About St. Joseph’s

At St. Joseph’s Girls National School, we believe that every child is unique, valued and full of potential. We strive to create a happy, welcoming and inclusive school community where every child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an atmosphere of care, respect, kindness and joy.

We are committed to providing the highest standard of education for all our pupils in a safe, secure and nurturing environment where children feel confident, valued and inspired to learn.

We aim to support the holistic development of each child, nurturing their spiritual, personal, social, emotional and academic growth. Guided by our Catholic ethos and rooted in the values of respect, compassion, equality and friendship, we recognise and celebrate the individuality, talents and abilities of every pupil.

Through partnership with families and our wider school community, we endeavour to equip our pupils with the knowledge, skills, confidence and values they need to reach their full potential, to respect others, to care for the world around them and to become happy, resilient and responsible members of society.

At St. Joseph’s, we want every child to feel that they belong, that their voice matters and that they can achieve great things.

At St. Joseph’s, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, ensuring every child feels welcome, valued and supported.

We strive for academic excellence while creating happy, positive and memorable learning experiences for every pupil.

Our core values are fairness, hard work, honesty, creativity, friendship and respect for difference.

Our motto, “Ag fás is ag foghlaim le chéile”, means growing and learning together.