St Joseph's

Secondary School Tulla

Winner of ILCU Art Competition

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 26 November 2019; Created: 21 November 2019; Hits: 7869

Congratulations to Sinead Duggan St Josephs Tulla who got first place in the 14 to 17 age group in the Irish League of Credit Union's Art Competition.

The theme ‘Walk of Life’. where entrants were invited to think about how society and communities change, grow and develop for the better.

Irish communities have made many positive changes in recent years to ensure the country is a more inclusive, diverse and liberal place to live in. Participants are encouraged to draw inspiration from the positive changes they might have witnessed in their own local communities, or in wider society.

Entrants had free reign to express their thoughts, opinions, visions and hopes on this theme. Sinead, the winner at local level, will now go on to a regional level and regional winners will progress to the national awards ceremony in February 2020.

The hugely popular, national art competition is now in its 36th year. Has each year almost 30,000 people enter the competition through more than 200 participating credit unions.

Sinead received a substantial cheque and art materials for winning the Local level and we wish her and her teacher Ms. Moran the best of luck at regional level.

Sinead is pictured below with a Credit Union Representative (left) and with Deputy Principal, Ms. Caitriona Dolly (right).

Transition Year Update

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 14 November 2019; Created: 14 November 2019; Hits: 7581

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1st Yr Students - Art Trip

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 26 October 2019; Created: 26 October 2019; Hits: 7957

First year Visual Art Students enjoyed a day rich in culture when they visited the National Self Portrait Gallery in UL.

They also experienced what it would be like to study to become an architect, having a tour of the studio where the architecture students were busy with their creative works . Dermot McNamara (Architecture student) took the time to show us the value of the creative process and the essential nature of a visual art education in pursuing architecture as a career.

It seemed this one to one conversation where it was explained that architecture touches so many areas of life, sport, living quarters, city planning, etc. sparked for some the notion that this might be a career choice they would like to pursue. One where they can combine artistic talents with maths and technical graphics.

Interschools Show-Jumping

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 15 October 2019; Created: 15 October 2019; Hits: 8511

Competing against 34 teams in the interschools show jumping competition, St. Joseph's, Tulla were delighted to win second place in the Banner Equestrian centre recently.

Mia Egan set the bar high with a clear round on Pickles followed by Beatrice Vaughan on Blackjack and Jessica Devane on Walter.

Three clear rounds set the team up for a thrilling jump off. All were delighted to have team placed second being pipped at the post by Árd Scoil Rís by two seconds, the riders were supported by a great group of Grooms who were at hand to help out all day.

Awards Night 2019

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 10 October 2019; Created: 10 October 2019; Hits: 9294

Our Annual Awards night will take place in school hall on Thursday next, October 17th at 7pm.

We are honoured that Elma Walsh, mother of the inspirational Donal Walsh, will be our guest speaker.

In view of this, it will be possible to make donations to the LIVELIFE foundation on the night.

We look forward to celebrating another great year of achievement by our students!

Grease the Musical

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 10 October 2019; Created: 09 October 2019; Hits: 7185

On the 25th September, the music students of SJT, along with students who had participated in the Titanium performance, headed to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin to watch Grease the Musical. The theatre was full of other secondary schools and we got a picture taken before we went in. The show began at 2:30pm.

It was based an American High School, Rydell High and the scenes were set in the school gym and a diner. The visual effects were sensational and we really felt we were transported to the 1950s. The cast was very good, especially Peter Andre, who played the role as Teen Angel, he was superb. He was one of the best cast members and really knew how to get the crowd going. There were a couple of differences between Grease the Movie and the musical, for example, some of the songs were in a different order and the group of boys were called the ‘Burger Boys’ after the diner they went to. The car props were well-made and the special effects were good too. We had a thoroughly enjoyable experience and would highly recommend this musical.

Written by the First Year Music Class, Oct 2019.

Students prepare for BREXIT!

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 24 September 2019; Created: 24 September 2019; Hits: 7875

This week, our Leaving Cert and 5th Year Geography and Business classes had a very informative talk on Brexit from local Fianna Fáil politician, T.D. Timmy Dooley. Mr Dooley gave us a brief history of the European Union and discussed reasons why the UK opted to leave the EU. The students were given the opportunity to ask questions about the economic challenges we face in the event of a no-deal, the effect on the Border counties and the changes to expect if the value of sterling drops and exports to the UK decline.

UPDATE on CBAs

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Parents and Students are invited to visit the Junior Cycle Section of this website, under Curriculum for details on important dates for 2nd and 3 year CBAs in 2019 and 2020.

Fleadh Success

Details: Written by Lorraine McCarthy; Last Updated: 10 September 2019; Created: 05 September 2019; Hits: 7569

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Prize Winners

23 students from St. Joseph’s enjoyed phenomenal success at the recent All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda.

Solo Prize Winners:

Dara Fitzgerald – 1^st Place – U.15 Drums

Éabha McInerney – 1^st Place - U. 15 Piano

Cushla Murphy – 2^nd Place – U.15 Fiddle

Grupa Cheoil Prize Winners:

Avril Creaven – 3^rd Place – 12-15 with Tigh na Coille

Sarah O’Donnell – 3^rd Place – U.12 with Inchicronan, Crusheen

Lara Murphy, Josette Hogan, Kate Fitzgerald, Naoise O’Sullivan, Clíona Donnellan, Áine Murphy, Leagh Hunt, Aisling Clarke, Éabha McInerney, Cushla Murphy, Ciara O’Connell, Róisín Duffy, Gillian Donnellan – 1^st Place – 15 – 18 with Tulóg, Tulla

Céilí Band Prize Winners:

Saidhbhe O’Sullivan, Cara Murphy, Emma Donnellan, Edel Cusack, Lela O’Connor, Molly Higgins – 1^st Place – 12 – 15 Céilí Band with Tulóg, Tulla

Kate Fitzgerald, Dara Fitzgerald, Éabha McInerney, Cushla Murphy, Aisling Moroney – 2^nd Place 12 – 15 Céilí Band with Tulla Notes, Tulla.