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Prize Day Ashton School held its annual Prize Day with a passionate sense of pride as students, staff and families gathered to celebrate achievement across the entire school community. The first set of awards honoured those who achieved the highest marks in individual subjects. These prizes reflected incredible effort and a keen sense of enthusiasm […]

As the academic year draws to a close at Ashton School, we reflect on what has truly been one of our most memorable and successful years to date. For our Sixth Year students, May brought a mix of emotions—bittersweet farewells, anticipation for the future, and the inevitable nerves that accompany the Leaving Certificate examinations. The […]

Ashton School has prepared a draft revision of its anti-bullying policy in line with the Bí Cineálta procedures published by the Department of Education. The Board of Management is now consulting school partners and members of the wider community on the draft policy which is available via the link below. Draft Bí Cineálta Anti-Bullying Policy […]

Ashton School Honours Clare Lawson with Hall of Fame Award 2025 On Wednesday, 12th March, Ashton School proudly welcomed back one of its most distinguished past pupils, Clare Lawson, to receive the prestigious Hall of Fame Award. This award recognises former Ashton students who have achieved remarkable success in their careers, excelled in sports, or […]

Ashton School is currently recruiting teachers for 2025/2026. Please access our recruitment page at www.ashton.ie/recruitment. 

Ashton School: A Busy and Exciting Time for Students Ashton School continues to thrive with a variety of exciting events and activities this term. Our art students have recently participated in nature-themed workshops at the Glucksman Gallery at University College Cork (UCC). Fifth-year students attended a workshop titled Every Species Matters, which focused on endangered […]

As we begin 2025, we would like to wish all readers a very Happy New Year. Science Week took place in Ashton towards the end of last term. Organised by the Science Department, our students took part in a range of events including Science quizzes, a DNA code breaker challenge, famous scientist poster competition, a […]

As we are on the countdown to the Christmas holidays, we can look back at a great term in Ashton. One of the highlights was our annual Prize Day ceremony. This event gives the wider school community the opportunity to celebrate school life, academic success and sporting excellence. This year’s ceremony included a musical performance […]

  The autumn term is always a busy one in Ashton with students taking part in a wide range of activities. Transition Year students recently went on their Outdoor Pursuits week to Achill, Co. Mayo. Accompanied by Mr. Ruttle, Ms. Savage, Ms. Dennehy and Mr. Casey, the students enjoyed surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, pier jumping and […]

Ashton School. Leaving Certificate students completed their six academic years with a Graduation Evening at Ashton School.  They outdid themselves with excellent musical content, singing, and dance, co-ordinated by Chaplain Mr. Ruttle.  The 2024 Leaving Certificate class was the largest class to graduate in many years in the history of Ashton, generating a full house […]