Dear Amber Flag Committee in Ashbourne Educate Together National School,

We, at Pieta, are delighted to inform you that your school has been awarded with the Amber Flag! 

We would like to thank the Amber Flag Committee for their commitment and dedication to promoting Positive Mental Health in your school this year. As you know in order to receive a Pieta Amber Flag you have to set and achieve goals throughout the year and our team found your application to be an outstanding initiative promoting positive mental health. We are truly overwhelmed with the amazing initiatives being run in schools this year. You are all a credit to your school.

We know how difficult the last few months have been and we are so thankful that you were able to achieve your goals either in person or “virtually”. We understand it’s been a trying time for the Amber Flag Committee but we hope that you can look back on your achievements throughout the year and be grateful of the time you spent together and the goals you’ve accomplished! Don’t underestimate the positive impact that your work has had this year. We, here at Pieta, certainly don’t.

Again, well done to all of you. Pieta’s Amber Flag Team hope that you are proud of all your accomplishments this year, especially in spite of the current situation. We certainly are!

Kindest regards,

The Pieta Amber Flag Team

Welcome to AETNS’ Distance Learning Hub!

Where do I begin?:

1. Click on the “Distance Learning” tab at the top of this page
2. Click on the “Main website”
3. Click on the “Class work” tab at the top of the page.
4. Choose your class level.
5.  Have fun Learning!

I have a query?

• For answers to your  Distance Learning questions please visit the FAQ section of the website.
• We will add answers to your FAQ’s to this section as we receive them.
• If you do not find an answer to your specific question in the FAQ section you can email us at : ashbourneetns@gmail.com.

Dear Parents, Guardians and teachers,

Section 62 of the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018 deals with the new processes around admissions policies. Before drafting the Admissions policy the Board of Management of AETNS would like to consult with Parents and teachers of AETNS. Please contact the office at ashbournetns@gmail.com for further information before 5pm Tuesday 28^th April 2020.

Le Meas,

Lynn Hicks

Secretary BOM

Welcome to AETNS’ Distance Learning Hub!

Where do I begin?:

1. Click on the “Distance Learning” tab at the top of this page
2. Click on the “Main website”
3. Click on the “Class work” tab at the top of the page.
4. Choose your class level.
5.  Have fun Learning!

I have a query?

• For answers to your  Distance Learning questions please visit the FAQ section of the website.
• We will add answers to your FAQ’s to this section as we receive them.
• If you do not find an answer to your specific question in the FAQ section you can email us at : ashbourneetns@gmail.com.

Dear Parents, guardians and children,

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.

As we are all aware the Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD  announced on Friday 17th April, that primary schools will remain closed until further notice.

See full Press Release here: https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR20-04-10.html

I would like to take this opportunity, yet again, to thank all the parents of the school community and their relatives who are working hard for us on the frontline and those of you providing the essential services that are keeping our community going. We all owe you an enormous debt of gratitude. Although I have said it before I don’t think we can say thank you enough. We will respect your efforts and play our part by continuing to stay at home and keep our distance.

And To the Children: WATCH THIS VIDEO!

Children, the teachers and all the staff of Ashbourne ETNS are missing you so much!

We could not have known, when school closed, so suddenly on the 12th March, that it would be so long before we would see you all again.

Well, with the news that it will be a while longer before we can see you all, the staff and I wanted to send you all a big hello and bring you a bit of togetherness while we stay apart.

Take a look at this video and see if you recognise anyone. We hope this will give you a smile!

https://youtu.be/Bn_IBqPZ5Vk