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Welcome to our School

St. Joseph's Secondary School is a modern facility serving the educational needs of the North of Drogheda and is situated on the Termonfeckin Road.
Our school recognises that each pupil who enrols in our school is unique and has different gifts as well as different needs.
It is our wish that our pupils will leave us with enhanced self-confidence and with life skills and attitudes which will enable them to lead lives satisfying to themselves and which may contribute to the betterment of society.

 
Our School on the Termonfeckin Road.

Subjects offered by our School
JUNIOR CERTIFICATE
Irish, English,Maths, History, Geography, Science, German, French, Technical Graphics, Art, Classical Studies, Business Studies, Technology, Materials Technology (Wood), Computer Studies, Religious Education, Physical Education, CSPE, Personal & Social Education. Social, Personal & Health Education.
LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Irish, English, Maths, History, Geography, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Art, Business, Accounting, Economics, Classical Studies, French, German, Design & Communication Graphics, Religious Education, Guidance and Counselling.

    

The General Purpose Area

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.
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
 

PASTORAL CARE

Guidance & Counselling - offering students and their families help and support with social, personal and vocational services.

School Chaplain - supporting the school community in their journey and spiritual development. Rainbows - A peer support programme for young people grieving a change in family circumstance.

LET&KEY - Enterprise education and personal development. Senior Prefects - 1st Year mentoring system.

  
One of our Meeting Rooms
    
Parents, Teachers and Students preparing for the Trip to India Oct 2011
   
Our classrooms are equipped with internet and informational technology facilities
 
The Technology Laboratory
   
The Wood Technology Laboratory
  
The Art Room
  
   

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
St. Joseph’s has a long and distinguished record in Gaelic Games. In recent years, the school has also earned for itself a reputation for producing top class athletes. Our policy is to try to cater for the needs of all our students. The following list of extra curricular activities available in the school must surely have something for everyone.Club, Guitar Tuition, Hurling, Golf, Soccer, Rugby Chess Club, Indoor Football, Badminton, Athletics, Photography, Basketball, Computer Club, St. Vincent de Paul Society (Junior Conference), Debating, School Quizzes, Evening Study

  
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