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Tucked in under the trees of Rathgar, Stratford College is a secondary school built around three words – and a promise that every student is known
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1st Year Students Zombie Lab
The 1st years completed a zombie lab today where they used their scientific methods and thinking to identify patient zero from the zombie suspects. Using measuring skills, pH, observation skills and much more they successfully identified the source of the outbreak!
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Chaos Bulb Planting with TY Students
The TY Horticulture class were out in the Autumn sunshine planting Spring bulbs using the chaos planting method. This is when a multitude of different spring bulbs (Hyacinths, Daffodils, Tulips, Crocuses, Narcissi) are mixed together and randomly planted so that we have a mixture of flowers and patterns emerging in the spring. It mimics nature and so is more enticing to pollinators and native insects that need the food in Spring.
Maths Week 2026: daily puzzles, crack the code Treasure Hunt, Rubik's Cube race ... and more!
Stratford is celebrating Maths Week 2026 (12th - 18th October) with daily activities around the school, at breaktimes and in Maths classes! The tutor-time daily quiz is proving to be extremely competitive as each form group tries to solve it and then run to find Ms Matthews in order to win the box of chocolates!
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TYs head to Delphi Adventure Centre for a 3-day trip
The TYs, with Ms Talbot, Ms McGill and Mr Morgan, met extremely early on Monday morning 5th October to take the bus to Delphi for a 3-day trip. The weather proved to be good to everyone!
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2nd Year and 6th Year Irish trip to Coláiste Uisce
On Monday 5th October, the 2nd Years and a number of 6th year students took the train at 7am to go to Coláiste Uisce in Co. Mayo for a three-day trip. A huge thanks to Ms Deegan, Ms Coffey and Ms Maxwell for organising such an amazing trip. Lots of Irish, surfing and fun! 2nd Year student, Saoirse, describes the trip as Gaeilge!
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Sukkot breakfast celebrated
On Friday 2nd October, the Jewish students invited staff to have a quick, light breakfast in the Sukkah which was set up outside the National School front door area.
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TY Students host coffee morning in aid of Our Lady's Hospice Harold's Cross
Our Transition Year (TY) students hosted a successful coffee morning in the school hall to raise funds for Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross. Year groups visited the hall in turn for tea, coffee, and treats.
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Celebrating Mooncake Festival 2026
Some of our Chinese students celebrated the Mooncake Festival this morning with traditional treats, and stories about the holiday. The round shape of the mooncakes mirrors the bright harvest moon, symbolizing family togetherness and completeness.
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1st Year 2027 Admissions - Deadline Approaching
Choosing the right secondary school is one of the most significant milestones in your child’s educational journey. Formal admissions for 1st Year 2027 officially open on Thursday, 1st October 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Act early and submit a pre-admissions Expression of Interest 2027 Form right now.
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