St Joseph's

Secondary School Tulla

Science Update

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 05 April 2019; Created: 05 April 2019; Hits: 5100

It has been a busy few weeks for SJT students in their Science classes. We were delighted to launch a new STEM GiftEd Programme with Beckham and Coulter Diagnostics. The aim of the programme is to encourage young female students to consider opting for science, maths and technology courses at senior cycle and third level.

Recently, a group of 1st and 2nd year students had the opportunity to experience stage one of the programme which consisted of a guided tour around the laboratories and grounds of Beckham and Coulter (pictured below).

The girls witnessed first hand how the company manufacture a unique range of diagnostic solutions which help medical professionals assess, diagnose and monitor conditions such as cardiac disease, metabolic functions, infectious diseases, blood disorders, cancer and many more.

A very special thank you to Karen Kelly (Senior Manager and Head of HR BCll), Orlaith Lawler (Senior Manager/Leader of BCll) and all the staff in Beckham and Coulter for a most enjoyable day.

Also pictured below is a snapshot of active learning examples from our Junior Cycle Science classes from First Year (sheep heart dissections) and Second Year with their 3D Atom projects.

Well done to all the students involved!

Business Studies Awards

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 15 March 2019; Created: 15 March 2019; Hits: 10551

Congratulations to Liam McInerney, Aoife Halpin and Aoife Kelly who recently received the Junior Cert Business Studies Award at UL, in acknowledgement of achieving an A in Junior Certificate Business.

The students are pictured below with Principal Juliet Coman and Dr. Philip O'Regan of Kemmy Business School, UL.

Bake-Off Success

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 15 March 2019; Created: 15 March 2019; Hits: 9291

Congratulations to our All-Ireland Céist Bake-Off WINNER - Aoife Kelly, Transition Year.

Aoife is pictured below with her winning creation, her teacher Ms. Walsh and Odlums representatives.

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 14 March 2019; Created: 14 March 2019; Hits: 10339

Ar an gCéadaoin (13ú Márta) reachtáladh Tráth na gCeist do lucht an Chéad Bhliain chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheillúradh sa scoil. Ghlac gach duine sa Chéad Bhliain páirt ann agus bhain siad idir taitneamh agus tairbhe as. Bhí ceisteanna le freagairt acu ar an gceol, spórt, teilifís, tíreolaíocht,stair agus nadúr.

Comhghairdeas leis an bhfoireann buachach-

Torthaí/Results

1st-John Hassett, Seán Cunningham, Ella O'Brien, Azarah Keane (pictured below).

2nd-Áine Flynn Aoibha McMahon, Molly Jane Sweeney, Caoimhe Egan.

3rd- Georgia O'Brien, Elosie O'Brien, Aoibhín McNamara, Faye McDonald.

Last Wednesday (13th March) the First Years took part in a very enjoyable Irish Quiz in the GP area to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge. Congratulations to the winners and well done to everyone that took part.

An Ghaeilge-Seoid luachmhar agus cuid dar gcultúr!

TYs use micro:bit

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 14 March 2019; Created: 12 March 2019; Hits: 9303

Today our TY students had a visit from Keith Quille, lecturer from TU, Tallaght campus, on the subject of coding and pursuing a career in computer science.

The students learned general coding best practice with hands on experience using a micro:bit.

Very happy customers leaving class who displayed their knowledge on their micro:bit (see picture below).

Important Dates for CBAs

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 11 March 2019; Created: 07 March 2019; Hits: 9225

REMINDER - IMPORTANT DATES

CBA (Classroom Based Assessments) for 2nd Years due to take over the coming weeks:

Business

March 18th to April 12th

English, French & Science

April 29th to May 17th

Further information can be found on this website under the section

Curriculum/Junior Cycle

Ash Wednesday

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 06 March 2019; Created: 06 March 2019; Hits: 4396

As we begin our Lenten Journey we receive the holy ashes fro Fr Brendan Lawlor and Fr Brendan Quinlivan and Sr Eileen and Sr Annette

LCAs get CODING!

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 05 March 2019; Created: 05 March 2019; Hits: 4347

Today our LCA class learning about BINARY CODE 00001000 (Means number 8)

Their put their learnings into action playing a binary code building game online. The winner was Leanne - Well done!

Technology and Maths in action together :)

TY Round-Up

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 03 March 2019; Created: 03 March 2019; Hits: 4533

TY Recent activities - clockwise from top left - Winter polytunnel clean-up in Horticulture, Wheelchair Basketball, formation of a School Bank, Young Social Entrepreneurs, Swimming in Shannon, Cliff Jumping in Achill and Local Enterprise Initiative...