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“Promoting full personal and
social development in caring
Christian communities of
learning and teaching.”
Edmund Rice Schools Trust
C.B.S. Thurles
Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí Durlas
Co. Tipperary | Founded 1816
Principal’s Welcome Note
Dear Parents/Guardian, a Chairde,
In choosing CBS Thurles, you are choosing a school that has your son’s best
interests at its’ core. Our values are diligence, honesty, teamwork and respect
and they serve as the guardrails for the entire school community: students and
teachers alike.
Academically, we continue to progress and this year we had 20% of our Ms. Kathryn O’Brien
students achieving more than 500 points in the Leaving Cert and several Principal
students achieving more than 600 points. More generally, the progression to
third-level colleges and universities has been a realistic ambition for those boys
wishing to continue their further studies.
CBS Thurles offers a wealth of extra-curricular and sporting activities and this
month sees us opening our new basketball and all-weather pitches to the
students. This investment gives a super platform to teams all year round and
with such a focus on socialising and being together in the outdoors.
I am hoping this prospectus gives you some further insight into our school.
Open night typically offers greater opportunities to discover what life is like in
CBS Thurles, as it gives us a greater sense of who we are.
2020 has brought many changes to the world around us and in some ways, we
Mr. Ollie Kelly
now hope the school day brings something resembling normal back into our
Deputy Principal
routines. The care of the students has taken on a new dimension this year,
but this is something we were prepared for and it will co-exist with the other
fundamental needs such as teaching, learning and the well-being of the boys.
So perhaps, if there was a theme to the year, then it may very well be ‘change’
but be assured, one thing we will not be changing is our commitment to the
development of your sons over the next year and beyond. We are ready for
change and we are ready for the academic year of 2021 and look forward to
welcoming the next generation of CBS boys.
Mission Statement
Kind regards Thurles C.B.S. is a place of
Kathryn O’Brien learning where students
Principal, CBS Thurles, An Edmund Rice School are prepared for adult life,
kobrien@cbsthurles.ie academically, emotionally,
spiritually and culturally.
We strive for a safe
environment, free from
bullying. We aim to promote
the Christian values inspired
by the vision of Blessed
Edmund Rice. We seek to
create an atmosphere of
respect for the needs and
talents of all members of our
school community, while
challenging all to reach their
full potential.
About our School
C.B.S Thurles was founded in 1816 by William and Thomas Cahill. The C.B.S. Thurles is proud of the achievements of our students in both the
composite monastery and school was situated in what is known as Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate Examinations. The school’s
Pudding Lane. It catered for both primary and secondary pupils and Annual Prize night celebrates the outstanding academic tuition received
the school has a long-standing academic reputation. In 1979 a spacious by our pupils and the school’s success in developing the whole student.
new secondary school was opened. Further extensions were opened C.B.S Thurles graduates currently attend in large numbers third-level
in 2012 and 2014.In the 2018/2019 school year we completed further universities and institutes of technology around the country and abroad.
developments around the school with a new state of the art science lab, The range of careers pursued by our graduates is a source of constant
extension/update of our woodwork rooms and construction of two new delight for the staff with countless success stories from the worlds of
general classrooms. banking, diplomacy, military, engineering, medicine, business, culture,
agri-business just to name a few.
In the 2019/2020 school year we completed the development of a state
of the art Home Economics room, expanded our Construction rooms,
relocated and upgraded our Technical Graphics/DCG room, relocated
and upgraded our main computer facility. “Inclusive practices are promoted to
Not content with the vast improvements we have made here in CBS benefit all students, including those
Thurles, we continue to strive for improvement and are proud to say that
at the start of the 2020/2021 school year we have made and continue to
with additional education needs.”
make numerous changes: Whole School Evaluation Report
• We have expanded our curricular subjects options further with
Home Economics for Junior, Transition year and Senior students,
Leaving Certificate PE and Applied Mathematics have also been
added to our curricular choices for Senior Cycle students.
Key Elements of an
• Having announced an ambitious development plan for our
schoolyard including an Astro-turf pitch, outdoor basketball Edmund Rice School
court, hurling walls and spectator area in last years edition of our
prospectus we are delighted to say that the finishing touches are
• Nurturing faith,
being applied to the Astro-turf itself at the moment and that all
Christian spirituality
of these new facilities will be available to students in the coming
and Gospel-based
weeks.
values
• As well as the above we have made numerous improvements to
• Promoting partnership
make optimum use of our outdoor spaces within the school grounds
in the school
with various zoned student areas with more benches and outdoor
community
coverings on the way to help us deal with the challenges presented
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by COVID 19. • Excelling in teaching
and learning
It is our aim to serve the needs of our educational community. We strive
to cultivate a spirit of inquiry and initiative. We aim to enable students • Creating a caring
to realise their full potential in terms of their future roles as active and school community
participative citizens in a disciplined and responsible atmosphere.
• Inspiring
transformational
leadership “Self-portrait painted by Jack
Shanahan 6th year 2019/2020” 3
Curriculum
At present CBS Thurles offers 4 programmes:
Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational
Programme and the Transition Year programme.
Junior Cycle
The Department of Education and Skills introduced a new framework for the junior cycle on a phased basis in September 2014. The rational
underpinning the new Junior Cert is to enable learners to achieve their full potential and contribute to Ireland’s economic, social and cultural
development. As a progressive school we are continually updating our curriculum and developing the programme we offer at Junior Cycle.
Gaeilge Science Art, Craft & Design
English CSPE Wood Technology
Maths Business Studies SPHE
French Religion Technical Graphics
German Career Guidance Physical Education
History Music Home Economics
(introduced in September 2019)
Geography Coding in Action
“The school offers a
broad curriculum and
has recently introduced
Home Economics,
which is proving a
popular option with
students and parents.
Short courses are
offered as part of
the new junior cycle,
and TY and LCVP are
options available to
students in senior cycle.
A subject sampling
programme, which runs
in the first term, allows
first-year students to
experience subjects
before deciding on
options”
WSE-MLL Report DES 2019
Transition Year
The Transition Year Programme is a unique one year optional programme that promotes the
personal, social and educational development of students and prepares them for their roles
as autonomous, participative and responsible members of society. TY enables students to
make the transition from the more dependent type of learning associated with the Junior
Cycle to the more independent learning environment associated with the Senior Cycle. It
encourages the development of a wide range of transferable critical thinking and creative
problem solving skills. In addition to traditional subjects TY students experience a wide range
of interesting modules such as:
Film Studies Home Economics Horticulture
Law Studies Eagles Flight First Aid
“We had an amazing experience as part
Mini Company Enterprise Education Forensic Science of our Transition Year when we entered
the BT Young Scientists and Technology
Young Social Innovator Gaisce Mentoring
competition. With the help of our teachers
Coding GAA Coaching Course Car/Driver Safety we completed a difficult proposal form
outlining our idea, aims and work completed
Spanish GAA Future Leaders & Coaching Media Studies
to date. In early November we got the good
Mindfulness Career/Personal Development Work Experience news that we had qualified for the finals in
the RDS in January. A lot of hard work took
place over the next two months to prepare.
Link with The experience of the event itself was
unbelievable. The sheer numbers of people
Industry we explained our project to was crazy. Finally,
after 3 days of the exhibition, the awards
Each year Abbott Vascular selects ceremony took place. After a nervous wait we
10 students to participate in a 3 heard our names called out as the winners of
week work placement with them the Samsung Award. We had barely settled
which includes work experience, back into our seats when we got called for
project mentoring for Young the second time as overall winners in our age
Scientist competition and local group. We have received great opportunities
school visits to promote STEM with Samsung, BT and UCD as a result of
subjects. All our students are our project. The staff of our school, BOM
invited to visit Abbott to provide
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and parents supported us with advice and
engineering career information. financial support wherever possible. This
In addition Abbott sponsors a support was vital to our success.”
bursary for our top leaving cert Óisin O’Brien & Sam Quinlan, 6th year
student each year studying an
engineering related discipline.
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Leaving Certificate
We provide a wide variety of subjects for the Leaving Cert.
Gaeilge Biology “My experience as a student
at Thurles CBS has been really
English Physics
positive and rewarding. My time
Maths Agricultural Science in the school has helped me to
Applied Mathematics (new 20/21) Construction Studies develop, both as a student and as a
person. It has set me on the right
French Music
path towards third level and life
German Career Guidance beyond education itself .
History Religion The school welcomed us with
Geography Computer Studies open arms back in first year and
the support continued all the
Home Economics (new 20/21) LC Physical Education (new 20/21)
way to the end of sixth year. The
Business Physical Education teachers always went out of their
Accounting Design & Communication Graphics way to put the students first and
Economics Art
make sure we were heading in the
right direction. They always went
Chemistry Link Modules the extra mile to make sure every
topic was covered and all the
students were up to scratch come
exam time.
“Make the most of yourself by fanning
the tiny, inner sparks of possibility The extra curricular activities
always created a great atmosphere
into flames of achievement.”
around the school. Whether it be
Golda Meir on the hurling field, school show
or on the basketball court, the
school always made sure to give
Leaving Certificate Vocational everyone their full support.
Programme Thurles CBS is a great place for
every student with teams and clubs
This is a Leaving Certificate Programme designed to give a strong vocational
for anything you could think of. I
dimension to the Leaving Cert. The programme combines the traditional Leaving
Cert with a new and dynamic focus on self-directed learning, enterprise, work and
would definitely encourage any
community. A meeting is held for all 3rd Year parents to provide information on all student who decides to attend the
the options available after the junior cycle. CBS to get involved and your time
at the school will be a great one”.
Each year we schedule study skills seminars for 1st, 3rd and 6th year students. We
are passionate about helping students become better learners so that they achieve
Sean Mockler Leaving Certificate
their academic and life potential. Class of 2020
School Facilities
“The school prides itself on the
• 3 Modern Science Laboratories • Wifi/Apple TV in all Classrooms
quality of pastoral care which
• 2 Computer Rooms • Home Economics Room
(New development 2019)
permeates all aspects of its work.
• 2 Woodwork Rooms
• Tech Graphics/DCG Room • Library Class tutors, year heads, guidance
• Music Room
• Edmund Rice Room counsellors, a dedicated care team
• Art Room • 2 Learning Support Classrooms and all staff members work closely
• Gymnasium • State of the art Astro-Turf Facility together to ensure students have
– including 4G pitch, hurling and ball
• Canteen the necessary supports for a
walls, outdoor basketball court and
• Assembly Hall spectator viewing area. happy school life”
• Playing Pitch (New development 2020) WSE-MLL Report DES 2019
• Railway Field
Student Supports Learning Supports and Special
Each First Year class is assigned a Class Teacher. The role of the Educational Needs
Class Teacher is primarily a pastoral one. They keep in close
contact with the class to ensure that the students are settling in The school uses the resources provided by the Department of
satisfactorily and the class works well together. There is also a Year Education and Skills to make provision for students with special
Head who looks after the whole year group and makes contact educational needs. We work closely with and are supported by
with parents when required. The Year Head works with the Class NEPS (National Educational Psychological Service). The Learning
Teacher to try to make each students’ experience of life in C.B.S. Support Team in C.B.S. Thurles is committed to providing a
Thurles a productive and happy one. In addition each student is comprehensive and effective learning support service for students
assigned a Buddy from Transition Year who help the First Years to enable all students to achieve their full potential. Team teaching
integrate into life of the school. helps students in the classroom while some students are
withdrawn for extra support. Special Needs Assistants offer other
Some features of our induction programme: supports to individual students and are an important part of the
Learning Support Team. A key cornerstone of the success of our
• Parent information evenings pre and post entry.
SEN department is the trusting relationships built up with all the
• iPad Deployment day stakeholders, students, parents and the SEN team. All of our work
in the SEN department is done in consultation with parents and
• 1 st years students begin secondary school life with their own
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student to achieve the best outcomes for your sons.
dedicated induction days
• Cairdeas – Transition year students paired with 1 st Year students to
off er support with settling in.
• Homework Club
• Team Building Activities
• 1 st Year Tour
7
• Inter Class-Hurling League
Technology in Teaching and Learning
21st Century Learning
“There was an orderly and positive
Experience atmosphere throughout the school
• Information Communication Technnology (ICT) is used in Thurles during the evaluation and all observed
CBS to enhance the learning experience and prepare your son for
interactions were positive and
the ever-changing dynamic world in which we currently live and in
which they will work in the future. respectful. Learning environments were
• Each classroom is fully equipped with high-speed broadband, maintained to a high standard and were
WIFI and other relevant I.T infrastructure. clean and well decorated.”
• Technology is embedded in our learning environment in various WSE-MLL Report DES 2019
ways.
Student iPads
• Equipped with eBook technology, Wriggle device management
software and various apps to support learning are widely used by
students in Junior Cycle and Transition Year.
• Although these devices are popular they are not compulsory.
• Students use their iPad devices simultaneously with physical
textbooks to avail of the benefits of both learning styles.
Microsoft 365 Suite
• Free access for all staff and students to the following Microsoft products –
Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, Notepad and Teams .
• Assist us in providing a modern classroom experience for students.
• Provides an environment for remote learning if needed.
“An impressive and varied range of co-curricular and
extracurricular activities is available to students.”
Whole School Evaluation Report
“There is a broad
curriculum
Extra-Curricular Activities on offer, and
At CBS Thurles we pride ourselves in the variety of extracurricular activities on offer to students. We teachers are
try to cater for all our students and each year we respond to their needs and ambitions in numerous
fields of endeavour.
very committed
to providing
We have a long and distinguished record in sport and extra-curricular activities. Activities include: a range of
extra and co-
• Athletics • Equestrian • Breakfast Club • Regional/National Competitions curricular
• Hurling • Musicals • French Club • Zambian Immersion Project opportunities
• Football • Debating • German Club • Student Exchange Programme for students.”
• Basketball • Educational Tours • Club Gaeilge • Annual Sports Day WSE-MLL Report
• Soccer • Choral Group • Computer Club • Something Novel Book Club DES 2019
• Golf • Traditional Music • Green Schools • Dodgeball
• Swimming • Homework Club • Games Club • Tag-Rugby
• Squash • Film Club • Chess Club
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Awards Initiatives
The school is committed to a policy of recognition, encouragement and Digital Ex cellence Fund
reward of positive behaviour. We have in place good school and class
A project designed by our school has been
routines where students are clear on the boundaries and expectations.
selected for the governments “Digital
Students are given recognition for:
School Excellence Initiative” 2018-2021”. We
will be working closely with 4th to 6th class
• Outstanding achievements
students from some of our local primary
schools to enhance student learning in
• Sporting accomplishments
Science, Technology, Engineering and
• Extra-Curricular success Mathematics (STEM).
• Attendance Tl21
Our school is involved in the “Teaching and Learning for the 21st Century”
• Good manners, demeanour and behav iour (TL21) initiative which promotes innovative practice and professional
learning communities in post-primary schools. One of the main aims is
We encourage our students to take part in all aspects of school life, both to enable students to take an active and responsible part in their own
curricular and extra-curricular. Our philosophy is that all should have the learning.
opportunity to represent their school / community in whatever field of
endeavour they aspire to.1st Year Student Views 2020
Seán Brett (1A) Eoin Webb (1D)
Favourite things about 1st year so far? Favourite things about 1st year so far?
1. New subjects are interesting and fun to try out. 1. I like the fact that you move around to different classrooms.
2. Meeting new people and making lots of friends. 2. I like the iPads because it means you don’t have to carry
loads of books into school.
3. More responsibility and a little more independence.
3. The lunch from Mitchel House is lovely
My favourite subject and why?
My favourite subject and why?
My favourite subject is Home Economics and it’s really
interesting and I love cooking! I like P.E because the facilities are amazing.
How have you found the transition from primary to How have you found the transition from primary to
secondary? secondary?
The teachers were all really helpful and made it easy. We all The teachers were all really helpful and made it easy. We all
made new friends and are getting used to everything by now. made new friends and are getting used to everything by now.
Any other comments? Scoil Ailbhe
Everyone is so nice in the CBS – the day flies!
Upperchurch N.S Jack Heffernan (1E)
Favourite things about 1st year so far?
Daniel Dardis (1B) 1. Making lots of new friends.
Favourite things about 1st year so far? 2. Wide range of sports.
1. The taster subjects. 3. Practical subjects like woodwork and business.
2. Moving around to different classrooms. My favourite subject and why?
3. Using iPad. I like Woodwork and Business the most so far as they are really
interesting and hands on.
My favourite subject and why?
How have you found the transition from primary to
Woodwork is the best because you get to make things
secondary?
completely by yourself.
The teachers eased us in with the classwork and homework in
How have you found the transition from primary to
the first few days and are really helpful if you don’t understand
secondary?
something - all you need to is ask!.
The transition was much easier than I thought it would be!
Clonoulty N.S
Moycarkey N.S
Elliot Carew (1C)
Favourite things about 1st year so far?
1. Lunchtime trips to the railway field to play a variety of games.
2. Chicken rolls in the canteen.
3. New subjects like Woodwork and Music.
My favourite subject and why?
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My favourite subjects so far are Woodwork and Music as we have
learned so much in a short space of time.
How have you found the transition from primary to
secondary?
The transition was made much easier by the fact the teachers
have made us feel at home in every classroom.
Ballycahill N.S 11School Developments 2020/2021
Home Economics
The exciting development of our “Home Economics Room in the last
academic year has broadened the curricular options for our boys. We
now have 1st, 2nd, TY and 5th years studying it with the hope that next
year it will be available to all year groups. Home Economics develops
students’ practical food and health literacy skills so they can adopt a
healthy lifestyle and make informed decisions that positively impact
their health and wellbeing. We look forward to another year of tasty
treats being created by our boys
Astro-Turf and Schoolyard
Development
Thanks to the support of the CBS Thurles school community, we are
delighted to have completed our major infrastructure project in the
Applied Mathematics form of a 2,500meter squared all weather astro turf playing pitch, a new
basketball court, new astro turf ball wall area and two upgraded ball
alleys. A spectator zone is also included.
Applied Maths is now offered at higher and ordinary level to fifth year
students at CBS Thurles and we are delighted with the uptake from This will improve our lunch time activities further by allowing our games
students who are studying Applied Maths as an extra subject for their to take place in a state-of-the-art facility which our students deserve. The
Leaving Certificates. Applied Maths is suited to students with an aptitude 4G playing pitch which has a layer of “shock pad” underneath is the most
for problem solving and is typically taken by students studying higher- up to date synthetic playing surface on the market. It will provide our
level maths and/or Physics for Leaving Certificate. There is a particular students with a top class and safe play area where they can enjoy hours
overlap between Applied Maths and Physics. We look forward to of leisure activities at lunch, during P.E. classes and after school training.
embedding this subject in our curriculum over the coming years. It will also assist with our team preparation as we continue to promote
our many games and to compete at the highest level possible in county,
Munster and All Ireland competitions.
Leaving Certificate
Since 2016 and the launch of our Bi-Centenary celebrations that year
Physical Education our energies have been focused on the building of an Astro-turf pitch to
accommodate our growing list of extra-curricular activities.
The school is now offering LCPE (Leaving Cert
Physical Education) to senior cycle students for the first time. Previously
only a small number of schools could teach LCPE on a pilot scheme, so
we are delighted to be able to offer another subject option to the boys.
This year we have our first class to formally take PE as a senior cycle
exam subject in the school. The PE hall has been fully equipped with
Wi-Fi access to support our students with the more technical aspects of
the course. LCPE is undertaken as an exam subject and is separate to the
typical recreational PE class provided for all students. Students study the
theory of PE as well as taking part in physical activities as a performer
or choreographer. Our new facilities in the school will give the boys a
wonderful opportunity to excel in this subject.Parents’ Council
The Parents’ Council is an active and valued part of our
school community. A committee is elected each year to
represent the general body of parents and membership
of the council is open to parents/guardians of all
students attending the school. The Parents’ Council
meets regularly during the year.
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Students’ Council
The Students’ Council is a representative body of
students elected by the student body. The Council
works closely with a member of staff in giving students
an active voice and an avenue in which they can
become involved in school life.
13Wellbeing
The wellbeing of our students is paramount in our school community.
It is simple a “happy” student learns better.
“The Framework for Junior Cycle (2015)
provides for a new area of learning at
junior cycle called Wellbeing. Wellbeing
will cross the three years of junior cycle
and build on substantial work already
taking place in schools in support of
students’ wellbeing. This area of learning
will make the school’s culture and ethos
and commitment to wellbeing visible
to students. It will include learning
opportunities to enhance the physical,
Guidance mental, emotional and social wellbeing of
Career Guidance and Counselling is at the heart of our Pastoral Care students”.
System at CBS Thurles. Our Guidance Counsellors have a caring and
NCCA Wellbeing Guidelines
supportive role in the school where students can get advice and
supports about a range of issues. From personal issues to study skills to
college advice and information, the Guidance Counsellors are on hand Is maith liom iománaíocht, Gnó agus
to meet with students in a confidential environment where they can be Adhmadóireacht. Is maith liom spóirt sa
cared for and supported throughout their time in the school.
pháirc imeartha freisin. Imrím sacar agus
Counselling helps pupils explore their thoughts and feelings and the liathróid láimhe sa scoil . Go dtí seo, tá mo
choices open to them. It gives care and support to pupils learning to
laethanta sa scoil anseo ar fheabhas.
cope with the many aspects of growing up and school life within their
personal circumstances. CBS Thurles endeavours to offer guidance to all Gaelscoil Bhríde
our students. The Guidance Team liases with Year Heads, Class Teachers,
Learning Support Teachers, Subject Teachers, Deputy Principal and the Kieran Rossiter (1E)
Principal. They also have regular contact with parents, psychologists,
employers, colleges, social services, counsellors and the Department of
Education
Táim an-sásta anseo. Is aoibhinn liom
Mata. Tá mo laethanta sa scoil seo; Scoil
The Career Guidance and Counselling Dept within CBS Thurles provides na mBráithre Críostaí go maith.
support for all students in three main areas:
Is maith liom iománaíocht . Is maith liom
• Personal and Social Guidance
Adhmadóireacht freisin. Tá gach duine
• Educational Guidance anseo an-chairdiúil. Tá na múinteoirí go
• Career and Vocational Guidance. deas agus cairdiúil .
Gaelscoil Bhríde
Andy Rossiter (1E)WHY CHOOSE CBS THURLES?
• We promote the social and personal development of each individual student.
• Each student seen as unique and their individual potential matters.
• Academic excellence is promoted and students are encouraged to do their absolute best.
• We have an excellent staff with highly dedicated teachers.
• A supportive and caring pastoral care team help support your son’s education and welfare.
• A strong learning support team help provide for students with additional education needs.
• A wide range of extra-curricular activities with a proud tradition of participation and achievement.
• We promote high standards of behaviour and discipline to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.
• A board range of subjects options in Junior, Transition and Senior Cycles.
• We have a taster programme for 1st year students to experience a whole range of Junior Cycle subjects to allow them make
informed subject choices based on their experience.
• A buddy system where each 1st year student is paired with a transition year for support and encouragement.
• A canteen facility where hot or cold lunches/dinners can be ordered.
• Supervised evening study.
• Lunchtime activities.
• Excellent facilities – improvements are being made year on year.
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15C.B.S. Thurles
Scoil na mBráithre Chríostaí Durlas
Rossa Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
T: 0504 22054
F: 0504 23645
E: reception@cbsthurles.ie
W: www.cbsthurles.ie
@cbsthurles
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