John Scottus School

John Scottus School comprises a primary and secondary school in Dublin, Ireland.

John Scottus School
Address
John Scottus School
Old Conna House, Rathmichael
and 47–49 Northumberland Road

A98 FN12

Republic of Ireland
Coordinates53.217557°N 6.137938°W / 53.217557; -6.137938
Information
TypePrimary and Secondary
MottoLaetus Impraesens
("Delight in the Present")
Established1986
FounderDr Michael Telford
HeadmasterMr Cónall Clancy, Prep
Dr Declan Kelly, Secondary
GenderCo-Educational
Age5 to 18
Enrollment200+
Colour(s)     Blue      White
School Song"A bon in bonum omnia diriguntar"
Websitehttp://www.johnscottus.ie/

History

The schools are named after John Scottus Eriugena, the Platonist philosopher, theologian and poet of Early Medieval Ireland. The school ethos is influenced by Christian and Platonic philosophy.

The schools were founded in 1986 to provide education in philosophical principles. It is a sister school of the St James Independent School in the United Kingdom and is under the patronage of the John Scottus Educational Trust.[1] The first year that they accepted students, four children were enrolled.

Johannes Scottus Eriugena- Philosopher and namesake of the school

Curriculum

Primary

John Scottus primary school is a national mixed school. The schools’ curriculum teaches the standard primary curriculum with a strong focus on philosophy.[2] All students practice meditation and learn Sanskrit, alongside traditional national curriculum subjects.[3] Class begins at 8.15am and finishes at 2pm for Junior Infants, 3pm for Senior Infants and 3.15 for all students in 1st-6th class.[4]

Secondary

John Scottus secondary school is a private fee paying school co-educational school. The Secondary School curriculum also includes subjects such as Latin, Classics and Greek alongside the more traditional Leaving Certificate curriculum. The School offers bursaries and scholarships to Sixth Class students going into Secondary school that cover up to half the fees for the Junior Certificate cycle.[5] A vegetarian lunch is provided to students every day, except Wednesday when the school closes early.[6]

Buildings and Facilities

The Primary School is based on Northumberland Road, Dublin 4, while the secondary school operates Old Conna House, Rathmichael, Co. Dublin.

References
  1. "History - John Scottus School".
  2. "Home - John Scottus School".
  3. "Ethos in Practice". John Scottus School. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
  4. "Location and Hours". John Scottus School. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
  5. "Secondary School Admission - John Scottus School".
  6. "Menu". John Scottus School. Retrieved 2019-09-30.

Notes
  • Henry, Dalton (1985). "Educating and Enlightening". Ireland's Elite. Dublin: MacMillan. ISBN 978-0-312-05726-8.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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