The motto of the college, Aontas, meaning Unity, encapsulates the ethos of the college. Our fundamental belief is that school, and in particular the work and the activities involved, should be a pleasant as well as an enriching experience. We therefore lay total emphasis on the school as a community — of students, staff and parents — working in harmony. We consider that everyone has an absolute right to work and develop in a happy atmosphere free from unnecessary stress and tension.
We, the educational partners (students, staff, parents/guardians) of Lucan Community College are committed to being an active learning community with sound educational principles, where each person is valued and respected for who they are.
Within a supportive, inclusive, safe and friendly environment, we foster collaboration and promote equality and tolerance as preparation for life, involvement in society and the creation of a more just and sustainable world.
As a community, we provide an innovative, fair and balanced education through broad, engaging and diverse curricular extra-curricular and co-curricular activities endeavouring to meet the needs of all. We encourage commitment through participation, coupled with the promotion of honesty, integrity, self-discipline and self-worth in everything we do, so that the full potential of all is developed.
A strong sense of community is created by the engagement of everyone in the process of education and the development of relationships based on mutual respect. All partners are encouraged to deal with each other at all times in a positive manner; teachers are encouraged to work in a collegial manner and to engage in professional development; families are encouraged to be actively and positively involved in the education of their members; students are encouraged to be active agents in their own education; the Board of Management and the ETB facilitate this involvement and engagement for all.
In Lucan Community College this happens through teaching and learning. It happens formally through teaching the curriculum, through experiences in the extra- and co-curricular activities offered by the school. It happens through the development of each person as a human being, equipped to deal with responsibilities to themselves, their families and society.
All members of the school community should be treated positively and with respect. Issues that may cause a person to suffer in an educational context will be addressed in a respectful and compassionate manner. There is no tolerance of activities that would cause any member of the school community to feel marginalised or unsafe in any way.
All members are equally valued, respected, and treated fairly regardless of social background, sexual orientation, religion, gender, ethnicity, family circumstances, age, educational achievement, physical characteristics or intellectual ability. The differences of all in the community are cherished in an atmosphere of tolerance. “Aontas” (Unity) is our motto. All members are encouraged to experience a sense of belonging and of being cared for in a school which values their holistic, intellectual, social, moral, emotional, physical and academic development.
All members of the community are encouraged to take part in these activities to the best of their ability, as a commitment to themselves and to the society of which they are a part. This is achieved through identifying, expressing and realising personal skills, talents, interests and values as well as encouraging students to achieve the highest possible results in public and other examinations.
Personal growth is encouraged in all members of the school community, through the development of self-awareness, self-esteem, self-confidence and self-discipline enabling everyone to value their own and others’ worth as people and helping them to achieve their potential to be the best that they can be.
Our Mission Statement and Aims are underpinned by current legislation.
All ETB schools are State, Co-educational and Multi Denominational. ETB Ethos is underpinned by the core values of Excellence in Education, Care, Respect, Equality and Community.
In an ETB school, care is about the welfare, wellbeing, and safety of all members of the school community. It is exemplified in meaningful relationships, connectedness, and empathy, alongside support and solidarity.
In an ETB school, community encompasses students, staff, parents and the local community. It is about having shared vision, values and purpose, a sense of belonging, and a voice that is listened to. It is exemplified in productive collaboration, positive contributions, and effective communication across all members of the school community.
In an ETB school, equality is about treating all members of the school community equally and recognising and celebrating the diversity of these members. It is exemplified in targeting resources on those who have need, and prioritising a culture of inclusion.
The ETB school ethos establishes that excellence in education is underpinned by the core values of care, respect, community and equality.
In an ETB school, multi-denominational is about welcoming and celebrating the full range of religions and beliefs in the school community. It is concerned with developing relationships that are respectful and appreciative of such difference, and interactions that embrace, celebrate, and explore such difference.
In an ETB school, respect is about upholding the dignity, rights, and recognition of the identity and background of each member of the school community. It is exemplified in relationships between all members of the school community, and decision-making that impacts positively on the rights, feelings, and aspirations of the diversity of people within the school community.
