1. CBS ROSCOMMON
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2. About
CBS Roscommon is a Catholic public secondary school for boys, located in Roscommon town.
The school is located in Roscommon on the road to Galway on the edge of Roscommon town.
It was founded by the Congregation of the Christian Brothers in 1935.
It accommodates approx. 370 students.
The Brothers also had a Boys National School from classes 2nd to 6th (boys had their first three years of education in the Convent of Mercy).

3. Contact Details Abbeytown Roscommon Town Co. Roscommon
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4. Mission Statement
The mission of C.B.S. Roscommon is to prepare and nurture our students for life, career and as a valued members of society in a caring Christian environment.
We seek to work with the local community and agencies to foster the development of the individual and collective talents of all students and staff.

5. School Crest Facere et docere Vera sempre loqui To do and to teach
Always speak the truth

6. Junior Certificate Curriculum
Art
Business Studies
Civic, Social and Political Education (CSPE)
Computer Studies
English
French
Gaeilge
Geography
History
Materials Technology – Wood
Maths
Physical Education
Religion
Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
Science
Spanish
Technical Graphics

7. Transition Year Option
Enterprise and Mini Company
Work Placement
Working with people with special needs
Visits to Local Voluntary Organisations
Production of an annual School magazine
Gaisce, The President’s Award
Peer Mediation Course
Public Relations Course
School Tours

8. Leaving Certificate Curriculum
Accounting
Agricultural Science
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Construction Studies
Economics
English
Design and Communications Graphics
French
Gaeilge
Geography
History
Maths
Physics
Physical Education
Religion
Spanish

9. Extra Curricular Activities
Sport
Speech & Drama Plays
Art Students 
Music 
Charity
General Subject Competitions and Quizzes
Projects and Competitions 

10. Sport
Apart from Gaelic Football the following sports are included in our Sports and Physical Education Programme:
Rugby
Soccer
Athletics
Hurling
Handball
Golf
Basketball
Tennis
Swimming

18. Edmund Rice Centre
CBS Roscommon has opened its doors to an Autism centre consisting of a sensory room and classrooms which have all been specifically designed to meet the needs of pupils who find themselves on the Autism Spectrum.
Classes in the ASD unit are on an individual or small group basis and will target the specific needs of the pupils where individualised plans will be drawn up by professional and experienced members of staff

19. Student Council Constitution
The aim of the student council is to act as a bridge between students, staff and the board of management. This relationship needs to consist of mutual respect and trust at all times.
The council will be spearheaded by the head boy and deputy head boy with Ms. Hoare , liaison teacher acting as facilitator.
Depending on numbers, circumstances and volume of council work the students have the right to form sub- committees to report back to the student council.
Meetings: normally meetings will be held on average every 4 weeks. An agenda to be drawn up beforehand and 5 days notice given in respect of any meeting.
Members may be removed due to acts of indiscipline.

20. Student Council Constitution
A copy of the constitution is to be given to the members of the council – a two-thirds majority needed to decide upon acceptance of the constitution or changes made to it.
The council meetings shall be conducted on different days so that the senior students especially would not lose valuable class time in one subject more than another.
Depending on circumstances the constitution can be changed to suit changing conditions.
A minimum of 10 student council members must be present for the council to be able to conduct a meeting.

21. Technology in the School
We believe that if our students are to live full lives in a world dominated by technology, then they need to acquire those skills from an early age. Huge investment has been made to develop ICT within the school, and it forms an integral part of everyday teaching and learning within the CBS.
In addition, we are now using VSware, a collaborative data management and reporting tool. Once fully rolled out, this facility will allow parents to access their son’s reports, academic development and attendance from their own computer at any time.