Stratford College has a new team and sport - Flag Football! It's like tag American Football. Every Tuesday afternoon, approximately 20 students go to the astro pitch in Herzog Park with Mr Priestley.
Known as the Stratford Astro's, they are currently competing in the Stratford College Flag Football competition organised by Mr. Priestley. The teams are the Seahawks, the Panthers, the Eagles and the Bears. In January, the Stratford Astros will be competing in an external competition. Paris, our basketball coach also helps out with coaching (Paris played Quarterback for his school in America!)
Our Transition Year (TY) students hosted a successful coffee morning in the school hall to raise funds for Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross. Year groups visited the hall in turn for tea, coffee, and treats. Thanks to Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Talbot, Ms. McGill and all our TY students.
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On Wednesday, the 23rd of September, a group of us TY students had the opportunity to welcome Irish writer Elaine Garvey to our school, where we took part in a two-hour workshop with her. On Friday the 25th of September, we embarked on our weekly trip which brought us northside, to Glasnevin Cemetery, so write Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B (TY Weekly editors).
Some of our Chinese students celebrated the Mooncake Festival this morning with traditional treats, and stories about the holiday. The round shape of the mooncakes mirrors the bright harvest moon, symbolizing family togetherness and completeness.
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