St. Joseph’s CBS is fortunate to have the services of two School Guidance Counsellors, Mr. Ó Briain and Ms. O’ Doherty, as well as the School Chaplain,  To ensure the smooth-running and effectiveness of the service, students and parents are requested to make an appointment in advance.

Guidance & Counselling Service

DROGHEDA SCHOOLS' CAREERS EXPLORATION EVENING

Parents and Students of Third Year and Transition Year from all of Drogheda’s schools are cordially invited to attend a Careers Exploration Evening in St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Newfoundwell, Drogheda from 7pm to 8.30pm on Thursday evening, 26 January. The Evening will be officially opened by businessman and Senator Feargal Quinn of Local Heroes fame.

Representatives from over 50 Career Areas including: Engineering, Garda, Nursing, Multimedia, Computing, Accountancy, Hairdressing, Sports, Primary Teaching, Journalism, Architecture, Business, Beauty, Law, Medical Careers, Agri-food business, Higher and Further Education and many more will be there. They will answer any questions students may have on the career areas of their choice and on which subjects or courses might be helpful or appropriate for those particular careers. 

The event is being organised by Drogheda’s School Guidance Counsellors and is open to all 3rd Year and Transition Year students from the town. Students should wear their school uniform to the event.

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For the most up to date information please check with the Guidance Notice Board at the Guidance Office

Are You Troubled? Would You Like to Talk About
It in Confidence?
If you feel alone, worried or distressed or just need someone
to talk to, you should make an appointment to speak with a counsellor in the school: Ms O’ Doherty, Ms Flood or Mr. O Briain. Family members and close friends may also offer support.     
The Acorn Counselling Centre, 11 Wellington Quay, Drogheda offers a confidential counselling service off the school campus. Te1: 041-9844277 or see www.acorntherapycentre.net. There is a small charge for Acorn’s services.
After school hours you might like to call your doctor, the Samaritans on 041 - 9843888 or text "Headsup" to 50424

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