Career Guidance

Women in Construction/STEM

On Thursday 10th November we had a most inspiring visitor come to Stratford. Kate from Hegarty Building & Civil Engineers spoke to Junior and Senior Cycle students about the many different roles that you can do in the construction industry.

Past Pupils in Focus

It is always so interesting to hear what Past Pupils are doing once they leave Stratford. From medicine to start-up companies, Stratford students are making waves.

Three-year strategy plan launched for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

On Monday, 8th March Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris and Minister of State for Further Education and Skills Niall Collins launched a three-year strategy plan (2021-2023) for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Stratford College & Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades Process 2020

We were delighted to hear how pleased the class of 2020 are with their results. Results achieved in very difficult and unprecedented circumstances.

State Examinations: DES Advice and Resources for Parents and Students

Click on the following links for Advice and Supports for Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students and their parents/guardians.

Careers Evening for Senior Students: guest speakers Peter Cosgrove and Dr Laura Creevey

Will robots take all the jobs? Peter Cosgrove, Future of Work expert and Dr Laura Creevey (Admissions Maynooth University) will be speaking at Stratford's Annual Careers Evening this Thursday evening, 14th November at 7pm about what we need to know about the future of work and student progression.

Launch of Report of Independent Review of Career Guidance Tools and Information

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. together with the Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. and Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development John Halligan T.D. launched the Report of the Independent Review of Career Guidance Tools and Information on Wednesday, 24th April. 

TYs participate in YSI Dublin City Speak Out in Mansion House

The TYs have worked hard over the past couple of months preparing their presentation for the Dublin City Young Social Innovators (YSI) Speak Out in the Mansion House, held on Monday, 4th March.

Congratulations to Two of our Past Pupils

Congratulations to Sam O'Brien (2017) who will be receiving an Entrance Exhibition Award from Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday for his outstanding Leaving Certificate Results. Sam is studying Physical Sciences in Trinity. 

And congratulations to Alice Murphy (2014). Alice recently qualified from Commerce (International), University College Dublin and was presented with a gold medal last week by the French Embassy for achieving the highest results in French. Alice is now working as an associate with PWC. 

Smarter World Smarter Work: Future ready: improving graduate employability skills

How we work is changing. This paper highlights the needs for employers, educators and government to work together and identifies practical recommendations to make this happen. This work is part of Ibec’s Smarter World, Smarter Work campaign.