On Thursday February 18th, four Transition Year students participated in the Lord Mayor’s debate on the motion that ‘Ireland is better off with the EU’.  This was held in the City Hall Chambers in the presence of eight other schools. The debate was a great success with Chaia Carroll, Lily Thornhill, Alex O’Donovan […]

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Lord Mayor’s message of ‘POSITIVITY’, and not being afraid ‘to ask for help’. Lord Mayor Cllr. Des Cahill visited Ashton School recently, and was greeted at Assembly by Principal Mr. Landen, accompanied by Deputy Principal Ms. Hewison, along with Head Girl Annie Walshe, and Head Boy P. J. Meaney, students and staff. Lord Mayor Cahill […]

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Our long-awaited history book has been published and was launched on Friday, 2nd December 2016.  The launch took place in Ashton School and the book was launched by special guest – retired teacher and past-principal Bertie Smith. Bertie came to Ashton in 1974 and ended his teaching career as principal of Ashton in 2011.  With a connection with the school […]

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  Action Week 2016 – a HUGE success – 3,700 euros raised for charity. Action Week is a staple on the school calendar each year. The Justice Group, under the guidance of Chaplain Mr. Drew Ruttle, plan, organise, and co-ordinate whole-school, and individual activities for the week, all in aid of charity. The nominated charities […]

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Music Students in Ms. O’Brien’s Music class were enthralled at the Cork Pops Orchestra musical extravaganza they attended on Thursday November 10th at Cork City Hall. A ‘feast of music’ is how one student described it afterwards. Ms. O’Brien stated it was one of the ‘best ever’ performances she has attended. The liveliness, dedication, enthusiasm […]

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  Ashton School, Blackrock Road, held their Annual Awards Day recently, attended by students, staff, Board of Management, Co-Patrons of the school, and invited guests. Prizes were awarded across the curriculum both academically and for sporting and extra-curricular success, generating positive affirmation for everyone involved. Guest of Honour on the day was Dr. Brian Appelbe, […]

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          Adidas School tracksuit (as per above photos), will be compulsory for all sports teams and OPTIONAL for all other students. Price €110.00 including the school crest and each student’s name initials. Fittings by Welch Sports in Ashton School, will take place on Monday 17th October, 2016. Deposit of €50.00 will […]

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Members of Ashton Christian Union attending the Church of Ireland Board of Education Service of Choral Evensong for the Opening of the Academic Year,  in St. Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin recently, co-ordinated by Chaplain Drew Ruttle.  992 total views

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