School News

The Credit Union Schools Quiz took place today, Sunday 26th January, in the Kerry Sports Academy, MTU North Campus, Tralee. Aughacasla NS entered two teams - U11 and U13. Both teams did fantastic and represented the school brilliantly. Huge well done to the two teams.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is the story for Aistear this fortnight. Aistear is a curriculum framework for younger children. It is not a separate subject but a way of teaching and incorporating every subject. It places an important emphasis on learning through...

We are so proud of some of our girls who went into the palliative care unit last week to present a cheque to the Kerry Hospice Foundation with money they collected playing the tin whistle on The Wren. What a generous and amazing thing to do girls. Well done!

We will host our annual Open Night on Tuesday, 14th January 2025 at 6:30pm and we would like to invite all prospective parents and students to visit and see our fantastic school. Everyone is welcome to join us and find out what Aughacasla NS has to offer. We look...

Junior and Senior Infants are enjoying another theme for Aistear this fortnight…. it is all about the story 'The Little Red Hen'. All the boys and girls loved reading the story about the little red hen. They are having great fun with this story for Aistear in Junior...

All the staff in Aughacasla NS would like to wish all our families an enjoyable Christmas and a successful 2025. The school will reopen on Monday, 6th of January and we look forward to seeing you all again then. Nollaig Shona daoibh ar fad.  Sonas agus sláinte a...

Congratulations to Ruth Kiely who won the Castlegregory Community Council Christmas Card Competition. She was presented with her prizes by Chairperson of the Castlegregory Community Council, Catherine McCall. Ruth's winning designs will be printed as Christmas Cards...

5th and 6th Class went to Aperee Living in Camp yesterday morning for some carol singing. The children also gave the residents some Christmas cards they had made. The children and residents had a great time and it really helped us get into the Christmas spirit. Big...

1st and 2nd class have been busy learning about procedural writing. They put their instructions to the test over the last few days by designing their own gingerbread men and making yummy hot chocolate!

We had a very special visitor in school today who gave each child a lovely selection box to take home. Santa was delighted to be chaperoned by Gardai Enda. Huge thank you to Ferriter’s fruit & veg, Louise Hair Heaven & WestCoast Autos for sponsoring the...