Out of School Activities

Out of school activities are a vital part of any school and St. Joseph’s is able to offer a wide range of sporting and other educational activities.

During the year a range of events is organised. These vary from year to year and may include:-

• Educational trip to Paris for Year 10 pupils.
• Prizegiving & Award ceremonies where achievements, academic and non-academic, are celebrated.
• Christmas Carol Service.
• Residential courses at Outdoor Education Centres, e.g. Shannaghmore, Killowen.
• Student exchange programmes with Spanish students.
• A Reading Partnership Programme involving senior pupils assisting junior pupils with their reading.
• School Sports teams, e.g. Gaelic Football for boys and girls, Netball, Soccer, Camogie CrossCountry, Orienteering, etc.
• Fundraising events for a variety of charities.
• Sports Day–all pupils are encouraged to participate in athletic and novelty events.
• Irish Language courses in the Donegal Gaeltacht.
• School Formal for Year12 pupils.
• Educational Science trip to Disneyland,Paris.

Extended Schools Programme

The St Joseph’s Extended Schools Programme was introduced in February 2007 and since then the clubs that exist in the school include:

Clubs	Day	Times
Homework	Monday	2.35- 3.35pm
Music	Monday	3-4 pm
Science	Monday	3-4 pm
Cookery	Monday	3-4 pm
Art	Tuesday	3-4 pm
Drama	Wednesday	3-4 pm
Camogie	Wednesday	3-4 pm
Homework	Wednesday	3-4 pm
T&D	Thursday	3-4 pm
After Schools Cafe	Monday-Thursday	2.35 – 3.00pm

Summer Scheme

The Summer Scheme which runs in July, has been operating now for six years. Its aim is to improve literacy and numeracy skills and self- esteem in a ‘fun’ way and also to introduce the new Year 8 pupils to the school. Thirty pupils selected from Primary 7 in our feeder primary schools participate. A wide range of activities are offered to pupils and trips include:

> Dublin & Belfast Zoos
> Lisburn swimming pool
> Tayto crisp factory
> Horse riding
> Ulster American Folk Park