School Aims
As a Catholic School in partnership with parents and the community, St. Joseph’s High School seeks to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, intellectual and physical development of our pupils, and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
It is the policy of the Board of Governors of St. Joseph’s High School to ensure that the school provides a broadly based and balanced curriculum that caters for the needs and abilities of all the pupils.
We see St. Josephs High School:
• as a caring community in which each pupil is valued;
• as a place where pupils and teachers work together to make each child’s education relevant and meaningful;
• as a school where children are prepared for employment and adult life;
• involved in and respected by the wider community
A School with Christian Values
The ethos of the Catholic Church extends beyond the Religion class. Liturgy forms part of the school life. We provide our students with experiences including prayer and sacraments at Christmas, Lent and Easter.
Our school Chaplain forms a direct link between the school community and the wider Catholic community of the parish.Mass is celebrated on various occasions throughout the school year which pupils and teachers attend.
Retreats for senior students are also organised when they are invited to spend a day exploring their beliefs and spirituality in a reflective and prayerful atmosphere.
We are fortunate to have a Oratory, which facilitates attendance at Prayer meetings as part of the Religious Studies programme, and also allows students to drop in for some moments of quiet prayer and reflection.