School News

As you are probably already aware by now all schools are to remain closed until Monday 11th as opposed to Wednesday 6th of January. Please click on the following link to read the official press release from the Dept. of...

We hope everybody has a safe and peaceful Christmas and an enjoyable New Years. The school will re-open on Wednesday 6th of January. Below is a letter for all parents to read written by Dr. Tony Holohan Chief Medical Officer. Letter from the Chief Medical Officer

There was great excitement today as Santa took time out of his very busy schedule to visit the children of Aughacasla. He spoke to each class and every child got a selection box going home. Huge thank you to the local Gardaí who helped make it all possible and a big...

We have been busy this week making cards and letters for the residents of our local nursing home Oceanview. Each card is adorned with a personalised messages and we hope the residents enjoy reading them all. This year has been particularly difficult for the elderly...

Comhghairdeas to former pupil Caolán O Connell who played in midfield on the Kerry minor football team that defeated Cork last night in the Munster minor football semi final on a scoreline of Kerry 0-21 Cork 1-14. Caolán played in midfield throughout all the game and...

5th and 6th Class are feeling festive and made their own sock snowmen last Friday.  

Christmas is in the air in Aughacasla National School this week. The children have created some beautiful festive art and all the displays are looking fantastic. Well done everyone. Nollaig Shona Daoibh!!   Reminder: School closes on Tuesday the 22nd of December...

We have taken inspiration from the, very popular, ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’ book for Aistear this fortnight. The children are learning all about the post office and the different vocabulary associated with it. They are having great fun exploring the theme and it...

5th and 6th Class recently took part in a creative writing workshop, with Fighting Words, via Zoom. It was facilitated by local writer and parent Ailbhe Keogan. The class planned and wrote the start of their story collaboratively and each child wrote their own ending....

We can't wait till we can go on holiday again but for now Junior and Senior Infants are doing the next best thing through their theme for Aistear this fortnight. They are learning all about the airport and how it works. From making their own passport to being air...