Over the course of the last 66 years, our school community has encouraged our young people to value the joy of learning and to become confident and productive individuals, able to make the right decisions and determining to always give of their best. Our core Christian values remain unchanged, and we are unashamedly proud of them - the timeless qualities of humanity, courtesy and empathy for others.

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In an ever-changing world, we believe that our consistent promotion of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience in all their forms, along with the myriad of high-quality educational opportunities which we afford our pupils, are as relevant to the world today as they were when our school was founded back in 1959.

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Our school crest features the famous greyhound Master McGrath owned by Lord Lurgan and has become our school’s mascot, encapsulating as it does, our swiftness to learn whether in the classroom or beyond it and our resultant readiness to lead. In short, the Lurgan Junior High way prepares our pupils to lead from the front so they become the embodiment of our moto “Swift to learn, Ready to lead!” Through a broad and balanced curriculum, we set high expectations and targets for all our pupils, fostering an environment of aspiration, where children are encouraged to pursue their dreams and ambitions, and where success, whether within the classroom or beyond it, is celebrated and honoured.

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At Lurgan Junior High School, our expert, committed staff are there to support your child through every step of their Key Stage 3 educational pathway.

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J. McCoy

Principal