Mission Statement

St. Joseph’s National School is a Catholic, primary school which strives to provide a well-ordered, caring, happy and secure atmosphere where the intellectual, spiritual, physical, moral and cultural needs of the pupils are identified and developed.As partners in this educational process, Management, Staff and Parents are conscious of the importance of encouraging the growth of positive behaviour and self-esteem and we aim to imbue in our pupils respect for people, property and for our school.

While St. Joseph’s National School is a school with a Catholic ethos, it also has due recognition for all other religions.We strive to promote, both individually and collectively, the professional and personal development of our wonderful team of teachers through staff development programmes. We encourage the involvement of parents through home/school contacts and through their involvement in our Parent Association.

We endeavour to instil pride and joy in the treasures of the Irish culture and language in our pupils. Déanfaimid iarracht Gaeilge a labhairt.

Our school motto is: Mol an óige is tiocfaidh sí.