EDUCATION

The first Constitution of the Sisters of St.John of God (1874) stated that the purpose of the Congregation was "to bring religion and salvation to families.rich and poor". In today's language this is interpreted as "nurturing the faith view of life".

From the beginning, the Sisters saw education as a key ministry in realising that objective. Over the years, numerous Sisters have committed their lives to teaching at both Primary and Second Level in Ireland, England, North West Australia and Africa.

In all our educational endeavours, we seek to uphold Gospel values and work with the various Partners in Education and with the wider community. We hope that our united efforts may enable each young person to reach his/her full potential.

Today we continue our involvement through:

• Trusteeship
• Boards of Management
• Teaching and Administration
• Youthreach
• Homework Clubs

Trusteeship

Trusteeship involves overall responsibility for the ethos and policies of our schools. Trustees also have ultimate responsibility for the school buildings and grounds.
We are trustees of the following:

• St.John of God Primary School, The Faythe, Wexford
• St. John of God Primary School, John's Hill, Waterford
• St. John of God Primary School, New St, Kilkenny
• St. John of God Primary and Secondary Schools, Kilmore Road, Dublin 5

Boards of Management

A Sister nominated by the Trustees is a Member/Chairperson of each school's Board of Management. In collaboration with the other Partners in Education, the Board of Management directly manages each school.

Teaching and Administration

For further information see Faythe School.

Homework Clubs

A Homework Club in the McGrath Centre in Kilkenny City was set up by one of our Sisters in 1997. Thirty volunteers are involved in supervising homework for sixty primary school children on a one to one basis. Our Sisters are also involved in Homework Clubs in other areas.

Youthreach

Our Sisters work with Youthreach, which provides a second chance education for people in the 15-20 age group who have dropped out of school. The students are offered an opportunity to do Junior and Leaving Certificate.