Local Schools Common Enrolment 

Griffeen Valley ETNS is part of the Lucan Common Enrolment System (LCES) along with Adamstown Castle, Esker and Lucan East Educate Together Schools. When a parent/guardian makes an application to one of the schools they are applying to a centralised system. Children are assigned to one of the four schools based on specific criteria.

The primary aims of the system:
– promote inclusive local schools 
– improve traffic management and mobility in Lucan
– encourage strong, integrated local communities
– prevent newcomer families from being disproportionally disadvantaged in accessing schools
– allow children access their most conveniently located Educate Together school on a fair, transparent and equal basis

How do I put my child’s name down for the Lucan Common Enrolment system?

Firstly, please read the the GVET Admissions Policy: Admissions Policy and the GVET Annual Admissions Notice: Admissions Notice for all important dates and which includes information on availability of places in mainstream Junior Infants and in our Special/ASD Class

Junior Infants

Fill out the pre-enrolment form: LCES Application (Aladdin)

If you are then allocated a place in a LCES school, you will received an offer by e mail. 
In order for you to confirm this school place for your child, you will have to provide the following documents:

• Completed application form
• Child’s birth certificate
• Proof of address: TWO current utility bills dated within two months of the application. e.g. gas, electric, internet household bill
• POD form
• Ethos statement signed by parents / guardians

*Junior Infant children must be at least 4 years old before the first day of school in the current year. 

**Due to the close proximity of Lucan East ETNS and Griffeen Valley ETNS one GPS reference point (being the centre point of the roundabout between the two schools) is used to allocate places randomly between these two schools. 

Important dates to note:

The school will commence accepting applications for admission on 7th October 2024

The school shall cease accepting applications for admission on 20th November 2024

The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application is 4th December 2024

The period within which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is 18th December 2024

Senior Infants to 6th Class

Complete the application form for Senior Infants to 6th Class: LCES Application (Aladdin)
If you would like to make an application for your child who will be in Senior Infants – 6th class in academic year 2025/26, please note that we will only be accepting these applications after April 2025.

Special Class/ASD Unit

Our Special Class is for children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. To apply for a place in this class for September 2025, please download the application form below and email it to the school at the following address, asdclass@gvet.ie

Important dates to note:

The school will commence accepting applications for admission to the special class on 8th April 2025

The school shall cease accepting applications for admission to the special class on 22nd April 2025

The date by which applicants will be notified of the decision on their application for admission to the special class is 6th May 2025

The period within which applicants must confirm acceptance of an offer of admission is 20th May 2025

Application forms must be accompanied by a copy of any psychological reports.

*Please note that our specialised class is currently full for 2025/26. Any applications received will be placed on a waiting list for the academic year of 2025/26.

**Any places available for 2025/26 and application and decision dates for our special class can be seen in the Admissions statement (listed above). Also note that any application received before the start date and after the closing date will NOT be considered. (See Policy) 

Please read the policy carefully before making your application: Special Class for Children with ASD Application Form