Camera Club - Winter Wrap-up / Animal Theme

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Published: Thursday, 07 February 2019 00:16

We hope to see lots of entries for the ANIMAL theme – see noticeboard outside 306A for details on how to enter. Meeting of the Camera Club, Friday lunchtimes: Editing photos, discussion and practical tips. Computer room 206 or contact Mrs. O’Brien in 306A.

Thanks to Chris Lavelle for his photo of a snow-covered Inishowen, with Sliabh Sneacht and the Urris Hills both visible in the background.

Thank you to Mr. Fiorentini for his shot of CCS in the snow. A good example of ‘framing’ and ‘leading lines’!

Céilí Mór in The Áras - Friday, 1st March

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Published: Wednesday, 06 February 2019 23:47

The Annual Fund-raising Céilí will take place in The Aras on Friday, 1st March. Music by "Céilí Time". Admission (including supper) is €5. Everybody welcome.

Pure Savage Entrepreneur Visit CCS

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Published: Tuesday, 05 February 2019 11:38

Last week, Carndonagh based entrepreneur, Mr Niall McLaughlin, spoke with 5H about his print, design and embroidery business, Pure Savage. Mr McLaughlin explained what it was like to work for yourself and the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur. Students were given an opportunity to ask questions and see how a real business actually works. Mr McLaughlin was very open and informative and will hopefully have inspired Inishowen's next great business start-up. Now that would be Pure Savage!

Pope John Paul II Awards - Monday, 4th February

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Published: Tuesday, 05 February 2019 11:29

The 12th Annual Pope John Paul II Award Ceremony took place on Monday, 4th February. Eight CCS pupils received their awards, presented by Archbishop Grzegorz Ryś, Archbishop of Lódź, Poland, along with Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry. The pupils were accompanied by Ms. Irene Brennan. The Pope John Paul II Award is a faith achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary.

Word of the Week

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Published: Monday, 04 February 2019 08:00

Role of Social Media in Cyberbullying - Survey Results & Safe Tips

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Published: Thursday, 31 January 2019 15:46

On Monday 21st January, in conjunction with the Student Council, the students of CCS were asked for their opinion about whether social media has contributed to an increase in bullying in schools.

The results were collated and showed that an overwhelming majority of the student body - 65% - felt that yes it had.

DOWNLOAD - Seven Top Tips to help keep your child safe online

Tuesday 5th February is the designated EU Safer Internet Day.

CCS will be supporting this initiative in the following way:

• SPHE curriculum.

• Webtext to Parents: ‘How to keep your child safe online’.

• Donegal Youth Service: Student and Parent workshops:

➢ Parent Workshop: Wednesday February 6th, Aras, 7pm
➢ Student Workshop: Thursday February 7th.