Who are we?
School Context
St Joseph’s Secondary School is a Co-Educational Post Primary School in North County Dublin. We are designated as a ‘DEIS School’ (Delivering Equality in Schools) and are part of CEIST (Catholic Education an Irish Schools Trust). We have a large school community comprising of 920 students, 73 teaching staff and 8 Special Needs Assistants.
St. Joseph's Secondary School is also an Apple iPad 1:1 school. All of our students use iPads to enhance their learning experience in our classrooms. Our vision for digital learning is to build an effective digital education ecosystem so as to develop competent, critically engaged, active learners while supporting them to reach their potential and participate fully as global citizens in a digital world.
We aim to provide a secure and caring environment which promotes effort, achievement and the enjoyment of learning, where students develop self-esteem, responsibility and self-management skills in an atmosphere of respect and mutual support, inspired by our Catholic tradition.
We believe that every single student should have the opportunity for further education and third level education. We pride ourselves on promoting and modelling learning for life behaviours and we are known for nurturing students who graduate ready for the world, ready for work and ready for life.
The Digital Learning Team
Darren Byrne Deputy Prinicpal
The members of our digital learning team play a pivotal role in implementing the Department of Education and Skills (DES) Digital Strategy to 2027. This dedicated team is tasked with integrating technology into the curriculum, fostering a digital culture, and ensuring students and staff acquire essential digital skills. They collaborate with educators to design and deliver engaging online content, leverage e-learning platforms, and employ interactive tools. The digital learning team also facilitates professional development, empowering teachers to navigate evolving educational technologies.
We aim to create a digital education ecosystem so as to develop competent critically engaged, active learners while supporting them to reach thier potential and participate fully as global citizens in a digital world. (Digital Strategy For schools to 2027, pg 11).
Danny Murray
APII: Digital Coordniator for Intrastructure
Catherine Mackin
APII: Digital Coordinator for Mobile Devices
Brian Worrell
Acting APII: Assessments
Maccullin Skelly
Acting APII: Student Voice & Student Participation
Our mission is to provide accessible and transformative digital learning experiences that empower individuals to unlock their full potential. Through innovative technologies and engaging content, we aim to inspire lifelong learning, foster critical thinking, and cultivate practical skills for success in an ever-evolving world. By breaking down barriers to education and promoting inclusivity, our platform seeks to democratize knowledge, bridge gaps in opportunity, and create a global community of passionate learners. Together, we aspire to shape a future where learning knows no boundaries and every individual can thrive and contribute to society.
Digital Schools Awards Europe 2023
St Joseph's Secondary School Award Certificate.pdfThe program seeks to recognize the efforts of schools, teachers and students by awarding them with a digital schools award that holds recognition both nationally and in Europe. Additionally, the initiative is committed to providing support, resources, and professional development opportunities to teachers and schools. This support is intended to help schools to enhance their digital competences and educational practices related to digital technology in their school.
This approach reflects a collaborative effort to leverage technology for the betterment of education, and it recognizes the crucial role that teachers and schools play in achieving this goal.
St Joseph's Seocndary School have been recognised as a Digital Schools Award Winner and a Mentor school for 2023.
