6th Year Music students went to the cinema with students from the music lunch-time club on 13th November to see Bohemian Rhapsody, the film.
It was an evening of bliss to the music lover, and Queen's Live Aid performance played in full, which felt like we were at a concert. "Bohemian Rhapsody" is on the Leaving Cert Music course this year and as a group we came away with great insight into the characters of the band, Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May.
Songs played during the film included 'Radio Ga Ga', 'Love of my Life', 'Who wants to live forever', 'Another one bites the dust', 'We will rock you' and of course 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. Some of our favourite parts included behind the scenes studio recordings, portraying the innovative way the band approached new recording techniques. They put coins on their drums, used multi-tracking techniques for the operatic section 'Galileo' and even had a radio swinging from the roof to create the 'panning' effect. We especially enjoyed the Live Aid performance. Thank you to Ms. Conlon and Ms. Mulhearn for organising the trip.
Holly Cullen, Hannah Conheady and Sonny Daly (6th 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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