St Joseph's NS

Many of our parents volunteered to decorate our school at the weekend. Staff and pupils were met with outdoor Christmas lights this morning when we entered the school. The magic continued as the boys wandered towards the back of the school and saw the wooded area was transformed into a Winter Wonderland.

The wonder continued as the boys entered the school building and there were Christmas trees, a crib and garlands to be seen. There were Santas and snowmen overlooking the hallways. The many hours spent getting the school to look so magical was worth it as the children were in awe this morning.

A huge thank you to those parents who were involved in the decorating of the school. The festive season has surely begun…

During Science Week, the boys from Juniors to 6th Class enjoyed lots of science experiments.

The 5th class boys organised science activities for each class based on the following topics:

Acids and Bases, Genetic Finger-Printing, Making Lava Lamps, Bug Hunts, Electrical circuits and Studying cells using a microscope.

4th Class also went to a Science workshop in U.C.C.

A great time was had by all!🔭🧪🔬👍

Well done to all the boys who received the PA in the last few weeks.

The boys in 2nd class have had a busy first term.The boys did amazing work on designing and building their own castles. They really enjoyed learning about famous castles in Ireland and their features.Super work boys.

The boys also had lots of fun doing games and a Maths trail during Maths week, learning different movements in gymnastics,supporting the Sciath na Scol team and acting in drama.Congratulations to all the boys too that won a principal award and Edmund Rice award.

The boys have many options on yard during their breaks . They can play ball games, imaginative games, chess and Lego to name but a few. We are very fortunate that the boys can run on the yard.

The captain and vice captain of the our winning Sciath Na Scol football team spoke at assembly this morning. Fionn, first spoke to his fellow students in English and Max followed with a speech as Gaeilge. The boys did a few laps of honour with one of their coaches Mr. O’Sullivan. This was later followed with hot chocolate in the staff room.

Teachers and students arrived to school this morning in costume…

Management and team players of the St. Finbarr’s hurling team who beat the Rockies in the Senior Hurling Championship final visited St. Joseph’s with the cup. It was a very joyous occasion as two past pupils are on the team. Two 6th class students who are members of the Barr’s club welcomed them back to the school. The Bodhrán Bookills played for the players. There were words of encouragement from Ethan Twomey and Eoin Keane as they advised the boys to go and play for fun and always persevere. Each class had the opportunity to have their photo taken with the players and cup.

Congratulations to the boys who received the Principal’s Awards last week.