ST Joseph’s Secondary School in Rush is celebrating 50
years since opening its doors to provide post primary education for the
community.
The school marked its Golden Jubilee with the creation
of a sculpture by artist Paul Flynn entitled the
‘Tree of Life.’
It was unveiled by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Gerry
McGuire, during a ceremony in the school garden recently.
Cllr McGuire said:
“I am honoured to have been asked
to preside over the ceremony. I am very familiar with the town of Rush, and
have a good many friends living in the town, some of whom would have been past
pupils of this school.
Strengthens
“I am aware of the important role a post primary
school plays in the community and how it strengthens the fabric of a town.
“I myself live in Donabate and we have only in recent
times obtained our own secondary school. Prior to that many students from
Donabate attended St Joseph’s here in Rush. For that reason I have the utmost
gratitude for how St Joseph’s played its part in supporting the families in
Donabate and Portrane during that time.
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Busy
School principal Patricia Hayden added:
“We were glad
the mayor could come to unveil the sculpture for us and I would also like to
thank Cllr Tom O’Leary and Minister James Reilly for taking time out of their
busy schedule to join us in celebrating our Golden Jubilee.
“It was a wonderful day which saw hundreds of people
visit the school for our open day as well. I also want to thank our board of
management and parents’ association for their tremendous effort and support throughout
the year which made the day all the more special.
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