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in its fourth decade, Rockbrook has seen a generation
of young people pass through its doors. They come
as boys and leave as men, many of them now making
valuable contributions in today’s world because
of their integrity as persons. Rockbrook has helped
foster that integrity, working with parents as primary
educators and key partners in the education of their
children.
Now
it is time for Rockbrook itself to move forward
into a new generation. A key component and a catalyst
in this move is the recent granting of planning
permission for phase 1 of the school development.
For many years the school has floundered due to
pressures on space and to an inability to meet the
demands of local planners. Finally, in February
2006 the school has been granted permission to construct
a new classroom block, together with canteen, general
purpose area, science laboratory, art room and chapel
on a site behind the existing Georgian building
and courtyard. It is planned that work will commence
this summer for completion by summer 2007.
This
work will require the support of past pupils as
well present school families for it to succeed.
For years the school has concentrated on the ‘personal’
element of education, the aim for this year is to
improve the context in which that education takes
place.
As
a past or present member of the school community,
we would appreciate your help in taking this important
generational step forward.
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