On the 28th of September 2026, the first-year students of 1X learned about the origin of the popular rowing song of "Óró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile." This song describes Gráinne Mhaol who fought for rights and against English rule and was held in captivity for an estimated 18 months.
This song was used specifically in the 19th century when many rowers needed to be in sync when rowing their oars. A rabhcánaí (shantyman) sung the song at the top of the boat, so the rowers had a beat to row to. It was also used as a marching song for the Irish Volunteers during the Easter Rising. 1x experienced the 19th century, rowing altogether while singing the song.
Slán agus go raibh maith agaibh a chairde!
By first year students Shani and Klara.
Stratford is celebrating Maths Week 2026 (12th - 18th October) with daily activities around the school, at breaktimes and in Maths classes! The tutor-time daily quiz is proving to be extremely competitive as each form group tries to solve it and then run to find Ms Matthews in order to win the box of chocolates!
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The TYs, with Ms Talbot, Ms McGill and Mr Morgan, met extremely early on Monday morning 5th October to take the bus to Delphi for a 3-day trip. The weather proved to be good to everyone!
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On Monday 5th October, the 2nd Years and a number of 6th year students took the train at 7am to go to Coláiste Uisce in Co. Mayo for a three-day trip. A huge thanks to Ms Deegan, Ms Coffey and Ms Maxwell for organising such an amazing trip. Lots of Irish, surfing and fun! 2nd Year student, Saoirse, describes the trip as Gaeilge!
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