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TY Fast Transition Year students in Ashton recently demonstrated remarkable generosity and commitment by raising an impressive €1,454.10 for the charity Concern through a 24-hour fast and sleepover held in the school. The initiative formed part of the students’ Transition Year programme, encouraging young people to engage meaningfully with issues of social justice and solidarity […]

Open Day The Ashton School Open Day proved to be a wonderful success, welcoming new prospective students and their families to experience all that the Ashton School community has to offer. The event provided an excellent opportunity for visitors to meet staff and students, explore the facilities, and gain an insight into life at Ashton. […]

The programme of extra-curricular activities for 2025/2026 is available via the link.

As the academic year draws to a close at Ashton School, we reflect on what has truly been one of our most memorable and successful years to date. For our Sixth Year students, May brought a mix of emotions—bittersweet farewells, anticipation for the future, and the inevitable nerves that accompany the Leaving Certificate examinations. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ashton School is currently recruiting teachers for 2025/2026. Please access our recruitment page at www.ashton.ie/recruitment. 

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 […]

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 […]