Parents Association

Senior Cycle Review: Stratford Student Voice

NCCA is undertaking a review of Senior Cycle education. The review offers an opportunity to generate a shared vision for senior cycle and a strong base from which to shape a curriculum that genuinely meets the needs of all learners for years to come.

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 completes school-wide consultation on the use of mobile devices in schools

The Department of Education and Skills asked all schools to consult with staff, parents and students on the use of Mobile Devices in school. The use of smart phones in schools will be included as an item requiring consultation under the Education (Parent and Student Charter) Bill 2016.

World Book Day celebrations: 'Booky Breakfast' book swap sale raises €180 for charity

World Book Day 2019 in Stratford College kicked off with high-powered fruit juices and smoothies made on the spot by the TYs, while students, staff and parents browsed the many, many books in the book sale. Student, staff and parents were actively encouraged to bring in two books and €2 to make it the best book sale and 'booky breakfast' ever! And it was - we raised €180 for St. Michael's House. The juices and smoothies were also awesome!

World Book Day Book Sale on Thursday, 7th March: Parents invited! We need books too!

World Book Day is on Thursday, 7th March. The day will kick off with a 'Bring a Book, Buy A Book' sale in the school hall from 9.30am to 11am, in aid of St. Michael's House. Parents/guardians and students are all invited to the book sale and you can buy 3 books for the price of €2!! The TYs will be running the book sale. 

Parents Internet Safety Seminar: Wednesday, 13th March at 7pm

Parents are invited to an Internet Safety Seminar on Wednesday, 13th March at 7pm in the school hall.

The Irish Times: Seven steps to choosing the right school for your child

"Third-level progression rates are just one part of the puzzle for parents when selecting a secondary school for their child", according to a report written by Peter McGuire in The Irish Times (4th December 2018).

The DES has asked all schools to Consult With their School Communities on the Use Of Smart Phones And Tablet Devices in Schools

Stratford College will consult with staff, students and parents in the coming days.

Read here for more details.

GDPR - Data Protection for schools

On Friday, 25th May the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. Schools have to adhere to these regulations. To that end the website, www.dataprotectionschools.ie, outlines the impact of these regulations.

Recent National Educational Developments

Read about some recent developments in education below.