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

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]

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 €12.6 million.[4]

Curriculum

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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