Governments and international agencies are working on frameworks for the safe reopening of schools worldwide. It is worth reading and watching some of these resources to gain a greater understanding of the issues. There are also resources pertinent to Stratford's reopening which you are encouraged to read/watch.
WHO: Considerations for Schools in the Context of Covid 19
UNICEF: Framework for reopening schools, April 2020
OECD Forum: Responding to Coronavirus: Back to school
Teaching Council and PDST: Learning for All is a live webinar series from the Teaching Council and Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) which started on Tuesday, 31 March, to help support learning from home in these changing times.
The most recent webinar was called 'An International Perspective - What's Happening in Other Countries' and was streamed live on Friday, 29 May 2020 at 12pm. Click here to register to watch the recording.
Irish Times, 28th May 2020 - "All students will not return to school even if social distancing relaxed – McHugh".
Irish Times, 30th May, 2020 '' We Must not Fail the Class of 2020''
Safely Back to School after coronavirus closures McKinsey Report
The Government Protocols for Returning to Work
Stratford College reopening
In the run up to the state exams, Stratford's Wellbeing Team draws your attention to the suite of resources on gov.ie under the heading of Wellbeing support for Exam Students, Parents and School Staff.
On Thursday 21st May, Ms Donohoe, Ms McGill and the 3rd Year Classics students walked to nearby Ely Arch beside the River Dodder. As part of Junior Cycle Classics, students have to compare a building in their local area with a building in Rome.
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As is tradition at this time of year, the annual rounders game took place between our outgoing 6th Years and Teachers. Despite great efforts by our 6th years and some fabulous (and acrobatic) play! The Teachers came out victorious.
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