Sports

Munster Senior Hockey Ashton School enjoyed a memorable and hard-earned victory in the Munster Senior Boys’ Hockey Final, overcoming Newtown School in a dramatic contest that showcased determination and a true team spirit. The match proved to be a tightly contested affair from start to finish, with both sides displaying strong defensive organisation and limiting […]

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 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 […]

Ashton School will remain closed throughout Friday, 24th January due to the Red Weather Warning in place for Cork during Storm Eowyn. The school will reopen as normal on Monday, 27th January.

As we begin 2025, we would like to wish all readers a very Happy New Year. Science Week took place in Ashton towards the end of last term. Organised by the Science Department, our students took part in a range of events including Science quizzes, a DNA code breaker challenge, famous scientist poster competition, a […]