Wednesday, 15th August, was indeed a day of celebration at Ashton School – the day when the leaving certificate results finally arrived.  The long-awaited results brought great news for many students. The performance of the Class of 2018 was outstanding with excellent results achieved at every level. Special congratulations are in order for William Ronayne who […]

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Until Friday, 13th July 2018… All items (except shirts and shoes) will be available from Welch Sports, Douglas Village Shopping Centre, Cork. (Tesco) until 13th July. Phone 021-4857004.  All hockey sticks, bags, shoes, protection etc will be available from Welchs Hockeyworld, Unit 3 Frankfield Business Park, Ballycureen, Cork, T12 RPR9 (near Musgraves).  Phone 021-4311651. From Monday 16th July 2018… All Ashton School Uniform and Sports […]

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Please note the new descriptors used to describe performance in end-of-term written examinations in the Junior Cycle programme.  The new descriptors apply only to subjects taught from new specifications.  Currently the descriptors apply to Science, Business Studies and English. Old Grade Descriptors – Junior Certificate Percentage A ≥ 85 to 100 B ≥ 70 and < 85 […]

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        High School Musical was a resounding success as always, despite the ‘snow’ and inclement weather forcing the cancellation of some of the shows. Yet, determined and committed to completing what they had worked so hard for all year, the Transition Year cast of 2018, showed ‘true grit’ by reconvening once the […]

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The significance of The Tree of Life in preparation for Confirmation and the strong creative connection with Ashton School. As Confirmation time approaches each year, Bishop Paul Colton hosts a morning of activities and fun for Confirmation candidates from all parishes across the dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross. This year it was held in […]

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Ashton School will close at 1240 on Tuesday, 15th May, to facilitate staff training in child safeguarding. Classes as normal on 16th May.  667 total views

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No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to La Tour Eiffel (and some high street shopping!) The exchange group is pictured here with the iconic backdrop best viewed from across the Seine. The goodbyes, after a successful week-long stay in Pontivy in the heart of Brittany, were said in the early hours of […]

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The French Exchange group has hit the news in Pontivy. They feature in the local newspaper today.  913 total views

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  At a recent assembly, a cheque was presented to COPE Foundation as a beneficiary of the funds raised during Action Week, by the Justice Committee, co-ordinated by Mr. Ruttle which totalled 4,000 euros.  Students and staff were totally immersed in this week of fun to raise funds for local, national, and international charities.   […]

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