Mayfield Junior School
of the Holy Child Jesus
Today @ MJS
Every day at Mayfield is filled with joyful learning, restorative play, and all the wonderful activity of a busy campus!
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Why Math Looks Different Today
The director, Guillermo del Toro, said in an interview recently that "the shortcut robs you of the understanding," and while he was talking about filmmaking, it could have been math. The reasons used to be buried under the steps.
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Five Reasons Why Mayfield 8th Graders Start the Year with a Retreat
Each year, in the peaceful serenity of Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, enthusiastic eighth graders celebrate their new role as leaders of the student body, consider the possibilities and experiences ahead, and enjoy just being together. The Eighth-Grade Retreat has been a tradition for decades and is in many ways a milestone experience. Students pause, step away from their regular daily lives, and see themselves and their classmates with new eyes. The goal of the retreat is simple, yet its benefits have greater depth and meaning.
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The Rhythm of Our Days
The 2026-2027 academic year has begun! We dive in, with confidence and courage, toward what just might be the best year ever.
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