Parents Association Blog
Are Students Happy? PISA 2015 Results: Students’ Well-Being (published April 2017)
On average across OECD countries, 15-year-old students are satisfied with the life they are living: they report a level of 7.3 on a scale of life satisfaction that ranges from 0 to 10. But around 12% of students, on average, are not satisfied with their life:they report 4 or less on the scale. read more →
2016-2017 Stratford College Year Book published
The Parents Association in conjunction with staff and students published the first bi-annual edition of the Stratford College Year Book. Each family received a copy on the first day back to school. It captures highlights of the 2016-2017 school year, month by month. read more →
Summer Reading for students and parents alike
With the start of the summer holidays, students should be actively encouraged by their parents/guardians to read for pleasure and parents/guardians should also read as an example to them. Go to your local public library, join your local public library summer reading programme or ask your friends what they'd recommend to read. In this blog a number of websites are listed where you can get lists of books to read. read more →
Irish Independent features Stratford College in Parent-Student Charter article
The Irish Independent published a feature article on Wednesday, 17th May discussing the upcoming legislation for a parent and student charter in every school. Ms Gordon, staff and students were interviewed for the article. read more →
Junior Cycle: Publications for Parents and Guardians
Parents and Guardians can download publications about the Junior Cycle from the Junior Cycle website - www.jct.ie. read more →
Minding the Mind: Public Lecture Series: May 2017
Saint John of God Hospital is hosting a series of free public lectures during May. Early attendance is advisable. read more →
Careers Night for Senior Students organised by Parents Association
The Parents Association and Mr. Culliney organised a very successful Careers Night on Thursday, 9th March for Senior Students. 5th Year student Alannah Anderson describes her experience of the evening. read more →
Stratford College hosts Parent and Student Charter Panel Discussion
On Monday 27th February Stratford College hosted a panel discussion on proposed new legislation which will require all schools to publish and operate a Parent and Student Charter. read more →
TY: Exploring the Student Experience. A Report by ISSU
3rd Year Students and Parents are invited to the TY Information meeting which will be held in the school hall on Wednesday, 1st March at 7pm read more →
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Parent and Student Charter Panel Discussion on Monday 27th February 2017 at 7.30pm in School Hall
There will be a Panel Discussion on the proposed new law requiring every school to consult with parents and students and publish and operate a Parent and Student Charter on Monday 27th February 2017 at 7.30pm in Stratford College. All those interested are welcome to attend. read more →