Our School's Mission Statement

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.
We recognise that a pupil's development is closely linked to a good self image and so we strive to present the school's total curriculum in such a manner as to allow all to realise their full potential.
We see ourselves as working in partnership with parents to develop the gifts and to meet the needs of all.
We regard our school as an educational establishment with a Christian community characterised by care and justice

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.

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

Subjects offered by St. Josephs Secondary 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.
SENIOR CYCLE OPTIONS:
1. Leaving Certificate
2. Transition Year - The Transition Year offers students a
broad educational experience with a view to the attainment of
increased maturity before proceeding to study for the Leaving
Certificate.
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.
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