Stratford College acknowledges that today is International Holocaust Memorial Day and our thoughts are with our students, staff, their families, extended families and friends on this occasion. We remember all of the people who perished in the Holocaust, the millions of Jewish men, women and children and other victims who were persecuted by the Nazis because of their identity.
A commemoration is taking place at Auschwitz to mark the occasion as this year is the 80th anniversary of its liberation.
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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