Teaching & Learning
Teachers at Stratford College embrace new developments within education theory, undertake continuous professional development and use digital technology within their classes.
This approach delivers strong academic results - an overwhelming majority of our students attend third level education. Importantly, by encouraging self-directed learning and participation, students develop the skills required for success in further education and for life.
“Features of exemplary practice were noted in many lessons… In such cases teachers prioritised the junior cycle key skills of managing information and working with others through purposeful and progressive tasks.” - Department of Education & Skills, Whole School Evaluation 2014
Health & Wellbeing
Well Being Education is supported via the curriculum in our Well Being Programmes for Junior & Senior Cycles.
Whole School Inclusion, Whole School Guidance, Our Code of Positive Behaviour and the Student Support Team further support this important area.
The Student Support Team (SST) is guided in its work by these student welfare polices in support the learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs of students.
The core SST meets once a fortnight. It is comprised of the Principal, our Special Needs Co- ordinator and Learning Support teacher.
The Parents Association works alongside the school to promote and support Well Being Information for Parents.
The agencies below are helpful resources.
We provide a professional one-to-one therapeutic service to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide.
You can talk with Childline in confidence, about anything that might be on your mind, and we won’t judge you, give out to you or tell you what to do.
Established in Ireland in 1961, there are now 21 Samaritans branches across Ireland with more than 2,000 active volunteers
At Jigsaw, we are here to make sure that every young person’s mental health is valued and supported.
Founded in 1995, Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders.
Ireland's youth information website created by young people, for young people.
BeLonG To’s vision is a world where LGBTI+ young people are equal, safe, and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences.
At MyMind, we provide fast and easy access to counselling and psychotherapy face to face and online.
Text HELLO to 50808 to start a conversation. 50808 is anonymous, free and here for you 24/7.
turn2me is a high-quality, safe, anonymous, and confidential space for you to gain support for your mental health online.
The HSE has partnered with SilverCloud Health to provide online cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) which can help people experiencing depression and anxiety in Ireland.
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Rosh Hashanah 2025
Stratford College will be closed on Monday (22nd), Tuesday (23rd) and Wednesday (24th) of next week for the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. We are thinking especially of our Jewish staff, students and families as you celebrate Rosh Hashanah. May the year ahead be filled with blessings.
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2nd Year Drama Unit Walking Tour
Stratford College 2nd year classes participated in a walking tour as part of our drama unit in English class. The tour consisted of 10 stops in the Rathgar/Terenure area of historical sites, for students to use as inspiration for writing drama scripts.