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 week. It is comprised of the Principal, Deputy Principal, Guidance Counsellor and our Special Needs Co- ordinator and Learning Support teachers.
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.
Related Blog Posts
Wellbeing support for Exam Students, Parents and School Staff
In the run up to the state exams, Stratford's Wellbeing Team draws your attention to the suite of resources on gov.ie under the heading of Wellbeing support for Exam Students, Parents and School Staff.
End of Year Assembly 2025-2026
Congratulations to our prize winners at our end of year assembly. Awards including attendance, student of the year and the Principal's Junior & Senior student award for this academic year.
Stratford's Wellbeing Week 2026 - School Walk, Culture Day, Sports Day, Hell and Back - something for everyone!
Stratford celebrated Wellbeing Week 2026 (5th - 8th May), a special week dedicated to promoting positive mental health, physical activity and cultural awareness. Students had the opportunity to take part in a variety of fun and engaging activities throughout the week, including walks, workshops, cultural events, sports, and wellbeing challenges.