Library

February Book Club Choice: "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

This month's Library Book Club choice is "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas and it was also released in film last year. Students can borrow it from the Library. 

Latest Brian Conaghan book voted Teen/Young Adult Book of the Year at 2018 An Post Irish Book Awards

Congratulations to Brian Conaghan who won the Teen/Young Adult Book of the year award the 2018 An Post Irish Book Awards on Tuesday, 27th November.

November Book Club Choices: choose from the Junior or Senior books selected for the Great Reads Award 2018

The November Book Club choice students have a choice of five books from the Junior or Senior shortlisted books for the Great Reads Award 2018. The books can be borrowed from the Library. 

Student achievements celebrated at Awards Ceremony

Student Council hosted the Awards Ceremony on Friday, 26th October. The Awards Ceremony celebrates the achievements of excellence by Stratford students in the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle, as well as leadership, sporting and extra-curricular activities during the school year 2017-2018.

Alan Glynn, author and visitor to Stratford on a past World Book Day, publishes his sequel to "Limitless"

Author, Alan Glynn, was featured in the Irish Times on Tuesday, 9th October on the publication of his latest book called "Under the Night". 

October Book Club Choice: "The Weight of a Thousand Feathers" by Brian Conaghan

This month's Book Club choice is Brian Conaghan's latest book, "The Weight of a Thousand Feathers". Mr. Conaghan - a Costa Children's Book Award winner - taught in Stratford a number of years ago and Stratford is always delighted to feature his latest publication. Senior students may borrow the book from the library.

After-school activities begin again

After-school activities ranging from sports to drama to music are starting again for the new year. There are also many activities organised at lunchtime in the Library, in the Computer Lab and around the school. 

The Great Reads Award - shortlisted books for 2018

The shortlist of Junior and Senior books for The Great Reads Award 2018 have been selected by a panel of Irish school librarians.

May Book Club Choice: "Fantasy Sports 3" by Sam Bosma

The May Book Club choice is "Sports Fantasy 3" by Sam Bosma. Borrow it from the Library.

According to goodreads.com, "Wiz and Mug are back for another magical adventure as they continue their quests for the mighty Order of Mages!

Wiz has always believed in the Order of Mages as a force for good; one that works to destroy tyrants and restore peace, but it seems that may not be the case at all. Prepare for revelations and mini golf in this latest addition to the wildly successful Fantasy Sports series!"

Stratford celebrates National Poetry Day in the Library

National Poetry Day was on Thursday, 26th April. Ms. Reynolds, Ms. Talbot and a dedicated group of students created poetry and artwork to celebrate the day.