Stratford College are privileged to be one of the first institutions in the country to display the National Library of Ireland's World War 1 travelling exhibition since mid-February.
The National Library of Ireland has loaned Stratford College it's World War 1 travelling exhibition. It has been on display in the History Room and the Library since mid-February and will be returned to the National Library at the end of April. The National Library has an associated website - www.nli.ie/WWI - which is very interesting from an Irish perspective.
Ms. Kenny and Mr. Stewart have been focusing on World War 1 in History classes and Ms. Kenny also brought a group of Senior Students to the Imperial War Musuem in London at the end of March.
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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