School News

This week, the well-loved story The Mitten provided a rich and engaging theme for 'Learning Through Play'. This story shows how the animals make room for one another, even when space is limited, highlighting the importance of being considerate and inclusive. It also...

Pupils in 5th and 6th Class held a very successful bake sale today to raise funds for our Student Council. The Student Council has lots of exciting ideas aimed at making our school an even better place for everyone, and this fundraiser will help turn some of those...

Our halls have come alive with the creativity and imagination of our students. This year’s winter/Christmas art highlights the beauty of the season through vibrant colour and the joyful spirit that makes this time of year so special. The children's work truly makes...

This week, Junior and Senior Infants are exploring the joy of learning through play using the story 'The Night Before the Night Before Christmas'. Learning through play helps children build confidence, imagination and a love of discovery. Just like in The Night Before...

The story for Learning Through Play this week is One Snowy Night.  This story is about kindness, friendship and community. It teaches young readers the importance of sharing, compassion, and looking after others, especially during tough times, as Percy the Park Keeper...

Aughacasla National School is now open for Junior Infant enrolments for September 2026. The closing date for acceptance of enrolment forms is March 1st 2026. This year’s enrolment form can also be downloaded here. Completed enrolment forms can be returned via email to...

This week, our Learning Through Play theme is the lovely story “The Curious Polar Bear”. The children have been busy exploring a world of snow, ice, adventure and imagination. Through play-based learning, they stepped into the paws of a brave little polar bear who...

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Parents’ Association for their exceptional work in organising refreshments for the Céilí in Camp today. We are deeply grateful for their time, energy and dedication in supporting our school and all their efforts...

A number of our students achieved outstanding results at this year’s Community Games, bringing home an impressive collection of medals across a variety of events. Representing our school with dedication and enthusiasm, the children took part in a variety of events....

As part of Science Week, 5th and 6th Class proudly presented a wonderful showcase of science experiments for the school. Over the past week, 5th and 6th Class worked hard to plan, investigate and prepare hands-on demonstrations. Classes from throughout the school were...