Wellbeing

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.

Early Spring produce from the school polytunnel

The 4th year horticultural students and 3rd year Darragh have been work hard in the polytunnel throughout the year and are seeing the fruits of their labour!

Stratford celebrates Purim and World Book Week

On Monday 2nd March we commenced the week long celebration of Purim and World Book Week. There were many different "fancy dresses" for each day, and full dress up day on World Book Day, Thursday.  We celebrated Purim this year with the first year Jewish students presenting our Purim Assembly this year, shared the story of Purim, traditions and customs, as well as handing out delicious 'Hamantaschan' cookies for the whole school on Tuesday, 3rd March.

Thank you to the Jewish Studies and English Departments for organising this and for all the students and staff who participated.

Skittles the Snake visits Stratford College

Thanks to Abi for bringing Skittles into our 1st year Classics class on the importance of snakes in ancient Greece. Thankfully nobody was petrified 😁

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.

Transition Year: The Crocus Project

Transition Year History students planted yellow crocuses in the flowerbeds of the school in memory of one and a half million Jewish children who were murdered in the Holocaust and thousands of other children who were victims of the Nazis. 

Stratford's Wellbeing Theme: Own it -- Move to Feel better

It's January and believe it or not the days are getting longer!  This month's Wellbeing blog is about everyone getting more Exercise and Physical Activity – Move to Feel Better. Ms Finnegan explains why this really matters and wants you to Own It.

Stratford's Breakfast Club: The Early Risers

Our new club, The Early Risers started at the beginning of the school year last August and runs every morning from 7:45 to 8:45 in the Hall.

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.