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Kenya Project 2012 (5th and 6th year) published on 27th Sep, 2011
Read More. Newman, education and Rockbrook published on 13th May, 2011
Read More. Spring Cleaning published on 2nd Mar, 2011
Volunteers are required to carry out some spring cleaning work.
Ideally, it would be good to get some or all done before the Open Day on Sunday March 6. Optimist! email Read More. Spring Cleaning published on 1st Mar, 2011
Volunteers are required to carry out some spring cleaning work.
Ideally, it would be good to get some or all done before the Open Day on Sunday March 6. Optimist! email Read More. Monthly Character Aim March 2011 published on 21st Feb, 2011
Read More. Monthly Character Aim March 2011 published on 21st Feb, 2011
Read More. Open Day Sunday 6 March published on 21st Feb, 2011
An Open Day for prospective parents and students will be held in the school on Sunday 6 March 2011 at 3 p.m. The Open Day gives families and opportunity to see the school, meet students, paren... Read More. Parent Education: Study Methods and your son published on 16th Feb, 2011
On Wednesday 2 March at 7.30 p.m. the parent education session will address the theme of Study Methods and your son.
Mr Mark Hamilton & Mr Ed Kellett will explain what the school expect... Read More. Coffee mornings for parents published on 16th Feb, 2011
The next series of coffee mornings for mums are in March. All coffee mornings are held in the parents\' room in the Georgian House. We look forward to seeing you.
Thursday March 3 at 10 a.m... Read More. Monthly Character Aim February 2011 published on 3rd Feb, 2011
Read More. 2nd and 5th year parent teacher meeting published on 3rd Feb, 2011
The rescheduled 2nd and 5th year parent teacher meeting will take place on Thursday 17 February from 2.15 to 5.30 p.m. 1st and 4th year parent teacher meeting published on 3rd Feb, 2011
The first and fourth year parent teacher meeting will take place on Wednesday afternoon next from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. Meetings regarding summer trips published on 3rd Feb, 2011
There will be a meeting for 2nd year parents on Thursday evening 3 February, regarding this years trip to Spain in June. Reminder texts have been sent.
There will be a meeting on Tuesday ne... Read More. February 9, timetable change published on 3rd Feb, 2011
... Read More. Mock Exams Timetable published on 18th Jan, 2011
Mock exams for 3rd and 6th years commence on Thursday 20 January. The detailed timetable is attached. The school will follow as near to normal timetable as possible, except lunch will usually be 12... Read More. Mid-year Exam Timetables published on 18th Jan, 2011
The attached Word document contains the mid-year exam timetable (draft). Exams commence on Monday 24 January. Mock exams commence on 20 January and timetable details for these are&nb... Read More. Mid-year Exam Timetables (draft) published on 18th Jan, 2011
TY Trip Camino 2011 now booking published on 11th Jan, 2011
Following... Read More. Second Year Spain trip June 2011 published on 11th Jan, 2011
Second ye... Read More. TY Trip Camino 2011 now booking published on 11th Jan, 2011
Following... Read More. www.rockbrook.ie published on 11th Jan, 2011
First year Rome trip and student exchange published on 11th Jan, 2011
The excha... Read More. Character Building Monthly Aim published on 4th Jan, 2011
The character aim for January 2011 is sportsmanship. Students are asked to consider how abiding by the rules is a way of showing respect for ... Read More. Astro pitches update published on 4th Jan, 2011
The astro pitches will reopen this evening Tuesday 4 January. For bookings etc contact admin@rockbrook.ie
2010 Looking Back published on 27th Dec, 2010
- ... Read More. 2010 Looking Back published on 27th Dec, 2010
- a revie... Read More. Christmas Message and calendar dates published on 22nd Dec, 2010
Read More. Earlier restart in New Year (4 January) for exam classes published on 22nd Dec, 2010
Read More. Important Calendar Dates to start the New Year published on 22nd Dec, 2010
Read More. New Year Study 4 to 8 January 2010 published on 22nd Dec, 2010
There will be supervised st... Read More. Kenya Sponsor Cards published on 22nd Dec, 2010
Read More. Mock Exams Timetable published on 22nd Dec, 2010
Mock exams will commence on January 20 for 3rd year and 6th year students. The timetable for these exams are in the attached file. Students should have a study plan for the long Christmas peri... Read More. Mid-year Exam Timetables (draft) published on 22nd Dec, 2010
The attached Word document contains the mid-year exam timetable (draft). Exams commence on Monday 24 January. Mock exams commence on 20 January and timetable details for these are&nb... Read More. TY Trip Camino 2011 published on 22nd Dec, 2010
The attached expression of interest form should be downloaded and returned to the school on January 10. School Trip 2nd Year Spain published on 22nd Dec, 2010
The expression of interest form attached should be downloaded and returned to the school after the Christmas break. School Trips & Exchanges 2011 published on 22nd Dec, 2010
Read More. SNOW Work Weds 22 December & Tues 21 December published on 22nd Dec, 2010
The snow work for today is listed below. For ease of access the snow work for Tuesday is also listed here.
Read More. Astro pitch update published on 21st Dec, 2010
Due to snow conditions the astro pitches will be closed until 10 January. For bookings etc contact admin@rockbrook.ie School closed Wednesday 22 December published on 21st Dec, 2010
Due to more forecasted snow for tonight and the current underlying road conditions there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday. Snow work will be posted for 9 am in the morning. Please see this sit... Read More. SNOW Work updated 1.15 Tuesday 21 December published on 21st Dec, 2010
Work has been added at lunchtime
Below is Mr Kellets work
<... Read More. SNOW Work Updated 1pm Tuesday 21 December published on 21st Dec, 2010
(Note: additional work added at lunchtime is in red colour)
Students today should imagine they are in s... Read More. SNOW WORK Tuesday 21 December published on 21st Dec, 2010
Students today should imagine they are in school without having teachers to interrupt their learning. The day should be divided into Snow Work and Study. The work given below should guide their sno... Read More. School closed TUESDAY 21 December published on 20th Dec, 2010
The school will be closed on Tuesday due to heavy snowfalls on Monday evening and likely further snow on Tuesday at mid-day. Homework will be posted on this site at 10 am and 2 pm on Tuesday. News ... Read More. Astro pitches update published on 20th Dec, 2010
Astro Pitches currently unplayable, today 20 December, due to snow. Probably unplayable for next few days. Christmas Holiday Study in Rockbrook published on 16th Dec, 2010
There will be supervised st... Read More. Character Building Monthly Aim published on 16th Dec, 2010
The Monthly Aim for December is Generosity. Attached flyer is readable with MS Publisher only. Details on it are given below
Read More. Saturday Classes 18 December published on 16th Dec, 2010
On Saturday,December 18 there will be optional classes as follows
9.15 to 12.30 3rd Year Higher Maths - Questions on Paper 1 (bring exam papers, textbook, calculator and copybooks)
... Read More. Scholarships 2011 published on 14th Dec, 2010
Read More. Astros published on 14th Dec, 2010
The astro pitches are now playable again, Tuesday 14 December. Soccer Blitz for Primary School cancelled due to bad weather published on 14th Dec, 2010
The Soccer Blitz scheduled for the 17th and 18th of December has been cancelled due to bad weather. The blitz will be played at the end of January. We will keep you poste... Read More. SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS Wednesday 8 DEC published on 7th Dec, 2010
School will run as normal on Wednesday Dec 8.
School finished early today, Tuesday, due to concerns about the state of some of the roads, but matters have improved a lot since. Apologies fo... Read More. Welcome Back... Further SNOW advice published on 6th Dec, 2010
Today went well despite the difficulties. Students behaved commendably, while still managing to enjoy themselves.
The H&S notices regarding access to school (See below) still apply. Bus arrangements ... Read More. SNOW WORK Compilation Mon 29 Nov to Fri 3 Dec published on 6th Dec, 2010
SNOW WORK FROM HOME Monday summary of work required
This work is assigned for students to do at home. It is expected that you would do up to one hour per subject on
the work given (homework and stud... Read More. SNOW WORK Comilation Mon 29 Nov to Fri 4 Dec published on 6th Dec, 2010
SNOW WORK FROM HOME Monday summary of work required
This work is assigned for students to do at home. It is expected that you would do up to one hour per subject on
the work given (homework and stud... Read More. SNOW UPDATE published on 6th Dec, 2010
Today went well despite the difficulties. Students behaved commendably, while still managing to enjoy themselves.
The H&S notices regarding access to school (See School reopens) still apply. Bus arra... Read More. WINTER OLYMPIC PREPARATION published on 6th Dec, 2010
1st years began their preparations for winter olympics 2020 in the sports period today. However, the school is unable to guarantee that it can maintain its snow slope until then. However, judging by t... Read More. Snowballs: fun... and danger published on 5th Dec, 2010
Parents please note the school policy and inform your sons. Thank you for your co-operation.
Policy: To avoid targeting or bullying there are designated areas in the school grounds for snowballing. T... Read More. SCHOOL REOPENS MONDAY 6 December published on 5th Dec, 2010
The school will be open tomorrow, Monday 6 December. Thanks to all those who helped out today.
The school day will continue as normal, but there will be no after-school study nor will there be any ev... Read More. SNOW VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED published on 4th Dec, 2010
Volunteers, preferably with shovels or other useful snow instruments, are required tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 11.30 am to help clear snow around the school. This will faciliate opening on Monday. It... Read More. SNOW SCENES 2 published on 3rd Dec, 2010
These further views give some idea of the challenge ahead
1. Only the bravehearted may enter
2. Who's for a picnic?
3. A Winter wonderland
4. Guess where...
5. The picture postcard view SNOW SCENES 1 published on 3rd Dec, 2010
The road to Rockbrook continues to be impassable. However we have managed to capture some snow scenes.
1. Seasonal greetings
2. Welcome to Rockbrook
3. Sweeping steps lead up to the grand house
4.... Read More. SNOW ASTROS update published on 3rd Dec, 2010
The astro pitches continue to be snow covered, and likely to remain so at least until the Friday Dec 10 (based on weather forecasts. In the unlikely event of any change in this it will be notified on... Read More. SNOW work Friday updated 2 p.m. published on 3rd Dec, 2010
Last work assignments for the week! When finished do look at the photos taken today and uploaded as SNOW SCENES.
Mr Larkin has added work to the department pages for all his students.
Mr Boland ... Read More. SNOW Work Thursday 2 Dec Updated 1p.m. published on 2nd Dec, 2010
Thursday work
Good afternon, students.
Some further work for you to do today between snowfights.
Below is listed this mornings assignments and ADDITIONAL AFTERNOON work. Like the snow the work is... Read More. SNOW Work Thursday 2 Dec published on 2nd Dec, 2010
Thursday work
Good morning, students.
Some further work for you to do today between snowfights. Like the snow the work is
cumulative, so please work on the programme for Wednesday before moving o... Read More. SNOW Work Thursday 2 Dec published on 2nd Dec, 2010
Thursday work
Good morning, students. Some further work for you to do today between snowfights. Like the snow the work is cumulative, so please work on the programme for Wednesday before moving on to... Read More. Mr Kellett's classes 5th & 6th year work added to department pages published on 1st Dec, 2010
Mr Kellett's classes 5th & 6th year work added to department pages. Check Departments > Leaving Cert > Business School closed Thursday & Friday - inform others published on 1st Dec, 2010
As the school texting service may be down, please let others know of school closure, especially anyone you think may not be have access to the web. SNOW CLOSURE Thursday, possibly Friday also published on 1st Dec, 2010
Due to worsening road conditions in south Dublin area, and extreme temperatures tonight and tomorrow night, school will be closed on Thursday. It will also be closed on Friday, unless otherwise stated... Read More. Mr Kellett's classes 1st - 4th year work added to department pages published on 1st Dec, 2010
Mr Kellett's classes 1st - 4th year work has been added to the various department pages... SNOW Work Weds 1 Dec updated 2 pm published on 1st Dec, 2010
Ensure work given on previous days is completed. Then continue with work here. LC students with access to Nullamore can ring there re study facilities.
Mr Kellett, Mr Boland, Mr Cabello have posted w... Read More. Reflections of a snow-bound principal published on 1st Dec, 2010
an essay on our current predicament SNOW Work Weds 1 Dec updated 9..30 am published on 1st Dec, 2010
2nd year English: finalise your poetry presentation project today and check that you know the poem by heart.
3rd Year Business Studies
Junior Cert 2009 paper 1 Question 3 (National Budget)
Compl... Read More. NO SCHOOL WEDS -UPDATE 7AM published on 1st Dec, 2010
DUE TO IMPASSABLE ROADS IN BALLINTEER, DUNDRUM, LEOPARDSTOWN, KNOCKLYON, FIRHOUSE (AA UPDATE) WE MUST CALL OFF SCHOOL AGAIN TODAY.
Students should work on the plan for work given for Monday and Tues... Read More. NO SCHOOL WEDS -UPDATE 7AM published on 1st Dec, 2010
DUE TO IMPASSABLE ROADS IN BALLINTEER, DUNDRUM, LEOPARDSTOWN, KNOCKLYON, FIRHOUSE (AA UPDATE) WE MUST CALL OFF SCHOOL AGAIN TODAY.
Students should work on the plan for work given for Monday and Tues... Read More. School OPEN Weds but starts at 10 a.m. published on 30th Nov, 2010
The school will re-open tomorrow, Wednesday. Gates will be open from 8.30 a.m.to receive students but school will not commence until 10 a.m. The later start is to facilitate ease of movement on Edmond... Read More. School Open Weds for 10 am START published on 30th Nov, 2010
The school will re-open tomorrow, Wednesday. Gates will be open from 8.30 a.m. but school will not commence until 10 a.m.
School buses will run on the bus routes ONE HOUR LATER THAN NORMAL, although... Read More. SNOW HOMEWORK for Tuesday updated 2.30pm published on 30th Nov, 2010
TUESDAY ASSIGNED WORK (compiled)
COMPLETE WORK FOR MONDAY AND
THEN START ON TUESDAY WORK
1st History Chapter 4 Medieval History - do all questions on the chapter.
1st English (Mr Delaney) Fi... Read More. SNOW WORK FROM HOME Tuesday summary of work required published on 30th Nov, 2010
COMPLETE WORK FOR MONDAY AND
THEN START ON TUESDAY WORK
1st History Chapter 4 Medieval History - do all questions on the chapter.
1st English (Mr Delaney) Finish novel and complete summaries
... Read More. SNOW HOMEWORK POLICY published on 30th Nov, 2010
When school is off students are required to do assigned work, which is updated regularly on the website. It is expected that a student would do up to one hour per subject on the work given (homework a... Read More. SNOW WORK FROM HOME Monday summary of work required published on 30th Nov, 2010
This work is assigned for students to do at home. It is expected that you would do up to one hour per subject on the work given (homework and study) each day that school is not operational.
Note LC a... Read More. SNOW Tuesday homework Part 2 published on 30th Nov, 2010
Work from Mr McDermott, Mr Brennan, Mr Dunne, Mr Boland, Mr Hamilton, Mr Larkin, Mr Delaney,
1st History Chapter 4 Medieval History - do all questions on the chapter.
1st English (Mr Delaney) ... Read More. SNOW Tuesday homework Part 1 published on 30th Nov, 2010
From Mr Mulligan & Mr O'Brien
1st year Geography:Explain what is unique about the weather Ireland is getting at the moment.
2nd History: read about the Laois/Offaly Plantation and answer the que... Read More. SCHOOL CLOSED TUESDAY SNOW published on 30th Nov, 2010
AS ROCKBROOK AREA IS INACCESSIBLE THIS MORNING, THE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED TODAY. UPDATE AGAIN AT 5 PM TODAY. WORK FOR STUDENTS IS ON THIS NEWS SITE. SNOW ASTROS published on 29th Nov, 2010
The astro pitches are snow covered, and likely to remain so until the weekend (December 4/5). If there is any change in this it will be notified on the website. SNOW Additional homework Installment Three published on 29th Nov, 2010
Work from Mr Preston,Mr Flanagan, Mr Larkin (Note exam papers are on Department of Education website, if you dont have them at home).
1st year Science study chapter 8 on Skeleton. Research and writ... Read More. SNOW UPDATE published on 29th Nov, 2010
The website will be updated immediately should there be any change in school plans due to snow (e.g. early finishing times, access to school etc.) Parents, students, staff, drivers,please keep posted. Snowballs: fun, but also danger! published on 29th Nov, 2010
Parents please note the school policy and inform your sons. Thank you for your co-operation.
Policy: To avoid targeting or bullying there are designated areas in the school grounds for snowballing. T... Read More. SCHOOL OPEN TUESDAY 30 Nov published on 29th Nov, 2010
The school will reopen on Tuesday 30 Nov. Please note the following important information.
1. In general, in snowy conditions it is safer to access Rockbrook via Edmondstown Road, rather than
Mount ... Read More. SNOW Work for students, second installment published on 28th Nov, 2010
Work (for Monday 29 Nov) from Mr Kellett, Mr O'Brien, Mr Mulligan, Dr Nolan:
3rd History - write an account (2 pages)of Italy under Mussolini up until 1939.
3rd English (Mr Mulligan) Finish ques... Read More. SNOW - work for students, first installment Nov 28 published on 28th Nov, 2010
Students are required to do the following work (For Mr Hamilton, Boland, McDonnell,Brennan)
1st Maths Finish Chapter review questions at end of chapter on time and speed. Also do questions 3 to 5 o... Read More. SNOW, weather, school closure and cancellations published on 28th Nov, 2010
The school will be closed for students on Mon 29 Nov due to inaccessible roads in the Rockbrook area. The News Section of this website will be updated before 5 pm each day to keep you posted on school... Read More. Study Skills for Parents published on 18th Nov, 2010
Tuesday 30 Nov at 7.30 pm. A talk for parents (particularly 3rd year but all are invited) on Study Skills and how parents can support their sons in their study. Speakers: Mr Ed Kellett and Mr Mark Ham... Read More. Successful Science Week published on 18th Nov, 2010
The Science Club hosted a series of events to mark Science Week. An impressive display of project work was mounted in the Assembly Hall for the occasion. Guests included insect expert Dr Tom Wilkinson... Read More. School Clubs published on 18th Nov, 2010
There will be a Club Day on Tuesday 23 Nov at lunchtime.
A series of stands, one for each club, will be set up in the hall for lunchtime at which each Club will sell itself. Students will check out... Read More. Parent Coffee Mornings published on 18th Nov, 2010
Coffee mornings will take place in the new parent room in the Georgian House as follows:
1st year parents: Thur 18 Nov 2nd year parents: Fri 19 Nov
3rd year parents: Thur 25 Nov
4th year parents: F... Read More. Parent-Teacher meeting published on 18th Nov, 2010
The parent teacher meeting for 3rd and 6th years will take place as scheduled on the annual calendar from 3 to 6 pm on Tuesday, 23 November. 2nd year Study Skills published on 18th Nov, 2010
To assist students develop good study habits a Study Skills Course will be held for the class. It will take place over two hours on Friday, December 3 and will be conducted by Mr Kellett.
The cours... Read More. 5th & 6th year Study Skills published on 18th Nov, 2010
To assist students in their preparation for the Leaving Certificate exam a Study Skills Course will be held for the class. It will take place over two hours on Friday, 26 November and Monday 29 Novemb... Read More. 3rd year Study Skills published on 18th Nov, 2010
To assist students in their preparation for the Junior Certificate exam a Study Skills Course will be held for the class. It will take place over two hours on Friday, Nov 19 and Monday 22 November and... Read More. Confident, balanced young adults... published on 13th Oct, 2010
On Tuesday, October 19 we are hosting our first whole-school parent education event of the year. The school is happy to welcome Ms Claire Connolly who will speak on
'Enabling teenagers to become c... Read More. 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 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.
SUMMER CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS published on 5th Jul, 2010
Queries about late bookings for Summer Camp (DANGEROUS CAMP), camp bus details or timetable variations should be directed to Derrick on 087-9054168.
Queries re NEW APPLICATIONS, SCHOOL FEES, arrangme... Read More. Exam Results published on 5th Jul, 2010
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 published on 5th Jul, 2010
The booklist for all classes are detailed in the attached Word document.
4th Year (TY) booklist correction: the Geography textbook is Dynamic Human Geography - and it is the unit is on Human Environ... Read More. Information on new school year 2010/11 published on 5th Jul, 2010
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 copy of the calendar was posted to all families in mi... Read More. 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. What the President said published on 17th Mar, 2010
Following numerous requests for a transcript of President Mary McAleese's unscripted speech when she visited Rockbrook, a transcript is now available. Please click the attachment to read what the Pres... 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. TY Students Win Innovation Prize published on 11th Mar, 2010
Congratulations to all of our transition year students who participated in the Student Enterprise Awards recently.
The team who presented DreamDisc won the innovation prize from the senior categor... 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. Visit by President McAleese published on 10th Mar, 2010
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 and students who contributed to that success.
... 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. Religion, secularism and society published on 7th Mar, 2010
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. He argues that a society with religious values is ... Read More. 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.
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Congratulations to Young Robotic Engineers
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Serious competitors in Malahide
Some photos from a successful orienteering outing in Malahide on Wednesday 25 January together with the time sheet.
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Congratulations to Young Robotic Engineers
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Orienteering victories in Malahide and now Dublin Champions
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Mock Exams full timetable details
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Top Senior Category Award to Rockbrook Young Scientist
Andrej Pacher, a Rockbrook sixth year student, was the worthy winner of the Top Individual Award in the Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Science...
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Mock Exams Timetable 2012 posted here
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January 2012 Newsletter
Rome calling... Selling Ireland Inc... Madrid 2012... Fantastic Poland opportiunity... Choral Singers... Young Scientists...Summer work opportuniti...
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Monthly Aim January 2012
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The value Rockbrook places on student exchange activity
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22 January Family Coastal walk at Sandymount
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Exchange with Polish school during Euro 2012
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Report from Board of Management December 2011
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2nd Year Spain Trip - June 2012
Details on the 2nd year trip to Spain are now being finalised. Please see the attached Expression of Interest letter, with details of upcoming meet...
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First year Italy (Rome) trip and student exchange 2012
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Report from Parents Association - November 2011
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December 2011 Newsletter
The December 2011 Newsletter will be distributed by handpost on Monday, December 5. It contains news on the Parents Association, Board of Managemen...
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Upcoming Parent Association events
At the recent Parents Association agm it was agreed to host the following events over the coming months
Published 28th Nov, 2011 Read More
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Newsletter November 2011
The November 2011 newsletter went home by handpost on 28 October. Further copies are available by contacting the school secretary. The TY Newl...
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Scholarships for entry in 2012/13
The Scholarship Scheme for entry in 2011 has been announced. Full details are in the accompanying literature which can be downloaded. Closing date ...
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Access from Lucan area in 2012
The school is currently looking at bus plans for 2012/13 to make it possible for people from the Lucan, Adamstown, Grangecastle, Rathcoole are...
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Why Character Education?
What is character? How can character be developed? Are children shaped by their genes or can we change the characte...
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School Newsletter for September 2011
The first edition of this year\'s newsletter was distributed with School Reports on Monday 10 October. If you did not receive a copy, or did not re...
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Kenya Project 2012 (5th and 6th year)
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Student Council 2011/12
Following on elections last week the students named below comprise the Student Council for 2011/12:
Evan Kennedy, Christopher Kane, Andrew ...
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School Bus Runs 2011/12
There have been some slight revisions to the bus route - 31 August. A copy of the times for the buses is now attached. Your son can also colle...
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School Calendar 2011/12
The outline school calendar was revised in mid-June. The attached version now updates that which was posted in May. To download just click on the a...
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Booklists 2011/12 for each year
The booklists for each year are attached. Students may purchase books new or secondhand over the summer months. All Workbooks should be new. Please...
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Newman, education and Rockbrook
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