5th Year

Information for Parents/Guardians of 5th Year Students 2026/27

Year Head: Ms Niamh Gallagher

Link Deputy Principal: Kevin McGowan

5th Year Booklist

Booklist of items covered by Senior Cycle book grant and items that parents should purchase is available here.

School Calendar 2026/27

Available here

Financial Information

Included in the letter from the principal above.

School timetable

Your child’s timetable will be available when they arrive for induction. This will be available to you to view via our school app, under the TYRO tab, when the term starts. You will receive details in August on how to access TYRO. Please ensure you have downloaded the Lucan Community College app from either PlayStore (Android) or AppStore (Apple) to ensure you receive important communications.

Uniform

Full uniform policy available on our website. Please read carefully; Contact details and sizing advice are available on their website, Schoolwearhouse.ie

5th year Induction Day Tuesday 1st September 10:45 – 12:45

Students should arrive in full uniform and require only a copy, a pencil case and a small snack on their induction days. A locker will be allocated to students, and books can be brought in gradually over the first week.

Classes

Classes begin on Thursday, 3rd September, for all students at 8:50 am. Please note that classes finish at 13:06 on this day as staff meetings are scheduled for the afternoon. Friday, 4th September, is a full day as per the timetable.

Information for Parents and Students on Senior Cycle

Please read the attached guide about the new Senior Cycle Reform curriculum here.

Over 17 Student Request Forms

Please read this letter and return this form completed to the Year Head if a student has turned 17.