: “Bonded in Love & Fellowship” typifies that we shall endeavour to be men & women for others in partnership with the Jesuit ethos & goal …”to give & not to count the cost”….as included in our preamble.

The Office of the OBA is situated on the ground floor of the Sports Complex at the St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School.