Renewed emphasis on the importance of second level education was clearly in evidence on Tuesday, 24th January as Sixth Class pupils and their parents filled the Áras for Open Night 2012. Ms. Elaine Meenan led the introduction to CCS alongside school Management and Student Council representatives, Blaine McCarron and Paula Coyle. An impressive array of stands and stalls decked the New Technology Building, promoting the wide range of subjects and programmes available at CCS. A number of Departments left nothing to chance, offering irresistible treats to prospective pupils and their parents. Even some members of staff expressed interest in languages and Home Economics, while insisting that crêpes, cakes and omelette did not influence their enquiries. Technical demonstrations, scientific gadgetry, artistic displays and delicacies kept those in attendance circulating for well over an hour. More than one parent suggested that they'd go back to school, given the chance. That might be how best to sum up Open Night 2012...

Open Night photo album

A Guide for Parents

What is Home School Community Liaison?

Carndonagh Community School has the services of a full-time Home School Community Liaison Co-Ordinator, Elaine Meehan, who links up with the adults who are involved in a student's life. The Service is designed:

• To build up trust and partnership between home, school and the community.
• To encourage parents to become involved in the learning process as a whole.
• To provide support and guidance to parents.

How Home School Community Liaison Works

The Home School Community Liaison Co-Ordinator:
• Communicates with Parents who are the primary educators of their children.
• Works with parents, staff in the school, organisations and groups in the community to encourage a partnership approach.
• Provide opportunities for parents who have missed out on education earlier in their lives to become involved in courses and activities that would interest them.

Home Visits

• To get to know parents and adults involved in student life.
• To discuss issues that matter to parents & pupils.
• To provide parents with information about the school.
• Give me a call on 086 8222169 if you would like me to visit or if I can be of assistance.

Involvement of Parents in Carndonagh Community School

The school welcomes contact and involvement with parents.

Home School Room
Make an appointment to see me to discuss any issue. A welcoming cup of tea/coffee will be available to parents wishing to call in for a chat.

Local Committee
A Local Committee is being set up to include parents, students, community groups and organisations working in partnership for your young people.

Parents' Association
Carndonagh Community School has a Parents' Association which works in partnership with the school for the benefit of all the school community.

Board of Management
Two parents are elected onto the school Board of Management by the parents of children attending the school.

Courses for Parents
Parents need time for personal development. It is intended to run activities and courses to suit the needs of parents.

Courses can be organised for :
• learning new skills
• leisure activities
• personal development, etc.
• courses run in the past include cookery, photography, Junior Cert. Maths and flower arranging.
• contact me about courses that would interest you.

Contact

Home School is there for the benefit of you and your family. I can be contacted through the school number 074 9374260 or the H.S.L.C. mobile number 086 8222169

Elaine Meehan