Dear Parents,
I hope you find this prospectus informative. It is impossible to capture the full range of services provided by a school like ours with a tradition which stretches back to 1858. However, if you require mor information why not call into the school? I would be delighted to meet you and show you around.
Our new school is a long term investment which has been designed to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. The curriculum we offer is one where academic study is augmented by the teaching of practical skills. In addition, our Remedial Services provide help and assistance to all students with particular needs.
Finally, if you are one of the very many parents who have sent their sons to our school may I thank you for your continued loyalty and support. To those of you who are new parents I would like to extend an invitation to join that community of parents, students and teachers which is St. Josephs C.B.S.
St. Josephs C.B.S. is a Catholic Secondary School under the Trusteeship of the Christian Brothers. The present modern comples was opened in 1990 replacing a building which had served the town of Drogheda since 1858. Our present enrolment of 650 boys is the largest in the history of the school.
Our school is large enough to provide a wide ranging curriculum and to cater for all students. Yet, it is small enough to retain a family atmosphere. Our Class Tutor and Personal and Social Education system ensure that each student is supported as an individual within the traditional academic structure of the school.
We offer a wide range of subjects to our students
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This school is now operating a Transition Year for post Junior Certificate students. 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. It provides a bridge to help pupils make the transition from a highly-structured environment to one where they will take greater responsibility for their own learning and decision making. Student exchange with European schools is a feature of the Transition Year programme.
St. Josephs 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:
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All of our students must wear the school uniform which consists of:
The collaborative support of parents is essential for achieving our aims. St. Josephs facilitates the participation of parents in the following ways: