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| Brief History St Joseph's College is located in Lucan, a picturesque village in west Co Dublin. The school is under the trusteeship of the Presentation Sisters and is run by a Board of Management. There are approximately 60 teaching staff and 5 administrative staff and the school caters for over 800 pupils. The students come from Leixlip, Palmerstown and Celbridge as well as Lucan itself. The Presentation Sisters are a religious order founded by Nano Nagle. Already having a primary school in the area, they undertook the task of providing second level education for girls in Lucan. The Presentation Convent Secondary School was established as a "Secondary Top" all-girls secondary school in 1955, with classes for the 12 students who enrolled being held in the primary school. From that humble beginning enrolment increased annually and the first Leaving Certificate examinations took place in 1961. The school became a full secondary school in 1966 and two years later the school was named "St Joseph's Secondary School" after its founder and first principal, Sr Joseph. The "College" came into being following a Radio Éireann Light Orchestra concert in the Francis Xavier Hall in early 1969. Colman Pearse (RTE) enquired as to where the various schools taking part came from. The Sixth Year students from Lucan, who were accompanied by Sr Joseph, called out "St Joseph's College" as they had noted that all the preceding schools were "colleges"! The centenary of the establishment of the first Presentation school in Lucan was celebrated in 1967. High Mass was celebrated in St Mary's Church, Lucan by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid and was attended by President Eamon De Valera. Board of Management St Joseph’s College, Lucan is a private Voluntary Secondary School which is managed by a Board of Management composed of parents, teachers and trustees, in accordance with the philosophy and policy of the trustees (Ceist) and under their general supervision and control. Current Board members (2008/9): Chairperson: Sr Mary Rossiter Trustees' Nominees: Annette Durkan Madeleine Nicholson Tony Walsh Staff Nominees: Kerry Phipps Brian O'Connor Parents' Nominees: John Moore Damian Douglas Secretary: Siobhan Corry, Principal New School Extension Officially opened by the Minister for Education, Mary Hanafin, in 2005, this extension provides new classrooms, home economics kitchen, science laboratory, multimedia language room, canteen and sports hall. School Rules Responsible, polite behaviour is expected at all times School property and property of other students must be respected Behaviour which disrupts learning for others is not acceptable Regular and punctual attendance is expected. The school uniform, including school jacket, must be worn. School Journal Each student must buy a School Journal in September which acts as a two-way communication system between parents and teachers. The School Crest The school crest is in the form of a shield symbolising strength. The 3 diamonds signify dignity, work and nobility and are part of the crest of Nano Nagle - our foundress. The cross is part of the Presentation crest signifying love of God and of others. The 2 sprigs of fleur-de-lys are part of the Sarsfield crest representing the local and French connection. The flame of truth points to our College motto "The truth shall make you free" and is taken from St John's Gospel. School Uniform There are two school uniforms - the junior and senior school uniforms. See photos. Parents' Association The school has an active Parents' Association, which contributes much to the life of the school. It acts as a channel of communication between staff and parents, as well as organising social and fund-raising events. Under the chairmanship of Mrs Kay Ryan the Parents' Association meets once a month during the school year. |
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| Mission Statement St Josephs's College, Presentation Convent, Lucan, Co Dublin is a Catholic school community which encourages and fosters Christian values and which promotes a sense of mutual respect, responsibility and self-esteem in each pupil and member of staff. |