Class Booklists

Parent/Teacher Interaction

The Heart of Rockbrook

Parents and the school working closely together helps to develop young men of good character.

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Character Education

Strong skill set

Good character is what gives a young person the best possible chance of success in life.

Currently, third-level colleges are in the process of changing an inadequate points system, and will now look at the personal attributes of students as well as their overall school performance. Top employers in ever-changing workplace environments achieve success through employing young people who show personal qualities and high level social skills, together with the so-called “soft skills”. Future family enrichment for young people depends on them acquiring good personal habits such as sincerity, perseverance and a spirit of service. Therefore, it is no accident that character education is central to what Rockbrook does.

The goal of character education is to help young people to develop good habits that will enable them to flourish intellectually, personally and socially. Good habits, also known as virtues, such as diligence, sincerity, personal accountability, courage and perseverance enable a person to develop better relationships and to work better. It is these virtues which also enable young people to become better students.

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Inspectors Report

Vibrant learning community

There is strong sense of community among the staff and students in the school.

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