View “Rap” song that teaches the elements of a short story
Ms. Reynolds recommends that students watch this video of a "rap" song which teaches students about the elements of a short story.
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TY English student, Leanna Morgan, gets article published in newspaper
Well done to Leanna Morgan who got an article published in the Sunday World on 9th January 2013! You can read the article which is linked to this blog.
Read more →“Beautiful Creatures” is January Book Club Choice
Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl are the authors of the successful series of books - "Beautiful Creatures". Look at the book trailer, borrow the book and meet at lunchtime on Monday, 10th February to discuss the book.
Read more →TY English students produce short film about 1913 Lockout
One group of TY English students have written, filmed and edited a short film about the 1913 Lockout for the Youth Connect competition. Kate Dempsey (TY) writes about the experience. Look at their fantastic work on Stratford's YouTube channel.
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Debating teams involved in various competitions
Ms. Reynolds and Ms. S. O'Sullivan have a thriving group of debating students who have been involved this term in the Junior and Senior L&H Debating Competition in TCD, as well as the European Youth Parliament.
Read more →Breton/Irish actor, Olwen Fouéré, states Stratford student as most inspiring co-star
In the July 2013 edition of the in-flight magazine, "Cara", Breton/Irish actor Olwen Fouéré states in an interview that 5th Year student, Ciara Harrison is the most inspiring person she has starred opposite to.
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“Lifelines 25th Anniversary” exhibition in the Library and History Room
The National Library of Ireland has loaned Stratford it's exhibition of "Lifelines". This is a series of books made famous because it involved TY students from Wesley College, Dublin asking famous people from Ireland and around the world to name their favourite poem.
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Junior Debating Team coached by past-pupil, Lucy Murphy (2012)
Every Monday evening, Lucy Murphy (2012) has been coaching the Junior Debating Team for the Literary and Historical Debating competition.
Read more →MS-Readathon 2013 - 1st and 2nd years raise over €700
Congratulations to the 1st and 2nd year students who participated in the MS-Readathon (mid-October to mid-November). They raised €750.28 for the charity Multiple Sclerosis Ireland.
Read more →Poetry Aloud 2013: students compete in regional round
Congratulations to Diarmaid and Cormac who competed in the Poetry Aloud Competition 2013 at the National Library of Ireland in November.
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