The school was buzzing with visitors, teachers and students at the recent Open Day on Sunday, 14th November.
The school was buzzing with visitors, teachers and students at the recent Open Day on Sunday, 14th November. Stratford College opened its doors at 2.30pm. Visitors were greeted by students at the front door and brought on a tour around the school. Student work was on display all around the school.
Past-pupils returned, including Barry Grehan (2009) and Jennifer Murphy (2004), the Parents Association provided snacks and our musically talented students provided fantastic background music. The Science Lab was a big attraction—6th Year Biology students, Hannah Grainger and Ruby Murphy dissected lambs’ hearts, while 5th Year Chemistry students, Peter Cleary and Bogdan Kuzmanovic made ‘slime’.
Just after 3pm, everybody assembled in the Hall to hear—what we all know—why Stratford is so great. Mr. Russell spoke about always knowing all the pupils when he met them in the corridor. Ms. Gordon outlined the school values, inspection reports and the many extra-curricular activities for students.
Donagh McMahon (2009) spoke about the great time he had in Stratford and now a 2nd Year Med. student in UCD. Fiona Richardson, from the Parents Association, spoke about the
inclusiveness she has experienced from the school. Then Emma West (2010) sang with her puppet, followed by an excerpt from the forthcoming school play, My Fair Lady. We were treated to a short film, Inside Out - a week in the life of Stratford College—filmed and produced by Eugene Grey (parent). The Stratford College Vocal Workshop wowed the audience with a number of songs, with Turlough Eccles (2nd Year), Jake Regan (TY) and newcomer Alex Lai (5th Year) playing the music. Everyone in the school worked really hard in the weeks before the Open Day and that’s why it was such a success. Photographer: Jorden Bukspan (2nd Year). Well done!
Ms. O'Kelly
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