Congratulations to all our students who have received attendance awards. What a fantastic achievement! Your commitment, reliability, and positive attitude toward coming to school each day truly set a wonderful example for others. Regular attendance plays a huge role in your success, and your dedication has clearly paid off. Well done, and keep up the great work!

ATTENTION ALL JUNIOR CYCLE AND LEAVING CERT 2026 CANDIDATES It is VERY important that all candidates view the following short video regarding their upcoming exams. Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Candidate Information Video

All Ireland ChessZ Final, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary On Tuesday 12th May, 9 students from Carndonagh Community School made the long trip to Nenagh, Co. Tipperary for the All Ireland ChessZ Final. They had qualified to represent Donegal in a provincial competition which was held in CCS in January. We were represented by: Cara McLaughlin Ciara Canny Chloe Harkin Dearbhla McCallion Ethan Doherty Tiernan McDermott Fallon Hirrell Andrii Apopov Mykhajlo Zhybovskyi They went head-to-head

In advance of tonight’s Prayer Service at Malin GAA, CCS will open at 5pm this evening for anyone who would like to come in and join together for Lewis. Our school counsellors will be in attendance. Refreshments will be available.

Third and Sixth year pupils will attend a Mass in the Áras after small break tomorrow to pray for our sixth-year pupil, Lewis Kelly. Please continue to keep the Kelly family in your thoughts and prayers.

Carndonagh CS joins with the whole community in keeping our sixth year pupil, Lewis Kelly, and his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

***REMINDER - Bank Holiday Weekend*** Carndonagh CS is closed Friday, 1st May and Monday, 4th May. Regular classes restart on Tuesday.

CCS WELLBEING WEEK - 23rd-27th MARCH

The State Exams Commission (SEC) have issued notice of Exam Fees for LC and JC. Letters have been given to pupils with login details included. The following link https://fees.examinations.ie will take applicants to a login page and user guide. The portal will be open from 2pm on Thursday 19 March 2026 and will close at 5pm Thursday 30 April 2026. SEC have said that failure to pay fees will have serious consequences, up to the withholding of Exam Certificates. ALL students mu

An Garda Síochána have asked schools to help inform parents/guardians regarding the use of electric scooters by children and young people. "Under the Roaad Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024, it is illegal for any person under 16 years of age to ride an e-scooter in a public place, including footpaths, cycle lanes, parks, and any other public space frequented by members of the public. This includes their use to and from school if under the age of 16. E-scooters pose

The First Year HEROes for January 2026 (for being H ere E very day, R eady and O n time) have been announced, along with the 'HERO of the Term'. Each HERO receives a €10 canteen voucher. 1A - Meaghán McCole ; 1B - Clara McLaughlin ; 1C - Ben Doherty (absent for pic) 1D - Danielle Postrero ; 1E - Dargán Crossan ; 1F - Maksym Melnyk

Four of our students received John Paul II awards on Wednesday last for voluntary work in their parishes and communities. Eoghan Doherty received the Papal Cross, while Fergal Diver Hall, Eanna McElwaine, and Kilian Callaghan all received the Gold Award.

The Carndonagh CS Annual Prizegiving Ceremony takes place in the Áras on Friday, 30th January at 2pm. The ceremony celebrates the academic adchievemens of our pupils for 2024/25. Awardees have been notified and certificates are being prepared. Congrats to all.

Carndonagh Community School was delighted to host the Donegal ChessZ Tournament on Tuesday, 20th January. The event brought together over 96 talented students from schools across Donegal, making it a fantastic day of competition. We congratulate all students who took part. Our students enjoyed tremendous success throughout the tournament, achieving the following outstanding results: 1st Overall – Champion’s Event 🏆 Ethan Doherty 3rd Overall – Champion’s Event ⭐ Fallon Hirre

There wasn't a seat free on Tuesday evening as CCS welcomed First Year pupils and parents/guardians to the Áras for CCS Open Night 2026. HSCL Co-ordinator, Yvonne Doherty hosted the event, and there were performances from the Drama Group and the Senior Choir, before those assembled headed to the Concourse for a walkabout. Treats were enjoyed, games were played, and the subject departments put on a show. There was no shortage of information regarding subject choices, extra-cur

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CCS will host its annual Open Night on Tuesday, 20th January, 7pm-9pm. Aimed at incoming/prospective pupils and their parents, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the school, meet staff and current students, explore subject options (a lot more fun than you think!), ask questions, and generally get a feel for the place. Assemble in the Áras for 7pm and we'll take it from there...See you soon!

Alisha Devlin is the lucky winner of the HERO of the Term, for being: H ere, E veryday, R eady and O n-time. She has won a €100 (£88stg) voucher for the MovieBowl in Derry. Huge congratulations Alisha and enjoy spending the voucher!

Download the Christmas ZODIAC Newsletter As the end of the calendar year draws near, we take a look back at some of the events and activities that occupied and entertained us over the last couple of months. The ZODIAC Newsletter is merely a snapshot; the ongoing stuff can be found as usual at www.facebook.com/carndonaghcs and www.carndonaghcs.ie . We'd like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas. Download the Christmas ZODIAC Newsletter

CCS will host 'A Christmas Cracker' variety concert on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th December (showtime 7.30pm) . Our musicians, actors, and dancers will showcase their talents on the Áras stage with a distinctly Christmassy vibe! Tickets are available from the School Office.

Yesterday, three 5th Year Politics and Society students travelled to Dáil Éireann to take part in the first annual Oireachtas Schools Quiz, an event to mark Oireachtas na nÓg and deepen student engagement with national politics. Carndonagh Community School was one of only 30 schools invited from across the country, making the occasion a significant honour for the students and the school. The quiz focused on Irish politics, current affairs, and the work of the Oireachtas. Stud

Today, Friday 14th November, is the school's Annual Day of Action. Pupils are tasked with making positive contributions and carrying out positive actions. There is also a significant charitable aspect to the initiative. Sponsorship cards have been distributed to pupils. All donations much appreciated. Donations to be returned by Friday 21st November. The beneficiaries are: - Inishowen Community Hospice - Donegal Alzheimer Society - Children in Crossfire There will be a public

The all-new CCS debating team met Magh Ene of Bundoran on Friday to oppose the motion that: 'Disinformation is the biggest threat to peace in 2025' . The team, made up of all girls this year, gave a wonderful first performance. Their speeches were well-researched and they each spoke confidently about their topics opposing the motion. We look forward to the second round of debate in the League Phase in the coming weeks.

Our senior Politics & Society students and transition year students took part in an online Euroscola event this week, connecting directly with the Vice-President of the European Parliament. During the session, students learned about how the EU functions and discussed the importance of active citizenship. The Vice-President reminded them that “the future of Europe is not guaranteed — it is in the hands of our youth. They decide who sits in Parliament today and could sit there

Damir, a Fifth Year pupil at CCS, recently struck gold at the Northern Ireland Jiu Jitsu Open, winning two gold medals representing...

CCS WILL CLOSE AT 12.30PM FRIDAY, 3rd OCTOBER Due to the Met Eireann forecast of a Red Zone in coastal areas from 2pm on Friday...

We were DELIGHTED to welcome back our outgoing Sixth Years on Friday 22nd August as they reached another milestone...Leaving Cert...

October 2025 mid-term break All schools will close from Monday 27th October 2025 to Friday 31st October 2025 inclusive. (Re-opening...

The Weekly Calendar can be found at the following link: https://www.carndonaghcs.ie/post/weekly-calendar-at-a-glance Annual Calendar The...

The Main Office will be closed for summer holidays from Monday, 7th July. Reopens Wednesday, 13th August.

Congratulations to the students who recently received attendance awards for the 2024/2025 school year. Your hard work, passion, and...

Sixth Year Sports Day at CCS is becoming a big hit with pupils and staff. And with the weather playing ball too, the fun was the perfect...

The First Year HEROes for April/May (for being H ere E very day, R eady and O n time) have been announced, along with the 'HERO of the...

Wishing our pupils the very best as they prepare for Junior and Leaving exams. The timetables can be accessed below. Junior Cycle Exams...

As the end of the school year draws near, we take a look back at some of the events and activities that occupied and entertained us in...

The Science Club recently went on a trip to the SciFest competition in Letterkenny ATU where they entered their science projects against...

Students are expected to come to school every day in full school uniform. Only items listed below and shown in the attached photographs...

Congratulations to the winners of the First Year Easter Egg Hunt. Emma, Niamh, Tessie, Kiera, Thomas, Korey, Grace, Tyler, Tina and...

On a very warm and sunny Wednesday 9th April, six students from CCS competed in the Donegal Chess Tournament in St. Columba’s...

The 2nd Year JCSP classes had an action-packed adventure in Letterkenny on Wednesday, March 26th. The thrills and excitement kicked off...

Experience the buzz! CCS has its very own beehive, and now we're offering a six-week Beekeeping course to parents/guardians, starting...

On Thursday, 27th February, the cast of Sister Act took to the stage of the Balor Theatre, Ballybofey, where they performed a selection...

Best wishes to our fabulous Junk Kouture fashionistas as they head to Dublin on Thursday, 6th March for the Regional Final #1 at The...

Congratulations to Brónagh Butler (6th Year) who has been awarded an Ulster All Star Award for 2025. 170 players were selected by their...

On Tuesday, 21st January, next year's First Years visited the school along with their parents for the CCS Open Night. After a brief...

Members of the Science Department have created a website specifically for pupils at CCS. Using their Google Classroom logins, pupils will...

The students that have competed in the recent Junior and Senior Chess Competitions and will be representing CCS in the upcoming Inishowen...

The Senior Chess Tournament was held in the library on Tuesday 28th of January. A total of 48 students competed to represent the school...

The Junior Chess Tournament was held on Tuesday 21st of January. All students played extremely well, there were quite a few entertaining...