Midleton CBS Secondary School

Midleton CBS Secondary School is a Catholic secondary school for boys, located in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. Midleton CBS was founded by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1867.[1]

Midleton CBS
Location
Midleton
,
Cork

Ireland
Information
TypeSecondary school
MottoAncora imparo
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1867
PrincipalNiall Ahern
Enrolment900 (+67 staff)
Colour(s)Red and White
Websitemidletoncbs.ie

History

The Christian Brothers arrived in Midleton in 1867 at the request of the parish priest who recognized the need of a dedicated school to educate the town's Roman Catholic male youth, at a time when the Church of Ireland's Midleton College was fast expanding. The local community provided donations for the cost of the construction, and the school opened on 3 April 1867, with over 300 pupils joining in its first week.[2] The last of the Christian Brothers left the school in 2003, with the monastery and old school building being taken over by the Diocese of Cloyne for parish use.[3]

The school buildings were massively extended in the 2010s, in a project which cost €12.5 million.[4]

Curriculum
See also: Education in the Republic of Ireland

The school offers both the Junior and Leaving Certificate cycles. The curriculum teaches first years: Religion; Irish as L2; English as L1; Mathematics; French as L2; German as L2; Science; Business Studies; History; Geography; CSPE; SPHE; Woodwork; Technical Graphics; Art; Music; Technology and Physical Education. In second year, the students may choose to drop one of the (L2) foreign languages.

After completing the Junior Certificate, the school requires students to complete a mandatory Transition Year. In 5th year, students begin the Leaving Cert cycle. Irish as L2, English L1 and Mathematics are compulsory.[5]

Extra curricular

The school has a notable history in hurling, especially the Dr. Harty Cup which has been won a total of 4 times by the school.[6] Midleton CBS also have a successful athletics set up and have won All-Ireland's in a number of athletic events.[7]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Whole-School Evaluation Management, Leadership and Learning" (PDF). education.ie. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  2. "CBS History". midletoncbs.ie. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  3. "School Plan" (PDF). midletoncbs.ie. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  4. "Multi million Midleton CBS extension goes to tender". East Cork Journal. Archived from the original on 12 November 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  5. "School Plan" (PDF). midletoncbs.ie. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  6. "Dr. Harty Cup Senior A Hurling Quarter-Final – Our Lady's Templemore 2-5 Midleton CBS 0-10". munster.gaa.ie. Archived from the original on 18 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  7. "Athletics". midletoncbs.ie. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  8. "Conor Lehane Player Profile". gaacork.ie. Archived from the original on 10 February 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  9. "Luke O'Farrell Player Profile". gaacork.ie. Archived from the original on 26 May 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  10. "Paudie O'Sullivan Player Profile". gaacork.ie. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  11. "Motor fan O'Sullivan in pole position". independent.ie. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  12. "Deane Joe". hoganstand.com. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  13. "Cusack Og Donal". hoganstand.com. Retrieved 19 June 2013.

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