The Edmund Rice School offers balanced, integrated and innovative teaching and learning experiences. It recognises that the human person has, personal, physical, intellectual, social , spiritual, moral, emotional and aesthetic abilities and seeks to promote the students development in all these areas.
Research shows that participation in youth sports helps children improve the physical, social, emotional and academic aspects of their lives. In addition, the experiences of youth sports influences their behaviour as adults. Youth sports helps to promote physical fitness and counter the rising tide of childhood obesity and other health problems.
Tralee C.B.S. has always prided itself on the outstanding achievements of its Gaelic Football Teams over the years. We play in the A grade of all competitions at both Kerry and Munster level. Apart from Gaelic Football the following sports are also included in our Sports and Physical Education Programme.
The Green has produced some of the finest sports people to represent their county, province and country over the years. Past students have represented their County at Minor and Senior Level in Gaelic Football and Hurling. The School has educated and is home to many All Ireland medal holders and is proud of this tradition. Past students have also represented their clubs in Basketball to National Cup Success. They have also represented their country in rugby at underage level and many have secured places on Provincial Squads. Finally, students also boast
national and international medals in Athletics.
