Last week, our students marked St Brigid’s Day with lots of creativity and fun, making their own St Brigid’s Crosses with Mr Scales. It was wonderful to see enthusiasm and care put into this special tradition.
We would also like to congratulate Sophia Wang, who was the winner of our Catholic Schools Week poster competition. Well done, Sophia!
Our Active School Flag team, in association with Dublin County Council Sports Partnership, organised a dance teacher, Shauna, to come in and teach some of our classes for the next few weeks. A great time is being had by all.
Thank you to all the universities, colleges, industry volunteers, and parent volunteers who attended and supported the Maryfield College Careers Expo. It was a great success, providing our students with valuable insights and firsthand guidance on their future options.
We had a fantastic selection of educational institutions present, including DCU, Trinity College, UCD, TUD, the University of Ulster, NCAD, the National College of Ireland, Cathal Brugha FET College, and Coláiste Dhúlaigh.
Industry representatives from various sectors also joined us, including Finance, Law, Engineering, Politics, Aviation, Architecture, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Resources, Business Management, Technology, Science, Pharma, Healthcare, and Medicine.
A special thanks goes to our elected officials, TD Marie Sherlock and TD Barry Heneghan, for taking time out of their busy schedules to speak with our students.
This week the religion department held a retreat for the 1st years in the library over three different days. The theme of the retreat was “Self-esteem is loving yourself the way God loves you.” The students enjoyed learning about how to be kind and learning about different people who have shown kindness in their lives.
The retreat had games relating to the theme and a sacred space was made to provide the students with moments of reflection throughout the day. The three days were filled with positivity as we spoke about positive affirmations and the students enjoyed receiving and giving positive affirmations to each other. It was a wonderful experience for all involved.
Our 1st and 2nd year students were delighted to welcome Sr. Máire for a special visit. She spoke openly about the role of faith in her life and her experiences in Maryfield College. Sr. Máire explained how faith guides her choices and how life with the Sisters of the Cross and Passion continues to shape her daily experiences. We would like to thank Sr. Máire for inspiring students to reflect on their beliefs, the value of kindness and purpose.
4L participated in a guided tour of the GPO Museum as part of their Transition Year Activities with Mr. Scales. It was an enjoyable experience that enhanced their understanding of the Easter Rising and its historical significance. The tour allowed students to engage with primary sources and interactive displays, encouraging them to reflect on Ireland’s journey to independence.
Last Saturday morning, the 5th year Japanese class did an online meet up with Numakunai High school in Japan. They are visiting us after February midterm. We are looking forward to seeing them in person!
Catholic Schools Week 2026 was a meaningful and uplifting time for our school community. Throughout the week, our students engaged thoughtfully with the theme of holiness in everyday life. A highlight of the week was learning about sainthood and the remarkable life of Saint Carlo Acutis. Through his story, students discovered how faith, service to those in need and modern technology can be used to bring people closer to God.
The week was also marked by a beautiful sense of joy and gratitude. Students from Ms. Butler and Mr. Scales’ RE class groups were eager to spread joy by designing heartfelt thank you cards for their teachers, expressing appreciation for their care, guidance and dedication. It was wonderful to witness such genuine enthusiasm and creativity. A lovely atmosphere of kindness flowed through the hallways of Maryfield!
Catholic Schools Week provided a valuable opportunity for students to reflect the core values of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion, particularly, thankfulness, compassion and faith lived through service to others.
