To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge this week we are putting the spotlight on Gaeilge i gColáiste Stratford! Watch our short animation 'Gaeilge' to find out more.
So far this week- we have been to the Stella cinema to watch an Irish language movie, soccer training is through Irish, all classes have learnt Amhrán na bhFiann, learned some Irish dances and played biongó as Gaeilge,We are also holding a Tráth na gCeist (table quiz) for the school, and finally on Friday we have our Ceilí mór & Ceolchoirm. Níos mó ná teanga.
See web gallery 2023-2024 for more photos!
Our Transition Year (TY) students hosted a successful coffee morning in the school hall to raise funds for Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross. Year groups visited the hall in turn for tea, coffee, and treats. Thanks to Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Talbot, Ms. McGill and all our TY students.
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On Wednesday, the 23rd of September, a group of us TY students had the opportunity to welcome Irish writer Elaine Garvey to our school, where we took part in a two-hour workshop with her. On Friday the 25th of September, we embarked on our weekly trip which brought us northside, to Glasnevin Cemetery, so write Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B (TY Weekly editors).
Some of our Chinese students celebrated the Mooncake Festival this morning with traditional treats, and stories about the holiday. The round shape of the mooncakes mirrors the bright harvest moon, symbolizing family togetherness and completeness.
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