It was an exciting evening in Mt. Anville on Tuesday, 10th March at the annual Ides of March Quiz organised by the Classical Association of Ireland Teachers. One of Stratford's four team was joint first with Gonzaga College for the last three rounds and lost out on the tie-breaker question.
Four teams were entered by Ms. Donohoe into the annual Ides of March Inter-Schools Table Quiz on Tuesday, 10th March. It was a closely fought contest with the team consisting of Hannah Kearns (6th Year), Oscar McHale(TY), Rory Murphy(5th Year) and Ryan Baker (3rd Year) being in joint first position with Gonzaga College for the last three rounds of the competition. It went to a tie-breaker question at the end of the evening and Gonzaga were deemed the winners.
Ms. Donohoe later spoke passionately about the teams, the questions and the Quiz at the 2nd Year's Assembly on Friday, 13th March. She explained that the team that went to the tie-breaker situation got 56/60 questions correct. She also explained that the questions at the Quiz are drawn from the 10 topics of Classical Studies - a huge range of knowledge to know. Almost thirty teams competed and Stratford College's four teams were all in the top ten.
The other teams were:
Thanks to Mr. Stewart who went to the Quiz on the night as Ms. Donohoe had other school commitments but was in constant contact to find out how things were progressing!
See also Awards and Achievements.
Hugh congratulations to Stratford College Classics students who came 2nd and 3rd in the annual Ides of March Quiz in Blackrock College on Tuesday 28th April. Students from schools all over Dublin and further afield participated. Stratford scored an Olympian 41/46 to take second place and 40/46 to take third place. Thank you to Ms. Donohoe and Ms McGill for coordinating this great event.
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Delia Donohoe has been appointed as Permanent Deputy Principal of Stratford College, following her tenure as Acting Deputy Principal since August 2023. This milestone marks her 21st year as a dedicated member of the Stratford community, where she has made a lasting contribution both in the classroom and in leadership.
Speaking about her appointment Chair of the Board of Management Ms. Aoife Cassidy said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Delia as Deputy Principal; she has been a leader and teacher at Stratford College for more than 20 years. During this time, she has served in an acting capacity as Deputy Principal, including over the last three years. She has strong leadership skills and an unwavering commitment and dedication to our school community. We have every confidence that she will continue to lead with the same energy, warmth and dedication in the years ahead. We are delighted to formally confirm Delia’s appointment and wish her every success in the role going forward.
A brilliant afternoon for the 2026 incoming 1st years to meet each other and other Stratford students including our current 1st years, senior prefects & their year head Ms. Finnegan. Something for everyone to enjoy!
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