Student Council

Student Council Elections, September 2026

On Tuesday 15th September Student Council ran a very successful Student Council Election process for 2026.

6th Year Graduation Celebrations

The Class of 2026 graduated on Friday 15th May in a wonderfully warm and heartfelt graduation ceremony shared with family, friends and Stratford staff. There were wonderful speeches from Mr Barrett, Rabbi Wieder, Ms Finnegan (Year Head) and Student Council prefects. 

Stratford's Wellbeing Week 2026 - School Walk, Culture Day, Sports Day, Hell and Back - something for everyone!

Stratford celebrated Wellbeing Week 2026 (5th - 8th May), a special week dedicated to promoting positive mental health, physical activity and cultural awareness. Students had the opportunity to take part in a variety of fun and engaging activities throughout the week, including walks, workshops, cultural events, sports, and wellbeing challenges.

Culture Day at Stratford College

On Wednesday, 6th May, the Student Council and Deputy Prefects coordinated Stratford College’s Culture Day to celebrate the diverse cultures of the student body.

Dr Mary McAleese visits Stratford College

On Tuesday 28th of April, Stratford College was honoured to welcome former President of Ireland, Dr. Mary McAleese, for a memorable and inspiring visit. Students, staff and guests were excited to hear from one of Ireland’s most respected figures as she shared insights into her personal life, career, and political experiences.

Stratford Student Council meet with The High School's Student Council

On a bi-annual basis, Stratford College and The High School's Student Councils meet. These occasions offer neighbouring schools and their young leaders the opportunity to meet together to discuss how their individual councils have developed, the successes they have enjoyed, the initiatives and fundraising they have been involved in. This has proven useful to individual School Councils as a way of learning from the experiences of others.

ISSU An Chomhdhail Bhliantuil 2026

On the 7th and 8th of April, during the Spring break, the Stratford ISSU liaisons (Frans 5th Year & Rhea 4th Year) attended An Chomhdháil Bhliantiúl 2026, which is the biggest event in the ISSU calendar. Frans & Rhea report back.  

ISSU, or the Irish Second-level Students Union, is the national student-led representative body for second-level students in Ireland. It acts as a democratic, non-profit organization focused on empowering student councils, ensuring student voices are heard in education policy, and promoting equal access to education.

Mid-Term Treat from Student Council

Thank you to Student Council who served hot chocolate to all students in recognition of a great start to 2026 and for JC and LC mocks coming to an end.  Best wishes to everyone for mid-term break which commences today, 13th February. 

School Self Evaluation: Report on Teaching and Learning Goals, August – December 2025

End of term 1 report: January 2026

Background:
In August 2025, Teaching and Learning Targets were set for Term 1 2025–2026 on our return to school. These targets were guided by feedback received from all stakeholders in May 2025 through surveys of all stakeholders, staff & student focus groups, and staff discussion. Post December 2025 House-Exams, surveys were sent to all stakeholders (parents, students and teachers). This feedback alongside ‘focus group’ feedback (Student Council, Parent-Teacher meetings, staff meetings such as Year Head Meetings and Senior Management meetings) will guide future targets.

Mitzvah Week: Giving Back to Our Community

From December 9th to 12th, Stratford College celebrated Mitzvah – Wellbeing Week, a time dedicated to kindness, reflection, and action. As part of our commitment to Global Citizenship Education, Student Council and staff organized a fundraiser in support of Focus Ireland, helping those affected by homelessness.