Presentation Secondary School
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Presentation Secondary School, Ballyphehane is a co‑educational Catholic voluntary secondary school operating under the trusteeship of CEIST (Catholic Education an Irish Schools’ Trust). The school delivers the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate programmes within a progressive, inclusive learning environment that places the individual student at the centre of all activity. A strong emphasis is placed on nurturing each pupil’s talents, abilities and personal development through a blend of interactive teaching methods, a wide range of extra‑curricular options and a robust student‑leadership structure that includes a Student Council and Meitheal groups. The campus boasts modern facilities supporting academic, artistic and sporting pursuits, and benefits from DEIS status which brings additional resources and partnerships with local third‑level institutions such as University College Cork and Munster Technological University. Comprehensive student support services—including guidance and counselling, wellbeing programmes, and a peer‑support “Cara” system linking first‑year students with fifth‑year mentors—ensure that learners receive the academic and pastoral care needed to thrive. High rates of progression to further education (over 83 % of Leaving Cert students in 2020/21) reflect the school’s commitment to excellence in a Christian environment.