The first Stratford College CoderDojo Club started on Sunday, 19th April at 4pm in the school hall. Pupils aged between 8-12 years are welcome to come and learn the basics of programming, using Scratch, every Sunday from now until the end of May. Stratford is also celebrating Tech Week 2015 (26th April - 2nd May) in Science and Computing classes.
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In the past two years huge changes have been implemented in Stratford College in terms of the IT infrastructure, WiFi facilities, Bring Your Own Device, 100MB broadband access, a CoderDojo club, an updated website and Acceptable User Policy. Ms. Patricia Gordon sent this update to all parents and students earlier this month.
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In the Spring 2015 edition of "The School Librarian", Professor Alice Sullivan, University College London Institute of Education, summarises the benefits of reading for pleasure based on her research with colleague Matt Brown using the 1970 British Cohort Study. Professor Sullivan is one of the keynote speakers on this topic at the International Research Methods Summer School in Mary Immaculate College in June 2015.
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Saint John of God Hospital in Stillorgan are holding their annual Public Lecture Series on Monday nights starting 23rd April through to 25th May at 8pm. Admission is free.
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On Monday, 9th March a flower arranging demonstration and workshop was held at 8pm in the school hall. A group of parents and teaching staff attended a most informative evening.
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The Parents Association and Mr. Culliney organised a comprehensive Careers Night for Leaving Certificate students on Thursday, 5th March. Svetlana Cvetic (5th Year) and Ciaran O'Byrne (6th Year) comment on their experience of the evening.
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On Monday, 9th March at 8pm there is a Flower Arranging Demo and Workshop in the Hall in Stratford College. Look at the blog for more details.
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Every February, Safer Internet Day is celebrated around the world. This year it is being celebrated on Tuesday, 10th February. The theme for the day is: "Let's create a better internet together".
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Patricia Gordon, Principal explains how Stratford College is implementing the policy based on the 'Well Being in Post-Primary Schools' guidelines, through the 'Friends for Life' programme.
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On Thursday, 29th January at 8pm in the School Hall, the Parents Association have arranged for Enda Doherty to give a talk on exams and study for your child. All are welcome.
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