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Active School Flag mentor, Tommy Lannigan, visited our ASF team and they presented to him about this year’s progress. He then had a very productive meeting with senior management.

On the 23rd of April, 6 students from 5th year accompanied by their teacher Ms. Butler had the privilege of going to the Le Cheile Knock Symposium 2026 in Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo.

Well done to Ava Denham who read a reflection at the mass, you made Maryfield very proud! There was a lovely atmosphere of spirituality and reflection throughout the day.

Great news! Maryfield has been awarded the Active School Flag award! It is a prestigious acknowledgement of the diligent effort undertaken by TY pupils from this year, last year and the year before, along with Mr Smith, Mr Kiernan and Mr Devlin.

The ASFPP process promotes physical activity, using a whole-of-school approach, anchored by student voice and student leadership. It aims to support schools to maximise the number of opportunities that students and staff have to be physically active, during the school day.

At the beginning of the Easter holidays, a group of our 4th and 5th year students travelled to Italy on an unforgettable school trip that combined culture, geography and history with hands‑on experiences and lasting memories.

The trip began in Rome, where students enjoyed a guided walking tour of the city’s most famous landmarks, immersing themselves in the history of the Eternal City. From there, they stepped back in time in Pompeii, exploring remarkably preserved streets and buildings buried in ash for nearly 2,000 years. A highlight for many was the challenging but rewarding hike up Mount Vesuvius, where students reached the summit of the volcano and took in breathtaking views across the Bay of Naples.

In Naples, students explored both the vibrant streets above ground and the fascinating underground aqueducts, uncovering layers of history hidden beneath the city. Along the Amalfi Coast, students visited an olive oil and mozzarella farm, where they learned about traditional food production in the Mezzogiorno region and sampled local produce, bringing Leaving Certificate Geography to life in a meaningful and memorable way.

The final evening was spent at Mamy Lucia Cookery School, where students learned how to make authentic Italian pizza before enjoying a lively evening of traditional tarantella music and dancing. The trip concluded with a final farewell to the Amalfi Coast before the journey home to Ireland.

Students returned home with a deeper appreciation of Italian culture and geography, along with memories of a truly enriching experience.

Four teams of 3^rd Year students from Maryfield represented our school at the 2026 IMTA Pi Quiz maths competition. St. Declan’s College hosted one of many centres for this competition, and it was there that our teams competed against Belvedere College S.J., St. Declan’s College, St. Dominic’s College, and Dunshaughlin Community College.

Our u19 badminton team contested the All Irelands and won 2 (against Borrisokane CC and Solerno College), drew 1 (against eventual winners, Friends, Lisburn) and lost out on gold by 2 points. It was a disappointing end to the school careers of 6th years Michelle, Cheryl and Rayna. Well done and hard luck, you deserved gold!

Our 4th year student display on biodiversity with teacher, Ms Coleman. It’s a craft work of a bumblebee with the slogan: “Help nature thrive”.

Maryfield was represented at the Leinster Open Athletics championships today and some great performances were turned in. Well done everyone!