Parents Association

Vox Pop on the Safe Return to Stratford

Stratford reopens for school!

Stratford's doors reopened on Monday, 31st August with our 5th Year students arriving in the morning and our 6th Year students in the afternoon! Our 3rd Year and TYs came in on Tuesday at their respective times. We welcomed our new 1st Years on Wednesday morning and our 2nd Years in the afternoon.

Leaving Certificate November Exams & Calculated Grades Process 2020

Please see this important link for information on LC November 2020 Exams. See here for information on the Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades Process.

Department of Education and Skills COVID-19 response plan for safe reopening of post primary schools

The DES has published detailed guidance for the reopening of our school. We will continue to communicate with our school community as we prepare to reopen for the new year. Please see the Department website here for details.

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.

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.

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:

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!