Type Secondary school Established 1867 Enrolment 700 (+67 staff) Phone +353 21 463 1555 Motto Facere et docere (Latin) | Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Principal Mr. Maurice Keohane Website Official website Number of students 700 (+67 staff) Founded 1867 | |
Address Rocky Rd, Castleredmond, Midleton, Co. Cork, Ireland Similar St Aloysius College, Colaiste Muire, St Peters Community School, Ursuline Convent, Presentat Brother's College | ||
Midleton CBS Secondary School is a Catholic secondary school for boys, located in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. The principal of the school is Mr. Maurice Keohane. Midleton CBS was founded by the Congregation of Christian Brothers in 1867 and has kept its Catholic values to this day. The school currently has undergone a multi million extension (€18 million).
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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 male youth. 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. 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.
Curriculum
The school offers both the Junior and Leaving Certificate cycles. The current 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; 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.
Extra Curricular
The school has a notable history in hurling, especially the Dr. Harty Cup which has been won a total of three times by the school. Midleton CBS also have a successful athletics set up and have won All-Ireland's in many athletic events.