Aistear – Elmer

Aistear – Elmer

‘Elmer’ is our story for Aistear this fortnight. This much-loved story is about a patchwork elephant called Elmer. It is a beautiful story with the subtle message that it is okay to be different. The children are really enjoying the story and having great fun while...
Artist in Residence

Artist in Residence

Rochelle Lucey was in last week to do some lovely art with Juniors Infants, Seniors Infants and 1st Class. The Artist in Residence scheme facilitates a professional artist to make a series of visits to a school to work with students. We look forward to seeing what the...
Science Week 2023

Science Week 2023

Here at Aughacasla NS, we aim to foster a love for science, encourage curiosity, and stimulate a desire for discovery. Last week some classes engage in practical science activities during Science Week and Engineering Week, that provided new and exciting ways to learn....
Enrolling Junior Infants September 2024

Enrolling Junior Infants September 2024

Aughacasla National School is now open for Junior Infant enrolments for September 2024. Please click here to view our Annual Admission Notice  The closing date for acceptance of enrolment forms is March 1st 2024. This year’s enrolment form can be found on our Policy...
Slán go Fóill Mrs Galvin

Slán go Fóill Mrs Galvin

The staff and children held a ceremony on Thursday to mark Mrs Galvin’s retirement. It was a wonderful occasion filled with music, song, fond memories and much laughter.  The hall was decorated beautifully with artwork from sixth class.  It was great to see so many...
Heritage In Schools

Heritage In Schools

We were delighted to have Catherine Daly visit yesterday with her ‘Super Furry Animals’ as part of the Heritage In Schools Initiative. The children learned a lot about mammals, in particular mammals of Ireland. Catherine was absolutely excellent and all...