Recent study published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) ‘Leaving School in Ireland: A Longitudinal Study of Post-School Transitions’
The recent study published by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) ‘Leaving School in Ireland: A Longitudinal Study of Post-School Transitions’ highlights ‘the importance of having a school climate that fosters high expectations and positive engagement among students from early on in junior cycle, a climate that would enhance post school outcomes for young people’. We believe that that is what we have always provided in Stratford and are particularly pleased to see it endorsed by the DES Inspectorate.
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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