School News

‘Elmer’ was our story for 'Learning Through Play' last week. 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 really enjoyed the story and had great fun...

What a busy week! Maths Week was a fantastic celebration of problem-solving, creativity, and fun! Throughout the week, pupils took part in a range of engaging activities, challenges, and games designed to show that maths is all around us. From puzzles to hands-on...

A huge well done to all the children who took part in the football blitz in Lispole last week. Everyone showed fantastic teamwork, enthusiasm, and great sportsmanship throughout the day. It was wonderful to see the boys getting involved, supporting one another, and...

We had a rare visitor to the yard this week. Hovering around was a beautiful dragonfly. Its wings sparkled like tiny rainbows. The children stood still and one lifted out their hand. As if the dragonfly understood the invitation, it landed softly on their fingertips....

Three Billy Goats Gruff is the theme for Learning Through Play this week. We work on a new theme each week where children learn new vocabulary, develop their problem solving skills, work as part of a team as well as developing communication and play skills. It is a...

Our 'Learning Through Play' theme this week is based on the classic tale Little Red Riding Hood. The children have been engaging in a variety of playful and creative activities inspired by the story, including role play, sequencing events, making wolves, and exploring...

Congratulations to our talented students for their outstanding performance in the recent Community Games. Your hard work and dedication has paid off, and we are so proud to see you representing Aughacasla National School. Well done to all the participants— you are an...

Aughacasla National School is now open for Junior Infant enrolments for September 2026. Please click here to view our Annual Admission Notice  The closing date for acceptance of enrolment forms is March 1st 2026. This year’s enrolment form can be found on our Policy...

Our school is taking part in the Whole School Ocean Champion Project, in collaboration with the Irish Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme. Given our proximity to Tralee Bay, we are perfectly placed to bring the ocean into the classroom with a real-world,...

‘Run, run, as fast as you can. You can’t catch me I’m the gingerbread man.’ The Gingerbread Man is the story for 'Learning Through Play' this week in Junior and Senior Infants. 'Learning Through Play' is a vital teaching methodology that we use in Aughacasla NS to...