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Announcement of New Principal

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NEWS / 28 May 2024

Stratford College is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Nathan Barrett as the incoming Principal of the school. Currently Assistant Principal and Head of Music at Alexandra College, Mr. Barrett will take up his position in September this year. Mr. Barrett succeeds Ms. Patricia Gordon who is retiring after 25 years of exemplary service to the College.

Speaking about his appointment Chair Mr. John Rafter said: “We are delighted to welcome Nathan as Principal, he was an outstanding candidate for the role and we know he will bring much energy, enthusiasm and experience to the college. He is joining a vibrant campus with a superb teaching team and a growing student body. It is truly a unique school in an Irish context, one with a proud history and a very bright future”.

Speaking about his appointment Mr. Barrett said: “I am thrilled to be taking up the role of Principal in Stratford College, and I look forward to getting to know the whole community and working with the parents, staff and students especially over the coming months”.

Born in Dublin and educated at the University of Ulster and Trinity College Dublin Mr Barrett is currently pursuing a Masters in Educational Leadership at the University of Limerick, and a Diploma in Life and Leadership Coaching with the Centre for School Leadership. 

He lectures on the Professional Master of Education at UCD, and is a School Placement Tutor on the BRelEd programme in DCU for which he was nominated for the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2021.Mr. Barrett is the author of Maestro a Junior Cycle Music textbook and Encore, a Leaving Certificate Music textbook both published by educate.ie. 

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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.


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