Kim Bielenberg, journalist, published a feature in the Education section of the Irish Independent on Wednesday, 13th May about how students in Stratford College assess each other in their classes as part of the implementation of Stratford's Assessment for Learning Policy.
Students in Ms. Kenny's 2nd Year History class were interviewed on Friday, 8th May by Irish Independent journalist, Kim Bielenberg, as were Ms. Kenny and Ms. Gordon, about what it entails to assess your classmate's work and why it is so important for learning.
Read the feature article in full on the Irish Independent website. You can also read Stratford's Assessment for Learning Policy.
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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