Scoil
Íosaf was originally a Convent of Mercy primary school. The original
school known as St. Josephs was first opened in 1887. As numbers increased
in the early 1960's it was decided to build a new school. The present
school building was opened in September 1966. An extention to this building
was completed in 1979.
The
first lay principal was Mrs. Joan Callaghan was appointed in 1991. On
the Eve of the new millenium the Sisters of Mercy bid farewell to Newcastle
West bringing to an end 150 years od dedicated service to education
in the town.
Scoil
Íosaf is an all girls primary school meeting the education needs of
pupils from Junior Infants to Sixth class. It has a staff of 11 teachers
including learning support and resource teachers, a school secretary,
a caretaker, a classroom assistant and a special needs assistant.
At
Scoil Íosaf we strive for excellence in all areas of the curriculum.
Subjects on the curriculum include: Irish, English, Mathematics, History,
Geography, Science, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, S.P.H.E and religion.
