This year's 6th Year Graduation was celebrated on a glorious sunny mid-morning on Friday, 25th May. Speeches were made by Ms Gordon, Ms Mahon, Cormac Kelly, Tim Murphy and Anne Baker. Thanks to Ms Kenny and Student Council for organising the hall, Lynn and Hilary for providing wonderful food and to the 2nd Year musicians for providing the ambience.
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Stratford College official school photos, May 2018. Photographer: John Ohle
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This year's School Walk marked a departure, with a new route being selected as part of Green School's efforts to get a Green Flag (Marine). It was organised by Ms Brouder, Ms Donohoe, Green Schools and TYs. All monies raised were donated to Focus Ireland. Photos taken by Laura Kelly (TY).
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The Sports Assembly and TY Graduation was held on Thursday, 17th May. Well done to all the winners of medals and to the TYs who made such a memorable assembly about their year.Thanks to Ms. Finnegan and all the students and teachers who made it such a memorable afternoon. Thanks too to Brendan for having the hall look so well.
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Sports Day, Wednesday 9th May, started off kind-of grey-like and somewhat damp. It didn't dampen spirits and Sports Day proceeded at pace. Well done to Ms Finnegan and Mr McGoldrick for organising such a varied and fun-filled day. Thanks to all the students who helped out on the day and to the teachers who supervised events.
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Thanks to Ms. Finnegan and Mr. McGoldrick who organised the most fantastic Active Week. It kicked off on Sunday, 22nd April with the TYs doing their An Gaisce walk around Glendalough, right through to Friday, 27th April with the 3rd Years swimming in Swan Leisure in Rathmines. The poster says it all! See the Sports blog for more details.
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The so-called 'Beast from the East' or Storm Emma as it was officially called, arrived on Wednesday, 28th February 2018. Leinster and Munster were put on 'Red Alert' which meant that all schools were closed on Thursday, 1st March (World Book Day 2018!) and Friday, 2nd March.
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Stratford celebrated Friendship Week from Monday, 19th February through to Friday, 23rd February. There were many events throughout the week, culminating in the Friendship Fair on the Friday morning. Pupils from Stratford National School were invited to the Fair as well. There was much fun and laughter! Thanks to Ms Reynolds and 2Y for organising the events. See also the Friendship Week 2018 blog.
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Congratulations to all the TY students and some of the 5th Years who along with Ms. Kenny and Ms. Gordon, voted on plenary and committee debates in the Chamber of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday, 1st February. The TYs had submitted a video in November which was deemed one of the Irish winners in the Euroscola competition. Go to the CSPE blog for more details.
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Culture for Wellbeing was the theme for this year's Arts Week. Artists, writers, actors and broadcasters visited the school over the week, giving everyone an opportunity for something special during class. See the Wellbeing blog blog for more details.
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