Congratulations to Victoria Young (3rd Year) who in Spring 2016 won a Ballet Scholarship to the Perm State Ballet Academy in Russia, starting in August 2016. Victoria currently dances with the Monica Loughman Elite Ballet company and appeared on The Late Late Show with her dancing colleagues on Friday, 20th May.
Well done to Victoria Young (3rd Year) who in Spring 2016 won a Ballet Scholarship to the Perm State Ballet Academy in Russia, starting in August 2016. Currently Victoria is with the Monica Loughman Elite Ballet company. Victoria and three of her other dancing colleagues from the Monica Loughman Elite Ballet company performed live on The Late Late Show on Friday, 20th May 2016.
Victoria started ballet when she was three years old and at present practices three hours per day, five days a week. To date Victoria has danced in 'The Nutcracker' in The Gate (2012), 'Romeo and Juliet' (2013), 'Les Sylphides' (2014) and 'Giselle' in the Convention Centre (2015), as well as a solo part as Princess Florina in 'Sleeping Beauty' (2016).
Listen to Monica Loughman speak so highly about her four students and then enjoy watching them dance so beautifully when they appeared on The Late Late Show! Read a feature article published about the dancers in the Irish Independent on 21st May 2016.
See also Awards and Achievements page.
[Video: www.youtube.com]
[Image: Keith Dixon Photography/Monica Loughman Elite Ballet]
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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