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Scoil Phobail Bhéara

Our School

Scoil Phobail Bhéara opened in 1980 as a result of an amalgamation between Meán Scoil Naomh lósaf, run by the Mercy Sisters, and Castletownbere Vocational School, run by Cork VEC (now Cork Education and Training Board). The school has continued to grow, develop and improve over past years. We are proud to be a restorative practice school with a focus on building learning habits. 
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Vision Statement 

We in Scoil Phobail Bhéara have a vision of the type of school we would like. It is a school guided by Christian values where students are happy and where everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Our school encourages, supports and challenges all students to reach their full potential. ​
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While parents are the primary educators of their children, our staff members, who act as in loco parentis, are our most valuable resource and every effort is made to ensure that we have a dedicated and committed staff and good student-staff relationship.

Our school is an integral part of our local community and in addition to providing the best possible education for our young people and preparing them for later life, our school serves as a resource for and enriches our community.

We do everything possible to assist our students to take responsibility for themselves and their actions and we help them to appreciate and care for the world in which we live.

School Motto

"Ní neart go cur le chéile" / "Strength in unity"

The power of a team pulling together, working for the same goal, striving to reach a common destination, is far greater than the sum of its parts. Teachers, parents, students, Board of Management and community, all striving for the same goal: provision of excellence.


Facilities

Art Room
Home Economics Room
Computer Room
Technical Graphics/DCG Room
Engineering/Technology Room
Construction Room
Woodwork Room
Prayer Room
Guidance Office
Sports Hall
Library  / Study
Basketball Court
Learning Support Room
Canteen
Resource Programme Room
Sports Pitch
Science Labs
Tennis Courts
Prayer Room
Sensory Room

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Competitions   
  • Football                               
  • Cross Country Running
  • Basketball  
  • Golf​   
  • Rugby 
  • Table Tennis​  
  • Kayaking ​      
  • Athletics    
  • Horse Riding                        
  • Green School                                 
  • Film Making        
  • Maths, History and Irish Quizzes  ​​
  • Bere Island Community Radio 
  • Drama    
  • Art  
  • Debating & Public Speaking 
  • Poetry and Writing Workshops
  • Gaisce Awards    
  • Educational Trips
  • French Exchange
  • Gardening
  • Driving Course
  • ​Lunchtime Club 
  • YSI (Young Social Innovators) 
  • Mini Company Programme
  • Community Care ​

Contact Us 

Scoil Phobail Bhéara
Castletownbere
​Co. Cork
P75 AH74

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Telephone: (027) 70177
Fax: (027) 70284
​Email: [email protected]

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