This week, our school proudly participated in Stand Up Week, an initiative to raise awareness and support for LGBTQ+ students while standing against bullying. Shockingly, nearly 50% of LGBTQ+ students in Irish secondary schools experience homophobic, biphobic, or transphobic bullying. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where every student feels accepted and valued.
Throughout the week, we ran a poetry, art, and creative writing competition, inviting students to express their perspectives on diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity.
On Friday, we capped off Stand Up Week with a vibrant fundraiser where students wore rainbow colours to symbolize solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Together, we raised funds for Pieta House, an organization supporting mental health.
Stand Up Week has sparked meaningful conversations in our school about acceptance, respect, and allyship. We’re hopeful that these discussions will continue, helping to create an environment where everyone feels safe and celebrated for who they are.
In the run up to the state exams, Stratford's Wellbeing Team draws your attention to the suite of resources on gov.ie under the heading of Wellbeing support for Exam Students, Parents and School Staff.
As is tradition at this time of year, the annual rounders game took place between our outgoing 6th Years and Teachers. Despite great efforts by our 6th years and some fabulous play, Teachers came out victorious. Fair play to all who played in this game.
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Congratulations to our prize winners at our end of year assembly. Awards including attendance, student of the year and the Principal's Junior & Senior student award for this academic year.
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