News | St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rush

10-Mar-2026

Certified Irish Angus Beef Schools Competition: Final 2026

Four Transition Year students represented our school at the National Final of the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition in Croke Park last week, where they showcased their agricultural expertise to industry leaders and IFA presidency.

09-Mar-2026

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026

Cuireadh tús le Seachtain na Gaeilge ar scoil an tseachtain seo. Bígí páirteach inti. Is fearr Gaeilge briste ná Béarla cliste

09-Mar-2026

TY Visit to the Finglas Trianing Centre

This visit gave the students great insight into the future pathways available to them at FET College Finglas. Students got information on engineering, aircraft maintenance, electrical, plumbing and other apprenticeships/training available at the cent

06-Mar-2026

TY German Exchange 2026

A Week of Culture and Connection, 28 German students arrived in Dublin for an unforgettable exchange from February 23rd to 26th.

01-Mar-2026

Scholars Ireland 2026 Graduation in Trinity

Second Year students were justly rewarded for their hand work and perseverance.They received their Certificates of Achievement at an Award Ceremony in TCD.

23-Feb-2026

15 Day Attendance Challenge

Our 15 Day Attendance Challenge runs from Monday 2nd March to Friday 20th March 2026. This initiative aims to build positive attendance habits, strengthen punctuality, and reinforce the importance of showing up every day ready to learn.

23-Feb-2026

Visit to Dream Point Experience

A group of First Years students visited the Dream Point Experience in Dublin's Docklands

10-Feb-2026

TAP Med Day TCD 2026

Med Day is a workshop day dedicated to giving 2nd Year students studying Junior Cert Science an insight into what it's like to pursue a Health Sciences-style course at third level.

10-Feb-2026

European Parliament Ambassador Schools Update

TY EU Studies students attended a Zoom call with MEP Nina Carberry . This was an engaging question and answer session. The second EPAS teachers’ seminar took place hosted by EPLO at Europa Experience. Visit to Europa experience and The Dail.

29-Jan-2026

2026 Certified Irish Angus Schools' Competition Update

Congratulations to our team of four TY students who have qualified for the finals of the 2026 Certified Irish Angus Schools' Competition. This will take place in Croke Park on March 6th 2026. Best of Luck in the Final.

27-Jan-2026

Mock Exams 2026

Mock Exams will begin for Third Year and Sixth Year students next week. Timetables available.

26-Jan-2026

Let's Read Initiative 2026

All 1st, 2nd, TY and Leaving Certificate Applied students will be taking part in a Reading for Pleasure programme 'Lets' Read', a targeted intervention to improve literacy levels.

26-Jan-2026

Butler's Choclate Factory Trip

Some lucky second-year students enjoyed a 90-minute Factory Tour at Butlers Chocolates,

18-Jan-2026

EMBER Team Update Jan 2026

Our TY Ember Team attended an Ember Renewal Day in St. Patrick's College Campus, DCU on Thursday 15th January.

18-Jan-2026

Catholic Schools Week Jan 18th to 24th 2026

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 Celebrating Ordinary Lives, Called to Holiness

07-Jan-2026

Best of Luck to Our Young Scientists at YSTE 2026

We are incredibly proud to have 19 students from our school taking part with 10 fantastic projects selected for YSTE 2026 taking place in the RDS