School Year 2018-2019
Happy 10th Birthday to the Ballymun Music Room
Located here in St.Josephs the Ballymun Music Room is celebrating 10 years. To mark the anniversary, a screening of the documentary ‘ Ballymun Lullaby’ directed by Frank Berry took place at the Light House Cinema in Dublin. Initiated as part of the Dublin City Council's Ballymun Rengeneration Project, the room is credited with opening up a new world of music for many of our past and present Pupils.
The music room has led to some impressive graduates too, over the past decade, students of the Ballymun Music Programme have visited and performed in impressive and distinguished venues such as Trinity College Dublin, Dublin Castle, The National Convention Centre, Cork City Hall and the National Concert Hall.
The school was thrilled to have a team from RTE to interview our pupils about the music programme. A special segment will be aired on The Today Show on RTE.
Located here in St.Josephs the Ballymun Music Room is celebrating 10 years. To mark the anniversary, a screening of the documentary ‘ Ballymun Lullaby’ directed by Frank Berry took place at the Light House Cinema in Dublin. Initiated as part of the Dublin City Council's Ballymun Rengeneration Project, the room is credited with opening up a new world of music for many of our past and present Pupils.
The music room has led to some impressive graduates too, over the past decade, students of the Ballymun Music Programme have visited and performed in impressive and distinguished venues such as Trinity College Dublin, Dublin Castle, The National Convention Centre, Cork City Hall and the National Concert Hall.
The school was thrilled to have a team from RTE to interview our pupils about the music programme. A special segment will be aired on The Today Show on RTE.
Grandparents Day
Thank you to everyone who attended our special mass for Grandparents.
It will was a really lovely and special occasion.
Thank you to everyone who attended our special mass for Grandparents.
It will was a really lovely and special occasion.
Parent -Teacher Meeting
Parent-Teacher Meetings take place on Tuesday the 13th of February. It is very important that parents/guardians attend these meetings. Please check your child’s schoolbag for the note with your time allocation.
We look forward to meeting you.
Parent-Teacher Meetings take place on Tuesday the 13th of February. It is very important that parents/guardians attend these meetings. Please check your child’s schoolbag for the note with your time allocation.
We look forward to meeting you.
Reminder
Please sign your child’s DFL book every Monday.
Please sign your child’s DFL book every Monday.
Oral Language Tips
Oral language lays the foundation for the reading and writing skills children will develop as they enter and progress through school. They will use oral language in all aspects of their education, in the classroom as they connect with their peers and teachers, and throughout their lives as they grow into adulthood. Check out these top oral language tips which you can use at home with your child
Oral language lays the foundation for the reading and writing skills children will develop as they enter and progress through school. They will use oral language in all aspects of their education, in the classroom as they connect with their peers and teachers, and throughout their lives as they grow into adulthood. Check out these top oral language tips which you can use at home with your child
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Merry Christmas
The school will close for the Christmas Holidays on Friday 21st at 12 noon and will reopen on Monday 7th January.
We wish you all a very Merry and Peaceful Christmas.
The school will close for the Christmas Holidays on Friday 21st at 12 noon and will reopen on Monday 7th January.
We wish you all a very Merry and Peaceful Christmas.
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Christmas Fair
Special thanks to all the local traders who helped fund our prizes for the raffle! Mac Manus,Mc Cabes &Hickeys Pharmacies.Dealz,Nandos and Omniplex Cinema in Santry. Special shout out to Cian and Barry in the Cinema who were very kind! Poppintree Pharmacy,Centra,Beauty Laine and Firehouse Pizza also contributed generously! |
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Halloween Fancy Dress
Our Halloween Fancy Dress was a huge success. Well done to everyone who dressed up. Every year the costumes get more and more creative. Here are some pictures from the day.
Our Halloween Fancy Dress was a huge success. Well done to everyone who dressed up. Every year the costumes get more and more creative. Here are some pictures from the day.
Halloween Bake Sale
We’d like to thank everyone who came to the bake sale to either buy or contribute. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Halloween Parade
Get your spooky Halloween costumes ready. Our annual Halloween parade will take place on Thursday October 25th. 
Text a Parent
We use Text A Parent as our main point of contact with you. If you have NOT received a text from the school since September we have not got your correct details. Please contact the school immediately at 01-842260 |
Bake Sale
The Halloween bake sale will take place in the hall on Friday 16th October. All donations greatly accepted, so get baking. 
Internet Safety
Reminder: photos or videos of school activities cannot be posted on Facebook, twitter etc. without the written parental permission of each child in the photo |
Best Attendance
Well done to Ms Doyle’s 5th class and Ms McDermott’s 3rd class for having the best attendance in the school for the month of September. They were awarded a cinema trip to Trinity Comprehensive as a special treat.
Well done to Ms Doyle’s 5th class and Ms McDermott’s 3rd class for having the best attendance in the school for the month of September. They were awarded a cinema trip to Trinity Comprehensive as a special treat.
Book Money
Thank you to those who have paid your child’s book money in full or have signed up to paying in installments. If you have not done so please contact Ms Carberry at the school number 01-8422600.
Thank you to those who have paid your child’s book money in full or have signed up to paying in installments. If you have not done so please contact Ms Carberry at the school number 01-8422600.
School Year 2017- 2018
St Joseph’s Summer Raffle
Congratulations to the following winners:
1st Prize Sean Murray 2nd Prize Craig Lynch 3rd Prize Oliver Geoghegan 4th Prize Sherice Devlin 5th Prize Sean Derham 6th Prize Louise Shi |
7th Prize Robert Malewicz
8th Prize Ollie O Toole 9th Prize Brodie Keating 10th Prize Jane Maughan 11th Prize Sean Murray 12th Prize Siobhan Dempsey |
Some dates for your diary:
June 13th School closes at 12 noon to facilitate In-Service for teachers
June 14th 2nd class meeting (Parents Room-Senior School) at 9.30am
June 15th Sports Day (weather permitting).
June 22nd School Concert and Raffle – Tickets are €1 per strip and will be sold from Monday 11th in the school.
June 25th DFL Trip –School hours
June 26th 9.15 am Graduation Mass – 6th class. 6th class pupils will be free to go home after mass.
June 29th School finishes at 12 noon for the summer holidays and reopens on Thursday, August 30th at 9am for 4th, 5th and 6th classes. There will be a 3rd class assembly in the hall at 10am.
July 3rd Tracksuit collection / payment in the senior school hall from 10.30 – 1.00pm.
June 13th School closes at 12 noon to facilitate In-Service for teachers
June 14th 2nd class meeting (Parents Room-Senior School) at 9.30am
June 15th Sports Day (weather permitting).
June 22nd School Concert and Raffle – Tickets are €1 per strip and will be sold from Monday 11th in the school.
June 25th DFL Trip –School hours
June 26th 9.15 am Graduation Mass – 6th class. 6th class pupils will be free to go home after mass.
June 29th School finishes at 12 noon for the summer holidays and reopens on Thursday, August 30th at 9am for 4th, 5th and 6th classes. There will be a 3rd class assembly in the hall at 10am.
July 3rd Tracksuit collection / payment in the senior school hall from 10.30 – 1.00pm.
School uniform must be worn
every day. On warmer days children may wear navy shorts. 
Congratulations to the boys and girls in 6th class who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on the 25th of May. A special thank you to the all involved in making the day so special.
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School Play Rehearsals
The school production of The Wizard of Oz will take place towards the end of June. Rehearsals for the production are in full swing. We are really looking forward to this exciting event. 
School Tour.
On Tuesday the 15th of May the boys and girls from 3rd and 4th class had a great time at the National Sports Campus. Pupils took part in athletics, handball, soccer, football and gymnastic activities. We all had a great day and feel extra motivated to get more active during the summer months. |
Irish Traveller Ethnicity Celebration - 15th March 2018
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A major celebration took place on 15th of March in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin to mark the 1st anniversary of the State’s acknowledgement of Traveller ethnicity.
Travellers were recognised as a minority ethnic group in a speech to Dáil Eireann by former Taoiseach, Enda Kenny on 1st March 2017. The celebration on March 15th brought together essential elements of Travellers’ rich culture and heritage including music, craft traditions and language. Pupils from our school were there to take part in the celebrations and some had the opportunity to meet the Presdient of Ireland Michael D. Higgins. |
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Easter Raffle
Tickets for the Annual Easter Raffle are now on sale in the school. Tickets are €1 per strip Lots of prizes up for grabs, |
Easter Holidays
The school will close at 12 Noon on Friday, March 23rd and will reopen on Monday 9th of April. We wish you all a Happy Easter. |
Important dates for your Diary
9th Feb – Commitment Mass at 1:00pm in St.Joseph's Church - 6th class
12th Feb- Grandparents Day
13th Feb - Parent - Teacher meetings 2:30 - 4:30pm
15th Feb - School closes at 12 noon for teacher training
15th & 16th Feb - School closed for Mid Term Break
9th Feb – Commitment Mass at 1:00pm in St.Joseph's Church - 6th class
12th Feb- Grandparents Day
13th Feb - Parent - Teacher meetings 2:30 - 4:30pm
15th Feb - School closes at 12 noon for teacher training
15th & 16th Feb - School closed for Mid Term Break
Grandparents Day
We’d be delighted if you could join us on Monday 12th February at 9:15am for a special mass dedicated to Grandparents. Refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards. Please let your child’s teacher know if you will be attending. |
Reminder - Parent-Teacher Meetings
Parent-Teacher Meetings take place on Tuesday the 13th of February. It is very important that parents/guardians attend these meetings. Please check your child’s schoolbag for the note with your time allocation.We look forward to meeting you. |
Safer Internet Day 2018
Safer Internet Day 2018 will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 6th. The Theme for Safer Internet Day 2018 is “Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you”. Each class will be taking part in lots of activities throughout the week to promote awareness of how to use the Internet Safely.
Safer Internet Day 2018 will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 6th. The Theme for Safer Internet Day 2018 is “Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you”. Each class will be taking part in lots of activities throughout the week to promote awareness of how to use the Internet Safely.
Thanks to all local traders for their thoughtful tokens....
McDonalds Centra Trinity Comp Mac Manus
Nandos Eurospar Firehouse Restaurant PC/Solutions
Beauty Laine McCabes Poppintree Pharmacy EMS Copiers
Home Focus Hickeys Pet Co Progress Copiers
All these local businesses contributed kindly and
generously to the Christmas school raffle.
McDonalds Centra Trinity Comp Mac Manus
Nandos Eurospar Firehouse Restaurant PC/Solutions
Beauty Laine McCabes Poppintree Pharmacy EMS Copiers
Home Focus Hickeys Pet Co Progress Copiers
All these local businesses contributed kindly and
generously to the Christmas school raffle.
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Christmas Fair
Thank you to everyone who came and supported our Christmas Fair. It was a huge success. A special Thank You to Ms Cahill and the parents for all their hard work and to everyone who made donations. Don’t forget the raffle will take place on December Friday 15th - tickets are on sale in the school. |
Thank You
We would like to thank all the local pharmacies in Ballymun for their generous contributions to our school fair. So many local businesses and individuals have made wonderful contributions, we greatly appreciate your support. Check out these amazing prizes which are up for grabs in the raffle on Friday 15th.
We would like to thank all the local pharmacies in Ballymun for their generous contributions to our school fair. So many local businesses and individuals have made wonderful contributions, we greatly appreciate your support. Check out these amazing prizes which are up for grabs in the raffle on Friday 15th.
Christmas Fair
The annual Christmas Fair will take place on Friday December 8th from 9am - 12.
Raffle tickets will be on sale at the fair with an array of amazing prizes to be won.
All donations of cakes and goodies will be gratefully accepted.
Please come and support our school.
The annual Christmas Fair will take place on Friday December 8th from 9am - 12.
Raffle tickets will be on sale at the fair with an array of amazing prizes to be won.
All donations of cakes and goodies will be gratefully accepted.
Please come and support our school.
Feeling Festive
The School choir will be singing at the turning on of the Ballymun Christmas lights on Friday 1st of December. They have been working so hard and sound wonderful.
Each class is also preparing for the Christmas play which will take place on Friday the 15th December.
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Halloween Fun
Well done to all the boys,girls and teachers who took part in the parade. We had a spooktacular day. |
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Thank You
Thank you for your contribution of cakes to the school for our cake sale which was a huge success. We made €900 which will go towards buying Whiteboards for the classrooms. A donation of €300 will go to St Francis Hospice.
Thank you for your contribution of cakes to the school for our cake sale which was a huge success. We made €900 which will go towards buying Whiteboards for the classrooms. A donation of €300 will go to St Francis Hospice.
Up the Dubs! 10/10/17
We had the pleasure of welcoming Philly Mc Mahon and the Sam Maguire into our school on Tuesday Morning.
Philly had some wise and inspirational words for us. Congratulations to the Dublin team on another very successful year, we are very proud of you.
It’s time to get creative.
The annual Halloween Parade will take place in the hall on Friday 27th October.
Lots of prizes up for grabs for the best costumes.
The annual Halloween Parade will take place in the hall on Friday 27th October.
Lots of prizes up for grabs for the best costumes.
School Year 2016 - 2017
End of Year School Play
The school production of The Lion King will take place on Friday 23rd June at 12:30.
Admission is €2.
All children attending the performance must be accompanied by an adult.
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
Raffle tickets will be on sale for €2 a strip.
The school production of The Lion King will take place on Friday 23rd June at 12:30.
Admission is €2.
All children attending the performance must be accompanied by an adult.
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
Raffle tickets will be on sale for €2 a strip.
Summer Raffle
Our annual Summer Raffle takes place on Friday 23rd June .
Tickets are on sale for €2 a strip.
1st Prize: 32" Plasma Tv
2nd Prize: Samsung Galaxy Tablet
Lots of spot prizes also to be won. Best of Luck!
Our annual Summer Raffle takes place on Friday 23rd June .
Tickets are on sale for €2 a strip.
1st Prize: 32" Plasma Tv
2nd Prize: Samsung Galaxy Tablet
Lots of spot prizes also to be won. Best of Luck!
Confirmation
Fr Liam O Cuiv will visit the parish
on Friday May 19th for our Confirmation service.
We wish the boys and girls of 6th
class well as they prepare for their big day.
Fr Liam O Cuiv will visit the parish
on Friday May 19th for our Confirmation service.
We wish the boys and girls of 6th
class well as they prepare for their big day.
Important Confirmation dates
Wednesday April 26th @ 9:15am Meeting for parents
Wednesday May 3rd @ 7:00pm Service of light
Friday May 19th @ 11:00am - Confirmation
Wednesday April 26th @ 9:15am Meeting for parents
Wednesday May 3rd @ 7:00pm Service of light
Friday May 19th @ 11:00am - Confirmation
Grandparents Day
We’d be delighted if you could join us on Friday 17th February at 9:15am for a special mass dedicated to Grandparents. Refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards. Please let your child’s teacher know if you will be attending
We’d be delighted if you could join us on Friday 17th February at 9:15am for a special mass dedicated to Grandparents. Refreshments will be served in the hall afterwards. Please let your child’s teacher know if you will be attending
Important dates for your Diary
7th Feb – Tracksuits on sale in the Junior school from 1:30 – 2:30pm
10th Feb – Commitment Mass for 6th class pupils at 1pm in St Joseph’s Church
17th Feb- Grandparents Day
21st Feb - Parent - Teacher meetings 2:30 - 4:30pm
23rd Feb - School closed for Mid Term Break
24th Feb - School closed for Mid Term Break
7th Feb – Tracksuits on sale in the Junior school from 1:30 – 2:30pm
10th Feb – Commitment Mass for 6th class pupils at 1pm in St Joseph’s Church
17th Feb- Grandparents Day
21st Feb - Parent - Teacher meetings 2:30 - 4:30pm
23rd Feb - School closed for Mid Term Break
24th Feb - School closed for Mid Term Break
2016 - 2017
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Christmas Fair
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas here in St.Josephs. Thanks to everyone for coming and supporting our annual Christmas Fair. The money raised will help to buy lots of very important resources for our school. Tickets are still on sale for the Raffle. Buy a strip for €1. The raffle will take place on 21st December. |
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Halloween parade
We had a great time at our Halloween parade. Check out the photos.
We had a great time at our Halloween parade. Check out the photos.
Halloween break.
The school will close on Friday October 28th at 2:40pm for the mid-term break.
Due to staff training we will reopen on Tuesday, November 8th.
We wish we you a happy and safe Halloween break.
The school will close on Friday October 28th at 2:40pm for the mid-term break.
Due to staff training we will reopen on Tuesday, November 8th.
We wish we you a happy and safe Halloween break.
Cake Sale
Thank you to everyone for their kind donations to our cake sale. It was a spooktacular success.
Thank you to everyone for their kind donations to our cake sale. It was a spooktacular success.
Attendance
If your child is absent from school please contact the school attendance promoter, Joanne Mahoney on 085-8606267. Children on their return to school should have a note to explain their absence. |
Text a Parent
We use text a parent as our main point of contact with you. If you have NOT received a text from the school since September we have not got your correct details. Please contact the school immediately at 01-8422600 |
School Year 2015-2016
A Fond Farewell
The staff, children and parents of St.Joseph’s SNS would like to wish our Principal, mentor and friend, Mrs Doyle, best wishes on her upcoming retirement. Mrs Doyle has served our school and the wider community for 38 years and her dedication to us all will be fondly remembered. Mrs Doyle’s commitment and passion for education, music and her dedication to the children and families in her care has touched us all. We hope that you embrace your retirement and enjoy the peace and quiet!
The staff, children and parents of St.Joseph’s SNS would like to wish our Principal, mentor and friend, Mrs Doyle, best wishes on her upcoming retirement. Mrs Doyle has served our school and the wider community for 38 years and her dedication to us all will be fondly remembered. Mrs Doyle’s commitment and passion for education, music and her dedication to the children and families in her care has touched us all. We hope that you embrace your retirement and enjoy the peace and quiet!
Well done to the following boys and girls who were all winners in the 2017 calendar competition.
We are looking forward to seeing your art work when the calendar is published.
Libby Keenan (4th class)
Aaron Polowiank (3rd class)
Brian Stokes (6th class)
Sean Murray (4th class)
Darragh Salinger (6th class)
Abbie Mc Donagh (4th class)
Stephanie McDonagh (5th class)
Emma Louise Buckley (6th class)
Active Schools Week Video
We got up to loads over active schools week like, games, cricket, hurling, basketball, tug o war, whole school walk and dance and much, much more. Thanks to John McDonald (DCC), Cricket Leinster, Basketball Ireland, Ballymun Swimming Pool, Dublin GAA. We hope you enjoy the video put together by 5th class.
Active Schools Week:
Next week is Active Schools Week! We are so excited. Its jammed packed full of activities for every class every day next week! We have Basketball, Hurling, Cricket, Olympic handball and LOADS more!!!
On Friday we have our Sponsored Walk so don't forget your sponsorship card! We will also have teacher races and awards on Friday afternoon!!
So keep active everyone!
On Friday we have our Sponsored Walk so don't forget your sponsorship card! We will also have teacher races and awards on Friday afternoon!!
So keep active everyone!
Sponsored Walk
A sponsored walk to raise funds for our school is taking place on Friday, April 29th. This is a very important fund-raising event and we would greatly appreciate your support by sponsoring the children.
All money raised will go towards funding school activities.
Parents are very welcome to join us on our walk.
A sponsored walk to raise funds for our school is taking place on Friday, April 29th. This is a very important fund-raising event and we would greatly appreciate your support by sponsoring the children.
All money raised will go towards funding school activities.
Parents are very welcome to join us on our walk.
Proclamation Day
Have a look at how we celebrated Proclamation Day.
Well done to everyone who took part and to all the
important helpers who make this a day to remember.
In 100 years from now who will be looking at how we
celebrated 1916 in 2016?
Have a look at how we celebrated Proclamation Day.
Well done to everyone who took part and to all the
important helpers who make this a day to remember.
In 100 years from now who will be looking at how we
celebrated 1916 in 2016?
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Reminder:
Every Monday please sign and return your child's DFL book.
Book Fair
THANK YOUR to all those who support the book fair.
THANK YOUR to all those who support the book fair.
Easter Rising Celebrations
Easter 1916, the Easter Rising, is one of the most important dates in Irish history. We are busy preparing for the 100th year anniversary and we look forward to the celebrations that will take place to mark this significant event
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Christmas Concert.
Well done to all the boys and girls who performed at our annual Christmas concert. It was a huge success and it certainly put us all in the festive mood. |
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21/12/15 Buddy Bench Presentation
Today we were presented with our very own Buddy Bench. We would like to thank the Andy Morgan Foundation for this wonderful gift.
The concept behind buddy benches is that they provide a safe space for children. When a child feels left out or lonely, they can sit on the bench and designated ‘buddy listeners’ will reach out to them.
Check out the Buddy Bench song on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkCUeo3eoj4
Today we were presented with our very own Buddy Bench. We would like to thank the Andy Morgan Foundation for this wonderful gift.
The concept behind buddy benches is that they provide a safe space for children. When a child feels left out or lonely, they can sit on the bench and designated ‘buddy listeners’ will reach out to them.
Check out the Buddy Bench song on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkCUeo3eoj4
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21/12/15 Dublin Bus Calendar Winners
Congratulations to our winners Rachel McDonagh and David Reilly. Check out the Dublin Bus 2016 calendar to see their wonderful pictures. |
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2/12/15 Congratulations
Congratulations to the boys and girls in Ms Mooney’s
4th class for successfully completing the Park Stewardship Programme co-ordinated by Gobal Action Plan. They were presented with their certificates by John Lyons TD. The class would like to thank Padraic and Maura for all their hard work.
Check out the class page for more photos.
Congratulations to the boys and girls in Ms Mooney’s
4th class for successfully completing the Park Stewardship Programme co-ordinated by Gobal Action Plan. They were presented with their certificates by John Lyons TD. The class would like to thank Padraic and Maura for all their hard work.
Check out the class page for more photos.
3/12/5 Carol Singing
Well done to the school choir for getting into the festive spirit and performing so well at the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Civic Centre. Nathan and Toni had the honour of turning on the christmas tree lights. It was a wonderful evening. |
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News: 23/11/15
Be Active!
Our Active School Club started today for all 3rd Classes. It is on Mondays and Tuesdays so come along and join in to get Active. Help St. Joseph's SNS get our Active School Flag!!
Be Active!
Our Active School Club started today for all 3rd Classes. It is on Mondays and Tuesdays so come along and join in to get Active. Help St. Joseph's SNS get our Active School Flag!!
