Parents Association

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.

Congratulations to Stratford Parent Who Wins Gold Medal in Bloom Festival 2018!

Congratulations to Stratford parent Cornelia Raftery for her gold medal garden entry to this year’s Bloom Festival  2018
http://bloominthepark.com/gardens/no-limits-goals-garden-for-women/

New laws proposed to tackle youth cyber safety concerns

A Joint Oireachtas Committee has called for the appointment of a Digital Safety Commissioner to improve internet safeguards for children and young adults, reported by Will Goodbody (RTE Science and Technology Correspondent) on Thursday, 29th March 2018.

International Women's Day: Exhibition in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines

To celebrate International Women's Day on Thursday, 8th March, artist-in-residence Margaret Fitzgibbon is co-ordinating an exhibition of local and international artist, Evie Hone in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin 6. It starts at 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

Making Minority a Priority: Minority ethnic young people’s experiences of growing up in Ireland

In this research the voices of 50 minority ethnic young people present powerful insights into their experiences of growing up in Ireland.

ESRI Report: Primary School Experiences and the Transition to Second-Level Education

Emer Smyth, from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) is the author of the 5th Report which examines the data collected as part of the National Longtitudinal Study of Ireland. In this report the author examines various aspects on children in what is a major milestone in their lives - moving from primary to secondary level education.

Are Students Happy? PISA 2015 Results: Students’ Well-Being (published April 2017)

On average across OECD countries, 15-year-old students are satisfied with the life they are living: they report a level of 7.3 on a scale of life satisfaction that ranges from 0 to 10. But around 12% of students, on average, are not satisfied with their life:they report 4 or less on the scale.