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Awards Day with Peter Foott Guest of Honour

By Geraldine Collins on Oct 13, 2017.  

Chairman of the Board of Management at Ashton School, Mr. John Deane welcomed Bishop Paul Colton and  Mr. Pat McKelvey C.E.T.B. Co-Patrons of the School, Board of Management, invited guests including Guest Speaker Mr. Peter Foott, a past pupil of Ashton, parents and students to the Annual Awards Day. Mr. Adrian Landen Principal outlined the […]

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Head Girl and Head Boy greet Bishop Paul Colton

By Geraldine Collins on Sep 15, 2017.  

At the opening Assembly of the new school year, Mr. Landen, supported by Ms. Hewison, welcomed all students and staff back to school after the summer vacation. He encouraged students to do their best in all aspects of school life, both academic and sporting.  Mr. Landen welcomed Bishop Paul Colton, who addressed students, and encouraged […]

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Bronze medal for Diarmuid O’Donoghue at International Chemistry Olympiad

By Geraldine Collins on Jul 20, 2017.  

Congratulations are extended to Diarmuid O’Donoghue, 6th year at Ashton, on his amazing achievement at being awarded a Bronze medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad, held mid – July in Thailand.  Science teacher Ms. Margaret Buggy was ‘thrilled’  with Diarmuid’s  success.  She has taught Diarmuid through Junior Cycle Science, Leaving Certificate Chemistry, and actively encouraged him […]

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Recruitment of Guidance Counsellor, Special Needs Assistant and Librarian

By Ashton School on Jul 10, 2017.  

Guidance Counsellor Ashton School, Blackrock Road, Cork invites applications from suitably qualified teachers for the following RPT/TWT positions which may arise for 2017/2018: Guidance Counsellor (22 hours). Completed application forms, which must be accompanied with Curriculum Vitae, confirmation of current Teaching Council registration and registered subjects, vetting disclosure, and two written references, will be accepted […]

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Listowel Writers Week Winners.

By Geraldine Collins on Jul 6, 2017.  

    Ashton School 5th Year students Kim Bradfield and Philip Krause, along with their supportive families, attended Listowel Writer’s Week 2017 on May 31st for the official Opening of this internationally renowned festival of literature, to accept their awards on the night, with pride. Kim was awarded 1st prize in the U18 Creative Young […]

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Adult Education Enrolment Evening on 13th September 2017

By John O'Sullivan on Jun 1, 2017.  

The Adult Education Enrolment Evening for Autumn 2017 will be held on Wednesday, 13th September 2017.  Come along to enrol for one or more of the many excellent courses available.  Check out our brochure online. There is a course to suit everyone.  689 total views,  2 views today

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Art and Photography winners in Mental Health competition

By Geraldine Collins on May 30, 2017.  

    Katarina Sesaldo School Winner in Mental  Health Ireland’s Art and Photography Project.   Fiona Corcoran highly commended also in this competition. Certificates presented recently as affirmation of their creative abilities and their awareness of Mental health issues, co-ordinated by Ms. Creedon.    801 total views,  2 views today

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Transition Year Awards Night

By Geraldine Collins on May 29, 2017.  

    Transition Year students at Ashton School, Blackrock Road, Cork keenly look forward to this particular awards night, at the end of a very busy year.  Parents come to view and appreciate the work students have completed with great detail, and imagination. Ms. Ryan Year Head, welcomed everyone on the night, and Ms. Burke […]

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John Spillane charms students and staff

By Geraldine Collins on May 23, 2017.  

    Singer/song writer of renown John Spillane recently visited the Irish Department at Ashton and really inspired students and  staff in a very intimate, spontaneous, and relaxed visit.   There were Irish songs, many of the beautiful old renditions,  Irish dancing, spontaneous singing from students, excellent  and entertaining violin playing and a great sense […]

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Transition Year Closing Ceremony

By Ashton School on May 22, 2017.  

Parents of all TY students are invited to the TY Closing Ceremony on Thursday, 25th May, at 7.30 p.m. TY Yearbooks will be for sale for €12.  689 total views

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