Ashton School. As the storms of Spring hail new growth, and ‘slightly’ brighter days create an exciting optimism in nature, with crocus, daffodil, snowdrops, hyacinths all making a great splash of colour in our gardens, or on the way to work!  The Lord works in mysterious ways, thankfully for all our benefit! Ashton school Drama […]

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Ashton School. As we start a New Year, we want to wish all our readers, peace, joy, good health and happiness.  The arrival of crocus flowers and snowdrops, reminds us of the definite presence of God in our world, despite the harrowing events across the world that humanity deals with on a constant basis.  Let’s […]

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Ashton School. Welcome to our newest students recently arrived from Ukraine, who are settling in well to Transition Year, making friends, finding their way in the Ashton world, becoming totally immersed in all that is happening, thankfully. While language is obviously being worked on in school, it is not stopping the friendships, good manners, inclusion […]

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Ashton School. May brings its own beauty, embodied in the emerging buds on trees and shrubs. We feel the excitement of good weather and the eternal optimism of what good summer weather might bring. A recent assembly was held to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, co-ordinated by the Irish Department. Polished performances done with panache from […]

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Ashton School. As a school community, we are looking forward to Easter, the high point of the Christian liturgical year, yet doing so simultaneously with heavy hearts when we consider the plight of those living in Ukraine and other war-torn regions of the world. We extend our thoughts and prayers to all who suffer in […]

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Ashton School. As the warmer temperatures of Spring, and the sunnier days of March beckon, we take pleasure in the beauty of Nature and all that it bestows upon us, for which we are grateful. School life proceeds at speed in any regular academic year, and this year is no exception. Leaving Certificate and Junior […]

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Ashton School. As January spreads its warmer temperatures (at times!), and longer days, we all feel the better of it. We are looking forward to St. Brigid’s day, which heralds the first day of Spring. We know that St. Brigid is the patron saint of dairy farming, protection of homes, and much more. St. Brigid’s […]

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Ashton School. As we look forward in hope and anticipation of a more Covid-Free world in 2022, we will rely on science and the great work done in research and many other areas to care for us all. We wish all our readers a Happy, Peaceful and Healthy New Year! Prize Day was held in […]

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        High School Musical was a resounding success as always, despite the ‘snow’ and inclement weather forcing the cancellation of some of the shows. Yet, determined and committed to completing what they had worked so hard for all year, the Transition Year cast of 2018, showed ‘true grit’ by reconvening once the […]

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The significance of The Tree of Life in preparation for Confirmation and the strong creative connection with Ashton School. As Confirmation time approaches each year, Bishop Paul Colton hosts a morning of activities and fun for Confirmation candidates from all parishes across the dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. This year it was held in […]

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