Green Schools

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.

Stratford students and teachers talk to Minister Richard Bruton TD at Schools Strike 4 Climate protest

Almost half the students of Stratford College marched to Dáil Éireann, along with some of their teachers on Friday, 15th March as part of the Strike 4 Climate Change protest. Walking from Rathgar, through Rathmines and then around St. Stephen's Stratford students made their voices heard with their banners, whistles and chants.

Green Schools inspected for fourth Green Flag (Marine Litter)

Stratford's Green Schools underwent an inspection today, Thursday, 14th March as they aim for their fourth Green Flag for Marine Litter. 

Stratford students striking for climate change

Many Stratford students will be participating in the Schools Strike 4 Climate protest outside Dáil Éireann on Friday, 15th March. Students will be leaving school at 12 noon to join other students from around the country.