Important dates to note:

The Pre Exams will commence on Thursday Feb 4th
 
Entrance Exams for incoming First Years is on March 20th  Saturday.
Parent/Teacher Meetings
The Fifth Year Parent/Teacher Meeting is on March 15th between 10.30 and 12.30
The First Year Parent/Teacher Meeting is on March 15th between 1.30 and 3.30

Our Vision

Through quality teaching and learning in an atmosphere enlivened by the vision of Edmund Rice, we in St. Joseph's Secondary School strive to empower students to achieve their full potential.

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St. Joseph's - An Edmund Rice School

The Five Key Elements of an Edmund Rice School are -

● Nurturing faith, Christian spirituality and Gospel-based values;
● Promoting partnership in the school community
● Excelling in teaching and learning;
● Creating a caring school community;
● Inspiring transformational leadership.

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Swine Flu—Precautions

What are the symptoms

In most children, the symptoms are similar to the symptoms of regular flu. They include:
Temperature over 38 ºC/100.4 ºF that begins suddenly and some of the following:
Dry cough
Sore throat
Muscle aches and pains
Headache
Runny nose
Severe weakness and fatigue
Vomiting/diarrhoea (in some cases)

What should I do if my child gets sick
If your child gets sick with a flu-like illness as described above you should:
Keep your child at home and away from others as much as is possible to avoid spreading infection to others. If they are sick with flu they should stay home for 7 days from the onset of symptoms.
Give your child simple anti-fever medication such as paracetamol or ibuprofen (NB aspirin should NOT be given to children under 16 years of age) and drink plenty of fluids.
If you think you or your child may have Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 you should call the HSE Flu Information Line Freephone 1800 94 11 00 or check www.swineflu.ie for advice on what to do next.
If you think your child needs to see the GP because they have severe symptoms, remember to ring your GP first. Do not visit the surgery unannounced.
If your child is in a high risk group for complications of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 flu contact your GP, even if their symptoms are mild
Teach your child good health habits, as above.
It is important to ensure that all household surfaces that are touched by hands are kept clean, especially bedside tables, surfaces in bathrooms and kitchens and children’s toys. Such surfaces should be wiped regularly with a household disinfectant according to directions on the product label.

For more Information please check www.swineflu.ie for more information