pdfIn Memoriam - Maura Kennedy  | pdfIn Memoriam - Liam Monagle

Carndonagh CS COVID-19 Updates

COVID 19 Coronavirus Update

In advance of the re-opening of Carndonagh Community School, pupils and parents / guardians can find all COVID-19 related updates at the link below. Updates will be posted in chronological order with the most recent update appearing at the top. 

UPDATED 25th SEPTEMBER 2020

http://www.carndonaghcs.ie/covid-19-updates.html

JOB APPLICATION - Deputy Principal

Job Application - DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Carndonagh Community School, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal
Category XVII

The Board of Management of Carndonagh Community School invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Deputy Principal to take effect from 2nd November 2020.

View Job Advert / Application Info

News Updates / Information / Calendars

Holiday Calendar 2020 / 2021  |  Book Lists (All Years)  |  pdfCanteen Menu / Price List 

STEP UP to Secondary School  |  Leaving Cert Results Day 2020 (Photos)

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COVID 19 Coronavirus UpdateUpdated 25th September 2020

The following links provide important information for pupils and parents / guardians on returning to school in August / September.  

25th September - pdfHealth & Safety Control of COVID-19

7th September - Back to School 2020 Information Video

5th September - Back to School - Principal's Address (video)

3rd September - pdfLeaving Cert Results Day / Calculated Grades (7th September)

31st August - pdfCanteen Menu / Price List

30th August - RESPONSE TO FACE-MASK QUERY 

28th August -

pdfMasks & Face Coverings

pdfSchools Pathway for Covid-19 - the Public Health approach

27th August - pdfCOVID-19 Advice for Parents (HSE)

26th August - pdfAdvice RE: Cashless Systems

25th August - pdfLetter RE: School Transport / Leaving Cert 2021

19th August - 

pdfPrincipal's Letter to Parents / Guardians

pdfOrganisational and Structural Adjustments at Carndonagh CS

pdfCarndonagh Community School COVID-19 Policy Statement

pdfCOVID-19 Response Plan for Safe and Sustainable Reopening

pdfMasks and Face Coverings - Update to National COVID Response Plan

Government 'Back to School' Guide (www.Gov.ie)

10th August - pdfRe-opening 2020/21 Letter to Parents / Guardians & Pupils 

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Carndonagh Community School's holiday calendar is based on the standard academic calendar as determined by the Department of Education. Parents and pupils will be notified in advance of staff-only days / non-pupil days specific to CCS.

Holiday Calendar 2020 / 2021 (Dept. of Ed.)

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LCResultsDay2020

Leaving Cert Results Day 2020 (Calculated Grades) photo album

We shall remember this results day for a long time. Firstly, it was odd welcoming the 2020 class back and trying to see who was behind the mask. Secondly, the nervous apprehension around the Calculated Grades had disappeared and the eyes were smiling. It was a real pleasure to have the 2020 class back, to manage the opportunity for them to meet safely and to get a chance to say a proper farewell to their school and thank them for their contribution. It was an even greater pleasure to hear of their success and their plans for the future. We had expected very good results from this Year Group and the acid test is always 'did they get enough points to take them on to the next stage of their careers?' And what a range of careers: from farming to architecture, from sport to computer design, reflecting the talents and interests of this generation.

There was clear evidence of high achievement across the board with many pupils exceeding 500 points, several exceeding 600 points and two achieving the maximum 625 points. We are very proud of this year group and have high expectations for the contribution they will make to their community and their country.

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In anticipation of all year groups returning to school on Tuesday, 8th September, CCS has put together a quick video recap on some of the changes for the new school year. Many thanks to our pupils, Daríona Gillen, Elisha Noone, Niamh Diver-Hall, Noah McLaughlin and Chris Lavelle for all their help (and patience..) Click on the image below to load the video...

BacktoSchool2020

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Response to query: 
 
Carndonagh Community School will provide a mask to any pupils who forgets ( e.g. walking to school ), loses or needs a replacement for any reason. The school has no role and function in deciding who merits an exemption beyond the guidelines ( see below ).
 
With regard to breathing difficulties and anxieties, the school can not be expected to diagnose and we are advised that this should be a decision made by a medically qualified person. 
 
The wearing of masks by all children will protect all children and staff. This is an anxious time for everyone who is sending a child back to school. It is an anxious time for staff. Parents have the option of delaying their child's return to school until they see how things are progressing. The return to school is of national importance and every measure to minimise the risk of transmission of Covid-19 must be applied. I again refer you to the Minister's decision and the guidelines for schools.

Gov.ie Control Measures: COVID-19 response plan for safe reopening of post primary schools

Post primary

Teachers, SNAs and other staff and students attending post primary schools are required to wear a face covering when a physical distance of 2 metres from other staff and students cannot be maintained. 

Cloth face coverings should not be worn by any of the following groups: 

  • any person with difficulty breathing 
  • any person who is unconscious or incapacitated 
  • any person who is unable to remove the face covering without assistance 
  • any person who has special needs and who may feel upset or very uncomfortable wearing the face covering. For example: persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, sensory concerns or tactile sensitivity

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  2. STEP UP to Secondary School
  3. JOB APPLICATION - Deputy Principal
  4. Transition Year Third Space Programme Application
  5. Book Lists 2020/21
  6. Calculated Grades "OPT IN" - Student Portal Access
  7. School Draw 2020 Winners
  8. In Memoriam: Bishop Francis Lagan
  9. Creative Word Competition Winners
  10. JIGSAW Courses for Parents / Guardians and Teachers

Child Protection (Reviewed December 2019)

child protection

A Review of the Child Safeguarding Statement and Risk Assessment was carried out in December 2019. 

Child Protection documentation

Fair Trade School

Fairtrade
Carndonagh Community School has been designated a Fair Trade School. Ms. Nabla McGeehin would like to thank all the pupils and staff for their efforts. Together we made it happen!
Fair Trade News

3D School Map

3D CCS Map
First Year pupils and new members of staff need no longer wander the corridors in wonder, with the help of this handy 3D map of CCS!
pdf[Download Map]

CCS Recommended Reading

CCS Books

https://www.pinterest.com/ccsreading/

Exchange Programmes

Exchanges
Carndonagh Community School has an association with several schools overseas. Take a look at our growing list of foreign friends in Europe and beyond.
American  |  French  |  Spanish  |  Erasmus+

Health Promoting Schools

HealthPromotingSchools

School can make a substantial contribution to the health and well-being of the whole school community. Schools for health in Ireland provides a framework for a school to assess health needs and begin a process of working towards better health for all who learn and work within the school setting.

Health Promoting Schools