Emily’s class have had lots of fun learning about bugs and insects living in Ireland this month. We have been learning about their habitats and where to find them. We loved doing a ‘minibeast hunt’ to try to find as many bugs and insects living in our school garden. We found hundereds of minibeasts and […]
Update Oct 27th: DES Press ReleaseUpdate Oct 27th: DES Press Release
Dear Parents, As mentioned previously the structural Assessment for AETNS is taking place this weekend. We are expecting to hear reports from this assessment before returning to school next week. I would like to bring your attention to the Press Release published on the Department’s website late yesterday evening https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2018-press-releases/PR18-10-26.html “This Press Release provides an update […]
Ashbourne ETNS Dress-Up DayAshbourne ETNS Dress-Up Day
Ashbourne ETNS would like to wish all a very happy midterm!
Dress-up Day in Junior InfantsDress-up Day in Junior Infants
We had a great day today dressed in our costumes. It’s been 9 weeks since we started school and already we have made lots of new friends. We hope you like our pictures. Enjoy the mid-term.
Update from the DESUpdate from the DES
Dear Parents, It was confirmed today that the structural assessment will be undertaken in AETNS over the next few days.The engineers report on the structural assessment will be issued to the Department of Education and Skills directly. We expect to hear the outcome of the report prior to our return to school. Refer to website […]
Update:DES Press Release & ClarificationUpdate:DES Press Release & Clarification
Dear Parents, Please find the most recent correspondence from the DES below: DES Press Release https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2018-press-releases/PR18-10-24.html 2. Department Clarification: “There has been media reporting suggesting that there was an 80% risk of the external wall at Ardgillan Community College collapsing in the event of high wind. I would like to clarify the position on behalf […]
DES Press ReleaseDES Press Release
Dear Parents, The following statement was issued this evening in relation to actions being taken by the Department: https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2018-press-releases/PR18-10-24.html
Q&A: Issued by the Department of Education and Skills (DES)Q&A: Issued by the Department of Education and Skills (DES)
Q&A What is the background on structural issues found in schools? Significant structural issues were identified at Ardgillan Community College in Balbriggan during an assessment undertaken by a structural engineer at the school on 19 October. The issues relate to Phase 1 of the school building, which was built in 2009 by Western Building Systems […]