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Recommended Summer Reads

NEWS / 3 June 2012

While away some of your summer holidays by reading some great books. Ms. Reynolds recommends lots of books for you to enjoy.

The Diary of Anne FrankAnimal FarmOf Mice and MenWhile away some of your summer holidays by reading some great books. Ms. Reynolds recommends lots of books for you to enjoy.

 

 

 

1st Year The Picture of Dorian GrayStudents
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time" by Mark Haddon
"Noughts and Crosses" by Malorie Blackman
"The Diary of Anne Frank" by Anne Frank"
"Goodnight Mister Tom" by Michelle Magorian

2nd Year Students
"Panther in the Basement" by Amos Oz
"Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
"Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck

3rd Year Students
"Vernon God Little" by D.B.C. Pierre
"Panther in the Basement" by Amos Oz
"The Outsiders" by S.E Hinton
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell

 

TY StudentS. E. Hintons
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell
"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger
"The Outsiders" by S.E Hinton
"The Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
"The Perks of being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

 

 

 

 

 

  

Heart of Darkness

5th Year Students
"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte
"Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
"Hard Times" by Charles Dickens
"The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck
"The Grass is Singing" by Doris Lessing
"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

6th Year Students
"Looking Backward" by Edward Bellamy
"1984" and "Animal Farm" by George Orwell
"Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad
"Jane Eyre" by Charlotte  Bronte
"Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
"The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" by James Joyce

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Appointment of Delia Donohoe to Permanent Deputy Principal

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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