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Stratford students and teachers talk to Minister Richard Bruton TD at Schools Strike 4 Climate protest
Subject Blogs, Geography, Science/Maths, General School News, Green Schools, Student Council / 19 March 2019

Stratford students and teachers talk to Minister Richard Bruton TD at Schools Strike 4 Climate protest

Almost half the students of Stratford College marched to Dáil Éireann, along with some of their teachers on Friday, 15th March as part of the Strike 4 Climate Change protest. Walking from Rathgar, through Rathmines and then around St. Stephen's Stratford students made their voices heard with their banners, whistles and chants.

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Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019!
Subject Blogs, Subject Blogs, Subject Blogs, Subject Blogs, Irish, Music / 14 March 2019

Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019!

Ceiliiúradh Seachtain na Gaeilge sa scoil ó 11ú- 15ú Márta. I measc na n-imeachtaí a cuireadh ar siúl na rince gaelach le Bliain a hAon agus Amhránaíocht as Gaeilge le Bliain a Dó. Chuir grúpa daltaí ó Rang na hIdirbhliana físeán le chéile faoi 'Céard is Éireannachas ann?', agus taispeánadh é ag an gceolchoirm ar an Aoine. Ghlac go leor daltaí páirt sa cheolchoirm, agus bhain gach duine sult as an damhsa, an canadh, agus an físeán a taispeánadh. Maith sibh do gach duine a ghlac páirt sna himeachtaí éagsúla!   

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Wellbeing in Stratford College
Subject Blogs, Wellbeing, General School News / 13 March 2019

Wellbeing in Stratford College

Wellbeing is weaving through life at Stratford College. Students engage in various aspects of wellbeing, including social in areas such as SPHE, Guidance & CSPE; curriculum activities encourage themes such as ‘managing myself’, ‘being active’ and ‘resilient’; physical through PE with emphasis on the importance of exercise and nutrition, emotional with the practice of ‘mindfulness’ and feeling connected. 

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World Book Day celebrations: 'Booky Breakfast' book swap sale raises €180 for charity
Subject Blogs, English/Drama, Wellbeing, Library, Parents Association, Transition Year / 8 March 2019

World Book Day celebrations: 'Booky Breakfast' book swap sale raises €180 for charity

World Book Day 2019 in Stratford College kicked off with high-powered fruit juices and smoothies made on the spot by the TYs, while students, staff and parents browsed the many, many books in the book sale. Student, staff and parents were actively encouraged to bring in two books and €2 to make it the best book sale and 'booky breakfast' ever! And it was - we raised €180 for St. Michael's House. The juices and smoothies were also awesome!

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