St Joseph's Boys' School
55°00′04″N 7°20′17″W / 55.001°N 7.338°W
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| St Joseph's Boys' School | |
|---|---|
Roman Catholic | |
| Local authority | Western Education and Library Board |
| Principal | Ciara Deane |
| Staff | 90 (approx) [1] |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Colour(s) | |
| Website | www |
St Joseph's Boys' School is a
Since the school opened in September 1963,
St Joseph's is also equipped with a number of modern computer suites, a modern gym and two specialist units. The Suspension Unit serves students who have been internally suspended, and Education plus, a unit which was set up in 2003, serves students with statements of special educational needs.[citation needed]
In 2006, English football goalkeeper, Gordon Banks paid a visit to the school. He delivered a speech and launched Don Mullan's new book, A Hero Who Could Fly. In January 2007, the school set up a healthy eating programme which banned fizzy drinks and only water would be allowed. Water bottles marked with the initials "STJ" were provided, however the school has since banned water bottles.
Notable former pupils
- Don Mullan (born 1956), humanitarian and author of Eyewitness Bloody Sunday and Gordon Banks: A Hero Who Could Fly
- Michael Bradley (born 1959), radio producer and bassist with the punk rock band The Undertones
- Richard Moore, founder of Charity Organisation Children in Crossfire
- Brighton and Hove Albion
- Saxby Chambliss, (born 1943), United States Republican Senator for Georgia (2003-2015) and Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee
- Bert Van Manen, (born 1965), Australian Politician for the Liberal National Party of Queensland and federal MP for Forde
References
- ^ "Teaching Staff". Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ "St Joseph's Boys' School celebrates 50 fantastic years". Derry Journal. 9 March 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
- ^ "Principal's Welcome". Retrieved 5 December 2016.