Presentation Secondary School Tralee is an all-girls, post-primary Catholic school under the Trusteeship of CEIST, (Catholic Education – an Irish Schools’ Trust).
The origins of Presentation Tralee date back to July 9th, 1809, when the Presentation Sisters came to Tralee to teach the children of the area.
Their first school was in the Blackpool area of the town. Later they moved to the Parish Church and in 1824 a school was built.
The school continued to develop and the Presentation Sisters, with the co-operation of the local people, erected a new school in the 1850’s.
Today the school is located on a large site near the town park with the best of modern facilities.
The official opening of Meánscoil na Toirbhirte, Tralee, took place on March 15th, 1985.
Presentation Secondary School is a school community in its truest sense, where all individuals have the opportunity to develop their abilities and reach their potential in a caring and happy environment. A spirit of co-operation, respect and understanding is encouraged between staff, students, parents and management. Through nurturing human relations in our school community we foster self-esteem in each individual. We recognise the importance of the development of the whole person and nurture their intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical development.
Presentation has a proven record of academic achievement and our school continues to foster an educational tradition of excellence. We prioritise learning and teaching in a supportive environment which meets the needs of all our learners. Our teachers work hard to ensure all students achieve success and as educators we aim to inspire them to fulfil their potential.
We are inspired by the educational vision of Nano Nagle and the Presentation congregation. Our Catholic ethos underpins all of what we do in the school. We offer a holistic education which is inclusive and respectful of diversity. Each student is a valued member of our school. When they leave Presentation, each student will be a confident, well-adjusted and fulfilled member of the wider community.