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The Pioneer Association at St Joseph’s has once again been commended for its outstanding pastoral support provision and the positive health initiatives it has introduced at the school.
St Joseph’s Pioneer Association was set up in 1998, after requests from pupils to have their own organisation. With the help of Josephine Matthews and the late Marie Auden RIP, the association was formed. It continued to grow throughout the years, with the help of Una McCourt, Imelda Mackey and Pauline Carty.
Pupils taking the Pioneer Pledge, vow to abstain from alcohol until they are 16. Over the years, pupils have enjoyed taking part in various activities including the Early Morning Club, Table Quiz Competitions, Sponsored Walks, and also trips to the Cinema, Lough Derg, St Brigid’s Shrine in Faughart and meals out.
The association have been awarded the prestigious Gradham Award on many occasions over the years. This year, thirty pupils have taken the Pioneer pledge in St Joseph’s, as the association continues to grow from strength to strength. For more details, images and information about St Joseph’s Pioneer Association – please see the school web-site: www.stjosephsnewry.com
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St Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Newry has officially launched it's new super slick school web-site as well as opening a Twitter account.
Web-site co-ordinator, Mr Brendan Fearon, commented that ‘As a result of the continual pastoral, sporting, musical and academic achievements that occur at St Joseph’s, we are delighted at how effective social media is in allowing as many people as possible to share in the successes that staff and pupils experience at our school on a daily basis.’
Mr Brian Taylor added, ‘Through the new Twitter account, people are instantly updated and connected to what’s happening at St Joseph’s and this is through the use of: @stjosephsnewry
Mrs Sharon Byrne, Facebook coordinator explained that the Facebook platform is helping to disseminate regular updates to the wider school community as well as showcasing fantastic pupil achievements and successes, adding: ‘Through the regular videos, images and news feeds, St Joseph’s is very proud to display the unbelievable talents and achievements of our pupils and share them with as many people as possible.
In addition to the current social media use at St Joseph’s a new St Joseph’s app is to be launched shortly to help give further connectivity between the school, families and the community. For more details please visit the new-look web-site: www.stjosephsnewry.com
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St Joseph's Boys High School held their Prize Night this week when the class of 2015 were honoured for the multitude of successes they achieved over five years at St Joseph’s.
A fantastic evening of celebrating pastoral, sporting, musical and academic successes took place at school in which parents, friends and the wider community shared in the achievements of last year’s Yr 12 pupils.
Boxing super-stars Michael Conlan and Joe Fitzpatrick helped present awards to the pupils as well as giving a series of poignant and personal advice to the past pupils to help maximise their opportunities for success.
Governors, staff and sponsors presented subject awards to the pupils who excelled individually, as well as giving pastoral presentations to pupils who contributed so positively to school life over the course of five years.
St Joseph’s would like to extend its sincerest thanks to all the pupils and their families for the phenomenal times that were shared at the school and we wish each and every leaver the very best for the future in all they ever do. For more images and videos of the night please see: www.stjosephsnewry.com
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Brooklyn McCabe a Year 12 pupil at St Joseph’s Boys High School, Newry has been honoured with a Young Ambassador’s award by Newry Lions Club.
Brooklyn was presented his award by Margaret O’Hare for his commitment to youth work in the community.
Amongst other highly commendable youth projects that he’s involved with, Brooklyn has recently organised a charity event in St Joseph’s which raised £500 for the Hospice and leads through positive example as a year 12 pupil at school.
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First year pupil at St Joseph’s Boys High School, Eoghan Henry has won a series of awards for speech and drama at the recent Banbridge Feis.
Eoghan won in The Traditional Poem category where he was presented with a Certificate of Merit; the Heather Y.V Henning Shield, Gold Medal for achieving first place in his set poem and finished by winning the Gloria Joy Cup for coming in overall first place in the final night of the Feis.
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Year 9 Pupils from St Joseph's Boys High School in Newry have raised £750 for charity from a Sponsored Walk. The chosen charity was Newry Samaritans.
Principal Mr Murray presented a cheque to Mr Paddy Mallon,
Newry Samaritans and congratulated the pupils, form teachers and other staff who were involved in the fantastic efforts, adding ‘we are in a privileged position at St Joseph’s where the tireless dedication of staff and the commitment of pupils and their families can combine to help strengthen community connection and in turn benefit so many people in such positive ways’.
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council held their annual Schools Cross Country sports on Tuesday in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor.
Best School was St Colman’s College, Newry while Shimna in Newcastle took second, Abbey CBS, Newry took third and Newry High took the fourth spot.
RESULTS
Minnow Girls
Caitlin CoffeySt Pauls Bessbrook
Siofra McAteer Our Ladys Newry
Olivia Hanna Sacred Heart
Emma McCumiskey Assumption Grammar
Izzy O’FarrellSacred Heart
Minnow Boys
Calum McDonaghSt Colmans Newry
Leo Magee St Colmans Newry
Tom McKeaveney Abbey CBS
Miles Boyd St Colmans Newry
Ultan O’CallaghanSt Colmans Newry
Minor Girls
Eimear Treanor St Josephs Crossmaglen
Libby Maloney Assumption Grammar
Aoife Mcgeevy Our Ladys Newry
Eve Kenneally Shimna
Sophie Senior Assumption Grammar
Minor Boys
Aidan O’Hare St Colmans Newry
Cathal Farrelly St Louis Kilkeel
Odhran McCafferhy St Colmans Newry
Connor O’Carroll St Colmans Newry
Oisin Nicks Newry High
Junior Girls
Emily CantleyRathfriland High
Niamh Suillion Sacred Heart
Chloe O’Hare St Marys Newry
Alannah Grant St Josephs Crossmaglen
Ciara Kearns Shimna
Junior Boys
Conor DohertySt Colmans Newry
Sean Campbell Abbey CBS
James Magee St Colmans Newry
Eoin Murray St Colmans Newry
Michael McCad St Colmans Newry
Senior Girls
Laura Gardiner St Marys Downpatrick
Anna WalshOur Ladys Newry
Niamh Doyle Assumption Grammar
Catriona Doyle Assumption Grammar
Amy Gadrrey Assumption Grammar
Inter Girls
Aoife Cochrane Assumption Grammar
Rebecca Cowan Kilkeel High School
Sarah Speers Kilkeel High School
Tara Breen Sacred Heart
Laura Greene Shimna
Senior Boys
Dylan Rooney St Josephs Crossmaglen
James Bennett St Josephs Crossmaglen
Brendan Murphy St Josephs Crossmaglen
John McKee Kilkeel High School
Inter Boys
Billy Campbell Abbey CBS
Peter Fegan St Colmans Newry
Peter Murray St Colmans Newry
John Fanelly St Louis Kilkeel
Jack O’Fanell St Colmans Newry
Best School
1 St Colmans Newry 35
2 Shimna Newcastle 34
3 Abbey Newry 27
4 Newry High 26
5 Kilkeel High 26
6 Our Lady’s Newry 22
7 St Joseph’s Cross 21
8 Assumption Grammar 21
9 Sacred Heart 19
10 St Pauls B’Brook 19
11 St Joseph’s Newry 8
12St Mary Downpatrick 8
13 Blackwater Intergrated 7
14 St Mary’s Newry 3
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The Southern Regional College in Newry certainly had reason to celebrate this week when they entertained SRC student Gary Doyle, recipient of the ‘Best Plumber in the World’ award at WorldSkills 2015 in Brazil.
The 21 year old plumbing apprentice from Ballyward, triumphed at the global skills competition WorldSkills Sao Paulo 2015, winning a gold medal in the Plumbing and Heating category and is now crowned the ‘Best Plumber in the World’. Gary’s success followed four days of intense competition against more than 1000 of the world’s most skilled young people.
Opening the celebrations at Southern Regional College, Mr. Brian Doran, Chief Executive said: “This is a truly remarkable achievement for Gary. He has proven his level of skill and expertise - it doesn’t get any better than being crowned the ‘Best Plumber in the World.’ I would like to pay tribute to Mr. Ronnie Ferris, SRC lecturer and mentor, who has guided Gary throughout his training at the College and journey to global success. Gary is a shining example of how hard work, dedication, commitment and skill can achieve great things. We are delighted to add Gary to the SRC Student Roll of Honour.”
Following the presentation of a bespoke copper pipe award to Gary, Employment and Learning Minister Dr. Stephen Farry congratulated him on his outstanding achievement. He said: “To be selected to represent the UK to compete at WorldSkills Brazil was in itself a great achievement but to then go on and win a gold medal is magnificent. Gary should feel very proud that the hard work and commitment he has displayed has paid off and to be awarded the title of ‘the world’s best plumber’ is an accolade few can match. I would like to thank Gary for representing Northern Ireland so well on the world stage and for inspiring others to strive to be the best they can be. I am sure it will stand him in very good stead in his future career.
“I would like to thank the College for supporting Gary and in particular Ronnie Ferris, Gary’s lecturer and mentor, for sharing his expertise and working with Gary to ensure he was ready to take on the world. I would also like to thank Gary’s employer, Kieran Trainor, for his support and for investing in the skills of his workforce.”
Gary’s parents and family have also been a great source of encouragement to him on his journey and they should feel very proud of his achievements.”
Gary was also presented with an award from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council by Vice-Chairperson Gillian Fitzpatrick. She said: “As Vice-Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, I am delighted to recognise Gary's achievement. Gary has excelled in his chose field of work and his efforts and commitment are testament to what can be achieved through hard work and skill. I wish him every success in the future and hope his new found success can allow others locally to benefit from his knowledge and expertise.”
Gary, employed by Kieran Traynor Plumbing and Heating, has won numerous competitions at both a local and national level.
Taking place every two years, WorldSkills is the world’s largest skills competition and is held around the globe to celebrate skills and to share best practice between industries and countries. Staged from 11-16 August 2015, WorldSkills Sao Paulo 2015 gave the world’s most talented young people the chance to battle it out to be named the best of the best in skills ranging from web design and aircraft maintenance to hairdressing and visual merchandising.
Overall the 41 strong UK team, whose members are all aged 18-25, won three Gold, four Silver and two Bronze medals and 24 Medallions for Excellence.
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The History Department of St Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Newry, in conjunction with the Newry and Mourne Museum, has launched an interactive website on “Newry during the Famine”.
The site is aimed at providing an online resource for Key Stage 3 children who cover the Famine in their programme of study. The site contains Famine era maps, letters, artefacts and even crime and punishment statistics for children during the Famine!
The site also contains original poetry from St Joseph’s pupils who worked with both the History and English Departments and produced some excellent work.
Mr Morgan, Head of History, noted, “I would like to thank the staff of Newry and Mourne Museum for their invaluable help and congratulate the boys of St Joseph’s who fully appreciated the impact of the Famine on modern Irish history and also the gravitas of the upcoming Famine Commemorations. Indeed, some information for the project was provided by past pupils who had conducted research at Queen’s University, Belfast, which was also greatly appreciated. It is envisaged that the site will grow and develop as an educational resource in the coming months and years.”
The site can be visited via the History sub-site of the St Joseph’s Boys’ High School webpage – www.stjosephsnewry.com
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