On Thursday, 10th October, our sixth years used the marketplace technique to revise the plot of 'Macbeth', while preparing for their October exams.
On Thursday, 10th October, our sixth years used the marketplace technique to revise the plot of 'Macbeth', while preparing for their October exams.
The class was divided up into groups were and provided with a section of the play. They had to create a poster with no more than 5 words and ten images and go to the different groups to be taught or to teach (depending on your role). After 5 mins they then had to return to their groups and teach each other what they had learnt.
Managing their learning in this manner really aids their recall: you remember 10% of what you read, 90% of what you teach!
Ms. Reynolds
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.
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 play, Teachers came out victorious. Fair play to all who played in this game.
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Congratulations to our prize winners at our end of year assembly. Awards including attendance, student of the year and the Principal's Junior & Senior student award for this academic year.
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