TY student, Luke Higgins has written a comprehensive report on the Stratford Senior Football team's match against Ballinteer on Wednesday, 6th October.
Following a two-year hiatus from inter-school Football due to the Pandemic, members of the Stratford U19 Football team were delighted to participate in a competitive match away to Ballinteer Community School on Wednesday, October 6th. The game also presented Stratford’s U19 players an opportunity to build a professional relationship with our recently appointed Football Coach, Ciaran Fadden.
There was a varied reaction to the first-half amongst the Stratford squad, since numerous players didn’t feel satisfied with a four-goal deficit at half-time.
Ciaran responded to the challenging situation with aplomb, as he identified and addressed problem areas [ineffective long-balls & substandard physicality in the attacking department], along with instilling a positive and vigorous attitude into the minds of Stratford’s courageous Footballers.
Stratford commenced the second-half in a positive manner, as a result of organised/structured passing and improved application from the attack. Ballinteer struggled to contain Stratford’s momentum for the majority of the second-half, which boosted the away team’s morale.
Despite an impressive second-half performance, glimpses of inexperience remained evident in the defence and attack, when Stratford conceded two goals from naïve defending, and struggled to threaten Ballinteer’s defence through teething problems in the attack.
In spite of numerous lively periods, the game wasn’t a breathtaking contest, although the Stratford squad will not be forgetting Nathan Slattery’s heroic penalty save for the foreseeable future.
In brief, Stratford will be proud of their performance, but will feel aggrieved by an incredibly harsh six-nil score line. Numerous players on the Stratford team impressed the spectators, for example Nathan Slattery [Passionate leadership from the front, reminiscent to ‘’Gigi’’ Buffon back in the day], Jonah Miller [Dominant Midfield performance, similar to a prime Andrea Pirlo], Natan Yerushalmi [Mature showing beyond his years, akin to a young Roy Keane], and Noah Smith [Tremendous defensive application, alike to an in-form Andy Robertson].
Luke Higgins (TY)
Hugh congratulations to Stratford College Classics students who came 2nd and 3rd in the annual Ides of March Quiz in Blackrock College on Tuesday 28th April. Students from schools all over Dublin and further afield participated. Stratford scored an Olympian 41/46 to take second place and 40/46 to take third place. Thank you to Ms. Donohoe and Ms McGill for coordinating this great event.
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Delia Donohoe has been appointed as Permanent Deputy Principal of Stratford College, following her tenure as Acting Deputy Principal since August 2023. This milestone marks her 21st year as a dedicated member of the Stratford community, where she has made a lasting contribution both in the classroom and in leadership.
Speaking about her appointment Chair of the Board of Management Ms. Aoife Cassidy said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Delia as Deputy Principal; she has been a leader and teacher at Stratford College for more than 20 years. During this time, she has served in an acting capacity as Deputy Principal, including over the last three years. She has strong leadership skills and an unwavering commitment and dedication to our school community. We have every confidence that she will continue to lead with the same energy, warmth and dedication in the years ahead. We are delighted to formally confirm Delia’s appointment and wish her every success in the role going forward.
A brilliant afternoon for the 2026 incoming 1st years to meet each other and other Stratford students including our current 1st years, senior prefects & their year head Ms. Finnegan. Something for everyone to enjoy!
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