pdfIn Memoriam - Maura Kennedy  | pdfIn Memoriam - Liam Monagle

RE-OPENING 2020/21 - Letter to Parents / Guardians & Pupils

Due to the ongoing efforts to manage a re-opening of school for all pupils, it has been necessary to amend the return to school schedule. Of paramount concern is the safety of all pupils and staff and it is essential that all pupils and parents / guardians understand the significant changes to the school’s operating systems and structures, and their responsibilities to co-operate with the revised protocols.

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JOB APPLICATION - Teacher of Biology & Junior Science

The Board of Management of Carndonagh Community School invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Biology & Junior Science Teacher which may arise for the Academic Year 2020/21.

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JOB APPLICATION - Principal

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

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LATEST Links and Important Updates (Updated 10th August)

10th August - STEP UP to Secondary School

10th August - COVID-19 Policy Statement

28th July - Transition Year Third Space Programme Application

24th July - Book Lists (All Years)

23rd June - School Draw 2020 Winners

11th June - In Memoriam: Bishop Francis Lagan

1st June - JIGSAW Courses for Parents / Guardians & Teachers

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The Board of Management of Carndonagh Community School, invites applications from registered, qualified teachers for the following position which may arise for the Academic Year 2020/21:

Biology & Junior Science

These subjects are to all year groups, programmes and levels.

(Position available subject to confirmation by the Department of Education and Skills and the Directors of Redeployment.)

Additional Subject, ICT skills , Resource qualification / experience would be welcome. Applications by official Application Form only (download available below). Completed Application Forms by email only to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for attention of The Secretary, Board of Management, Carndonagh Community School, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal by 3pm Wednesday, 19th August 2020.

Appointment is subject to the sanction and approval of the Department of Education and Skills, Garda Vetting requirements, (Cl 0031/2016), and the post not being required for the redeployment process. Registration by the Teaching Council will be required for appointment. Applicants wishing to be called to interview must provide Teaching Council Cert. confirming registered subjects. Candidates are advised that interview may be by online platform.

Short-listing may be employed and canvassing will disqualify.

C.C.S. is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to the ongoing efforts to manage a re-opening of school for all pupils, it has been necessary to amend the return to school schedule. Of paramount concern is the safety of all pupils and staff and it is essential that all pupils and parents / guardians understand the significant changes to the school’s operating systems and structures, and their responsibilities to co-operate with the revised protocols.

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step upThe StepUp website has been developed in order to assist both students and their parents in making the move between primary and secondary school.

School transition programmes do happen in a lot of schools during a normal year but 2020 has proved far from normal. This website should help young people to get a bit more ready for secondary and hopefully explain a lot of the things they want to know. There may also be a few things they haven’t thought about...

www.StepUp.ie

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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 Principal to take effect from 2nd November 2020.

The school is a Community School under the joint trusteeship of the Bishop of Derry and Co. Donegal, ETB. The school is a co-educational school with an enrolment of 1062 on 30/09/2019.

To qualify for appointment candidates must have:
• Recognised post-primary teaching qualification
• A minimum of 5 years’ satisfactory teaching experience
• Registration in accordance with Section 30 of the Teaching Council Act 2001

Application forms and full details may be obtained upon request to the Chairperson of the Board of Management by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Completed application forms should be submitted in soft copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 3pm, Friday 14th August 2020.

Short listing may apply.
Canvassing by or on behalf of the candidate will automatically disqualify.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Carndonagh Community School is an equal opportunities employer.

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thirdspaceThird Space is a project supported through €3.99m of EU funding under the European Union's Peace IV programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB, www.seupb.eu).

We are very fortunate to have the Third Space Project on board again this year. The team delivered a successful programme last year with all our TY students and focused on areas such as Teamwork, Healthy Lifestyles, Personal Developmemt, Prejudice and Discrimination, video production etc. The team developed a close bond with all the students and they became an added feature to CCS.

In order for TY students to avail of the project in 2020/21, parents/guardians must fill in the forms where necessary (standard PEACE form for all) and return to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 14th August 2020.

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PLEASE NOTE: It may not be possible to complete the forms on a mobile phone as Microsoft Word is required. It will be necessary to click "Enable Editing" (top of documents) in order to make them accessible. This is also the case for printing.

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Important Info - Book Lists, Bookshop & Book Grant Forms

pdfLetter to Parents / Guardians re: Book Lists, Bookshop & Book Grant Forms

Book Lists

ART NOTICE
Art Packs can be purchased in the school in September. There is no need to contact Tara Art Supplies directly.

pdfFIRST YEAR Book List (Updated 23rd July)

pdfSECOND YEAR Book List (Updated 7th July)

pdfTHIRD YEAR Book List (Updated 25th May)

SECOND YEAR NOTICE
MATHS: - If doing Ordinary Level you still need the 1st Year Book: Classes will be assigned as Higher / Ordinary in September, so don't need to buy Honours book until certain.
GAEILGE: Don't need to buy Higher or Ordinary book until Autumn when you are sure of your Level: If sure of Level, you can buy book.

pdfFIFTH YEAR Book List (Updated 7th July)

pdfSIXTH YEAR Book List (Updated 22nd May)

Book Grant Forms

docSECOND YEAR Book Grant Form

docFIFTH YEAR Book Grant Form

FIFTH YEAR SUBJECT CHOICE NOTICE

The 5th Year Book List was posted on the school Website to allow pupils identify the texts for the core subjects. The 5th Year Subject Choice outcomes have been posted directly to each pupil informing them of their subjects and you should receive these on Wednesday 13 May. A number of pupils had to be contacted to return the Choice Forms which delayed the processing. A further analysis was conducted to try and maximise the choice outcomes for the pupils. The success ratio for satisfying the pupils choices is: 156 out of the 165 students have been awarded their first 4 preferences. 9 didn't get their 4th choice subject. The 9 pupils were contacted by telephone on Friday/Saturday to discuss their 4th Option. So if a parent didn't get a call on Friday or Saturday then their child has got all 4 of the choices which they put down in March.

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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!
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CCS Recommended Reading

CCS Books

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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