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50/50 Weekly Draw Winner (€840 Jackpot) - Claire McLaughlin
Another BIG jackpot this afternoon, Claire McLaughlin the winner on this occasion. The jackpot has been €840 or more since the start of...
2 hours ago


**IMPORTANT NOTICE** - National Council for Special Education
Important notice for parents seeking a place for their child in a Special School or Special Class for September 2026: You will need to...
2 days ago


Swan Park Ecology Fieldwork Trip
On Tuesday, 23rd September, our 6th Year Biology students together with their teachers Ms. Curran and Ms. Hempenstall enjoyed a wonderful...
2 days ago


Wellbeing Subject Specifications for PE, SPHE and CSPE
As part of our on-going whole-school wellbeing strategy, all Junior and Senior Cycle specifications for SPHE, PE and CSPE can be accessed...
3 days ago


Weekly Calendar (At A Glance)
Weekly Calendar Mon 22nd Sept – Fri 26th September WOTW – Adjective – immaculate  - perfectly clean, neat, or tidy. e.g. "an immaculate...
4 days ago


50/50 Weekly Draw Winner (€840 Jackpot) - Frances Doherty
Another fantastic turnout for the 50/50 this week, with the €840 jackpot going to Frances Doherty. The jackpot remains very impressive...
Sep 19


50/50 Weekly Draw Winner (€840 Jackpot) - Aiden Doherty/James Doherty
Today's 50/50 Jackpot valued at €840 was won by AIDEN DOHERTY/JAMES DOHERTY. The turnout was huge again. Thanks to all entrants and...
Sep 12


50/50 Weekly Draw Winner (€1300 Jackpot) - Clare Mullan
It was a busy day in the CCS 50/50 department with a huge number of envelope entries to process. Thank you all very much for keeping it...
Sep 5


CCS 50/50 Draw is Back!
The first CCS 50/50Â draw for 2025/2026 will take place on Friday 05/09/2025 and we are inviting all members of the school community to...
Sep 1


Leaving Cert Results Day
We were DELIGHTED to welcome back our outgoing Sixth Years on Friday 22nd August as they reached another milestone...Leaving Cert...
Aug 26


Back to School Schedule (August/September 2025)
The 'Back to School' schedule is as follows: Tuesday 26th August (HALF DAY; school ends at 12.30pm) - School opens for First Year Pupils...
Aug 13


Key Dates - School Year 2025/26
October 2025 mid-term break All schools will close from Monday 27th October 2025 to Friday 31st October 2025 inclusive. (Re-opening...
Aug 13


Weekly & Annual Calendars 2025/26
The Weekly Calendar can be found at the following link: https://www.carndonaghcs.ie/post/weekly-calendar-at-a-glance Annual Calendar The...
Aug 13


Main Office Holidays (Closed from Monday, 7th July)
The Main Office will be closed for summer holidays from Monday, 7th July. Reopens Wednesday, 13th August.
Jun 27


Pat O'Connor
There was shock and sadness among staff at CCS following the untimely passing of past-staff member, Pat O’Connor. Pat was school...
Jun 19


Attendance Awards 2025
Congratulations to the students who recently received attendance awards for the 2024/2025 school year. Your hard work, passion, and...
Jun 10


'Farm to Fork' Home Economics Trip
Our 'Farm to Fork' Home Economics trip to The Milk Bar and Ballyholey Farm was a fantastic experience. Students learned all about where...
Jun 9


LCA Farewell
Last week marked a special milestone as we said goodbye to our amazing 6th Year LCA students here at CCS. The farewell event took place...
Jun 9


Aoileann Donnelly - Global Ireland Young Leader
Global Ireland Young Leaders, Dublin, May 2025Â Â by Aoileann Donnelly, TYA Â As part of Transition Year in CCS we get many opportunities...
Jun 9


Sixth Year Sports Day
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...
Jun 5


5th Year History Trip to Derry
5th Year History students recently enjoyed a powerful and insightful trip to Derry, where they visited the Free Derry Museum, the Siege...
Jun 5


April/May HEROes
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...
Jun 3


Junior Cycle & Leaving Cert Exams Timetables
Wishing our pupils the very best as they prepare for Junior and Leaving exams. The timetables can be accessed below. Junior Cycle Exams...
Jun 3


50/50 Weekly Draw Winner (€1700 Jackpot) - Mary T. Devlin
Watch the Big Summer Draw video on our 50/50 Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DsjZpZrEb/?mibextid=wwXIfr 1st - €1700 -...
May 23


ZODIAC Newsletter - May 2025
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...
May 21


TY Horticulture Roundup
It's been a busy year for TYs in their Horticulture module this year. Students carried out workshops in seed saving. Students organised...
May 21


50/50 Summer Bonanza - €1000 Jackpot Guaranteed
One lucky winner of this year's final 50/50 draw on Friday 23rd May will walk away with at least €1000. There are also nine other prizes...
May 21


50/50 Weekly Draw Winner (€780 Jackpot) - Roxanna Hirrell
The penultimate 50/50 Draw of the school year was won by ROXANNA HIRRELL, taking home a jackpot of €780. Next week's 50/50 will be a BIG...
May 16


May Maths Puzzle - €25 Voucher to be Won
The Weight Riddle Three animals—an elephant, a crocodile, and a monkey—are weighed in pairs on a scale:The elephant and the 2 crocodiles...
May 14


50/50 Weekly Draw Winner (€730 Jackpot) - Liz Doherty
Sunshine, a stretch in the evenings, and jackpots...Life's little pleasures! The lucky 50/50 winner this week was LIZ DOHERTY, who...
May 9


Science Club Win Awards at SciFest ATU
The Science Club recently went on a trip to the SciFest competition in Letterkenny ATU where they entered their science projects against...
May 9


School Uniform - May 2025
Students are expected to come to school every day in full school uniform. Only items listed below and shown in the attached photographs...
May 6


Bebhinn Mullins (Clonmany Community Centre) Visits CCS
5th year LCVP recently welcomed Bebhinn Mullins to their class to hear all about the wonderful work being done by Bebhinn and her team in...
May 6


Heartache & Pride at the U18 Erasmus School Cup
(Match Report courtesy of Atlético de Madrid Academy) In a match that could only be described as a rollercoaster of emotions,...
May 6


50/50 Weekly Draw Winner (€840 Jackpot) - Marie Canny
This week's cracking 50/50 jackpot - €840 - was won by MARIE CANNY. Let the long weekend begin! Thank you to all entrants and assistants.
May 2


Marine Machine Roadshow (Loughs Agency)
The Marine Machine Roadshow from the Loughs Agency returned to CCS yesterday. The Marine Machine provides an educational experience to...
May 2


TY 6-a-side Tournament (Aileach)
The TYs played their annual 6-a-side competition in sunny Aileach before the Easter break. It was TYE who emerged victorious, winning the...
May 2


Clodagh McGonagle and the Galaxy All-Stars Win World Bronze
Everyone at CCS would like to extend a massive WELL DONE to Clodagh McGonagle 6D who did herself, her school, and Inishowen proud at the...
Apr 30


'Irish for Parents' Course - Thursday, 1st May
FAO all Parents/Guardians - there will be a 4-week 'Irish for Parents' course starting on Thursday 1st May from 3.30pm – 4.20pm in CCS. ...
Apr 29


Soccer Ladies Sizzle in the Dublin Sun!
The CCS U-17 girls’ football team travelled to Dublin on Thursday last to compete in the Madcup Erasmus Tournament hosted by Althletico...
Apr 17


50/50 Weekly Draw Winner (€1460 Jackpot) - Sueanne McGonigle
The BIG Easter 50/50 took place this afternoon...And the winner of the €1460 Jackpot is...SUEANNA McGONIGLE! Happy days, Sueanne. Aiden...
Apr 11


First Year Easter Egg Hunt
Congratulations to the winners of the First Year Easter Egg Hunt. Emma, Niamh, Tessie, Kiera, Thomas, Korey, Grace, Tyler, Tina and...
Apr 11


March HEROes
The First Year HEROes for March (for being H ere E very day, R eady and O n time) have been announced, along with the 'HERO of the Term'....
Apr 10


School Chess Making Big Moves in Donegal
On a very warm and sunny Wednesday 9th April, six students from CCS competed in the Donegal Chess Tournament in St. Columba’s...
Apr 10


CCS 50/50 EASTER DRAW - €1000 GUARANTEED JACKPOT
The CCS 50/50 is raising it again for Easter, with a €1000 GUARANTEED jackpot and a Luxury SuperValu Hamper for the runner-up. The draw...
Apr 8


March Maths Puzzle Winners - Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Malin Head
Winners of our March Maths Puzzle - Scoil Naomh Mhuire, Malin Head. It was a beautiful day in Malin Head to deliver some well earned...
Apr 8


Science Pupils Experience the Exploration Dome
On Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th April our school had the exciting opportunity to host the Exploration Dome, an interactive and immersive...
Apr 8


50/50 Weekly Draw Winner (€750 Jackpot) - Elaine Meehan
This week’s 50/50 jackpot of €750 was won by Elaine Meehan. Thanks to everyone who got involved in the draw. Next week it’s a €1000...
Apr 5


Pitch Tar DROPS!
The wait is officially over...OUR PITCH TAR HAS DROPPED, 4 months later. 25/03/25 was an exciting day in the Physics Dept at CCS, when...
Apr 2


2nd Year JCSP Day Out
The 2nd Year JCSP classes had an action-packed adventure in Letterkenny on Wednesday, March 26th. The thrills and excitement kicked off...
Apr 1
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