Green Schools

Stratford students watch Youth Assembly in Dáil debate issues on Climate Change

On Friday the 15th of November, the students in Stratford College watched the first four Youth Assembly speakers talk about Climate Action in the House of the Oireachtas. After listening to inspirational Youth Activists, we were tasked with reflecting on what was said.

6th Year student receives Silver Gaisce Award

Congratulations to Adam in 6th Year who was awarded his Silver Gaisce award on Thursday, 7th November. He was one of 148 young people from all over Ireland who received their Silver Award in the O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin 1.

Green Schools organise 'Zero Power Hour' for Climate Action Week

Green Schools organised a 'Zero Power Hour' for 12.15pm on Friday, 18th October to highlight Climate Action Week.

Stratford marches for Climate Change

Earlier this year, many Stratford students and staff walked to Dáil Éireann on the Greta Thunberg-inspired Climate Change marches that happened all around the world. Friday, 20th September proved to be another day of marching by Stratford students and staff, organised so ably by Green Schools.

Lost Property: After the Summer Holidays - An Installation

A student standing amidst the debris of discarded books, water bottles, and uniforms. Do teenagers really value protecting our environment or are our protests just a load of hot air? ... by Sarah Jerrard-Dunne (2nd Year)

Bus Connects Dublin: Stratford's 'Transport to School' survey

Bus Connects Dublin is a government plan to transform Dublin’s bus system and to enhance Dublin’s cycling infrastructure. The proposed bus route changes may affect routes servicing Stratford College and the Rathgar neighbourhood.

Annual School Walk raises just over €1600 for Jigsaw

This year's school walk was held on Wednesday, 22nd May and students walked a 10km section of the Wicklow Way. Student Council selected Jigsaw, a Youth Mental Health charity, for all its fundraising efforts. Just over €1600 was raised by Stratford students!

Green Schools receives 4th Flag for Marine Litter

On the 22nd May, four members from the Green Schools committee and myself attended the Green Flag Awards Ceremony in The Helix, DCU. This ceremony marked the achievements of schools from all over Dublin who had successfully completed a two year action plan in order to be awarded a Green Flag.

Green Schools - Working together for a sustainable future

Green-Schools is Ireland͛'s leading environmental management and award programme, working with primary and secondary schools across the country. For more details click here. 

Bus Connects Rathfarnham to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Public Consultation

Learn about the core bus corridor project

To make a submission to the public consultation click here. The public consultation for the sixteen core bus corridors is taking place on a phased basis and will run until 31st May 2019.