Maryfield College was delighted to welcome Vision Ireland to our school today with their mobile eye clinic, The Vision Van. This visit, formerly known as NCBI services, provided our Transition Year students with a unique opportunity to learn about and experience the challenges faced by individuals with vision impairment. During a thought-provoking presentation and hands-on workshop, students gained valuable insight into how vision loss affects daily life. The event was linked to their Community Action preparation classes, encouraging empathy, awareness, and social responsibility. A huge thank you to Elaine Crossan and Kelliann McCarthy from Vision Ireland for facilitating this enriching experience for our students.

Three boxes of Bulter’s Chocolates were dropped off at the school this morning for three lucky parents who completed our Parents Association’s feedback.

We greatly appreciate all the parents who shared their thoughts and insights. We had a great response. Your feedback helps us grow and better serve our school community.

Best Regards,

Patricia – Secretary

Maryfield College Parent Association

Some of our 1st year students out harvesting salad from the polytunnel to take home.

Our Active School Flag team lined out a visit from Leinster Rugby last Friday. Rob made our 1st, 2nd and 3rd years enjoy themselves and try hard!

Khylie from TY created this excellent video to showcase all the excellent work our Active School Flag team completed during the year.

4th year Law module class of 2025

Zoe’s  Account of our Visit to the Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate Street, Dublin

Today the 9th of April 2025  our class visited the Criminal Courts of Justice (CCJ) on Parkgate Street, Dublin. As a student interested in law and the justice system, this visit was both eye-opening and informative. It gave me a real-world insight into how Ireland’s legal system operates beyond the pages of a textbook.

We arrived at the impressive building just after 9:30 a.m. The architecture of the CCJ is modern and imposing, designed to reflect transparency and justice. After passing through security, we were greeted by a past student of Mary field, Asma Saleh who is a practicing Barrister  who explained the layout of the building and the types of cases heard there — from minor offences to serious criminal trials in the Central Criminal Court.

Our group were brought to one of the public galleries to observe a trial in progress. The atmosphere inside the courtroom was serious and respectful. The judge, dressed in traditional robes, presided over the proceedings with calm authority. We listened as the defence and prosecution barristers questioned a witness in a case involving alleged assault. Watching the barristers’ cross-examinations and the judge’s interventions gave me a much clearer understanding of courtroom procedures and the role of each participant.

Later, we listened to  a short talk with by Asma  who answered our questions about how cases are prepared, the role of solicitors and barristers, and the types of evidence that can be used. I was particularly interested in how long cases can take to come to trial, and how victims and accused persons are supported during the legal process.

The most striking part of the visit was seeing justice in action. It reminded me that behind every case are real people whose lives are deeply affected by the outcome. It also showed me the importance of fairness, evidence, and clear communication in legal proceedings.

Overall, the visit to the Criminal Courts of Justice was a valuable experience. It deepened my interest in pursuing a career in law and helped me appreciate the complexities of the criminal justice system in Ireland. I would highly recommend such a visit to any student studying law, CSPE, or social studies.

Thanks to our class  teacher Ms Coleman and Ms Bob who accompanied us

Zoe Lenehan. fourth year student