In the first week of May, Stratford's Junior drama students excelled themselves in the group improvisation competitions by coming 1st and 2nd respectively, in the U16 and U14 classes. Well done to all and thanks to Ms. Coogan their drama teacher. 3rd Year student, Alanah O'Byrne explains their improvisation in more detail.
The drama class once again entered Feis Maitiu speech and drama festival this year. Two groups entered the group improvisation competition, where competitors have five minutes to devise a scene based on a title provided by the adjudicator. Our under 14 group, comprised of Anna Baker, Ana Jovanovich, Laura Kelly, Kharisma Messam and Charlotte Ward-Pratt performed "Everybody Has a Story to Tell" and we're awarded second prize!
Our under 16 group, comprised of Fionn Bentley, Cormac Kelly, Alanah O'Byrne, Geordan Sheridan O'Brien, Shimi Tillman and Megan Wynne performed "The Power Cut" and were awarded first prize.
Well done to everybody involved, for your commitment, focus and enthusiasm!
Ms. Coogan
The Feis Maitiu was really fun. Our group fell under the 14s - 16s category. The type of competition was group improvisation. This means that one group has five minutes to decide their idea. We were given a selection of five titles. After much debating we decided to choose "The Power Cut". Our plan was to evoke fear in the audience. Our idea was to have a waiter who turns off the lights and kills us off one by one until only one person was left. Clearly she [the adjudicator] liked our creativity because we came first. She also said in the comments that our ending scared her!
Alanah O'Byrne (3rd Year)
Hugh congratulations to Stratford College Classics students who came 2nd and 3rd in the annual Ides of March Quiz in Blackrock College on Tuesday 28th April. Students from schools all over Dublin and further afield participated. Stratford scored an Olympian 41/46 to take second place and 40/46 to take third place. Thank you to Ms. Donohoe and Ms McGill for coordinating this great event.
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Delia Donohoe has been appointed as Permanent Deputy Principal of Stratford College, following her tenure as Acting Deputy Principal since August 2023. This milestone marks her 21st year as a dedicated member of the Stratford community, where she has made a lasting contribution both in the classroom and in leadership.
Speaking about her appointment Chair of the Board of Management Ms. Aoife Cassidy said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Delia as Deputy Principal; she has been a leader and teacher at Stratford College for more than 20 years. During this time, she has served in an acting capacity as Deputy Principal, including over the last three years. She has strong leadership skills and an unwavering commitment and dedication to our school community. We have every confidence that she will continue to lead with the same energy, warmth and dedication in the years ahead. We are delighted to formally confirm Delia’s appointment and wish her every success in the role going forward.
A brilliant afternoon for the 2026 incoming 1st years to meet each other and other Stratford students including our current 1st years, senior prefects & their year head Ms. Finnegan. Something for everyone to enjoy!
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