Ger Carey Answers the Big Questions for TYs

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Published: Wednesday, 09 October 2019 14:13

What's the best wrong answer ever given by a student? Why do teenage Goths exist? In class, why is a pigeon on the windowsill so fascinating? Why do lads have to get to the back of the bus? What's it like to be in a double class with a teacher that wears tweed? These and many more questions were answered by Ger Carey as he used comedy to explore the weird and wonderful life of a teenager. Ger certainly got into the mind of the TY student - two hours of jam packed fun. Then a little detour on the way home and a quick visit to the Grianan of Aileach where Dessie McCallion gave the students a brief history of the fort. The views from the top were specatular. Great day all round and well done to everyone.

You Can Be a H.E.R.O

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Published: Tuesday, 08 October 2019 11:54

At the start of the year we launched our attendance initiative, the H.E.R.O campaign amongst our first year classes. Our aim is to encourage our pupils from the beginning to be Here Every day, Ready and On time. Good attendance is so important to their progress in school and studies have proven over the years that, those who attend well, do better in all aspects of school life. At the end of each month, all first years who fulfil the above criteria will have their names entered into a raffle. In each class there will be one HERO of the month drawn at random. These students will receive a voucher for the canteen or tuck shop in school. At the end of each term then, all first years who have shown themselves to be HEROes will be entered into a draw for a prize e.g A family trip to the cinema or a voucher for a family meal out. These prizes will be awarded at an assembly. Every month, students get a fresh start to be the HERO of the month for their class. Good luck everyone!

LCAs Make the Moove to Social Farming

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Published: Monday, 07 October 2019 20:59

The launch of 'Social Farming Ireland' took place on Tuesday, 1st October. We were joined by Andrew Chilton, Regional Development Officer, William McLaughlin, Social Farmer & two teachers from Gairmscoil Chu Bladh, Fintown who hope to replicate our success.This is the second year of this incredible programme. C.C.S were lucky to be offered this programme last year becoming the first Secondary School in Ireland to take part. It is a cross-border initiative which is being jointly funded by SFI and C.C.S. There is lots of information to be found on www.socialfarmingireland.com; below is the main statement about the programme.

“Social Farming is the practice of offering activity on family farms as a form of social support service. In Social Farming the farm remains a working farm at its core but invites people to participate in the day to day activities of the farm. Social Farming provides people who use services with the opportunity for inclusion, to increase self-esteem and to improve health and well-being. The farm is not a specialised treatment farm; rather it remains a typical working farm where people in need of support can benefit from participation in farm activities in a non- clinical environment.”

5th year LCA are the lucky pupils who will be attending a local farm belonging to William in Malin on Wednesdays and Thursdays for a period of six weeks. We wish them lots of luck, lots of muck and lots of hard work!

Rod Houston Cup Winners Honoured at Assembly

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Published: Monday, 07 October 2019 19:15

While Ireland was waiting for Storm Lorenzo, the FA Youth Soccer Academy and Centre of Excellence at Lilleshall, England, was experiencing the Carndonagh Hurricane which blew away the Welsh and English champions.

Carndonagh Community School All-Ireland First Year Girls Soccer Champions were invited to represent their country in the prestigious Rod Houston International Tournament and took up the challenge after a hectic round of fundraising by the coaches, parents and community. There was a tremendous response to the appeal with the belief that our girls not only deserved the chance to represent their country but also that this was a team with huge potential having won a highly competitive All-Ireland Championship. Only one other Irish team has ever won the Rod Houston tournament so this was a massive challenge. With hopes high they set off with Coach Mr. Conor Doherty and teachers Mr. Kevin McCarron and Ms. Danielle Doherty. A number of parents also went in support hoping that history would be made. The girls were involved in three epic battles throughout the competition and it was a real, whole squad effort with every girl starting at least one game and everyone playing in two of the three games.

On Wednesday Carndonagh defeated English National Runners- Up – Cromton School 4-2. On Thursday they demolished Shenfield High School – the English National Champions 4-0. On Friday the Carndonagh girls accomplished the dream by beating the Welsh National Champions – Ysgol Glan Clwdy 3-1 and were crowned SAFIB Rod Houston Cup Champions for 2019. They arrived home to a rousing welcome in the school at 1.30am on Saturday morning having done their school, their community and their country proud. What wonderful ambassadors and role models for their fellow pupils.

Word of the Week 2019/20

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Published: Monday, 07 October 2019 08:00

September

Surreal - (adj.) Having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre. (7th October)

Demeanor - Outward behaviour or bearing. (30th September)

Conclude - (verb) Bring or come to an end. (22nd September)

Monitor - (noun) A device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something. OR (verb) observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep under systematic review. (16th September)

Extensive - Covering or affecting a large area. (9th September)

Unity - The state of being united or joined as a whole. (2nd September)

Junior Cert Results Day 2019

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Published: Friday, 04 October 2019 15:32

Junior Cert Results Day photo album

Mr. Colm Doherty made a return to the head of the class (for one day only) on Friday, 4th October for Junior Cert Results Day. Mr. Doherty congratulated the pupils on their results, while reminding them that results day is just a snapshot in time. What happens next is just as important. So keep at it! He also insisted that pupils take care during celebrations and look after each other as well as themselves. Thanks to Ms. Marie Therese Doherty (HSCL) for the cookies and capri suns. It was a nice way to end the week.