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 first-hand guidance on their future options.
We had a fantastic selection of educational institutions present, including DCU, Trinity College, UCD, TU Dublin, 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 (PDF)
Part 2 of the Building Healthy Friendships Series (National Parents Council)
Dear Parents,
We are excited to announce another round of information sessions from the 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), Part 2 focuses on 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 it 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 person’s emotional well-being.
How to Register: Spots are limited, and we encourage you to register early to secure your place. Click the link below and choose the session that best fits your schedule:
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 look at 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)
Don’t miss this opportunity to play a proactive role in your young person’s 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:
- Making “The Big Talk” Many Small Talks (13–18) PDF
- NCCA: SPHE presentation for parents and guardians
Warm regards,
National Parents Council
Thank You for Completing the Parents Association Feedback Survey
Three boxes of Butler’s Chocolates were dropped off at the school this morning for three lucky parents who completed our Parents Association feedback survey.
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 College 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–August):
- Open to all second-level students.
- Apply now: Application link
Trinity Walton Club
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Dublin 2, D02 PN40, Ireland
waltonclub@tcd.ie
www.tcd.ie/waltonclub/
Maryfield College Careers’ Day 2024
A massive thank you to everyone who joined us — students, professionals, colleges, universities, and further educational bodies — for making this year’s Careers Day a huge success. Special thanks to Ms Finola Ryan and the Parents Association who organised the event.
Parents’ Association AGM
Spring Clean 2024
On Saturday, 20th April, the Parents’ Association took part in An Taisce’s National Spring Clean. We were very lucky with the weather and a great group of volunteers came together to help on the day.
We would like to thank:
- All the volunteers, both parents and students.
- The Principal, Dr O’Rourke, Alan and John (the school caretakers) for all their help on the day.
- The bakers who treated us to homemade scones and cakes.
- An Taisce and Dublin City Council.
Some of the jobs that were carried out:
- Painting benches in courtyards.
- Painting handrails, entrance gates and the sports hall door.
- Weeding, raking and planting flower beds in front of the school.
- Litter picking around the school grounds.
Maryfield College Parents Association AGM – 27th September 2023
The Parents’ Association AGM took place on 27th September and was attended by several parents, committee members and school representatives. The agenda included a welcome address from the Principal, Dr O’Rourke, an SPHE parent presentation, welcome from Chairperson Claire Barkey, minutes from the previous AGM, the Treasurer’s report, and election of the PA committee for 2023/2024.
Our guest speaker at the AGM was psychotherapist Helen Vaughan, who gave a talk on teen anxiety and stress. We are sharing Helen’s presentation and some book recommendations below.
Some photos and Helen’s presentation can be found below.
Teens Maryfield AGM Sept 2023 (PDF)
Invitation to Attend AGM 2023
Parents Association Newsletter 2023
The Parent Association of Maryfield College would like to share news of their activities throughout the school year. Please read our newsletter for all the updates.
Spring Clean 2023
Despite the rain, the Parents’ Association and students from Maryfield College were out in force celebrating World Earth Day by hosting the annual Spring Clean of the school 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 bags, gloves and litter pickers, and Tully Nurseries in Ballyboughal who supplied some planting.
Recording of Cycle Against Suicide’s Talk for Parents (Dr Blanaid Gavin)
Following unprecedented interest in Cycle Against Suicide’s information talk with Dr 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: Cycle Against Suicide – Parent Talks
Speaker profile: https://people.ucd.ie/blanaid.gavin
Careers Fair Hosted by the Parents Association and Guidance Department
Parents Association Sponsor Christmas Tree
It’s that time of year again and, to mark the start of the Christmas season at Maryfield College, the Parents’ Association 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 the association purchased last month for the school.
