Parents Association

Message from President Michael D. Higgins to secondary school students

President Michael D. Higgins has issued a special video message for students in secondary school.

Post Primary Parents: Supports

There are many support agencies and online resources to help parents/guardians support their children through their post primary education. These are just some of the resources and supports available:

International Frameworks for Re-Opening of Schools

Governments and international agencies are working on frameworks for the safe reopening of schools worldwide. It is worth reading and watching some of these resources to gain a greater understanding of the issues. There are also resources pertinent to Stratford's reopening which you are encouraged to read/watch.

Virtual Summer camps - keep occupied!

The 2020 summer holidays will be quite different for all of us because of the COVID-19 lockdown. Summer camps will look quite different as they move to an online space. Check out some of the following links for a flavour of ideas.

Summer Reads - relax and escape!

The summer holidays have arrived and now is the time to escape and relax with a great book! Check out the following links for ideas and inspiration.

6th Year Graduation - a very special occasion celebrated online

Friday, 15th May 2020 heralded another first in Stratford - an online 6th Year Graduation - hosted by Ms Talbot and Student Council all through Zoom!

State Examinations 2020: Latest Developments and Resources

Please see the following links:

State Examinations 2020

State Examinations: DES Advice and Resources for Parents and Students

Click on the following links for Advice and Supports for Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students and their parents/guardians.

Stratford's experience of remote teaching and learning during the COVID-19 lockdown: A Vox Pop

Since Friday 13th March schools in Ireland have been closed but teaching and learning has continued remotely using the power of technology. While the IT infrastructure within Stratford's school walls worked very well, never did we think that we would have to extend it to remote teaching.

Stratford Student-Parent Charter: Findings from recent survey

Over the last few years while developing our Student Parent Charter here at Stratford we have hosted discussions on proposed legislation and worked with our Parents Association to conduct a survey on school communications.