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St. Joseph’s Secondary School
Spanish Point
Prospectus
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WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH’S
Our school founded by The Sisters of Mercy is stunningly located on the edge of the Atlantic ocean and has a proud tradition of education going back to 1929. Firmly rooted and guided by the Mercy ethos of our founders. The school now under the Patronage of CEIST continues to provide a broad curriculum and high quality teaching in an environment of warmth, caring and friendship, which is further enhanced by our engagement with the Droichead Programme.
St. Joseph’s has adapted to meet the changing societal and economic needs of the community over the years. In addition to mainstream second level education, it offers unparalleled choice to adults through night classes and QQI Back to Education programmes.
We are also proud of the on-going building developments that have greatly enhanced our school and continue to find new ways of accommodating and inspiring our students in a modern and unique educational environment.
As Principal of St. Joseph’s, it is my particular privilege to welcome you to our open day at the school and invite you to become part of our vibrant school community.
Mary Crawford Principal
OUR ETHOSSt. Joseph’s is committed to providing a holistic education, in the CEIST - Catholic Education An Irish Schools Trust ethos, which recognises, respects and develops the potential of each student and develops links with the local community.
BOARD OF MANAGEMENTThe Board of Management manages the school on behalf of the trustees CEIST and according to statutory and Department of Education & Skills guidelines. The trustees, parents and staff are represented on the board.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATIONThe Parents’ Association represents the interests of the parents. It elects officers at the September AGM. Through the Association parents are kept informed of developments within the school community and the broader educational issues affecting all partners in the education process. The Parents’ Association is closely involved in policy formation and plays a major role in fundraising.
STUDENT COUNCIL The Council gives a voice to students and provides them with a forum to discuss issues that affect them. Two representatives from each class are elected by their classmates each year. The student council also meet with the board of management.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOLOur school was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1929. Originally a girls’ boarding and day school, it became co-educational in 1977. Building developments have taken place over the years and most recently include a conference centre and a light-filled atrium. Post Leaving Cert, Back to Education & Third Level Courses were introduced in the nineties and up to 2002. The school aims to assist the moral, social and academic development of the student in a Catholic context and is a leader in the field of education for the local community.
SCHOOL FACILITIESl IT conference facility / hub for video conferencingl 2 football pitchesl 2 basketball courtsl indoor halll access to swimming pool, indoor basketball court, golf course & surfingl supervised after school study programmel sacred spacel libraryl atrium / recreational areal newly refurbished classrooms & labs
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CURRICULUMThe following programmes are offered at St. Joseph’s.
Junior Certificate ProgrammeSubjects includes: Irish, English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Science, Business Studies, Civics, Social and Political Education, Religion, Computer Studies, Physical Education, Continental Language, Social, Personal & Health Education, Art, Craft and Design, Home Economics, Woodwork, Metalwork, Technical Graphics & Music
ASD Special Class St Joseph’s has special classes catering for students with Autism. The school is awaiting a new extension which will provide a Special Needs Unit and ancillary rooms, in the meantime existing rooms are used to cater for the needs of students on the ASD spectrum.
Senior Cycle Transition Year (TY), Leaving Certificate Programme (LCP), Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP), Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA)
Transition Year Transition Year is a one year programme geared to helping students become more independent and develop skills and confidence.
Curriculum includes: Irish, English, Maths, French/Italian, Business Studies, Art/Photography, Computers, Science/Forensics, Home Economics, Food Science Technology, Guidance, Geography/Heritage Studies, P.E., Work Experience (1 day per week) & Italian Exchange. Outdoor activities.
Leaving Cert Programme/Leaving Cert Vocational ProgrammeAccounting, Agricultural Science, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Construction Studies, Design & Communication Graphics, Engineering, English, Enterprise Education, French, Geography, History, Home Economics, Irish, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Preparation for the World of Work, Religious Education
Leaving Cert AppliedThe Leaving Cert Applied programme offers students the opportunity to pursue a more practical approach to school work.
Subjects include:Arts, Drama, Career Guidance, Communicative Irish, Engineering, English & Communications, German, Hotel, Catering & Tourism, Information & Communication Technology, Leisure, Recreation & P.E., Mathematical Applications, Religious Education, Social Education, Vocational Preparation & Guidance
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
A wide range of extra curricular activites are promoted.Sports: football, basketball, athletics, swimming, horse-riding, golf & surfing.Music: instrumental music, choir/singing, dancing & school musical Irish Language: the school promotes the Irish Language in many ways with Gaeilge 24 being a very popular event in the schools calendar. Health Awareness: The school promotes a positive approach to health with a week long health awareness programmeCharity Events: Fundraising for GOAL, TROCAIRE, Cahercalla Hospice, Irish Wheelchair, Red Cross & St Vincent de PaulCommunity Events: The school participates in Féile na hÍnse, Doonbeg Drama Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Mental Health Association and The Clare Champion Short Story CompetitionInternational: The school has an annual exchange with Scuolo Medea Luíno, Northern Italy and is also twinned with Clare Valley High School South Australia, Grunberg Gynasium in Germany, St Joseph’s Indian, Lakota Sioux School, South Dakota and College Jules Romain, Paris
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LIFELONG LEARNINGBased on the school’s commitment to the local community, maximising links with the education partners and providing direction and leadership in the educational field, the school provides non-evaluative courses for adults through adult education classes.
Night Classes: Computers for Beginners; Tai Chi; Flower Arranging; French; Woodcraft; Guitar; Stretch & Tone; Yoga & Meditation; Digital Photography & Spanish
QQI Courses are provided to adults in the community who wish to engage in full-time education.
l BTEI (Back to Education Initiative). These courses include: Caring for Children with Special Needs; Childcare, Computers & Welding. These courses enable students to work towards full certification over a number of years on a part-time basis and cater for on average 50 students per year. Further third level outreach programmes are being explored.
STUDENT SUPPORTThe school’s Pastoral Care Policy aims to promote the well-being of individual students in an atmosphere of mutual respect and responsible freedom while creating a well ordered learning and teaching environment. It also aims to create in students a social awareness of each other’s needs, a sense of responsibility for their own actions and respect for others.
School Support Team: A trained team of staff provides support and advice to the school community.
Merit System: A structured system of acknowledging positive behaviour is organised within the school.
Guidance Counsellor: The school’s qualified Guidance Counsellor provides the following services to all students; aptitude testing, information on opportunities after secondary school, trips to careers and third level institutions, job applications, interview techniques and professional counselling service.
Student Mentoring System: A 5th year student is assigned to a 1st year student. Both students meet on a regular basis during the first few weeks of term to help ease students in their transition to secondary school.
Anti-Bullying Programme: An Anti-Bullying and Cyber Bullying Programme is run with each first year group to enable students to be free from risk or ridicule at school.
Study Skills: A study Skills Programme is offered to all students at St Josephs
Special Needs Team: A special needs team including learning support and resource teachers together with special needs assistants provide a supportive environment to enhance learning for the special needs student.
SCHOOL POLICIESAll school policies are available on our website www.stjosephsspanishpoint.comincluding Code of Behaviour, Uniform, Merit System, Anti-Bullying, Substance Use, IT, Admissions, Homework / Study and Health & Safety.
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CONTACT DETAILS
St. Joseph’s Secondary School,Spanish Point,Miltown Malbay,Co. Clare,Ireland
E-mail: [email protected]: 00353 (0)65 7084311Fax: 00353 (0)65 7084725Web: www.stjosephsspanishpoint.com
Graphic illustrations of some Early Irish Engraved Crosses presented to St. Joseph’s by Kernan Architects, Limerick.(Illustrations courtesy of Prehistoric and Early Christian Ireland - A Guide by Estyn Evans)
Photography: John Kelly | David Olsthoorn
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