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St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rush
Europe's first CFES School of Distinction

Catholic Schools Week Jan 19th to 25th 2025

It is a time when we celebrate and recognise the unique opportunities of Catholic Education. It is celebrated all over the world during this week. The theme for this year is Alive in Christ.
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Catholic Schools Week Jan 19th to 25th 2025
This week we will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week. It is a time when we celebrate and recognise the unique opportunities of Catholic Education. It is celebrated all over the world during this week. The theme for this year is Alive in Christ.
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On Thursday 16th January, our Ember Team visited St. Patricks Campus, DCU, Drumcondra for their Ember Renewal Day. This was an opportunity for our students to meet with other Ember teams from Dublin schools to share their achievements to date and to be provided with fresh ideas for the rest of the year ahead.
Students gathered in prayer and reflection. A lovely day was had by all
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The Ember Team will read a short prayer and reflection over the intercom each morning for all staff and students.
There are sub themes that will be explored each day and all students will participate in activities during their RE classes each day.
The sub-themes are as follows:
Monday: Life to the Full in Our Community of Friends
Tuesday: Life to the Full in Our Faith Community
Wednesday: Life to the Full in Our Families
Thursday: Life to the Full, for and with Others
Friday: Life to the Full for the Common Good of All
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Catholic Schools Week 2025
The Ember Team led Assemblies for all students and Prayers and Reflections over the intercom each day for Catholic Schools Week.
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Jun 03
2026
State Exams for 3rd & 6th Yr students
20-May-2026
Formal Assessments will take place for all first, second and fifth year students beginning Friday 22nd May for first, second & fifth year students, Monday 25th May for fifth year Leaving Cert Applied. Third Year Revision timetable.
20-May-2026
TY students are Award winners in the Green-Schools Ireland Water Video Competition 2026. #andshecycles Ambassadors receive their Awards.
One Good School Award 2022-2023
FUSE
Digital Technology Awards
One Good School Award 2022-2023
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