Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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B
- Battle of the Golds
- The highly anticipated annual Big Match (cricket) played against rival St. Xavier’s College, Marawila.
- Blue and White
- The official school colors used as a shorthand for the school's pride and identity.
I
- ISU
- Interact Student Union; the school's branch of the Interact Club focused on community service.
O
- OBA
- Old Boys' Association; the network of alumni who support school development and events.
S
- SCA
- Student Catholic Association; the primary religious student organization reflecting the school's heritage.
- SDS
- School Development Society; a committee of parents and staff focused on infrastructure and facility improvements.
T
- The Canteen
- The primary school-run eatery where students purchase mid-day snacks and tea.
V
- Vazian
- A student or alumnus of St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bonjean House
- One of the four internal competitive houses (named after Bishop Christopher-Ernest Bonjean) used for sports meets.
- Coudert House
- One of the four internal competitive houses (named after Bishop Coudert).
- De Mazenod House
- One of the four internal competitive houses (named after Saint Eugene de Mazenod).
- Main Hall
- The central assembly point for morning prayers, school ceremonies, and formal gatherings.
- Melizan House
- One of the four internal competitive houses (named after Bishop Melizan).
- Prefects' Guild
- The student leadership body responsible for maintaining school discipline and organizing events.
- Science Laboratory
- The dedicated building for biology, chemistry, and physics practical sessions.
- The Chapel
- The religious heart of the campus dedicated to St. Joseph Vaz, used for masses and spiritual reflection.
- Vazian Stadium
- The school's primary sports ground and pavilion used for cricket matches and athletic meets.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 8 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.