3rd Year students, Alice Murphy and Diarmaid Kelly competed in the Poetry Aloud competition in the National Library on Kildare Street on Friday, 14th January.
On Friday, 14th January, myself and Alice Murphy, a fellow 3rd year student, competed in the Poetry Aloud semi-final held in the National Library on Kildare Street. Poetry Aloud is a nationwide spoken poetry competition and the regional heats took place in November. We each had to speak a set poem, Swineherd, by Eileann Ní Chuileanain, and a poem of our choice from a selection of anthologies. We and about 90 other students from around the country were assessed by a panel of judges, among them the accomplished author Siobhán Parkinson, and the poet Eileann Ní Chuilleanain. Myself and 20 other students got through to the final held later that day. It was overall an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Diarmaid Kelly (3rd Year)
[Photo: Poetry Aloud 2011 /Fiona Ross/National Library of Ireland]
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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