Ms. Finnegan presented six 5th Year students with their Bronze An Gaisce Awards at the 1st Year Assembly on Thursday, 18th April. Gabi Eppel (5th Year) gave a speech at Assembly explaining all about An Gaisce and why you should consider doing it.
Ms. Finnegan presented six 5th Year students with their Bronze An Gaisce Awards at the 1st Year Assembly on Thursday, 18th April. Gabi Eppel (5th Year) gave a speech at Assembly explaining all about An Gaisce and why you should consider doing it.
"An Gaisce is the President's Award and its the most presigious award in Ireland for young people aged 15 - 25. It was set up so you could get involved with your community, to set personal goals to achieve in terms of physical recreation and personal skills, and undertake an adventure journey.
There are three awards: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The pupils who have worked towards the bronze award are actually receiving it today.
We all worked hard for the Bronze award and are so glad we are receiving it. You take part in Community Work, for example Student Council, Green Schools or Log on to Learn; develop a personal skill, for example photography, singing or cooking classes; and you take part in physical recreation, for example basketball, athletics or a running club. You 13 weeks of each and an extra 13 weeks of your choice.
We loved doing the Bronze so much that we are presently working towards the Silver award and we are going on our adventure journey at the start of June. We are all looking forward to doing it. We hope to do our Gold award as well which involves an International adventure. I would strongly encourage people to take part in the Gaisce Award in 4th 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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