Churchtown students enjoy leadership programme
In October, four of 5th year students from De La Salle College Churchtown travelled to the De La Salle Retreat Centre in Castletown to take part in a nationwide Student Leaders Programme. The event brought together students from De La Salle schools across Ireland, offering a unique opportunity to build leadership skills, make new connections, and reflect on what it means to be a positive influence within a school community.
Over the two days, students engaged in a series of interactive workshops focused on teamwork, communication, decision-making, and the core values of leadership. Facilitators guided participants through activities designed to challenge them, build confidence, and encourage collaboration with their peers from other schools.
One of the highlights of the trip was the chance to work closely with students from different parts of the country. Many students remarked on how inspiring it was to share ideas, compare experiences, and learn new approaches to leadership from their counterparts in fellow De La Salle schools.
The retreat centre atmosphere added to the experience, providing a calm and welcoming environment where students could step back from their regular routines and devote time to personal growth. By the end of the programme, students returned home feeling motivated and better equipped to take on leadership roles within the school community.
The trip was a valuable experience for all involved, and our 5th year group represented the school with great enthusiasm and maturity. We look forward to seeing them put their new skills into action in the months ahead.
Students Shine in Maths Week 2025
Maths Week 2025 was a wonderful celebration of mathematical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving across the school. Students from all year groups took part in a wide range of engaging activities designed to show that maths is not just about numbers — it’s about curiosity, discovery, and fun.
Our Transition Year students kicked off the week with a trip to A Medley of Mathematics at the National Concert Hall, an inspiring talk given by three guest speakers, blending maths and magic in an unexpected and fun way.
Students from 2nd Year, Transition Year, and 5th Year proudly represented the school in the IMTA Maggie Gough Mathematics Competition, with three students achieving an outstanding 100% score - Boyu Qian, Guochen He, and Levante Csoban - a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work and enthusiasm that they show towards maths year round.
1st Year students took part in the 1% Club Quiz: Maths Edition, testing their quick thinking and teamwork skills. 2nd Years brought some Halloween spirit to their learning with co-ordinate colouring, while 5th Years challenged themselves with tarsia puzzles to revise key algebra concepts in a collaborative and enjoyable way.
Throughout the week, both junior and senior cycle students also participated in daily maths puzzles, with a winner announced each day — a highlight that encouraged students to engage with problem-solving beyond the classroom. Well done to Anastasia Kyssa, Ivan Chen, Kai Wilders, Daniel Graham, Will Graham, Maksym Grygoriev, James Reynolds, and Matthew Deveney who won prizes for correctly solving the problems.
Maths Week 2025 was a true celebration of learning, creativity, and community. Well done to all our students and teachers for making the week such a success.
