News & Current Events from St Josephs High School

Seachtain Na Gaelige Celebrations at St. Joseph’s, Crossmaglen

On Friday the 12th March ,St .Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen hosted an extremely successful ceili , organised by the Irish Department. This was one of many activities organised to celebrate Seachtain Na Gaelige. The music was provided by the Cathal McAnulty’s Céilí Band who ensured everyone got on their feet. It was wonderful to see all members of the community partake in the dancing and craic. An art competition was also held, where students designed posters to celebrate this event. The standard was very high and the winners were chosen with difficulty. Throughout the school there has been a concerted effort to be ‘Ag caint as Gaelige’ . St. Joseph’s has partaken in a real celebration of the Irish culture over the last two weeks.

Mrs Ridley Head of Irish , Mr Scally –Principal, Mrs M Hatzer (back row)
With some of the younger members enjoying the ceile Micheal and Molly Millar and Ceola and Erin Brennan

 

 

 

Some members of the community enjoying the night

 

 

 

 

 

Tara Mc Cann,  Leanne Mc Ardle  , Lisa Hughes enjoying the ceoil and rince

 

 

 

 

 

Winners of the Seachtain na Gaelige Art competition with Miss Rooney Head of Art and Mrs Ridley Head of Irish
Jane Mc Veigh,     Emma Morgan, Jade Lundi, Zoe Mc Shane and Stephen Morris
Posted by Admin on Saturday 20th March 2010

Students spread a little Love and help 4 local children travel to Lourdes

Following the Valentine’s day charity drive, St. Joseph’s High School Crossmaglen,  is delighted to be able to fund a trip to Lourdes for a sick child from each of the four Lourdes committee Areas – Upper Creggan Diocesan Lourdes Hospitalite, Lower Creggan Lourdes Committee, St. Brigid’s Lourdes Invalid Committee and Upper Creggan Lourdes Committee (founded 1963) .  
The cheques for the staggering amount of £525 each (a total of £2100 donated)  ,  were presented to representatives from each of the areas recently by Mr. Scally, Mrs .Ridley, Mrs. Hatzer and representatives from the sixth form, all of whom worked very hard selling the roses and organising their delivery. Each of the four committees expressed their gratitude and St. Joseph’s would like to thank all who bought roses for this worthy cause.

Cheques being presented to :
Upper Creggan Lourdes Committee- Eileen Traynor receiving the cheque

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lower Creggan Lourdes Committee-Patti Traynor and Marie Rushe receiving the cheque

 

 

 

 

 


Upper Creggan Lourdes Committee founded 1963- Charlie Hughes receiving the cheque

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Brigid’s Lourdes Committee- Eileen Mc Keown receiving the cheque

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representatives from all the committees.

Posted by Admin on Saturday 20th March 2010

P6  PUPILS ENJOY TASTE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL AT ST. JOSEPH’S

Friday last, 26TH th February saw St. Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen open its doors to over 175 Primary 6 pupils from the local feeder schools. This innovative idea, organised by Mr. Oliver Short , Head of Junior School, is an opportunity for students to get a taste of secondary school.  Pupils had the opportunity to experience exciting lessons in Technology and Design, Science, I.C.T. , Home Economics and P.E. They were expertly guided and helped during these lesson by KS3 pupils from St. Joseph’s .The day was extremely successful and enjoyed by all.

Pupils enjoying the culinary delights of Home Economics

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLORING THE WONDERS OF ICT

 

 

 

 


Some scientific investigations

 

 

 

 

 

Some physical exercise

 

 

 

 

 

Getting creative in Technology and Design

Posted by Admin on Saturday 20th March 2010

Night of Ceoil agus rince at Scoil Naoimh Seosamh, Crossmaglen

St. Joseph’s Students are practising their ceili dancing in preparation for an upcoming event in the school. On Friday 12thth March, the school will host a  ceili , organised by the Irish Department, in celebration of Seachtain Na Gaelige. The music will provided by the Cathal McAnulty’s Céilí Band. Everyone is welcome to attend, doors open at 8:00pm and all proceeds go towards Gaeltacht scholarships.

Pupils dancing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Zoe MC Shane, Shona Daly, Claire Mackin, Michaela Boyle, Hannah Morgan, Aideen Mc Shane getting ready for some rince

 

 

 

 

 
Posted by Admin on Saturday 20th March 2010

St. Joseph’s Crossmaglen Learning Support Team Complete Training

The Learning Support Team in St. Joseph’s High School , Crossmaglen was recently trained in delivering ‘Toe by Toe’ .This is a finely structured reading intervention programme  designed to meet the needs of children who have difficulty with their reading.   All members of the support team look forward to putting their training into practice and will continue to develop their professional development in line with the Department of Education’s drive for improving literacy skills. 

Back Row Left – right is Oisin Cumiskey, Clare Short, Beth Robb, Rosemarie Donnelly, Geraldine Duffy, Sarah Bradley.
Front Row – L-R Dearbhail Walsh, Catherine McSorley, Janet Rafferty and Valerie McDonnell.
Absent from photograph is Linda Cannon.
Posted by Admin on Saturday 20th March 2010

St. Joseph’s Do it Again - Senior School Pupils take first place in Gael Linn Quiz

St. Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen emerged victorious from the annual Gael Linn quiz for senior students. This win is building on the success of the Juniors who were also victorious in the quiz and went on recently to become Ulster champions.
 This event was held at Newry Sports Centre . This quiz is very popular and there was an impressive turnout from schools in Newry and the surrounding schools in Down and Armagh.
Given the high standard of the competition, it is a great accolade to the Year 12 pupils who took first place. They were Niamh Burns , Laura McShane and Jack Mulligan.
Mrs. Karen Ridley, their Irish teacher was delighted and very proud of the team. She feels the event, which was enjoyed by all pupils who participated is a great way of promoting the Irish language.

Left to Right
Mrs. K Ridley , Niamh Burns, Laura Mc Shane, Jack Mulligan and Dearbhla O’ Farrell
Posted by Admin on Saturday 20th March 2010

St. Joseph’s Pupil’s Art Work Part of Prestigious Exhibition

Claire Murray a current A-level pupil at St. Joseph’s High School Crossmaglen was recently chosen to have her work displayed in an exhibition entitled ‘True Colours’. This is an annual exhibition which showcases the very best pieces of G.C.S.E. and A level art, throughout Northern Ireland. Claire  is one of a very small number whose work was chosen. The school is very proud of her achievements. Claire is currently studying Art at A-level and hopes to pursue it in the future.


Ms. J Rooney Head Of Art with Claire . She is holding one of her pieces.
Posted by Admin on Saturday 20th March 2010