School News

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...

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 children...

Big thanks to O'Dwyers Mace, Camp Cross who dropped over Johnny Sexton masks for 6th Class last week.

6th Class celebrated Maths Week last Friday by playing various maths games and doing a maths quiz. Maths is at the core of everything we do. Maths is useful and it can also enrich our lives. Visit www.mathsweek.ie/2023 for great ideas, activities and games to play at...

Annascaul/Castlegregory Ladies play in the Bons Secours Junior B Championship Final this Sunday, October 15th. No doubt the team has worked extremely hard for this and everyone in Aughacasla NS wishes them all the very best.

Room on a Broom is the story for Aistear this fortnight. This story is about a kind witch who invites a collection of animals to join her on her broom, though her cat thinks it will get overcrowded. The children are having great fun exploring the theme and learning...

Children from 4th, 5th and 6th Class went to Annascaul last Friday to compete in a blitz where they took on neighbours Annascaul and Lispole. The lads did fantastically well. They played some lovely football and gave a great team performance. Well done to all.  

The theme for Aistear this fortnight in Junior Infants is the story 'Oliver's Vegetables'. This story is a best-loved classic which is ideal for fussy eaters. Do you like chips? Oliver does. In fact, he won’t eat anything else – until he plays a game with his grandpa....

The theme for Aistear in Junior Infants is the story 'The Train Ride'. It is a lovely story about a little girl and her mother who board the train in town and set off on a journey through the countryside. As they travel, the girl looks out of the window and sees...

Welcome back to all our students and parents for the new school year. A very special welcome to our new Junior Infants. We were very excited to welcome them to Aughacasla National School. They have settled in really well already and we look forward to a great year...