Our long-awaited history book has been published and was launched on Friday, 2nd December 2016.  The launch took place in Ashton School and the book was launched by special guest – retired teacher and past-principal Bertie Smith. Bertie came to Ashton in 1974 and ended his teaching career as principal of Ashton in 2011.  With a connection with the school […]

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The Irish Department in Ashton were thrilled recently when they found out that they were once again winners in the Corn Bedell competition, where they have been winners on a number of occasions, 2016 being no exception. Rev. Tony Murphy presented a cheque and a framed certificate to the Irish Department at Ashton School Assembly […]

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The word ‘magic’ conjures up many images, but none as interesting or ‘eye-opening’ as the ‘Science Magic Show ‘ which the Science Teachers at Ashton put on during Science Week, 2016. The Science Department teachers invited 5th class students, and their teachers from Our Lady of Lourdes National School, and Ballintemple National School to the […]

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Our long-awaited history book has finally gone to print and will be launched on Friday, 2nd December 2016.  The launch will take place in Ashton School and the book will be launched by special guest – retired teacher and past-principal Bertie Smith.  Put the date in your diary, because it will be an occasion not to be missed.  Plan […]

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  Action Week 2016 – a HUGE success – 3,700 euros raised for charity. Action Week is a staple on the school calendar each year. The Justice Group, under the guidance of Chaplain Mr. Drew Ruttle, plan, organise, and co-ordinate whole-school, and individual activities for the week, all in aid of charity. The nominated charities […]

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Music Students in Ms. O’Brien’s Music class were enthralled at the Cork Pops Orchestra musical extravaganza they attended on Thursday November 10th at Cork City Hall. A ‘feast of music’ is how one student described it afterwards. Ms. O’Brien stated it was one of the ‘best ever’ performances she has attended. The liveliness, dedication, enthusiasm […]

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7th November 2016 Dear Parents/Guardians, The school’s Board of Management will soon have completed its five-year term. Accordingly it is time to plan for the next term which will begin at the end of November 2016. Each parent of a child currently at the school is entitled to nominate a fellow parent for the election. […]

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8th November 2016 Dear Parents/Guardians, The ASTI has agreed to defer its directive on supervision and substitution and its strike action. The school will reopen for all students tomorrow, Wednesday, 9th November. Yours sincerely, Adrian Landen Principal  639 total views

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Ashton School, Blackrock Road, Cork is putting in place contingency measures to ensure the continued provision of supervision services in the school following a decision of the ASTI to direct its members to withdraw from supervision and substitution duties. Applications are invited for inclusion on a panel of supervisors. Successful applicants will be required to […]

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  Ashton School, Blackrock Road, held their Annual Awards Day recently, attended by students, staff, Board of Management, Co-Patrons of the school, and invited guests. Prizes were awarded across the curriculum both academically and for sporting and extra-curricular success, generating positive affirmation for everyone involved. Guest of Honour on the day was Dr. Brian Appelbe, […]

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