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School Ethos

"The catholic ethos underpins the work of the school and the school successfully develops the whole person and strives for academic excellence."

Ofsted 2008/9

St Joseph’s College is inspired by the Good News of Jesus Christ, the teaching of the Church, Blessed Edmund Rice and the traditions of the Christian Brothers.  Our core aims are:


To encourage, support and inspire young people and the wider school community in the journey of faith.

To create a well-ordered community where everyone is valued and respected.

To develop the intellectual, creative, physical, spiritual and religious potential of every pupil and encourage involvement in extra-curricular activities such as sport, music, drama and community service.

To work in partnership with parents, parishes, local industry and commerce and the wider community in a spirit of mutual service for the benefit of all.

To prepare our young people for the life beyond school and in particular to develop personal integrity, moral values and a sense of justice so that they ‘act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God’.