St. Joseph's
Grammar School, Donaghmore
Educating For the Future Since 1922
Extra-Curricular
We believe students learn as much, if not more, outside the classroom as they do inside it. Our extra-curricular provision is designed to build resilience, improve self-discipline, and develop the skills required to work as part of a team.
Music
​
Choir
Orchestra
Traditional Group
String Group
Link-up Groups
​
Sperrinview Special School Dungannon
St Patrick’s P.S. Donaghmore
St. Joseph’s P.S. Galbally
Donaghmore County P.S
Edendork P.S., St Mary’s Lisbouy
Gaelscoil/Naíscoil Aodha Rua
Clubs
​
Drama Club
Maths Puzzle Club
Chess Club
Debating Club
Public Speaking Club
Arts and Craft Club
Film Club
Cookery Club
Eco-Committee
Table Tennis Club
Coding Club
ICT Club
Cumann Gaelach
Liturgy
Sacred Space
Science Club
Horticulture Club
Engineering Club
Water Sports
Competitions
​
Irish Language Competitions
Ashbourne Shield
Rotary Club
Competition Quizzes
Environmental Youth Speak
Irish Drama Competitions
University of Leeds Maths Challenge
Geo Challenge
Other
​
Charity Fundraising
Literacy Mentoring
Numeracy Mentoring
Credit Union
Daughters of the Cross Award
Muiredach Cross Award
John Paul II Award
Habitat for Humanity International Build, Cambodia Habitat for Humanity Change makers Programme Daughters of the Cross Public Speaking Competition Knights of Columbanus Public Speaking Competition
Guitar for beginners
Minecraft Club
Tae agus Plé
Geography Clinic
Mock Magistrates Mindfulness/mediation
Pioneer group
Gardening Club Marvel Club
Gael Zone
Yoga
Daily Mile
Running/Cross Country
Language Experience
​
Every effort is made to encourage students to attend language courses both in the Gaeltacht and in France.
​
The Irish Department organises bookings and savings for children who wish to attend Coláistí Samhraidh. The French Department facilities placement of au-pair and family exchanges through the Central Bureau and in a private contact capacity as well as our annual trip to Paris.
Extra-Curricular Sporting Activities
​
Participation in sporting activities is encouraged and where
Possible efforts are made to meet the interests of our students.
​
Running
Badminton
Basketball
Gaelic Football for both Boys and Girls:
Under 14, Under 16, Under 19
Hurling
Camogie
European Handball
Rugby
Northern Ireland Schools Cup Soccer:
Year 8, Under 14
Athletics
Golf
Netball
Volleyball
Tennis
Table Tennis
Equestrian
Circuit training
Year 8, 9 and 10 one-wall Handball Championship
Year 13 and 14 Champions League Soccer
Fitness Suite
Futsal
Bronze Joint Award (Duke of Edinburgh/ Gaisce Award)
