Classics/History

Holocaust Memorial Day 2024

A number of our students took part in the annual Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration in Dublin this weekend. Read more. 

School's Out! Winter Holidays December 2023

We did a lot this term and especially the last week! This photo is of the Silver Clouds Installation at the Hugh Lane Gallery which Ms Mahon, Ms Caspi and Leaving Cert Art Students visited on Wednesday, 20th December, They also visited the Andy Warhol THREE TIMES OUT Exhibition. Photography by Denis Mortell 2023.

Lots of photos of activities around the school on the web gallery 2023-2024.

New experiences, new friends and lots of learning. Proud of all our students and the whole Stratford College Team.

Second Years present their Classics and History CBA's

Congratulations to the 2nd Years who were presenting their Classics and History CBA1 (Classroom Based Assessments) to First Years in the school hall today. 

Students listened, asked questions, evaluated what they heard and completed their feedback sheets. 

Platinum Anniversary: Lives illuminated Oral History Project

The HETI Crocus Project: TYs plant yellow crocus bulbs

In November the TY's planted yellow crocus bulbs as part of The Crocus Project run by HETI (Holocaust Education Ireland). 

History Research for Schools Day @ The Royal Irish Academy

5th & 6th Year History Students  attended the Royal Irish Academy workshop with Ms Kenny and Ms Talbot on Thursday 5th October to support their research skills in this subject.

Two students win awards for The Mary Elmes Prize in TY Holocaust Studies

Congratulations to TY students (2022-2023), Kishaylin Reddy who received 1st Prize in the Art Category  and to Stephen O'Reilly who received 2nd Prize in the Music Category of The Mary Elmes Prize in Holocaust Studies.

3rd Year Classics & History students visit Ely's Arch

On Wednesday, 17th May, Ms Kenny and Ms Donohoe brought the 3rd Years to Ely's Arch for a Roman picnic and some games of trigon. Ely's Arch was the original entrance to Rathfarnham Castle.

2nd Year Classics CBA Fair

On Friday, 12th May there was a massive buzz in the hall as the 2nd years presented their CBA's to 1st Years and to 6th Year Classics students (who were judging them).

TY students are the guides on the Neoclassical walking tour of Dublin

On the 27th of April, all of TY and Ms. Caspi headed on our annual Neoclassical walking tour of Dublin. Students were divided into teams a month in advance to research a specific building and act as guide on the day.