ASCN News
✨ School Tour to Italy ✨
Just before the midterm break, 29 second-year students set off on a four-day tour of Italy—an adventure filled with history, culture, and plenty of fun. 🌅 Day 1 – Venice Our journey began with a very early 3am departure from Clara. By the time we landed in...
LOETB Junior Maths Competition Success
Congratulations to Rhea Ma (TY), Ryan Flanagan (TY), Eoin Burke (3rd) and Cian Egan (3rd) on their success in the LOETB Junior Maths Competition which took place in Portlaoise on Tuesday, October 21st. They finished 3rd out of 38 teams from ETB schools across Laois...
TY Barista Training
A group of TY students completed their first day of Barista training in Tullamore on Monday. A day filled with excellent practical insights to prepare them for the working world. Well done to all.[ba_image_carousel slide_count="4" nav_height="48px" nav_width="48px"...
Stand Up Week 2025 🏳️🌈
🌈 This week, our school proudly took part in Stand Up Week – a nationwide celebration of respect and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community. We enjoyed a range of activities, with Coloured Jumper Day being a highlight! The school was bursting with colour and...
🎓✨ NexGen College & Career Fair – Tullamore ✨🌟
Our 5th and 6th Year students recently attended the NexGen College & Career Fair at the Tullamore Court Hotel, where they explored a wide range of exciting opportunities for life after school. The event brought together representatives from colleges, universities,...
✨💙 Anti-Bullying Week at ASCN 💙✨
This week we came together to learn, share, and celebrate kindness, living out our school motto: Respect for All. 🌟 From inspiring lessons on anti-bullying, to wearing our odd socks 👟🧦 to show that our differences make us stronger when we...
🌍✨ Culture Day: A Celebration of Creativity and Community ✨🎶
In harmony with Culture Night, our school came alive with colour, music, and creativity as we celebrated our very own Culture Day — a joyful showcase of the diverse talents and cultures that make up our school community. 🎤 Lunchtime PerformancesThe heart of...
📚✨ One Book, One Community, Offaly ✨📚
We’re delighted to launch a new initiative in Clara – One Book, One Community, Offaly! This project brings together our 6th class and 1st Year students and their families to share the joy of reading and learning in Clara and Tullamore.But, it’s not just for them –...
📚 One Book, One Community: Launch Event at Esker Arts! ✨
On Tuesday, we were delighted to officially launch the One Book, One Community initiative at Esker Arts. This exciting HSCL-led project aims to bring the joy of reading to life by connecting schools and families through a shared book experience. The initiative will...
✨ First-Year Team Building Day: Fun, Friendship, and Adventure! ✨
Our first-year students enjoyed an action-packed team bonding trip on Friday, filled with energy, laughter, and unforgettable experiences. The day was designed to help students connect, build friendships, and settle into their new school community—and it certainly...