Wikipedia Draft:Carrigaline Community School

Carrigaline Community School, also known as "CCS", is a state-funded co-educational community school located in Carrigaline Co Cork, Ireland.

Overview
The school was founded in 1981 and is situated at the heart of a large residential area just a few hundred metres north east of the main street of Carrigaline. In September 2018, the School was one of the first schools in Ireland to also offer Computer Science for Leaving Certificate. A wide range of sporting activities are offered at the school at second level. The school's motto is ‘Together We Achieve’.

Academics
The school teaches Junior and Senior Cycle.

For Leaving Certificate Examination, the school offers the following subjects :


 * Accounting
 * Art
 * Biology
 * Business
 * Chemistry
 * Construction Studies
 * Economics
 * English
 * Engineering
 * French
 * Geography
 * German
 * Home Economics
 * History
 * Irish
 * Mathematics
 * Music
 * Physical Education
 * Religious Education
 * Politics and Society
 * Link Modules
 * Computer Science.

The School consistently scores 2nd/3rd place at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

Bríd Stack, a former All-Ireland winning former ladies' Gaelic footballer was previously a P.E. teacher at the School. Former Deputy Principal Tracey Kennedy was previously the Cork GAA Chairperson.

Development
In 2013, the school received an extension worth €5.5 million to the existing site. This included a 3 storey extension of 3,988 m² and a new PE hall of 1,116 m².

Facilities

 * Eight fully equipped science laboratories, including a demonstration centre & preparation areas
 * Five ICT suites
 * Access to ICT in all classrooms
 * 100 mbps capacity broadband across the campus
 * Ultra short throw data projection in most teaching rooms
 * A full size Physical Education Hall with changing rooms and fitness suite
 * Modern facilities in Design, Communications & Graphics, Engineering and Construction Studies
 * Specialist classrooms for Art, History, Metalwork, Woodwork, Technical Graphics, Home Economics, Business and Geography
 * Music suite
 * Stage and drama facilities
 * Full size playing pitches
 * Basketball and Tennis courts
 * Guidance suite – private interview rooms & meeting centre
 * Social Areas for each individual year group
 * Prayer room

Miscellaneous
The School has links with Lycée Saint-Martin de Rennes (France), Fairport High School (United States), Gymnasium Norf (Germany) and arranges annual exchanges for students.

The School has a large Adult and Community Education Programme.

Alumni

 * Rob O'Shea - Irish Hurler
 * Niamh McCarthy - Irish Paralympian