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MINISTER for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has announced the increased provision and significant investment in special education for CBS The Green. Initially the school was approved funding under the Additional Accommodation scheme for the provision of a new technology room and preparation area. Today, however, Minister Foley announced […]

FUTURE First Year students were welcomed to CBS The Green on Saturday so they could have a proper look at their new surroundings before September. Usually, such students would be afforded a certain familiarity and inclusion through open nights, but sadly, such events could not take place earlier this year. […]

THE CBS The Green Parents Council has donated €500 to Jigsaw Kerry after holding a 5km Virtual Run in March. Over four days in March, the CBS The Green Community ran, walked, jogged and meandered their way through various 5km routes throughout the town and county in our 1st ever […]

THE annual CBS The Green 5k Fun Run has just started but it won’t end until Sunday. With the usual gathering cancelled for obvious reasons, The Parents Council has decided to organise a Virtual 5km run. The run can take place any time between now and this coming Sunday and […]

THE annual CBS The Green Fun Run has been a wonderful event over the years, where hundreds have gathered in the school grounds showing the spirit of the local community. COVID restrictions have put paid to a similar gathering this year but the Parents Council has decided to to launch […]

STUDENTS from Tralee schools were successful with their entries in this year’s BT Young Scientist And Technology Exhibition which took place online this year. The awards in various categories were announced this afternoon in an online ceremony. The Science Foundation of Ireland award and Technology Junior Group 1st place went to […]

CBS The Green students have been trialling a Contact Tracing app they have created in a local cafe/restaurant as part of their entry in the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition competition for 2021. Yummy Cafe gave permission to First Year students Conor Flaherty, Ethan Ward and Philip Tracey to trial QR Code […]

THREE CBS The Green students were honoured in the Garda National Youth Awards. In January 2020, Michael Carroll, Padraig Crean and Michael Kirby were the recipients of a Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Award in the Community Safety category. As a result of this they were sent forward as the representative […]

CBS The Green unveiled their newly elected Students Council on Thursday. The potential leaders of the future held their training day last week with their liaison teacher Karen Tobin.  “It was a packed day of teambuilding activities ensured that they are ready for the task ahead. The students council has representatives from […]

JOHN O’Keeffe has already been immortalised with his achievements on the field and his induction into the GAA Hall of Fame a few years ago, but now he holds a special place on a ‘wall of fame’ in the school where he taught for nearly three decades. Local artist Mike […]

CBS The Green is to showcase its many facilities and attributes during a virtual open night on the school website this Thursday evening from 6pm. It’s a chance for parents and guardians to have a look at the Catholic all-boys secondary school which is proud of its record in the provision […]

IT may be only October, but some students at CBS The Green Tralee have been very busy since going back to school and are looking forward to displaying their scientific prowess at Ireland’s most prestigious competition for schools. The school has three projects through to the BT Young Scientist Competition […]

A SPECIAL wellbeing day for all first year students at CBS The Green was held last Friday with fun events lined up to give the 125 young lads a break from their studies and a chance to enjoy much needed timeout. The boys’ Year Head Mr. John Culloty and Academic […]

A CHEQUE for €1,000, the proceeds from a Positive Mental Health Day at CBS the Green, was presented to Con O’Connor of charity Pieta House on Friday morning by the staff and students. To coincide with the cheque presentation, a tree planting ceremony also took place. Con O’Connor of Pieta […]

CBS The Green students held a Positive Mental Health Day on Friday to coincide with the 10th anniversary of World Mental Health Day. The objective of which is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and shape efforts to support mental health. Last year the school became an Amber Flag school. Wellbeing school co-ordinatior […]

SCHOOLDAYS are difficult for secondary school students in this COVID-19 world, so anything that makes the experience a little easier is welcome. With this in mind, CBS The Green have introduced some al fresco dining options so students can have breaks from wearing masks. New outdoor furniture has changed the […]

A LOT has changed in a week. Last Wednesday evening, CBS The Green presented the John B. Keane play “Big Maggie” at the school in front of a packed audience. While two more shows were planned, the curtain came down on them with the measures introduced last Thursday by the […]

THE Transition Years of CBS The Green will stage their dramatic production of John B. Keane’s ‘Big Maggie’ tonight, Thursday and Friday night at the school. The cast have been rehearsing for months now and all that hard work will come to fruition in a top quality production which is […]

CBS The Green athletes taking part in the All Ireland Cross Country Championships this weekend in Santry. The school’s minor boys’ team consisting of Maurice Lenihan, Sean Og Brosnan, Eoin O’Flaherty, Keelan Best, Hugh Lenihan, David Lucid, Ryan Houlihan and Liam Og O’Connor recently won gold in the Munster team […]

THE Transition Years of CBS The Green are busy preparing for their upcoming dramatic production of John B. Keane’s Big Maggie which takes place over three days next week. “This is our third John B.Keane production in six shows over the past five years,” said teacher Ellen McGillycuddy. “Drama has […]

CBS The Green Secondary School Tralee has launched a programme of events for International Safer Internet Day on Wednesday, February 11. Led by Transition Year students, they aim to inspire a countywide conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. International Safer Internet Day, SID is celebrated in over […]

STUDENTS from CBS The Green and their dates for the evening enjoyed a fun end to the year at their Debs Ball at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Monday night. Organised by the students, around 115 people sat down for a meal followed by a DJ who kept the party atmosphere going […]

STUDENTS at CBS The Green have entered the world of banking with the help of AIB Tralee. A team of students at the school has entered the AIB Build A Bank Challenge, which offers students in Transition Year & Fifth Year an opportunity to showcase their creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. […]

TEAMS from CBS The Green and Mercy Mounthawk in Tralee, emerged victorious from the Kerry final in the Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge, held in the Killarney Convention Centre on Thursday, December 12. A total of 132 students from 15 schools across Kerry took part in the final, comprising […]

A FORMER CBS The Green student met President Michael D Higgins in person at Dublin Castle last Wednesday to receive his Gold Gaisce award medal and certificate during a special ceremony. Jaison Hellstrom sat his Leaving Certificate last June but completed the highest level of the national award programme while […]

THE student council at CBS the Green have been working very hard to ensure the real spirit of Christmas is brought to life at their school with a schedule of festive activities taking place through December until they break up for the holidays. A magnificent Christmas tree kindly donated by Norman […]

THREE CBS The Green Tralee Secondary School Students have been selected to represent their school and the young people of Ireland on this year’s webwise.ie Youth Panel for 2019-2020. Webwise.ie is an internet safety awareness initiative focused on the education of young people, teachers and parents on the safe use […]

Report by TJ Heaphy, CBS Student CBS Tralee 2-13   St Brendan’s Killarney 1-17  The encounter between CBS Tralee and St Brendan’s Killarney took place under wet, slippery conditions on Wednesday last in Connolly Park. This highly anticipated game was to decide who would top the group after both teams […]

CBS The Green will host an open night at the school this Thursday from 6pm to 8.30pm. It will be an opportunity for all 6th class and 5th class primary school pupils and their parent/guardians to see what the school has to offer. Staff and pupils will be on hand […]

CBS The Green school held their annual awards ceremony at The Rose Hotel on Thursday night. It was occasion to appreciate the remarkable achievements and commitment of their students. Organiser, teacher Karen Tobin, was delighted with the evening. She noted that “this event recognises and celebrates the pupils achievements across the […]