Ashton School. As the warmer temperatures of Spring, and the sunnier days of March beckon, we take pleasure in the beauty of Nature and all that it bestows upon us, for which we are grateful. School life proceeds at speed in any regular academic year, and this year is no exception. Leaving Certificate and Junior […]

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Ashton School. As January spreads its warmer temperatures (at times!), and longer days, we all feel the better of it. We are looking forward to St. Brigid’s day, which heralds the first day of Spring. We know that St. Brigid is the patron saint of dairy farming, protection of homes, and much more. St. Brigid’s […]

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Ashton School. As we look forward in hope and anticipation of a more Covid-Free world in 2022, we will rely on science and the great work done in research and many other areas to care for us all. We wish all our readers a Happy, Peaceful and Healthy New Year! Prize Day was held in […]

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There will be a virtual whole-school assembly on Friday, 26th February, 9.00 – 9.15 a.m.  Attendance is limited to the Ashton community and staff/student Office 365 (Teams) user credentials will be required to view. For your convenience a link to the Live Event is given below. Link to Whole-School Assembly on Friday, 26th February, 9.00 […]

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Dear Parents, Our annual Prize Day awards ceremony will take place on Friday, 20th November, at 2.00 p.m. Students will view the online ceremony in the classroom. Parents are also invited to view the ceremony online at 2.00 p.m. or by playing it back later. You will be able to access the ceremony by clicking on […]

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Dear Students and Parents, Please watch this short video which describes important changes to the daily school routine resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.  Please follow the advice carefully for your own safety and the safety of others. Yours sincerely, Adrian Landen Principal  1,190 total views

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Dear All, Please find below links to letters from Minister Foley to (i) parents and (ii) school staff. Please also find below a joint press release from the Management Bodies for the post primary schools following the announcement by the Department of Education and Skills regarding the reopening of schools. Letter to Parents from Minister […]

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The Board of Management has recently published the school’s admission policy for students enrolling in 2021/2022 and following years.  The old policy applies for students enrolling for 2020/2021. Admission Policy for 2020/2021 only Admission Policy for 2021/2022 and following years Prior to accepting applications for 2021/2022 the board of management will prepare and publish an […]

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10 April, 2020 – Minister McHugh Announces Postponement of State Examinations  740 total views

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Following an announcement made by the Department of Education and Skills on 10th April, Ashton School will be closed until further notice. The full text of the announcement made by the DES is available here. Other statements and updates from the Department of Education and Skills in relation to coronavirus Covid-19 are available here. Advice on A3 poster […]

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