As part of the ongoing development of literacy in Ashton, the English Department, in conjunction with Ashton Librarian Ms. Roberts, and the Literacy Committee strongly promote the encouragement of reading as an integral unit of their excellent work, and this year is no exception. We were delighted to welcome Judi […]

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Ashton School, Blackrock Road, Cork enjoys the many benefits of having a Chapel within the school complex, which is used daily, and thoroughly enjoyed by all those who have the pleasure of spending quiet and prayerful time there.   Set in what was the original part of the school complex, it is pivotal to all functions […]

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Ashton U14 Soccer team achieved the ultimate in returning victors from their Easter participation in the Blackpool Challenge Cup. This is an event that attracts European teams of outstanding ability, and dedication to winning games.  Having won various sections of this Cup over the last two years, the Ashton team was determined to bring home the […]

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  Proclamation Day proceedings at Ashton School were opened by Principal Mr. Landen who welcomed Ms. Alison Flack, Board of Management, Mr. Ted Owens, Co-Patron CETB, Dr. Alicia St. Leger, and the school cohort.  He reminded us of the themes of the centenary commemoration of Easter Week 1916, being, Remember, Reflect, Re-imagine….. Students, staff and invited […]

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Ashton School First Year students Futsal team became the first Cork school to win the FAI Post Primary Schools Munster Futsal Championship. Victories by the team at Ashton School, Blackrock Road, Cork over De La Salle Waterford, CBS Sexton Street Limerick, Mercy Mounthawk Tralee, and CBS High School Clonmel, meant Ashton emerged as victors with […]

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Corn Bedell was presented recently at Assembly at Ashton School by Ms. Máire Roycroft atá ina ball ar Chumann Gaelach na hEaglaise do Ms. Creedon, Ms. Desmond, Ms. McCarthy and Mr. Geaney, múinteoirí Gaeilge at Ashton, on behalf of the school cohort.  A cheque to the value of 250 euros was also presented. The prize […]

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“The History of Ashton School” written by Alicia St Leger was due to be launched on 6th November 2015. Due to the considerable work involved in the final stages, the launch has had to be deferred until the Spring of 2016.  The new date will be published on the school website after it has been decided. Adrian […]

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Maths Week took place from the 12th to the 16th of October at Ashton School, and was  celebrated  in many ways. Each morning a maths puzzle was read out over the intercom. This gave students the time to solve the problem, and submit their answer at break time. Students heard a number of fun and […]

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Leaving Certificate results were received with relief and joy by hard-working students and their parents in mid-August. Mr. Landen congratulated all students, complimenting them on their examination success, and wished them well as they now embark on new and interesting areas of study and training. The Graduation Evening was held recently at the Rochestown Park […]

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