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St. Mary's BNS, Lucan
We are now receiving applications for
Junior Infants for September 2025.
Application forms can be downloaded from our school website which is: www.stmarysbnslucan.com
and the closing date for applications is Friday 15th November.
Scoil Mhuire GNS - Junior Infants 2025
Scoil Mhuire Girls National School is now accepting applications for enrolment for Junior Infants in September 2025.
Applications can be downloaded from our school website at www.smgnslucan.com
You can also email the school for an application form. The email address is application 2025@smgnslucan.com
You will need to provide with the completed application form a scanned photocopy of your daughter's Birth Certificate, your daughter's PPS Number, and a current household utility bill (proof of address).
The closing date for applications will be Friday, 15th November 2024.
Lucan Community College
Junior Cycle Results: Congratulations to the Junior Cycle class of 2024 who received their results on Wednesday 9th October. There was great excitement in the gym as students gathered with year head, tutors and support staff to open their results. Our students are now immersing themselves in a very active TY programme and trying new experiences and learning new skills that they will take into senior cycle and future life. While we celebrate the achievements of all of our students, special mention goes to some of our top achieving students including: Oluwamodupe Osinuga, Rachel Jez, Aisling Fleming, Sadhbh Lynch, Piotr Majchrzak, Naomi Darcy, Ben Ahuja, Ellen Birnie, Niclolas Lefter, Holly Murray and Daniel Inceu.
The percentage of Lucan CC students taking Higher Level subjects Irish, English and Maths continues to be well above the national average with our Engineering students achieving more than double the amount of Distinctions and Higher Merits than the national average and Graphics students achieving over four times the number of Distinctions than the national average. Student results surpassed the national average in a number of other subjects also.
Year Head Ms McKelvey, tutors and support staff along with the school management team offered congratulations to the students and thanks to all staff members and parents who support them so far on their educational journey. Ms McKelvey congratulated students saying that they can be very proud of themselves. Ms McKelvey and link Deputy Principal Mr McGowan wished them well as they celebrate with friends and family. The Principal Ms Birnie stated how proud she is of the students for the great foundation they have built over the last three years to provide a solid base for their learning in senior cycle.
A very proud day for Lucan CC!
Fundraiser for Jigsaw: As part of our new Pastoral Care programme in Lucan Community College each week we focus on an important issue. Last week our focus was Wellbeing: Mental Health. On Thursday the 10th of October our students had a non-uniform day, and our staff had a coffee morning to raise funds for Jigsaw, a mental health charity. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far raising over 2,000 euro. Huge thanks to Ms Walsh and Ms McManus for all of their work organising this event.
John Lonergan visits Lucan Community College: On Wednesday the 9th of October our 5th year students had an excellent, engaging talk from John Lonergan, former governor of Mount Joy prison, who spoke passionately about mental health, wellbeing, life choices and being careful not to follow the crowd. Students listened attentively and John praised them for their engagement and warm welcome. Thanks very much to Miss Clarke for organising.
New German Assistant: A huge welcome Hannes Schille our German assistant for the year who joined us on October 1st from Leipzig and will be working with our German department and students to help with in their study of the German language.
TY Citizenship: A healthy bunch of apples were harvested from the apple tree in our community fruit garden planted by Ms. Mc Carthy's TY Citizenship Class two years ago as part of our journey with World Wise Global Schools. Ms Walsh's TY cookery class used these apples to create a very tasty apple crumble.
Boys Soccer: Leinster Senior Boys Cup 1st round.
Lucan CC 3-0 Marion College. The lads had a brilliant win against last year's beaten Leinster finalists Marion College. Lucan blitzed Marion College from the start and were 3-0 up after 20 mins from goals from Dylan Healy, Darren Smyth and Sam Kennedy. Lucan could have increased their lead on multiple occasions but saw out the game comfortably to advance to the 2nd round.
Leinster Junior Boys Cup Preliminary round
Lucan CC 1-0 St. Olivers Drogheda. The U17 Boys Soccer team beat St Olivers Drogheda 1-0 on Friday the 11th of October in the Leinster Junior Cup. Lucan dominated the game and were very unlucky not to win by more. The goal scorer was Christopher Odidison in TY and the man of the match was Oran O'Connor in Fifth year. The team will now play St. Kevins Finglas in the first round next.
Lucan CC 6 - 2 St Michaels College
The U15 Boys Soccer team beat St Michaels College 6-2 in the U15 Leinster Boys Cup.
Colaiste Phadraig
Junior Cycle Results: Congratulations to our students who received their Junior Cycle results last Wednesday. Overall, the results were excellent this year with the vast majority of students extremely happy with their grades. Distinctions (90-100%) were achieved across virtually all subjects, in many cases exceeding the national average. Our students demonstrated excellence and high achievement across a wide range of subjects, which was testament to their application, dedication and commitment to their studies over the past three years. All students that worked with the Learning Support team all passed their Junior Cycle exams so well done to them also. Congratulations to all of our students on reaching a significant milestone in their education journey.
Transition Year: Our 74 TY students, accompanied by Mr. Keane, Mr. Dunne, Mr. Murtagh and Mr. O' Carroll, enjoyed an eventful and action-packed 2 days of activities in Carlingford Adventure Centre this week, always one of the highlights of the Transition Year Calendar. They set off at 11am on Monday 7th Oct with the excitement palpable on the bus! They arrived at the centre at lunchtime. The students had some lunch together in the centre canteen before splitting into two groups, with the 1st group heading out for their 1st set of activities at SkyPark, which is the largest aerial adventure Course in Ireland. Here they took part in 'Ziptopia', a series of ziplines and obstacles high above the ground.
The 2nd group went Kayaking on Carlingford Lough, with fantastic views of Slieve Foy as well as the spectacular Mourne Mountains. The majority of students picked up the paddling and steering skills pretty quickly, despite numerous capsizes into the cold water! In the evening they got to cook delicious s’mores (toasted marshmallows) by the campfire.
After settling down in the centre for a good night's sleep, the students enjoyed a healthy breakfast before one group did laser tag while the other went kayaking, then in the evening one did ziplining and the other did laser tag.
While the bus was full of noise and singing on Monday's journey to Carlingford, the return journey on Wednesday was quieter with exhausted and subdued students (and teachers!) on board. We commend the students on their excellent behaviour and impeccable manners throughout the adventure trip.
Basketball: Our u16 basketball team defeated Colaiste Pobail Setanta 60-35 last Thursday to claim their 1st group stage win of their Easter League campaign in what was their 3rd game. Lucan opened up a 26-6 lead by the end of the 1st 1-4 with Lewis Ajinakou and Hasan Al Maini scoring 12 points apiece. Lewis added another 14 points in the 2nd 1-4 as Lucan stretched their lead to 44-17 by half-time. Lucan eased to victory in the final 1-4 with Lewis adding another 11 points in a phenomenal individual display in which he amassed 37 points.
Our senior team put themselves in a strong position with their 2nd group stage win from 3 games as they defeated Setanta 84-50. Lucan dominated the opening 1-4 to establish a commanding 28-9 lead with Alseny Bah (13), Lewis Ajinakou (9) and Aaron McCormack (6) getting the scores. Lewis added another 14 points in the 2nd 1-4 with Aaron (6), Alseny (3) and Joel Mananga (2) also getting scores as Lucan increased their lead to 55-25 by half time. By the end of the 3rd 1-4 the lead was a massive 40 points thanks to scores from Lewis (4), Joel (6), Alseny (7) and Aaron (2). Lucan secured a well-deserved win despite losing the final 1-4.
Golf: 5 students represented the school at the Leinster Schools Junior Golf qualifier on Thursday the 10th October at Forrest Little Golf Club in Swords. Our team, Aidan Doyle, Conor Martin, Jack Henry, Aaron Farrell and James Dillon all played solid golf on the day but the format of the event (net scores rather than gross stableford) allowed for some very good scores, with some of the competitors shooting well over 40pts. Consequently, none of the lads were able to advance to the final leg of the tournament, but a good day was had by all regardless.
Soccer: Our u15 soccer team advanced to the 1st round proper of the Leinster Minor Cup last Friday after a dramatic 5-4 victory against Kilkenny CBS. Scorers: Bobby Guy, Alex Clare (2), James Dillon, Jamie Dempsey
St Joseph's College Lucan
French Language trip: Last week fifth and sixth year French language students spent four days in the south of France. Students took in the sights of the Monaco, Nicer and Cannes. During the morning and the day students were in French language classes with local teachers working on their grammar and vocabulary. In the afternoons students then explored Monaco by tram, explored the shops and had a walking tour around the city. In Nice the students visited the oceanographic museum and local markets. The teachers on the trip wanted to thank the students for the exceptional behaviour for the duration of the trip and were delighted with how the students immersed themselves into the local French culture for the four days. A massive thanks to Ms. Banks for organising a brilliant trip.
Junior cycle results: There was great excitement amongst our TYs last week as they received their Junior Cycle results. The students spent the morning bowling before coming back to the school for pizzas. The students then received their results in the assembly hall ad a group together. The results of the entire year group were exceptional and all teachers and staff are exceptionally proud of all the results achieved by our students.
Sixth year Art trip: Sixth year Art students visited Newgrange and Knowth last Thursday as part of their Visual Studies Course. Students visited exhibitions in the Visitor Centre and were brought on guided tours of Knowth and Newgrange.
Goal jersey day: Friday in St. Joseph's was all about Goal Jersey Day. All staff and students were encouraged to wear their favourite jersey to school and then take part in the Skipathon in the sports hall. All was in aid of student wellbeing and also to raise funds for Goal. Well done to everybody and thank you to Ms. Forde for organising the event.
Under 17 soccer: On Monday our under 17 soccer team had a fantastic win in their cup game against Old Bawn Community School. Our girls won 4-2 in the end now advance to the last 32 of Leinster.
ICA Crocheting with Joey's TY Students: We were delighted to welcome back eight of the ICA Ladies to spend the day with 37of our TY students on Tuesday, 15th October 2024. Now a long tradition in St. Joseph's, the students learn the craft of crocheting and are set the task of completing their blanket in 10 weeks' time (Christmas Eve!). The day is always a very enjoyable one as our students share their stories with the ICA ladies and receive many words of wisdom in return! Thank you to Pauline, Miriam, Ann, Anne, Patricia, Marie, Fiona, Carmel and our own Linda Ennis for looking after the students so well! The craft of crocheting is in safe hands!
School Musical
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