On Wednesday, the 23rd of September, a group of us TY students had the opportunity to welcome Irish writer Elaine Garvey to our school, where we took part in a two-hour workshop with her. On Friday the 25th of September, we embarked on our weekly trip which brought us northside, to Glasnevin Cemetery, so write Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B (TY Weekly editors).
On Friday morning, 4th September, there was huge excitement as 4th, 5th and 6th year students gathered in the hall with their Form tutors to go watch the amazing film - The Odyssey, written and directed by Christopher Nolan - in the Rathmines Omniplex cinema. In the IMAX1 cinema to be precise!
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On Thursday 21st May, Ms Donohoe, Ms McGill and the 3rd Year Classics students walked to nearby Ely Arch beside the River Dodder. As part of Junior Cycle Classics, students have to compare a building in their local area with a building in Rome.
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On Tuesday 28th of April, Stratford College was honoured to welcome former President of Ireland, Dr. Mary McAleese, for a memorable and inspiring visit. Students, staff and guests were excited to hear from one of Ireland’s most respected figures as she shared insights into her personal life, career, and political experiences.
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Huge 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.
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The summer term has gone into 5th gear for the TYs with so many activities, events and workshops being organised! Plus planning preparations have started for the TY Graduation.
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On the 14th of April, the drama students performed “Burial at Thebes” by Seamus Heaney. For the past few months, we have been rehearsing the play with our incredible cast of talented actors and our amazing director/drama teacher Mr Barron, and it came out incredible.
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As part of learning the Greek myth Narcissus and Echo, first years were given a Narcissus (daffodil) flower on Monday, 23rd March. They were asked to take a photo at the same time everyday.
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Ms Donohoe and Leaving Certificate Classics students attended a series of lectures hosted by Trinity College and the Classical Association of Ireland.
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In Chinese culture, tea is an art form—a practice of mindfulness known as Gongfu Cha, which literally translates to "making tea with skill." Our students transformed the hall into a traditional tea house by hosting a Chinese tea party with food and drinks to sample and share.
