Open Day, 11th November 2018
This year's Open Day proved to be another extremely busy afternoon! Many families visited the school and campus and were ably guided around the school by the many Stratford students who helped on the day.
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Awards Ceremony, 26th October 2018
The Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, 26th October to honour student achievements during 2017-2018. The Awards Ceremony was hosted by Student Council. The Keynote speaker was Noleen, from Concern. Student Council are organising a Concern Fast on Friday, 7th December as part of Stratford's sustainability goals for this year. There were numerous musical interludes from the School Choir. Two past pupils from the class of 2008 spoke of their time in Stratford - an improv! The Tuck Shop Boys sang to wrap up the event! Well done to every student who got an award. Prizewinners received beautiful books. Many thanks to Ms Kenny, Student Council, Ms Conlon, Brendan and Dorothy, and all the teaching staff who helped make this year's Awards Ceremony special.See also the subject blogs.
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The Herzog Family visit Stratford Schools to celebrate the Centenary Anniversary of the birth of Chaim Herzog, sixth President of Israel, 17th October 2018
On Wednesday, 17th October 2018 the children of Chaim Herzog and their families, visited Belfast and Dublin to retrace the footsteps of their father. Born in Belfast and raised in Dublin, their father Chaim Herzog served as Israel's sixth President between 1983 and 1993. In 1985 Chaim Herzog visited Stratford College. Photographs of that occasion were presented by the Student Council to the Herzog's at a special assembly held in both Stratford College and Stratford National School on the morning of the 17th October. Many visitors were invited, including the Principal and some TY Politics students from Wesley College. See blog for details. Photographs by John Ohle.
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TY Trip to Delphi, 3rd - 6th September 2018
The TYs headed off to Delphi on Monday, 3rd September. Spirits were high and the weather forecast was reasonably good. The TYs got to experience many challenges, including canoeing, surfing and climbing (very high). Ms Finnegan saw students really pushing themselves to do things that they wouldn't normally attempt. Thanks to Ms Finnegan for organising the trip - its always a major highlight for TYs! See the TY blog for more photos.
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6th Year Graduation, 25th May 2018
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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Official School Photos, 24th May 2018
Stratford College official school photos, May 2018. Photographer: John Ohle
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School Walk, 23rd May 2018
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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Sports Assembly & TY Graduation, 17th May 2018
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, 9th May 2018
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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Active Week, 23rd - 27th April 2018
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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