THERE
was good news on the education front in the north county last week when County
Dublin VEC confirmed to parents that it would apply for patronage of the
proposed new Lusk Community College.
Approximately
150 parents attended a meeting in Lusk in support of the college and registered
their formal expressions of interest in the new school. The new post-primary
school is planned for enrolment in 2013.
The
Department of Education and Skills said recently that Lusk was a priority area
for a new second-level school. Expressions of interest need to be received by the
end of December.
Dr
Marie Griffin, chief executive of County Dublin VEC, urged interested parents
to express their interest to the VEC and to make their views known within the
community.
“Our
blueprint for Lusk Community College is based on our depth of experience in
establishing and managing state-of-the-art community colleges throughout county
Dublin,
? said Dr Griffin.
“It’s
also based on our Education Plan 2009-13 and our Ten Point Plan for these new
schools, the most recent of which has been the opening of Donabate Community
College.
“Most
importantly, community based school development must centre around the future
education needs of our young people.
“Our
schools are inclusive, co-educational and multi-denominational and offer a high
quality educational experience that reflects modern day needs and changes in
society.
?
Dr
Griffin said County Dublin VEC patronage of Lusk Community College will support
and encourage the involvement of parents, teachers, elected representatives and
primary school interests as the key influencers of the college’s future ethos
and direction.
“Most
importantly, it will equip our young people with the life skills and academic
background that they will need for the future,
? she added.