General School News

TY host quiz and raffle in aid of Focus Ireland

Our Transition Year students organised a fantastic quiz for our last day of Winter term.  So much fun was had by all teams, each as competitive as the other.  

Green Schools: Seven Green Schools flags and counting

Green Schools are very proud to display the seven Green School flags that have been awarded to Stratford College over the past ten years. The pennants are currently on show in the Classics room and will be moved to a more prominent position for everyone to see in January.

Stratford entrants getting ready for the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition in January

The countdown to the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition is on! Our two Stratford groups - Sanket and Callum (TY); Hao Wen and Ritvik (5th Year) - are working very hard in the final weeks preparing their project report, project diary and poster. Judging starts on Wednesday 7th January and the doors open to the public on Thursday 8th January. 

Stratford's ESB Networks' Weather Watch station goes live!

Stratford's ESB Networks' Weather Watch station went live on Monday 15th December! Thanks to Ms Skehan Stratford has it's very own weather station which students and the public can follow using the weathercloud.net app.

Mitzvah Week: Giving Back to Our Community

From December 9th to 12th, Stratford College celebrated Mitzvah – Wellbeing Week, a time dedicated to kindness, reflection, and action. As part of our commitment to Global Citizenship Education, Student Council and staff organized a fundraiser in support of Focus Ireland, helping those affected by homelessness.

Stratford boys football team qualify for knock-out stages!

On Thursday 11th December, our school football team recorded a huge 2-1 victory against James' Street CBS, a result that guarantees us a place in the next round of the competition, no matter what happens in the final group game, writes captain Ianis (3rd Year).

Mitzvah Week: Music at Orwell Nursing Home

On Wednesday, the 10th of December, some students from Stratford College performed at the Orwell House Nursing Home. This was part of our Mitzvah Week programme which is dedicated to giving back to our community and encouraging kindness.

Mitzvah Week: Bushy Park Litter Pick Up

On the 10th of December 2nd years, 5th years, and Green Schools participated in a Bushy Park Litter pick up as a part of Mitzvah Week, to give back to our community. We collected multiple bags of litter, with some exciting finds including an abandoned trolley and a bike!

Bi Cinealta "The Power to do Good" - Anti-Bullying & Mitzvah Week

This week in school we are marking Anti-Bullying Week alongside Mitzvah Week, with the shared theme “The Power to Do Good.” Throughout the week, students will take part in activities and discussions that promote kindness, respect, inclusion and positive action. 

As part of this focus, we are delighted to share with you our new Bí Cineálta (Be Kind) Anti-Bullying Policy, which reflects our commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment for all students. Bí Cineálta is the national framework that supports schools in preventing and addressing bullying behaviour. You can read the policy here.

Winter Exam Preparation: Own it

As the Winter Exams approach from 1st -5th December students, staff and households are busy preparing. Teachers are mindful of the anxiety around exams and are preparing students with Study Plans as well as some or more of the following supports such as sample questions and answers, marking schemes, exemplars of best practice for example, depending on subjects and year groups.