Parents’ Association

Parents Association Careers EXPO Pictures 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. Careers Expo Maryfield College 2026 Part 2 of the Building Healthy Friendships Series from the National Parents Council Dear Parents, We are excited to announce another round of information sessions from National Parents Council. Following on from Part 1 of our RSE three part programme where we looked at how we can support children to make and sustain healthy relationships and friendships, now in Part 2 we look at active listening skills and how we use those skills to build our relationships and support conversations with our young people. This session is ideally suited to parents who have completed part 1 but will also provide useful information and advice as a stand alone session. Register now to find out how developing communication skills will help build your relationship and support conversations with your young person. Event Details: Dates: Monday, 6th October to Friday, 10th October 2025 Location: Online via Zoom Cost: Free

Session Highlights: Learn how to truly listen and respond to your teenager. Develop skills that foster stronger relationships. Enhance communication to support your young persons emotional well-being.

How to Register: Spots are limited, and we encourage you to register early to secure your place. Simply click on the link below and choose the session that best fits your schedule. https://forms.office.com/e/SmfNrgGV8e

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Session Schedule: Monday 6th: 10am/ 7:30pm Tuesday 7th: 10am / 7:30pm Wednesday 8th: 10am / 7:30pm Thursday 9th: 10am / 7:30pm Friday 10th: 10am

Looking Ahead:  Stay tuned for Part 3 of our series, where we will delve deeper into active listening skills and integrating meaningful conversations into your daily interactions with your young person.     Part 3: Making ‘The Big Talk’ Many Small Talks (Week starting 13th October 2025) These follow-up sessions are designed to build on what you learn here, providing a comprehensive toolkit for supporting your young persons relational development.

Part 3

Don’t miss this opportunity to play a proactive role in your young persons social development. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing valuable strategies that will help your child build and maintain positive relationships. Please also find below some links which you may find helpful on this topic. https://www.sexualwellbeing.ie/for-parents/resources/booklets/making-the-big-talk-many-small-talks-13-to-18.pdf   https://ncca.ie/en/resources/sphe-presentation-for-parents-and-guardians/ Warm regards, National Parents Council

Thank you for completing the Parents Association Feedback Survey

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

Contact the Parents Association.

If you would like to learn more about the Maryfield Colleges Parents’ Association, get involved in upcoming events, or share your ideas and feedback, we’d love to hear from you!  You can reach us by email at pamaryfieldcollege@gmail.com, leave a message with the school office, or speak to one of our committee members directly. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, fundraising, or simply staying informed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Trinity Walton Club

As we celebrate 10 years of Trinity Walton Club, we are more committed than ever to empowering young STEM learners. We’re delighted to invite students to our upcoming Easter and Summer STEM Camps—where curiosity meets creativity, and learners explore, experiment, and innovate in a dynamic learning environment at Trinity College Dublin.

Easter Camp (April 14–18):

• For pre-Junior Certificate students.

• Apply now: Application Link

Summer Camps (June – Aug): 

• Open to all second-level students.

• Apply Now: Application Link

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Trinity Walton Club
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Dublin 2, DN02 PN40, Ireland.

waltonclub@tcd.ie
www.tcd.ie/waltonclub/

E-Flyer TWC Camps 2025

Maryfield College Careers’ Day 2024

Invitation to Attend AGM 2023

Parents Association Newsletter 2023

The Parent Association of Maryfield College would like to share with you news of their activities throughout the school year, please read our newsletter for all the updates.

PA Newsletter May 2023

Spring Clean 2023

Despite the rain, the Parents Association and students from Maryfield College were out in force celebrating World Earth Day by hosting its annual Spring Clean of the school’s grounds. It was a busy morning weeding, pruning, cutting back brambles, clearing moss, litter picking and planting new plants. A big thank you to all the parents, especially the students who volunteered, the school caretaker Alan Redmond and principal Dr O’Rourke.  A big shout out to Dublin City Council who provided us with bags, gloves and litter pickers and Tully Nurseries in Ballyboughal who supplied us with some planting. 

Recording of Cycle Against Suicide’s talk for parents with Dr Blanaid Gavin

Following unprecedented interest in Cycle Against Suicide’s recent information talk with Dr. Blanaid Gavin https://people.ucd.ie/blanaid.gavin on ‘Understanding Anxiety in Teenagers‘, parents can now register for access to the recording.

In this session, Dr. Gavin talks about what anxiety is, why it happens, when to be concerned, and how to help.

Dr. Gavin also discusses what is known about the causes and consequences of depression and what is known to aid recovery.

This recording is free to all parents.

For access, parents can register at:  https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/parent-talks/

Careers Fair Hosted by the Parents Association and Guidance Department

Parents Association Sponsor Christmas Tree

It’s that time of the year again and to mark the start of the Christmas Season at Maryfield College, the Parents Association have sponsored the Christmas tree in the school’s courtyard. Thanks to our committee members who helped decorate the tree which looks great alongside the five new benches that the association purchased last month for the school.