Department of Education and Skills (DES) Coronavirus / Covid-19 Updates
As further advice or information is provided, it will be issued to schools and posted on the Department of Education and Skills (DES) website.
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On-Line Learning
See the Irish Times Wed 10 June 2020 for supplement on on-line learning at 3rd Level.
Welcome to Online Learning, your guide to what’s happening in third level as colleges and universities react to the coronavirus pandemic, We examine how courses may be delivered in the autumn, how the college experience is likely to be affected and what choices students can make in the 'new norm'
Message from President Michael D. Higgins to secondary school students
President Michael D. Higgins has issued a special video message for students in secondary school.
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International Frameworks for Re-Opening of Schools
Governments and international agencies are working on frameworks for the safe reopening of schools worldwide. It is worth reading and watching some of these resources to gain a greater understanding of the issues. There are also resources pertinent to Stratford's reopening which you are encouraged to read/watch.
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6th Year Graduation - a very special occasion celebrated online
Friday, 15th May 2020 heralded another first in Stratford - an online 6th Year Graduation - hosted by Ms Talbot and Student Council all through Zoom!
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State Examinations 2020: Latest Developments and Resources
Please see the following links:
State Examinations 2020
Darkness into Light Sunrise Appeal organised by Senior Prefects
As we are unable to physically come together to walk for the Darkness into Light Sunrise Appeal in aid of Pieta House, Stratford's Senior Prefects and Ms Finnegan met online yesterday and came up with a great idea. Ms Finnegan set up a padlet page where students, teachers, staff, family and friends could post photos of their sunrises and their thoughts.
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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.
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Making history - the 1st Years host School Assembly online!
Well done to the 1st Years and Ms Kenny who made a little history this morning, Friday 1st May, when they were the first class to host their assembly online!
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Stratford's experience of remote teaching and learning during the COVID-19 lockdown: A Vox Pop
Since Friday 13th March schools in Ireland have been closed but teaching and learning has continued remotely using the power of technology. While the IT infrastructure within Stratford's school walls worked very well, never did we think that we would have to extend it to remote teaching.
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