Droopnath Ramphul State College

Droopnath Ramphul State College (DRSC) is an academy based in Calebasses, Pamplemouses, Mauritius admitting both boys and girls who performed well in the National Certificate of Education (NCE). Students are prepared for the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate. The school derives its name from an eminent Judge Droopnath Ramphul.

Droopnath Ramphul State College
Learn to live. Live to learn.
Address
Souvenir Pamplemousses Calebasses Mauritius
Coordinates	20.113959°S 57.563052°E / -20.113959; 57.563052
Information
Former name	Queen Elizabeth College North
School type	Academy
Motto	To make thinkers out of learners
Established	1975 (1975)
School district	Pamplemousses District
Rector	Mrs Mantee Sookharee
Gender	All
Age	14 to 20
Classes offered	Grade 10 to 13
Language	English, French, Creole
Schedule	08 00 to 14 30
Hours in school day	6.5 hours
Classrooms	21
Area	Around 25,900 m²
Colour(s)	Deep sky blue   Guardsman Red   Milk White
Slogan	"Bouton Rouz Nou Fierté"
Website	drsss.edu.govmu.org
Learn to live. Live to learn.
Centre of DRSC (2023)
Fountain of DRSC (2023)

Droopnath Ramphul State College was one of the leading national colleges for girls in Mauritius. This college is known for promoting its students in academics as well as other extra-curricular activities over the years.

History

This state college was built in 1975 . Under the rectorship of Mrs Arlette Bazire, the school began functioning in an old railway station near the Beau Plan roundabout.

In 1980, it was named after Judge Droopnath Ramphul (born 20 February 1921). He is best remembered and honoured for his contributions to education.

In June 1995, students transferred to a new location in Souvenir, Calebasses. The school was then renamed to Queen Elizabeth College - North (QEC-North).

Following protest against the use of the name QEC-North by Queen Elizabeth College girls, the school went to its original name till 2003 when it became a Form VI College and was thereafter named Droopnath Ramphul State College.

In 2005, DRSC has attained its first ever laureate for the HSC Examination done in 2004.

In June 2006, the school became a national college, and after three years, a fresh intake of Form I students with four A+ was enrolled. Students mostly come from Port Louis, the North, and the East.

In 2008, DRSC had a population of roughly 795 students, 535 of whom were from DRSC and 260 from Pamplemousses State Secondary School, who were accommodated at DRSC because their school was under construction.

In 2012, DRSC started their tradition of attaining at least one Laureate every year.

In February 2014, DRSC had attained its first Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) scholarship for the HSC Examination done in 2013 on the girls' side (alongside Collège Du Saint Esprit on the boys' side).

In February 2019, DRSC had attained its first ever Laureate on the Technical side for the HSC Examination done in 2018. The rector, Mr Nowkeswar Persand himself said that he was not expecting a laureate on the Technical side, but rather on the Science and Economics side on his interview.

In June 2021, DRSC was transformed into an academy, meaning the school will now be a mixed school and will only serves Grade 10 to 13. In 21st June 2021, the first batch of around 180 students (90 boys and 90 girls) officially started their studies at DRSC.

In February 2023, DRSC was the first school to have attained the Sir Anerood Jugnauth (SAJ) National Scholarship for the HSC Examination done in 2022 on the girls' side (alongside Royal College Curepipe on the boys' side). Following the scholarship, on 21st June 2023, the Prize Giving Ceremony was graced by the Honourable, Lady Sarojini Jugnauth.

Unique Design

DRSC is distinguished for its distinctive architectural architecture among Mauritius' state colleges. The Administrative Block is on three levels and is placed in a circular building resembling a control tower, providing staff with a panoramic view of the entire school.

Academic Achievements

Laureates

Year	Surname	Other Name(s)	Gender	Scholarship	Side
2023	PAYEN	Vilashinee	Girl	State	Science
2023	APPADOO	Duhita	Girl	State	Economics
2022	SOOJHAWON	Teejistha	Girl	SAJ	Economics
2021	NOORALLY	Nazeemah	Girl	State	Arts
2019	CARIM BACOR	Suhaylah Bibi	Girl	Additional	Science
2019	GOKOOL	Heishna	Girl	Additional	Economics
2018	KULLEN	Ritika	Girl	State	Economics
2018	BISSESSUR	Nehal	Girl	State	Economics
2018	WAN-BOK-NALE	Shania April	Girl	Additional	Science
2018	CHUE CHONG CHEE	Cathy Moy Niouk	Girl	Additional	Technical
2017	DAHOO	Zubeida Hafsah Banon	Girl	Additional	Science
2017	BISSESSUR	Kheshika Devi	Girl	Additional	Science
2017	NOORALLY	Zakiyyah	Girl	Additional	Economics
2016	JHEENGUN	Doorgesha Richa	Girl	State	Science
2016	MOONEEGADOO	Gomaathi	Girl	Additional	Economics
2015	MUKOON	Shaimaa Nabeelah	Girl	State	Science
2015	SHAMLOLL	Leshna	Girl	State	Science
2014	YOW OK CHEUNG	Florise Ecodie	Girl	State	Economics
2014	JOKHOO	Meghna Ludmila Devi	Girl	Additional	Economics
2014	DEERPAUL	Vivekah	Girl	Additional	Arts
2013	RAMSURRUN	Sheetal	Girl	SSR	Science
2013	BHURUTH	Sneha Devi	Girl	State	Economics
2013	AKBAR	Fatema Zohra	Girl	Additional	Arts
2012	BIJLOLL	Shresta Devi	Girl	Additional	Economics
2012	CHOORAMAN	Yashwinee	Girl	Additional	Economics
2008	JAGESSUR	Yashwini	Girl	State	Science
2005	KHODABACKSH	Sazia Begum	Girl	State	Economics
2004	NUNKOO	Prakashmani	Girl	State	Science
2004	MOSERDEE	Firdosh	Girl	State	Arts

Brilliance Award

Year	Surname	Other Name(s)	Gender	Subject	Level
2022	JIBNA	Naina	Girl	Travel & Tourism	SC
2022	SOOJHAWON	Teejistha	Girl	Economics (Main)	HSC
2019	ANJAYEP	Chitra Devi	Girl	Hindi (Sub)	HSC
2018	JOGGESSUR	Godavri	Girl	Additional Mathematics	SC
2016	AULEEAR	Aishah Reshian	Girl	Food and Nutrition	SC
2016	KULLEN	Ritika	Girl	Business Studies	SC
2016	MOONEEGADOO	Gomaathi	Girl	Business Studies (Sub)	HSC
2014	RAMREKHA	Preksha Hoshna	Girl	Additional Mathematics	SC
2013	SHAMLOLL	Leshna	Girl	Computer Studies	SC
2012	YOW OK CHEUNG	Florise Ecodie	Girl	Additional Mathematics	SC
2012	JOKHOO	Meghna Ludmila Devi	Girl	Economics	SC
2008	JAGESSUR	Yashwini	Girl	Mathematics (Sub)	HSC
2007	SAHAI	Jeshika Devi	Girl	Computing (Main)	HSC
2006	JAGESSUR	Yashwini	Girl	Biology	SC
2006	JOOMUN	Zehra	Girl	Arabic	SC

Key

Acronym	Full Name	Note
SSR	Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Scholarships	Offered to the best boy/girl on the Science side
SAJ	Sir Anerood Jugnauth National Scholarships	Offered to the best boy/girl on the Economics side
State	State of Mauritius Scholarships	-
Additional	Additional Scholarships	-
SC	School Certificate	Ordinary Level
HSC	Higher School Certificate	Advanced Level

Note: No examinations were done in the year 2020 due to COVID-19.

Subjects available at school

Last Updated 2024

Ordinary Level (Grade 10 to 11)

At the Ordinary Level (School Certificate), students are expected to choose eight subjects at school.

Student may wish to do a ninth subject (which is not necessarily available at school). However, they will have to do it as a "private" subject, meaning they will need to pay the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES) for that particular subject.

If the student is struggling with an optional subject OR Additional Mathematics, they may wish to "drop" that subject in Grade 11 and proceed to do only seven subjects. However, the school does not recommend to do so.

Compulsory Subjects

Syllabus Code	Subject Title	No. of Papers
1123	English Language (Mauritius)	3
3014	French (Mauritius)	2
4029	Mathematics (Syllabus D) (Mauritius)	2
4037	Additional Mathematics	2

Optional Subjects

Syllabus Code	Subject Title	No. of Papers	Practical
2010	Literature in English	2	No
2020	French Literature	2	No
2055	Hinduism	2	No
2068	Islamic Studies	2	No
2210	Computer Science	2	No
2251	Sociology	2	No
2281	Economics	2	No
3201	Hindi	2	No
3206	Tamil	2	No
3209	Urdu	2	No
3214	Telegu	2	No
5016	Physical Education	2	Yes (Coursework)*
5054	Physics	3	No
5070	Chemistry	3	No
5090	Biology	3	No
6005	Art & Design	3	Yes
6043	Design and Technology	3	Yes (Project-Based)*
6065	Food and Nutrition	2	Yes
7048	Design and Communication	2	Yes (Project-Based)*
7096	Travel and Tourism	2	No
7115	Business Studies	2	No
7707	Accounting	2	No

Advanced Level (Grade 12 to 13)

In order to do Advanced Level (Higher School Certificate (HSC)), students need to pass their Ordinary Level (having at least 5 Credits or better including the English Language).

At HSC, students are expected to do three Main Subjects and two Subsidiary Subjects, including English General Paper

Compulsory Subsidiary Subject

Level	Syllabus Code	Subject Title	No. of Papers
HSC	8019	English General Paper	2

Optional Main Subject

Syllabus Code	Subject Title	No. of Papers	Practical
9094	French Language	4	Yes (Listening)
9335	Travel & Tourism	4	Yes (Coursework)*
9336	Food Studies	3	Yes (Coursework)*
9479	Art & Design	3	Yes (Coursework)*
9487	Hinduism	4	No
9488	Islamic Studies	4	No
9609	Business Studies	4	No
9618	Computer Science	4	Yes
9680	Arabic (A Level)	4	No
9686	Urdu (A Level)	4	No
9687	Hindi (A Level)	4	No
9688	Tamil (A Level)	4	No
9690	Telegu (A level)	4	No
9695	Literature in English	4	No
9699	Sociology	4	No
9700	Biology	5	Yes
9701	Chemistry	5	Yes
9702	Physics	5	Yes
9705	Design & Technology	4	Yes (Coursework)*
9706	Accounting	4	No
9708	Economics	4	No
9709	Mathematics	4	No

Optional Subsidiary Subjects

Syllabus Code	Subject Title	No. of Papers	Practical
8129	French Language	2	No
8386	Sport & Physical Education (New 2024)	2	Yes (Coursework)*
8680	Arabic (AS Level)	2	No
8686	Urdu (AS Level)	2	No
8687	Hindi (AS Level)	2	No
8688	Tamil (AS Level)	2	No
8690	Telegu (AS Level)	2	No
9335	Travel & Tourism	2	Yes (Coursework)*
9609	Business Studies	2	No
9618	Computer Science	2	No
9699	Sociology	2	No
9700	Biology	3	Yes
9706	Accounting	2	No

*This subject's practical paper may not necessarily have a fixed amount of time to work on.

Clubs

Arts & Crafts Club

The club is an amalgamation of activities not only those concerning art. They tend to help for all school activities including sports day and music day and more.

"We believe that art gives us a chance to truly find ourselves according to our imagination and uniqueness. It allows students to connect with their creativity and through art, each of us is able to transform our thinking skills into incredible masterpieces."

One of the club's aims is to foster and develop an appreciation of art and the exploration of diverse aesthetics. Around April 2022, the club organised "Thrift Shop Event" where members collected old clothes and accessories from students of the school itself and converted the old attires and items into fashionable and voguish outfits. The activity not only encouraged the budding talent of students but the funds gathered was donated to a student in need.

Annual activities organised by the Club:

• Decoration for National Independence Day
• Mascots and others for Sports Day
• Decoration for Prize Giving Ceremony & Music Day
• Mural Painting
• International Women's Day

Benevolent Club

The benevolent club of DRSC has helped the entire school community and throughout the year, various activities were carried out for noble causes.

Each year, the benevolent club organises activities to raise funds, in order to help those in need.

Chess Club (New 2024)

Chess Club was revived by Geet Dussoye and Geshna Dussoye, alongside with the Club Coordinator, Ms. Predita Gunput.

On the 30th May 2024, DRSC had their Fun & Food Day, and the chess club has organised a chess tournament where students and even teaching and non-teaching staffs could participate. The winner is said to win a Shield and all participants will win a certificate.

Code For DRSC (New 2024)

Code for DRSC was set up by Nikhil Purlackee and Divya Taukoordoss, alongside with Club Coordinators, Ms. Burrun (Computer Science Educator), Ms. Dossieah (Computer Science Educator), and Ms. Soorjonowa (Computer Science Educator) on May 2024. This club is supported by Code for Mauritius.

"Code For DRSC is like my own child to me. Even though I co-founded it in my last year of school (my busiest year), I tried every way to make it interesting for the members, by hosting workshops and attempting to collaborate with other Technology based clubs. Honestly, this project is one of the best things that has happened to me this year. Code For DRSC single-handedly improved me in every way. It taught me how to lead a team, communicate with a big audience, grab the attention of someone, and even learn how to have fun while working on something. My only wish is that this club must continue after my departure."

-Nikhil Purlackee, President of the Club (2024)

Annual activities organised by the Club:

• Workshops

Environment Club

The concept of ‘going green’ refers to the practice of environmentally friendly lifestyles which help preserve and sustain the environment.

In 08 December 2023, DRSC has attained the Silver Award for the Eco School Programme awarded by the Vice President of the Republic.

"We aim for the green flag next year (that is 2024)…" -Mrs Predita Gunput, Biology Educator (2023)

In 2024, the club has organised a competition namely, "Upcyle Challenge: Transform Trash Into Treasure" where individuals or groups of students has to make eye catching and innovative objects using items that we normally would not use. The aim of the competition is to contribute the Eco-School Programme and make DRSC an eco-friendly school.

Integrity Club

The Integrity is the platform to take a stand and create a lasting impact in this world.

In this club, student will find a "safe haven" where their voice are heard, valued and amplified.

"I have spent countless months into reviving the school’s Integrity Club- an idea much sought after by the Rector. I have single-handedly come up with the clubs aims and objectives as well as managed the election process. Since this was an endeavour I had undertaken in my senior year of secondary school, I’m hoping the committee is competent enough to keep the club active and ensure it becomes a thriving organization that will continue to flourish even after my departure."

-Urooj Sohawon, President of the Club (2023)

Mathematics Club (New 2024)

The Maths Club was set up by Nikhil Purlackee and Divya Taukoordoss, alongside with Club Coordinators, Ms Kisto-Sadasing (Mathematics Educator), Mr. Nundlall (Mathematics Educator), and Ms. Soondur (Mathematics Educator) on June 2024.

Music Club

Annual activities organised by the Club:

• Musical Ceremony for National Independence Day

• Music Day

Science, Health & Wellness Club

The DRSC Science Club is a very dynamic club where members are encouraged to ‘think outside the box’ and give free rein confidently to their creativity application of scientific principles.

Around March 2021, the Grade 13 Orchid students and the Physics Department have participated in the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council's "Building of Simplified Antenna for Satellite Data Reception" and have successfully developed an antenna to receive signals at DRSC.

"We successfully detected a cyclone in Mozambique channel. From my Physics lab." -Mrs Rauma Imrit, Physics Educator (2021)

Annual activities organised by the Club:

• Blood Donations
• Science Exhibition

Sports Club

Annual activities organised by the Club:

• Inter-Class Competitions (Football, Badminton, Volleyball, etc.)
• Tafisa World Walking Day
• Sports Day

Duke's Club

The Duke Program at DRSC was set up in the year 2015 by educators Mrs. Reekoye (Hindi Language Educator) and Mr. Mohun (Physical Education Educator).

“In line with the Mission and Vision of our school, the Award provides opportunities to students to and experiences that will help them in their future life and career as among others, it teaches them organisational skills and team building.” - Mrs. Mantee Sookharee, Rector (2023)

“For the last 15 years, I have been involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. It has always been a unique experience for me to be involved with all participants in this adventurous journey.” -Mr. Harish Mohun, Physical Education Educator (2023)

In November to December 2023, members of the club travelled to Rodrigues Island for 4 days and 3 nights to complete their Final Adventurous Journey. Many participants, after this say that this journey changed their perspectives on their life and claim that they take things for granted in their usual and learnt to appreciate small things they receive in life.

From 5 April to 9 April 2024, the members went to Pandit Dowlut Sharma Government School for their Gold Residential Project.

Annual activities organised by the Club:

• The Duke of Edinburgh Award - Gold Level
• The Duke of Edinburgh Award - Silver Level

UNESCO Club

This club is currently inactive (2024)

Message from Rector (2024)

Greetings and a warm welcome to all. As school is resuming and our work life at school is starting. I sincerely hope you are embracing it with renewed enthusiasm and vigour after the summer holidays.

DRSC is now 49 years old and has lived up to its reputation over the years. I wish to thank each and every staff member who had as his/her motto a committed work culture. To those joining the school this year, I wish you a warm welcome and trust you will soon integrate and adapt the DRSC community. Your collaboration is quintessential on this new journey of 2024 and beyond. Our school with its adolescent student population calls for attentive, caring and devoted educators and staff to lead us on the path of success and growth.

"Alone we can do little, together we can do so much" -Helen Keller

A lot has been said about the synergistic potential of unity, be it a group, a family or an organisation. Accordingly, when the school vision and mission is understood and becomes the aligned guiding principle of each and every one, there is no barrier to success.

I hereby wish that together we create a disciplined culture, a climate and ethic that are conductive for the sound development of young learners. It is the third intake for the school as an Academy with a co-educational student population. It is definitely a different set up, with multifarious challenges and the need for innovative strategies.

You are called upon to play various roles as grade master, club coordinator, committee member, guide, etc although the crux of all remains being an educator. It is a huge responsibility as we are empowered to shape and mould the future of our young learners and consequently that of the future society and nation. Let us do full justice to this task.

Let us together promote academic achievement and holistic prowess among our students. With a long and rewarding history of achievement and excellence in education behind us, our school community continues to move forward together with confidence, pride and enthusiasm.

Renewed commitment on your part coupled with enthusiasm and drive of being a good teacher and staff member will surely impact positively on the school and student community. Strive not to allow routine drudgery to get at you and your precious calling. The one to bring the greater positive impact on your job is YOU.

"When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us become better too." -Paulo Coelho

Wishing you all the best.

Mrs M. SOOKHAREE

See also

• Education in Mauritius
• List of secondary schools in Mauritius

External links

1. « Ti mo rev », confie la lauréate du Droopnath Ramphul State College
2. HSC cuvée 2023 : deux lauréates pour le Droopnath Ramphul State College
3. Teejistha Soojhawon première boursière de SAJ National Scholarship
4. DRSC Newsletter Vol 1 Issue 1
5. Lauréats cuvée 2020/21 : Nazeemah, seule lauréate du collège Droopnath Ramphul, se confie
6. ‘Droopnath Ramphul’, the School of Life. Le Mauricien.
7. Droopnath Ramphul State College wins the SEM Young Investor Award 2018
8. Trois lauréates pour le Droopnath Ramphul State College
9. Students who participated in the Robotics Competition
10. COMMUNIQUE Award Ceremony of the FSC Young Talent Competition 2014
11. Public Service Excellence Award : Le collège Droopnath Ramphul se distingue