Exchange Programs

Ashton Notes April 2011

By Ashton School on Apr 13, 2011.  

Transition Year students recently  presented a cheque 817.00 to Concern,  which was the proceeds of their 24 hour fast.   Tom Arnold, Chief Executive Officer Concern, gratefully acknowledged the  generosity of students, and thanked them for their continuing support over the  years.  He then proceeded to discuss the  work of Concern, with great passion, conviction, and […]

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Ashton Notes March 2011

By Ashton School on Mar 12, 2011.  

The winds of March  bring the news of dates of orals and  practicals to schools.  We wish all  students well in their preparations and plans. Transition year students have been very busy with a full  schedule of challenging events and engaging activities.           Mr. Pat Meely, of Drive for Life presented three one-day  workshops on the […]

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Ashton Notes February 2011

By Ashton School on Feb 11, 2006.  

Juvenes Translatores   is a translation contest which promotes young peoples’ thirst to learn  foreign languages.  As part of this  programme, five Leaving Certificate students, Lisa Hayden , Heather Johns,  Conor O’Donovan, Michael Angland, and Eoin Corcoran  participated in a translation competition  recently, co-ordinated by Spanish and Irish   teacher, Mr. Geaney.   Juvenes  Translatores raises awareness about […]

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