General School News

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026!

Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge faoi lán seoil i gColáiste Stratford! D'imríomar Biongó sna ranganna inné. Bhuaigh na buaiteoirí uibheacha seacláide.

Stratford College Drama Department presents the Burial at Thebes, by Seamus Heaney - 14th April 2026

The Stratford College Drama Department is proud to present Seamus Heaney’s gripping adaptation: The Burial at Thebes. 

🎭 Join us for a production of powerful storytelling, raw emotion, and masterful drama.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 14th April 2026 – two performances
📍 Location: 1 Zion Road, Rathgar, Dublin
⏰ Matinee: Doors: 4:00 p.m. | Curtain: 4:30 p.m.
      Evening performance: Doors: 6:30 p.m. | Curtain: 7:00 p.m.

Stratford College Students participate in Local Enterprise Week

As part of Local Enterprise Week, Stratford College students who will be taking part in the Dublin City Student Enterprise on 23rd March 2026, showcased their companies to the student body.  Good luck to all participants.

Stratford celebrates Purim and World Book Week

On Monday 2nd March we commenced the week long celebration of Purim and World Book Week. There were many different "fancy dresses" for each day, and full dress up day on World Book Day, Thursday.  We celebrated Purim this year with the first year Jewish students presenting our Purim Assembly this year, shared the story of Purim, traditions and customs, as well as handing out delicious 'Hamantaschan' cookies for the whole school on Tuesday, 3rd March.

Thank you to the Jewish Studies and English Departments for organising this and for all the students and staff who participated.

Skittles the Snake visits Stratford College

Thanks to Abi for bringing Skittles into our 1st year Classics class on the importance of snakes in ancient Greece. Thankfully nobody was petrified 😁

Stratford in the Media - Irish Examiner 4th March 2026

Stratford Principal Nathan Barrett asks will the great educational talking shop result in a plan or just more homework?  

Read the full article in the Irish Examiner here.

Senior Cycle Subject Fair for Transition Year Students

On Thursday 26th February Transition Year students participated in a Senior Cycle Subject Fair. In session one we had an opportunity to speak with 5th years about the subjects they had chosen.  During session 2, the teachers presented their individual subjects to us outlining curriculum content and assessment details.  Next, students have the chance to sit in on senior cycle classes.  Hopefully we will be well informed in advance of picking our subjects for Leaving Cert.

Victory in East Dublin Schools Basketball matches

What an exciting match in the East Dublin Schools tournament.  Our 2nd year boys won by 1 basket 25-23, when the game went to extra time.  A fantastic game played by all. 

Mid-Term Treat from Student Council

Thank you to Student Council who served hot chocolate to all students in recognition of a great start to 2026 and for JC and LC mocks coming to an end.  Best wishes to everyone for mid-term break which commences today, 13th February. 

Stratford celebrates Safer Internet Day -- AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control

The theme for Safer Internet Day, Tuesday 10th February, is of being AI Aware.  

In Computer Studies and SPHE classes during this week this is being explored further - how to stay safe, smart and in control. Webwise has lots of resources to make parents/guardians, students and teachers more AI Aware.