School Year 2024/2025
Welcome back to school everyone!
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School Year 2022-2023
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Summer Holidays
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Difference Days- SMBC Aviation
St. Joseph's Junior and Senior Schools were transformed yesterday, by the amazing volunteers of SMBC Aviation and the Difference Days team.
Thank you from all of us!
Check out the video.....
https://vimeo.com/834590802/acc05faec0
50 Years of St. Joseph's
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Traveller Culture Day
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School Calendar Notices:
* Mon. 1st and Tues 2nd May- school closed for May Bank Holiday
* Mon. 15th May- school closed for staff training
* Thurs. 1st, Fri. 2nd, Mon. 5th and Tues. 6th June- school closed for June Bank Holiday
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Easter Raffle
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Seachtain na Gaeilge
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World Book Day
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Mid-term Break
We are closed on Thurs. 16th and Fri. 17th February for our mid-term break. We look forward to welcoming the children back on Mon.20th February at 9am.
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Friendship Week
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Storysacks
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Yoga
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Happy New Year
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We had such a lovely run up to Christmas here in St. Joseph's. The boys and girls put lots of work into their Christmas concerts, we hope you enjoyed them. It was great to have all of our families and school community back in the school hall!
We thank you for supporting our school through the Christmas raffle. Well done to all the lucky winners!
Santa himself even took some time to visit the boys and girls and left them some lovely presents.
Halloween
We had a great day of Halloween fun in St.Joseph's. It was a very scary place to be.
We held our Halloween raffle at our whole school assembly.
Well done to the winners!
Kakatsitsi Drummers and Dancers
We had drummers and dancers from Ghana in West Africa in the school yesterday. They performed for the whole school then the children enjoyed dancing and drumming workshops. It was a fabulous day!
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Big Pink Breakfast and Coffee Morning
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Setanta Hurling
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Back to School
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School Tracksuits
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We look forward to welcoming pupils back to school on Wednesday 31st of August 2022.
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- School Year 2021-2022
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St. Joseph's Junior School is now closed for the Summer break. We would like to wish our lovely pupils and their families a very happy Summer.
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Father Ciaran
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Well-being Week
We celebrated Well-being Week in St. Joseph's recently. We had a fun filled week full of art, dance, relaxation activities, running and GAA with coach Aimee from Ballymun Kickhams.
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To top off the week, we were awarded another Amber Flag by Pieta House. We work hard in St. Joseph's looking after ourselves and others. |
We celebrated Traveller culture during the week too with our friends in the senior school. The children visited a wagon, heard stories from a storyteller and saw a tinsmith in action. |
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We would like to thank The Ballymun Schools Play Therapy Project, its Steering group, the Ballymun Social Regeneration Fund and Young Ballymun for the investment in the early stages of a very important project for the Ballymun School Network and all the children and families in the area.This project allows us to provide Play therapy for a limited number of children in the school.
Easter Raffle
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Ballymun Kickhams
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Important Letters to Parents- 2nd December 2021
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Junior Infant 2022-2023
We are now enrolling Junior Infants for September 2022.
Please contact the school office on 01 842 1801 or by email to [email protected] to request an application form.
Our Admission Policy is attached below.
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We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween. We had great fun in school today and saw some fabulous costumes.
Thank you for supporting our Halloween raffle and well done to the winners.
Halloween Raffle
Tickets are now on sale for our Halloween raffle. The cost is E2 each or 3 for E5. We have 4 large hampers to be won and 8 pinatas filled with sweets for the kids to enjoy!
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Wow! Something magical happened overnight this week. A family of fairies set up their own little village in our school garden.
Return to School Parental Declaration Form
This form must be completed after every absence.
Updated Covid-19 Symptoms Sept. 2021
Returning to School Aug. 2021- Advice for Parents
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School Tracksuits
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Happy Summer Holidays
We would like to wish our lovely pupils and their families a very happy Summer break.
Stay safe and we can't wait to see you all soon.
Setanta Hurling
Well Being Day
We celebrated achieving the Amber Flag award from Pieta house again this year by holding a Well Being Day on Tuesday the 16th of March.
We had a great day full of fun, mindfulness, relaxation and much more.
It is so important to create awareness of positive mental health.
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School Zone
We are so excited to be getting our new School Zone signage. Thanks to Dublin City Council for supporting us.
Junior Infants 2021
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We are now enrolling Junior Infants for September 2021.
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See our admissions policy here:
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Important Letter to Parents 24th February 2021
Listen to the letter here:
Returning to School Advice for Parents
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Junior Infant Enrolments Sept. 2021
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We are now enrolling Junior Infants for September 2021.
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Distance Learning Tips
Happy New Year
St. Joseph's Junior School will remain closed until
further notice.
This decision has been taken by the Government to allow everyone to reduce their social interactions.
We look forward to welcoming you back safely.
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We would like to wish all of our pupils and their families a very happy and safe Christmas.
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Christmas in St. Joseph's |
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Christmas in St. Joseph's is very different this year, however, we are celebrating as best we can.
Here are a few of the activities we have been enjoying:
- Snowman Cinema experience for each class.
- Online Pantomime for all children.
- Guess how many sweeties in the jar competition (E1 for 3 guesses)
- Class art competition.
- Christmas Raffle with lots of amazing prizes to be won; such as a bike, 2 tablets, gift vouchers and many more hampers(Tickets E2 each or 3 for E5)
- Online Christmas concert (link to be sent to parents to enjoy)
Look at our yard.......
We recently got some beautiful colourful planter boxes for each class to match our Buddy bench.
We got some outdoor shelters too. Now the children can go out to play even when it's raining.
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Seesaw App Guide
Parents, like all schools across Ireland, we are preparing for the possibility that some classes may have to work from home at some points during the school year. The teachers have decided to use the Seesaw app to help with home schooling and distance learning if this happens. Please see the video below showing how to download the app to your phone, laptop or tablet device. The class teachers will support you over the next few weeks with codes for your child class page etc... The pupils will be learning how to use the app on our school IPads, so they will be confident if they need to use it at home during the year.
We were so happy to welcome the children back to school. They have settled back nicely and are so happy to see their friends, teachers and SNAs.
Covid-19- Our Return to School
Attached below are important letters and documents in relation to our return to school on the 27th of August.
We ask that you take the time to read them.
We ask that you take the time to read them.
School Re-opening Information Video
Letter to Parents- Drop off and Collection Arrangements for Pupils
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School Re-opening Letter to Parents
It is very important that you read this letter. It contains important information.
It is very important that you read this letter. It contains important information.
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St. Joseph's Junior School Covid-19 Policy
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Department of Education Covid-19 Response Plan
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Why Are People Wear Masks?
Junior Infants 2020
We have some places left for Junior Infants.
Contact the school to secure your place.
School Calendar 2020-2021
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School Year Aug 19 - June 20
Important:
Following on from advice from The Department of Education and Skills,
St. Joseph's Junior School will not be reopening until Thursday 27th August.
We will be in touch with any updates regarding our return to school.
Happy Summer Holidays
We would like to wish our lovely pupils and their families a very happy Summer break.
Stay safe and we can't wait to see you all soon.
Admission Policy
Please see a draft copy of the St. Joseph's Junior School Admission Policy in the school policy section.
A message from everyone at St. Joseph's....
Resources to Prepare your child for Primary School
Starting primary school is an important and exciting time for children and parents. This information sheet provides links to videos and tip sheets with some practical advice for parents to help prepare your child.
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Motor Skills
Therapy Street for Kids has some lovely simple activities to try at home to develop children's fine and gross motor skills. Click on the link below to give them a try....
therapystreetforkids.com/
Hi Everyone,
As we near the end of the school year, the staff are busy preparing the pupil's final printed homework packs.
Please remember the teachers are still adding weekly work to the school website for pupils also.
The homework packs will be delivered on Friday. Your child's end of year report card and school calendar for next year will be in the packs also.
We hope you are all keeping safe and well and enjoying being out in the wonderful weather as much as possible.
Take care.
RTE Home School Hub 15th-19th June
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RTE Home School Hub 8th-12th June
Don't forget RTE Home School Hub is on RTE2 each day from 11am. Here is this weeks schedule. |
Hello....
We hope that everyone is keeping safe and well and that the children are enjoying the work packs they received last week. We will send one more work pack out before the end of term.
Don't forget the teachers are continuing to update the class pages of the website each Monday with additional activities for the week.
The Kids area of the website also contains updated links to various enjoyable websites.
Happy International Children's Day 1st June
RTE Home School Hub 1st-5th June
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Don't forget RTE Home School Hub is on RTE2 each day from 11am. Here is this weeks schedule. |
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Setanta Active Schools Challenge Week
Our coach Liam from Setanta GAA has set up a system for all of our pupils to be part of the Setanta Active Schools Challenge Week as we cannot take part in the usual hurling blitz this May. Please watch the video message below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq4e9Afg08E&feature=youtu.be
Here is a link to the challenge booklet. Enjoy!
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RTE Home School Hub 25th-29th May
Don't forget RTE Home School Hub is on RTE2 each day from 11am. Here is this weeks schedule. |
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GAA Activities
It is important to stay fit and healthy during these times. The GAA have lots of activities online to help. Here is a link to their website.
https://www.gaa.ie/my-gaa/getting-involved/kids-activities
Look at this lovely colourful picture book to help reassure children who are feeling worried about Coronavirus.
https://en.calameo.com/read/000777721945cfe5bb9cc?authid=Xu9pcOzU3TQx
RTE Home School Hub 18th-22nd May
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2020-2021 Enrolments
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We are processing all new enrolment applications. Please return any application forms to the school to ensure your child secures a place. |
Literacy on the Loose
The ‘Literacy on the Loose’ Webinar that was held by Trinity last month is now available online at: https://youtu.be/fQKM4_ZfZD4.
The videos developed as part of this project are still available at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL55XqDjybyL- dgQrwjoZIUWTuKqdAZ3FH.
A message from the parish to our second class pupils and their families.
https://www.stpappinsparish.com/post/circle-of-friends
RTE Home School Hub 11th-15th May
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A message from Fr Ciaran:
"As you know our Churches can only open for funerals at the moment. It's very disappointing for the children, for parents and for all of us in the parish that the First Communion cannot go ahead as planned on Sunday 17th May. Thinking of you all and we will make an alternative arrangement for the First Communion as soon as possible. Take care and stay safe. Fr. Ciarán".
"As you know our Churches can only open for funerals at the moment. It's very disappointing for the children, for parents and for all of us in the parish that the First Communion cannot go ahead as planned on Sunday 17th May. Thinking of you all and we will make an alternative arrangement for the First Communion as soon as possible. Take care and stay safe. Fr. Ciarán".
Free access to a huge array of graded readers.
Collins Big Cat: https://collins.co.uk/pages/big-cat-ebooks
Log in details: Username- [email protected]
Password- Parents20!
Engage Literacy: www.mycapstonelibrary.com
Log in details: Username- freeaccess
Password- engage
RTE Home School Hub 4th-8th May
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Wellbeing is so important for all of us during these challenging times. The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) have created a lovely relaxation podcast for parents and children. Here is a link below:
https://soundcloud.com/user-719669409/relaxation-techniques-30-03-2020 |
Active Week 2020
This week 27th April- 1st May is Active Week. Here are some ideas of how you can keep active at home.
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Below is a link to an Active Home Week challenge card if you would like to keep a record of your activities.
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Don't forget RTE Home School Hub is on RTE2 each day from 11am. Here is this weeks schedule. |
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A nice little video to show your child if they are feeling down during these strange times.
Online Counselling now available at the Traveller Counselling service
In response to the current Covid19 crisis the Traveller counselling service are now offering online counselling to members of the Traveller community who feel they would like to talk to a counsellor, this can be for one session or a number of sessions. These counselling sessions are one to one, are safe, confidential, and free of charge. At present we only provide counselling to people who are over 18 years
Anyone who wishes to have a counselling session can to click on the link below and follow the steps.
https://travellercounselling.ie/online-counselling
Click on a counsellor of your choice
Leave your name and number
Tick the term of service box
The counsellor will get in touch with you to arrange a time for an online counselling session and will send you a link to click on at the time agreed for your online session.
Or you can go to our website
www.travellercounselling.ie
If you have a problem linking in, you can call our counselling support line 0863081476
Please note
the Traveller online counselling service is not an emergency service and cannot respond to a person in crisis. Please refer to one of the following support services if needed:
- Samaritans - 116 123
- Pieta House - 180 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
- Your Mental Health Information: 1800 742 444
- GP or Out of Hours GP
- Get in touch with your local Traveller organisation
We hope you had a lovely Easter break and are all keeping safe and well.
The teachers are updating the class website areas each week with new content for your children to access. Also, we are working on new homework packs that will be delivered to you by Wednesday 29th April.
Please email [email protected] if you need an enrolment form for any pupil starting in junior infants this September as we are starting the process now.
The teachers are updating the class website areas each week with new content for your children to access. Also, we are working on new homework packs that will be delivered to you by Wednesday 29th April.
Please email [email protected] if you need an enrolment form for any pupil starting in junior infants this September as we are starting the process now.
Happy Easter
We would like to wish our pupils and their families a Happy Easter.
Below is an Easter message from Father Ciaran and the St. Pappin's parish team.
https://www.stpappinsparish.com/post/easter-message-of-hope-peace-and-solidarity
Below is an Easter message from Father Ciaran and the St. Pappin's parish team.
https://www.stpappinsparish.com/post/easter-message-of-hope-peace-and-solidarity
Easter Art Ideas
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Parents and guardians,
Following on from our calls, we hope that you are well and have received the work packs for your child. Hopefully you will find them useful and the kids will enjoy them. We will continue to update the website and Facebook page throughout the school closure however, if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at [email protected]
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Find us on Facebook and give us a like to keep up to date during the school closure.
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Information and tips from the NCCA for working at home:
Junior and Senior Infants
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First and Second Class
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A useful social story for staying at home.
RTE Home School
RTE is launching a daily scheduled virtual classroom for all primary school kids. It starts on Monday the 30th of March at 11am on RTE2 !
Sample daily schedule and some ideas for activities at home:
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Below are some links to companies/websites who have allowed teachers and parents free access to resources during the current situation:
Folens- https://www.folensonline.ie/
(Follow the steps to get access:
1. Click register
2. Select teacher
3. Fill in a username, email and password
4. For Roll Number use the code: Prim20)
CJ Fallon-https://www.cjfallon.ie/
(Easy to access from the home page)
Twinkl-https://www.twinkl.ie/
(Enter the code IRLTWINKLHELPS)
Folens- https://www.folensonline.ie/
(Follow the steps to get access:
1. Click register
2. Select teacher
3. Fill in a username, email and password
4. For Roll Number use the code: Prim20)
CJ Fallon-https://www.cjfallon.ie/
(Easy to access from the home page)
Twinkl-https://www.twinkl.ie/
(Enter the code IRLTWINKLHELPS)
Resources from The National Council for Special Education
The NCSE have published some useful resources. Here are some useful tips and a link to their website where there are some interesting parent booklets:
NCSE website- https://ncse.ie/online-resources-for-parents
NCSE website- https://ncse.ie/online-resources-for-parents
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Some dates for your diary:
School closures
February Mid-term- Monday 17th February-Friday 21st February
St. Patrick's Day- Tuesday 17th March
Easter- Monday 6th April-Friday 17th April
February Mid-term- Monday 17th February-Friday 21st February
St. Patrick's Day- Tuesday 17th March
Easter- Monday 6th April-Friday 17th April
🌼Whole School Daffodil Planting🌼
Sam Maguire
We got a nice surprise recently when Jerry from Ballymun Kickhams brought the Sam Maguire to St. Joseph's.
Christmas Break
School closes this Friday 20th December at 12 noon for the Christmas break and re-opens on Monday 6th January at 9am. We wish all our families a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year.
Christmas Raffle
We would like to thank you for all your support this year at our Christmas concerts and raffle. We held our raffle at the whole school assembly today. Here are the winners:
Christmas in St. Joseph's
We have been getting ready for Christmas in St.Joseph's. Class concerts are taking place, we went to a Christmas show in the Axis and Santa himself cam to visit us. Here are some pictures:
A Visit to Shangan Garden
School Year Aug. 18-June 19
Second Class - Holy Communion
School Garden
After School Yoga Club
After school clubs are a great way for children to meet new friends and develop new skills. Rachel and Nicola have been doing Yoga, Mindfulness and creativity classes with some of the 1st and 2nd classes after school each Thursday, from 2:40 until 3:30pm. Here are some pictures of us doing some partners yoga poses!
September News
We have had a great start to the school year here in St. Joseph's. All the boys and girls are enjoying being back in school. Our new Junior Infants have settled in well and have made lots of new friends. They are happy in school and are learning new things everyday.
Junior and Senior Infants went on a trip to St. Anne's Park in Raheny, they had a lovely day looking for signs of Autumn, playing in the playground and having a picnic in the park.
First and Second Class went to the Botanic Gardens to visit the sculptures on display at the moment, they were very impressed.
Junior and Senior Infants went on a trip to St. Anne's Park in Raheny, they had a lovely day looking for signs of Autumn, playing in the playground and having a picnic in the park.
First and Second Class went to the Botanic Gardens to visit the sculptures on display at the moment, they were very impressed.
Welcome Back
St. Joseph's Junior School reopens on Thursday 30th August at 9am for all children in Senior Infants, First Class and Second Class. New Junior Infants have separate starting times stated on the letter you received. We look forward to seeing you all again and hope you had a lovely summer!
School Year Aug.17-June 18
Sports Day
Our annual Sports and Fun Day was a great success again this year. Have a look at the fun we had including our yummy ice cream to end the day!
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Wellbeing Week
This week (25th -29th June), St. Joseph's Junior School celebrated Wellbeing Week. We made a special effort to think about our own happiness and wellbeing. Here are some pictures of the week and our flag raising ceremony.
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Senior School Band
The senior school band came over to play for us on Thursday 14th June. They played several tunes and danced for us. Ron the conductor asked the children to name the instruments which they did very well, the teachers were very impressed and proud. The children saw some instruments that they look forward to playing when they join the senior school such as; the saxophone, the trumpet and the clarinet.
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First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the boys and girls in second class who celebrated the sacrament of First Holy Communion on Sunday 27th May. It was a beautiful day.
Finglas Fire Brigade Visit St. Joseph's
The fire fighters from Finglas Fire Station came to visit us here at St. Joseph's. They spoke to us about their role and fire safety and allowed us to experiment with some of their equipment. We had great fun!
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A Visit from Dogs Trust
Junior and Senior Infants had a visit from Fiona at Dogs Trust recently. Fiona spoke to the boys and girls about being safe around dogs, how to care for dogs and how to say hello to a dog. She brought her own dog Ollie along to allow the children to practice saying hello safely.
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Easter Raffle
We would like to say a huge thank you to the parents, staff and school community of St. Joseph's for your continued support to raise funds for our wonderful school. We held our Easter raffle on the last day of term. Here are our lucky winners.
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
We celebrated St. Patrick's Day in school by wearing green and singing Irish songs and rhymes. It was a great day.
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Drumming Workshop
We were very lucky to take part in a drumming workshop recently. Neil worked with each class. We got to explore various types of drums and create beats and rhythms. We really enjoyed it.
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Attendance Award
Congratulations to Daryl's first class who won this terms attendance prize for the most full houses.
Garda Band
We had a visit from the Garda Band before we finished up for the Christmas Holidays. We enjoyed singing along to some of our favourite Christmas tunes.
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A Visit From Santa
Santa heard the boys and girls in St. Joseph's were very good this year. He delivered some lovely presents for them.
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The Ark, Dublin.
We went on a trip to the Ark Theatre in Temple Bar on Friday 15th of December to see the Christmas production of Tracks in the Snow. The music was beautiful and we joined in singing the songs and copying the actions. It was lovely to be in town at this time of year, we had a great time.
Christmas Raffle
Our Christmas Raffle tickets are on sale in school everyday priced at €2 for 1 or 3 for €5.
We have a variety of prizes such as kids hampers, adult hampers, and vouchers for local businesses.
Attendance Prize Winners
We held our attendance prize winners assembly recently for the class with the most full houses and the winner was.................Elaine's First Class. Well done Elaine and all the boys and girls, keep up the good work!
Halloween Raffle Winners
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The Sam Maguire
Philly McMahon brought the Sam Maguire to visit us here in St. Joseph's. He spoke to the children about how he started playing football in school and encouraged them to join our local team Ballymun Kickhams. We had a great time!
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Cheering for Dublin!
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We'll be cheering on the boys in blue on Sunday! We sang Molly Malone led by Gareth's class at assembly today to get us in the mood and chanted Dublin, Dublin, Dublin....!
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Malahide Castle
First and second class were rewarded for good yard behaviour with a trip to Malahide Castle playground. Here is a short video clip of the fun they had.
We are delighted to be back in St. Joseph's for the start of the new school year. We wish all the boys and girls and staff a happy and successful year.
Attendance Prize Winners
We held our end of year attendance assembly on the last day of school. Lots of children received prizes and some children who came to school nearly every day this year got a special prize.
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Sports Day
We held our annual sports day in school on Wednesday. It was a very wet day but the rain did not stop us having fun! We enjoyed gymnastics, tug of war, various races, yoga, musical chairs and many more fun games. We even had ice cream to celebrate!
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First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the boys and girls in second class who made their First Holy Communion on Sunday the 28th of May. It was a beautiful day. The children did themselves, their parent's, their teacher's and the school proud. Well done boys and girls!
Buddy Reading
Nicola's Second Class and Rachel's Junior Infants have started buddy reading on Wednesdays. Each second class child has been paired with a buddy from junior infants and they read together each Wednesday. Here are some pictures of the children reading.
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Easter Raffle Winners
Well done to the winners of our Easter Raffle. A very big thank you to all the children, parents and staff who bought tickets for their continued support to our wonderful school.
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Gymnastics
Gymnastics is back on Fridays. We enjoy using different pieces of equipment and learning something new each week.
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A Visit from Santa
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Attendance Prize Winners
We gave special prizes and certificates to the children who have attended school every day so far this year. Well done boys and girls. We are very proud of you.
The class with the best attendance this term was Gareth's second class. Well done everyone!
The Sam Maguire Cup
Philly McMahon and Gerry from Ballymun Kickhams brought the Sam Maguire to visit us. We all got our picture taken with Sam and sang Molly Malone for the boys.
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Christmas Concerts
Our Christmas concerts were a great success again this year. I am sure you will agree the children and teachers worked very hard. Well done to everyone. Our raffle tickets are still on sale priced at €2 or 3 for €5. The raffle will take place at the school assembly.
Christmas Panto
The children really enjoyed the Christmas panto The Jolly Grimm Tales by the Arty Fact Theatre Company. We were glad to help the Grimm brothers finish their dictionary.
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Attendance Promotion Competition
Well done to Sheila's class they had the most full houses during our attendance promotion competition.
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