Character development

Personal attention

Rockbrook emphasises character building as a key component in its educational philosophy. The school emphasises high standards in a cheerful, relaxed environment leading to good academic outcomes. Individual attention, parental involvement and the imparting of good study techniques help to ensure the all-round education of Rockbrook students.

The school is small, thus allowing teachers to get to know their students well and to give more personal attention where required. Class sizes are also small, helping teachers to be aware of individual strengths and weaknesses.
This personal support is enhanced by the school’s mentoring system. Each student is assigned a teacher who mentors the student regularly and who liases closely with the student’s parents. Parents are required to meet with the mentor each term. The school also provides a personalised career guidance programme as students get older.

Academic outcomes

International links

The school is a family school. It does not select on the basis of academics.
The Leaving Certificate results are very good. In recent years, points range from 590 points downwards, and reflect on innate ability as much as on schooling. The school’s emphasis on character development encourages students over time to be self-starters with regard to their academic work.

The school has strong international links and encourages the learning of languages. There are high standards in Irish, French and Spanish. Each year a number of foreign trips are organised out of term and many students have the opportunity to participate in these. This summer, first years will travel to Italy, second years to Spain, fourth years to the US. Older students participate in an African solidarity project with a Kenyan school.

Catholic ethos

Country, yet accessible

The schools ethos is Catholic. A full Religious Knowledge programme is taught over six years. Each week a class Mass is said by the school chaplain. Senior students are encouraged to participate in social solidarity projects locally and abroad. Students from other faith backgrounds are welcome at the school.

The school’s country location provides ideal surroundings for children growing up. The school’s bus service which travels local routes and routes adjacent to the M50 solves the problem of accessibility. see location

Transition Year

New buildings

The school offers a stimulating Transition Year programme. This year this includes opportunities to study abroad, European Computer Driving Licence, various overnight trips (cookery weekend, visit to Belfast, night hikes), television & radio production, President’s Award, gardening, karate, first aid, work experience, social service opportunities, an international tripas well as a busy class schedule and ongoing project work.

The school is housed in a new building which has been operational since mid 2008. It incorporates classrooms, laboratory, art room, canteen area and library.

A new sports pavilion also compliments new pitch improvements.

New scholarship scheme

To coincide with the plans for new school facilities the school has launched a new Scholarship Scheme, for students entering in September 2006 and later.

This information gives you some understanding of what the school is about. For more specific information I refer you to other parts of our website. You may also call the school at any time (01-4933204) and we will be happy to provide you with up-to-the- minute information.