As we approach the end of the first half-term, an important milestone was reached; the annual indoor soccer match where the teachers (agèd, gentle academic types) take on the crème-de-le-crème of the student body in a forty minute demonstration of fair play and togetherness. 

The match saw fabulous interplay and goal scoring opportunities for both sides, with "man of the match" James O' Connor (student) actually scoring an own-goal to give the teachers a three goal cushion coming into the final minutes. 

The play was rapid-fire and back and forth, with both sides seeking to break apart the other's defences, however, when the final whistle sounded it was the teachers who emerged victorious. It was the teachers, gracious in victory who walked back to the classrooms, triumphant. The students though, can hold their heads high, as they join the ranks of 23 years of student defeats at the hands of an ever-ageing staff, some of whom, who can barely see the ball, never mind kick it. 

Finally, as we end "Health Week" here in CCS, a massive thank you to Ms. Godsell and Ms. Bailey for organising, running and overseeing this worthy initiative. It continues to be one of the most important weeks in the school calendar. 

On behalf of all our staff and students, have a restful midterm break. 

The third year students had a very informative and interactive session with Mr O'Donovan - surviving the internet. Thanks to Mr O'Donovan for facilitating the workshop.

First year students completed a time capsule exercise, writing letters to themselves which they will open in May 2030 when they are finishing in CCS.  They reflected on their subjects,friends, hobbies, social media and their future hopes and dreams. Thanks to the SPHE teachers for facilitating this exercise.

We had another extremely successful MasterChef Competition this week. There were finalists from first to sixth year and all entries were really exceptional.  Our visiting judges from MTU - Ms Catherine O'Mahony, Ms Ava O'Leary (Past Pupil)  and Ms Eabha O'Regan were really impressed with the standard and found it difficult to pick a winner. Well done to Olivia Binduga (Year4) on winning this year. Huge thanks to Ms Bailey, Ms McSweeney and Ms O'Donoghue for their work in organising the competition. 

Huge thanks to the TY students and Mr Corbett for putting our second year students through their paces during Health Week with a challenging Circuits class. Well done and great participation by the second year students.

Huge thanks to Col Conway from the Marie Keating Foundation for her very informative presentation to the sixth year students as part of Health Week. Col spoke of the importance of regular checks and focused on skin cancer, breast cancer and testicular cancer. Students learned a lot and we are very appreciative of the support from the Marie Keating Foundation for our Health Week. 

Congratulations to all our TY students who complete the annual Health Week 8km walk  on the Crosshaven walkway. Thankfully the sun shined and students had a nice afternoon. Thanks to Ms O'Donovan, Ms O'Connor, Mr McCarthy, Ms O'Sullivan, Mr Hickey, Ms Cogan and Ms Farley for accompanying the students.

Fifth year students had a very informative presentation from Nigel and Jamie from PTSB on the topic of money mules and fraud. This is something that is very pertinent to everyone and hopefully this session will make our students more alert to the potential hazards of the online financial world. 

Thank you to Patrycja Zbikowska (Past Pupil) (Welfare President MTU SU) for talking with our sixth year students about the supports available in third level. A large number of our students go to MTU each year so it was a fantastic insight to get from Patrycja.

Well done to first year student winners of the design a sticker competition for Health Week.

1st place Caroline Daly class Aodhan

2nd place Eva Roceviciute class Aisling

3rd place Alex Dawson class Aoife

Currently we have twenty students and three teachers representing Carrigaline in Rochester New York. The American Exchange has been an integral part of life in CCS since it beganin 1997. Irish students are paired with students from Fairport Highschool in Rochester. The exchange allows students to gain a unique opportunity to attend American Highschool and gain an understanding of American culture. Perhaps more importantly students form lifelong bonds of friendship and  gain a huge sense of independence.  

The students attend school of course, but in their free time they have excursions and visit places of interest. They see Niagara Falls and they also visit New York to see the sights! 

A huge thank you to Ms. Keohane, Ms. Coughlan and Mr. McGrath who are leading this valuable excursion. 

November is the traditional time in the Christian calendar for remembering the dead. Our annual Remembrance Mass is an important date in the school calendar which provides students and staff with the opportunity to take time out of their busy and regular schedules to remember and pray for those close to them who have died.  

Classes will finish at 12.20 on Wednesday 6th of November. Mass will be celebrated at 12.20 in the school library. Students and staff are welcome to attend

Reminder of the following important dates for the term until Christmas

6th November - classes finish at 12.20 to enable interested students to attend our annual remembrance mass

12th November - classes finish at 15.20  for Year 2 Parent Teacher Meeting from 16.00-18.30

18th-22nd November - Assessments for Years 3, 4 and 6

5th December - No school for students, staff CPD day

6th December - Annual Christmas Markets

13th-20th December - Assessments for Year 1,2 and 5. 

16th-20th December - Year 4 Work Experience