Students from CCS travelled to ATU Letterkenny to compete in the VEX Robotics competition. It was a fantastic day out for our students and got to see STEM learning coming into action. With our students putting their coding, design, and teamwork skills to the test against schools from across the county. Luck wasn’t on our side regarding the final scoreboard this time. The students thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on experience and the electric atmosphere of the tournament. They re

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

This week the Inishowen Independent featured the first edition of a monthly Guidance series in conjunction with secondary schools in Inishowen. CCS was first up to break down the key info for prospective Third Level students. The article is well worth a read and can be accessed via the Donegal Live website. https://www.donegallive.ie/news/education/1985442/cao-and-ucas-deadlines-loom-for-2026-college-applicants.html The newspaper version is also available for download by clic

CCS Students Finn Duffy, Cian Lafferty, Nathan McGuinness, Aoife McDermott and Jessica McLaughlin enjoyed an amazing few days at the Stripe Young Scientist competition held in the RDS Jan 7th- 10th 2026. Aoife and Jessica displayed their project “From Grave to Stream” - Is embalming fluid having an environmental impact on the ecosystems of our waterways? They had the privilege of being judged by the Pat Guiry of, Chair of the Board, YS & Technology Exhibition, among other aca