Lusk Junior National School St Maccullins

About

Lusk Junior National School St MacCullin’s is a vibrant primary school situated on Chapel Road in Lough Common, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The school caters for children from Junior Infants through to Second Class, with dedicated classrooms for each year group and a clear class‑allocation system that supports smooth transitions as pupils progress. The learning environment is designed to be welcoming and nurturing, with a strong emphasis on the overall wellbeing of every child. Facilities include well‑equipped classrooms, a school hall used for choir practice and performances, and outdoor spaces that enable a range of experiential activities such as the recent “Antarctica” project undertaken by the younger classes. Regular updates through news items, photographs and a school calendar keep families informed about academic milestones, extracurricular events and community celebrations. The school’s educational philosophy is firmly child‑centred and inclusive, as set out in its Vision statement. It prioritises meeting each child’s basic needs before fostering academic development, promoting a sense of safety, belonging and connectedness. Diversity and mental health are highlighted as core values, with the aim of creating a supportive community where every pupil is valued and no child is forgotten. Governance is provided by a Board of Management and a dedicated staff team, ensuring that policies and procedures are transparent and that the school operates as a charitable organisation committed to high standards of education and care.