News Archive
| Sort By Date |
 |
 |
Kenya Project 2011 published on 23rd Jul, 2010
Important information for 5th years regarding the service project in Kenya next year is NOW downloadable. Please download and study over the next few weeks.
Kenya Project 2011 published on 21st Jul, 2010
Important information for 5th years regarding the service project in Kenya next year is NOW downloadable.
Please download and study over the next few weeks.
Rockbrook Summer Camp NOW BOOKING published on 2nd Jun, 2010
The Rockbrook Summer Camp (Dangerous Camp for Boys,) for boys aged 9 to 13 years, takes place again this summer.
Boys are encouraged to enrol for one or more weeks. Week 1 begins on 5 July, week 2 on... Read More.
Awards Day published on 28th May, 2010
Awards Day took place on Thursday afternoon,27 May. The accompanying file details those who received awards.
Congratulations to all.
Awards Day published on 27th May, 2010
Awards Day took place on Thursday afternoon,27 May. The accompanying file details those who received awards. Congratulations to all.
Exam Timetable June 2010 published on 26th May, 2010
The end-of-year exam timetable is attached. Please note different school finishing times for different year groups. Results will be posted around mid-June. Third year students are expected to study or... Read More.
PHONE DIFFICULTIES MAY 7 published on 7th May, 2010
Due to a line difficulty calls in on the school number are not being received. If you cannot get through please ring 085-1443417. Thank you.
Late evening study published on 5th May, 2010
There will be late evening study in the school during May 2010. It will take place from 6.30 to 8.30 pm on Monday to Thursday. Students currently attending evening study may stay later if they wish. O... Read More.
TY 2010-11 published on 5th May, 2010
A meeting for parents of students doing Transition Year in September 2010 will take place on Tuesday 11 May at 8 p.m. This is the revised time, following the postponement of the original meeting.
Concert on 10 May published on 23rd Apr, 2010
A concert featuring Andrew Larkin (Rockbrook class of 2000)will be held in the school on Monday 10 May at 8 p.m. The programme will include:
Liszt-Paganini Etude no 2.
Chopin Ballade no 4
... Read More.
Rockbrook Summer Camp published on 21st Apr, 2010
The Rockbrook Summer Camp (Dangerous Camp for Boys,) for boys aged 9 to 13 years, takes place again this summer. Boys are encouraged to enrol for one or more weeks. Week 1 begins on 5 July, week 2 on ... Read More.
Upcoming Events for parents Spring 2010 published on 21st Apr, 2010
A brochure detailing upcoming events in April / May has been published and sent home with students (19 April). For further information see attached file.
Parents Activities Late Spring published on 21st Apr, 2010
A calendar of parents' activities for April / May has been published. It was sent home with students on April 19.
Social Networking Websites Explained for Parents published on 18th Mar, 2010
On Tuesday 23 March, 2010 at 8 p.m. Mr Luison Lassala, IT consultant and educationalist will give an important talk entitled SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES EXPLAINED FOR PARENTS. This session will help pa... Read More.
Introduction Day 16 April 2010 published on 13th Mar, 2010
An Introduction Day for fourth, fifth and sixth class primary students takes place on Friday, 16 April from 3.30 to 5.15 p.m. If you wish your son to attend please phone the school secretary 01-493320... Read More.
Rockbrook TY walk for Citywise published on 13th Mar, 2010
The Camino, here we come! During Holy Week, Citywiser's Paul and Peter are embarking on 125 km pilgrimage walk to Santiago de Compostella together with eight Rockbrook students, all in aid of Citywise... Read More.
PAST PUPILS SOCCER TOURNAMENT, APRIL 2010 published on 10th Mar, 2010
The 2010 Rockbrook Past Pupils Charity Soccer Tournament take place in Rockbrook on Saturday 17th April, 2-5pm. Teams are 5-a-side, though each team can bring subs.
The event is open to all past pu... Read More.
Rockbrook Students Raise €2000 for Kenya published on 10th Mar, 2010
Well done to all the Rockbrook students who raised €2000 for the Local Lives Foundation, which will be used to purchase textbooks for rural schools in the Meru District of Kenya. Students from all yea... Read More.
Scholarship update published on 7th Mar, 2010
Scholarship interviews for 2010 are currently ongoing and will be completed before the end of March. All students who applied will receive an interview.
Introduction Day published on 7th Mar, 2010
An Introduction Day for fifth and sixth class primary students takes place on Friday, 12 March from 3.30 to 5.15 p.m. If you wish your son to attend please phone the school secretary 01-4933204 for an... Read More.
Visit of President McAleese published on 3rd Mar, 2010
Today's visit by President McAleese was a wonderful occasion for the school and a great success. Many thanks to all parents, teachers and students who contributed to that success. Photographs on the e... Read More.
Soccer Blitz for National Schools ! published on 2nd Mar, 2010
The Soccer Blitz in Rockbrook are back. The first competition of 2010 takes place on the 12th and 13th March. As usual, the 5th and 6th Class Blitz will be on Friday from 3.30 to 6.30 pm and the 3rd a... Read More.
February 2010 Newsletter published on 22nd Feb, 2010
The February newsletter covering some of the events in the school over the past three months is now available for downloading. See 'latest newsletter' button.
Upcoming events for parents Spring 2010 published on 19th Feb, 2010
For a list of what is coming up for parents in the coming months, please see the document attached.
Visit of President McAleese published on 17th Feb, 2010
The school will be honoured by a visit from President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, on Wednesday, March 3 at 11.15 am. All parents are very welcome to attend to greet the President. Further information w... Read More.
Cheerfulness published on 29th Jan, 2010
The Monthly Aim for February 2010 is Cheerfulness
Music Mock Junior Cert published on 29th Jan, 2010
The Music Junior Cert mocks take place on Monday morning, 1 February.
Open Day published on 27th Jan, 2010
The next Open Day is on Sunday March 7 at 3 pm. If you wish to book yourself in please telephone the secretary, Nuala, at 4933204
Rockbrook Students win top awards at Young Scientist Exhibition published on 26th Jan, 2010
Projects from Rockbrook Park School were among the winners at the Young Scientist exhibition at the weekend.
Andrej Pacher from Ballycullen won the top individual award from Google for his study on... Read More.
CHANGES TO SCHOOL CALENDAR Feb 2010 published on 25th Jan, 2010
The Staff Training Day scheduled for February 3rd has been cancelled. School will be as normal on that day.
The Parent Teacher Meetings scheduled for 1st and 4th Years on February 3rd have been cha... Read More.
Young Scientist prizewinners published on 16th Jan, 2010
Both Rockbrook projects won top prizes at this year's Young Sceintist Exhibition. Andrej Pacher's project GUARP on augmented virtual reality project won the 3rd prize category Individual Award, the Go... Read More.
Astro pitches update published on 15th Jan, 2010
The snow has gone and the pitches are clear and available to play. The carpet and fencing has also been repaired. Some markings still have to be applied to pitches. Bookings through Nuala at 4933204 f... Read More.
Safety Measures SNOW published on 11th Jan, 2010
The grounds will have snow for a few days to come. So please observe the following safety measures.
1.Drive slowly in the entrance driveway, but avoid stalling. Avoid the packed snow areas of the car... Read More.
Exam Timetable 1st 2nd 4th 5h year published on 11th Jan, 2010
First year
Mon 25 Math CSPE Geography
Tue 26 Irish Music History
Wed 27 Science RK Business
Thu 28 English French
Fri 29 Outing
Second Year
Mon 25 Maths RK History
Tue 26 Irish CSPE Spanish
... Read More.
EXAM -revised timetable Mocks published on 10th Jan, 2010
Mock 6th year
Thur 21 English 1 Maths 1
Fri 22 Irish1/Art Irish aural
Mon 25 Biology Geography
Tue 26 Irish 2 Maths 2
Wed 27 English 2 Span aural
Thu 28 Spanish, Hist/Physics
Fri 29 Busin... Read More.
Monthly Aim January 2010 published on 5th Jan, 2010
To get the year off to a good start the aim for January is Sportsmanship. Obviously, the attitude of sportsmanship can apply to many aspects of our dealing with others. See attached flyer.
School Exams January 2010 published on 5th Jan, 2010
School mid-year exams commence on Thursday January 14 for 3rd and 6th years and on Monday January 22 for other years. Students are required to attend school for study even if they have no exams on a p... Read More.
Nollaig Shona published on 23rd Dec, 2009
Top musicians pose after the Christmas concert
Tuesday December 22 published on 21st Dec, 2009
The school carol service will take place at 9 am followed by a Christmas Concert and Clann Day activities. School buses will depart from 1.10 pm. Happy Christmas to all our staff, students and familie... Read More.
Soccer Blitz December 2009 published on 2nd Dec, 2009
The final primary school six-a-side soccer blitz of the year takes place on December 4th & 5th. Get your teams in now.
Latest Newsletter Now Uploaded. See Link on Homepage published on 1st Dec, 2009
Latest Newsletter Now Uploaded. See Link on Homepage
Monthly Aim published on 1st Dec, 2009
Character counts!
Monthly Aim for November &
December: Generosity
Hello Rockbrook Introduction Day published on 1st Dec, 2009
An invitation from the principal of Rockbrook Park School, Mark Hamilton, to an Introduction Day for future students on Friday, December 11, 2009 , 3.30—5.30
Scholarship Information Uploaded published on 1st Dec, 2009
The Latest Scholarship information has been updated and all information is available for download. See link below
Rockbrook pupils conduct YouTube Survey published on 24th Jun, 2009
Rockbrook pupils Conor Scally, Kase Bukhatwa and Tristan O'Reilly conduct YouTube Survey and participate in EU Conference.
YouTube: Usage and Abusage
‘Irish teenagers present findings of survey ... Read More.
Faith & Science Essay published on 9th Mar, 2009
Faith and science by Mark Hamilton, Principal.
An essay on the occasion of Charles Darwin’s 200th birthday...
Student Journal published on 16th Oct, 2008
Parents of students in junior classes should ensure that they see their son’s journal regularly, and sign it weekly.
There are 47 current News Items. View current news items
|
  
-
Kenya Project 2011
Important information for 5th years regarding the service project in Kenya next year is NOW downloadable. Please
download and study over the next few...
-
SUMMER CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS
Queries about late bookings for Summer Camp (DANGEROUS CAMP), camp bus details or timetable variations should be directed to Derrick on 087-9054168.
...
-
Exam Results
Exam-result report cards were posted home to all students in the latter half of June. The school office will be unattended now until Tuesday August 5....
-
Class Booklists 2010/11
The booklist for all classes are detailed in the attached Word document.
4th Year (TY) booklist correction: the Geography textbook is Dynamic Human ...
-
Information on new school year 2010/11
The school calendar for 2010/11 is now downloadable as a word document. Information on school activities, starting dates, fees etc., as well as a cop...
-
What the President said
Following numerous requests for a transcript of President Mary McAleese's unscripted speech when she visited Rockbrook, a transcript is now available....
-
TY Students Win Innovation Prize
Congratulations to all of our transition year students who participated in the Student Enterprise Awards recently.
The team who presented DreamDis...
-
Visit by President McAleese
Wednesday 3rd of March's visit by President McAleese was a wonderful occasion for the school and a great success. Many thanks to all parents, teachers...
-
Religion, secularism and society
To mark the national holiday, St Patrick's Day,school principal, Mark Hamilton,has written an essay on the topic of the place of religion in society. ...
 |