It has been a busy and rewarding few weeks at Ashton School, with students and staff participating in a wide range of academic, athletic, cultural, and charitable activities. Congratulations to our eight Fifth Year students who successfully completed a challenging 50km hike over three days as part of their Silver Gaisce Awards. Meanwhile, thirty Transition […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Ashton School is currently recruiting teachers for 2025/2026. Please access our recruitment page at www.ashton.ie/recruitment.   29 total views,  2 views today

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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 […]

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An Orange Weather Warning for Rain hung over Ashton School from January 14th to 16th as the annual Transition Year Musical was staged. This year’s musical, Singin’ in The Rain, enthralled audiences in the packed Sports Hall over three nights. A further day-time performance was also put on for invited primary school students. Months of […]

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Ashton School will remain closed throughout Friday, 24th January due to the Red Weather Warning in place for Cork during Storm Eowyn. The school will reopen as normal on Monday, 27th January.  56 total views

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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 […]

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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 […]

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  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 […]

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