Subject Blogs

Sound Composer Visits Drama, Film & Theatre Studies class

The 5th Year Drama, Film and Theatre Studies class had a wonderful masterclass with Sound Designer and Composer Jody Trehy last week. Jody spoke to the class about his experience working in the music industry in Dublin, and his passion for musicals, and particularly how they are an under-appreciated artform, with great potential for subversion. He described the different roles of producer, director and composer, the process and challenges with getting projects funded, and the amount of dedication and years of work that's involved. 

2nd Years participate in Fast Fashion workshop by repairing clothes

On Tuesday, the 24th of February, the second years took part in a Fast Fashion workshop hosted by Leah Gaynor from Oxfam. There, we learned all about ethical fashion and how companies use greenwashing as a deceptive marketing tactic. We watched a video on clothing waste in the global south, and it is safe to say the statistics were appalling. 

1st Year History students visit National Museum of Ireland

On Tuesday the 10th of February, we went to the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street. We took the 15B into town first thing in the morning and we got off on George’s Street and walked to the museum from there. 

Japanese PhD student observes 5th Year Drama, Film and Theatre Studies class for her studies

The 5th year Drama, Film and Theatre Studies class were very honoured to host Professor Momiji Ujii from Tokyo, Japan for two days of observation of how we are implementing this new subject. Momiji is studying for a PhD in 'Exploring the Educational Significance of Drama in Cultural Citizenship Education: Focusing on “Drama, Film, and Theatre Studies” in Ireland' and how this new subject and teaching methodologies foster creativity, collaboration, and student participation.

Stratford celebrates Safer Internet Day -- AI Aware: Safe, Smart, and in Control

The theme for Safer Internet Day, Tuesday 10th February, is of being AI Aware.  

In Computer Studies and SPHE classes during this week this is being explored further - how to stay safe, smart and in control. Webwise has lots of resources to make parents/guardians, students and teachers more AI Aware.

Stratford's Wellbeing theme: Own it -- Being prepared

As part of our Wellbeing theme this year, we are focusing on “Own It” — encouraging students to take positive responsibility for their daily routines, choices, and learning.

TY girls attend iWish 2026: Women in STEM conference

On one of the wetter Thursday mornings in February - the 5th to be precise - the TY girls made their way to the RDS to attend the iWish 2026: Women in STEM conference. iWish showcases the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths to teenage girls.

Holocaust Memorial Day, Sunday 25th January 2026

The National Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration took place on Sunday the 25th of January, organised by Holocaust Education Ireland. Every year it is held on the closest Sunday to the 27th of January as International Holocaust Memorial Day marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945. This year it was held in The Royal Hospital Kilmainham and students and staff attended. Students from Stratford College are invited every year to read from the Scroll of Names which is a list of relatives of Irish people who lost their lives in the Holocaust. For some of these people we know where they were born, where they died or how old they were, for others we have only their names. Through reading the scroll we remember all of these people. This years readers were TY students: Laila, Ciara and Julia.

Tánaiste Simon Harris visits Stratford College

On Friday afternoon, 23rd January, we had the privilege of welcoming Tánaiste Simon Harris to Stratford College.  Upon arrival, we met himself and local TD James Geoghegan before Mr. Harris addressed the school.  He spoke to us on a matter of issues, including how he became interested in politics, the importance of young people within it, and social media and its mental health implications. 

Stratford College, Principal, Nathan Barrett welcomes funding for Holocaust education programme

Speaking to RTE's News at One, Mr. Barrett, who welcomes the funding for the Holocaust education programme said "All students in Ireland, whether they are taking junior or senior cycle, would be exposed to the Holocaust. 

The full article can be read here:  RTE News at One