Educational outings for St Benildus students

Third year students at St Benildus College Dublin went on two educational trips this month to help with their preparation for the mock exams: Butler’s Chocolate Factory and The Merchant of Venice.

On Tuesday January 20th, third-year classes visited Butler’s Chocolate Factory as part of their exam case study. Upon arrival, they were welcomed by a tour guide who brought them through the factory and explained how Butler’s chocolates are made, as well as the history of the company.

One of the highlights of the trip was decorating their own chocolate elephants using white chocolate, which they were able to take home afterwards. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience that successfully combined learning with a fun, hands-on activity.

On Wednesday the 21st, students attended a live performance of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice at the Mill Theatre in Dundrum. The production was of excellent quality. While the costumes were simple, the strong acting and clear storytelling made the play engaging and easy to follow. Students returned to school with a much better understanding of the play. Both trips were valuable, enjoyable, and a welcome break from the classroom.

Senior rugby

Our senior rugby team achieved a major milestone this season by qualifying for the Vinnie Murray Cup for the first time. The team put in a determined performance against St. Fintan’s on January 7th in what proved to be a tough and physical encounter. Although the match ended in defeat, the players showed outstanding resilience, commitment, and teamwork throughout.

Having earned their place in the competition through consistent hard work and dedication, the boys once again demonstrated their character on the pitch. They battled right to the final whistle, never giving up despite the challenging circumstances. Their attitude and work rate were a credit to themselves and to the school.

While the result did not go their way on the day, reaching the Vinnie Murray Cup is a significant achievement for the team and reflects the progress made by senior rugby in the school. The players can be extremely proud of their efforts, and the entire school community congratulates them on this historic achievement.

IMTA Mathematics Competition

Huge congratulations to Hayk Avetisyan, Bobby Lonergan, Conor McLoughlin, and Darragh Lennon on achieving the second-highest score in the country in the IMTA Junior Problem Solving Mathematics Competition. This outstanding result secured them a place in the All-Ireland finals. It is a fantastic achievement, and the school would like to extend a sincere thank you to Ms. Mulligan and Mr. Howlin for their dedication and support in preparing the students.

Trinity Entrance Scholar

Congratulations to past pupil David Fleming (Class of 2025), who was awarded an Entrance Scholarship to Trinity College Dublin. David achieved an impressive 625 points in his Leaving Certificate and is currently studying Pharmacy. We are extremely proud of his achievement and wish him continued success in his studies.

East Leinster Athletics

Well done to third-year student Conor Pimlott, who placed third in the Inter Boys East Leinster Cross Country Finals held in the Phoenix Park under very challenging conditions. Congratulations also to Liam O’Flaherty, who finished ninth, and Oran Bartelink, who placed sixteenth. A special mention to Barra Ó Baoill (2nd Year) and Tadhg Ó Baoill (5th Year), who competed strongly in the Junior and Senior races. Best of luck to Conor and Liam in the upcoming Leinster Finals.