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School Self-Evaluation

By Ashton School on Jan 30, 2019.  

Survey for Teachers on Assessment and Reporting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3VYM2P9    349 total views

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Ashton Notes – October 2018

By Ashton School on Nov 21, 2018.  

Open Day 2018 On the afternoon of Friday 21 September, the school opened its doors to the public and to prospective pupils and their families. Around 200 families were guided around the school by prefects and Transition Year students who were happy to talk about aspects of life here. Members of staff were on hand […]

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‘High School Musical’ a resounding success.

By Geraldine Collins on May 26, 2018.  

        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 for Confirmation students in the Diocese.

By Geraldine Collins on May 20, 2018.  

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 Justice Committee present cheque to COPE Foundation.

By Geraldine Collins on Mar 14, 2018.  

  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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School Closure due to Severe Weather

By Ashton School on Feb 28, 2018.  

In response to the Statement from the Department of Education & Skills published on Wednesday, 28th February, Ashton School will be closed on Thursday, 1st March and Friday, 2nd March, due to the Status Red warning in place for Munster and Leinster. Please note that all activities scheduled to take place at the school on 1st and 2nd March […]

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Gradam Ceoil 2018 – TG4

By Ashton School on Jan 31, 2018.  

Is cúis mhór bróid do scoil Ashton í gur ainmníodh iarmhúinteoir Gaeilge Máire Ní Chéileachair mar TG4 Amhránaí na Bliana 2018. Beidh craoladh beo Gradam Ceoil TG4 2018 ar siúl Dé Domhnaigh seo chugainn, 4ú Feabhra, 20:30  ó Bhéal Feirste. Táimid go léir ag súil go mór leis an ocáid speisialta seo. We are very […]

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Sports Person of the Month December 2017 Anna Torres

By Geraldine Collins on Jan 23, 2018.  

        Interview with Anna Torres Sports Person of the Month – December 2017. Anna recently participated in a cross country schools competition and came in first place. Her hard work and dedication to athletics really stood out this year so far.   Q. How did you feel before the race? Before the race […]

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Athletics students have great success

By Geraldine Collins on Dec 8, 2017.  

The Athletics Association of Ireland ran cross-country challenge activities for students from across the country.  The purpose was to encourage students uptake in distance running.  It was open to all abilities. Ashton had 33 athletes representing the school in the challenge. Anna Torres 4th year came first in the 4th/5th/6th year girls section, with Sofia […]

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Art student Jade Segrillo is a winner

By Geraldine Collins on Dec 7, 2017.  

Students of Art were invited to participate in the Jane Glanville Art Competition, open to TY, 5th year students from six Protestant schools (mostly comprehensive) in Ireland, based on themes of Reflection, Journey, Change or Contemplation, co-ordinated by Ms. O’Shea.  Highly commended was Muireann O’Callaghan, 3rd Prize was awarded to Molly Neill, 2nd prize to […]

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