#PoetryDayIrl - For Poetry Day Ireland on the 28th of April, 2nd year and 5th year students recited poems dedicated to those affected by the war in Ukraine. Students previously raised €465 for Concern's Emergency relief fund during Feile in March, and were then inspired to write these poems as part of a module on protest poetry.
Ms Talbot began by reading the UK poet Laureate, Simon Armitage's poem 'Resistance' which draws on some of those first shocking images we saw broadcast on the news of the crowds of people trying to flee at the train stations:
toddlers passed
over heads and shoulders, lifetimes stowed
in luggage racks
Afterwards, 3rd years planted Lavender plants in pots around the canopy to symbolise healing and peace in honour of these people in the face of the ongoing war. In the long term we hope these plants will also encourage our school-going bee population to thrive and help pollinate our blossoming apple trees and wildflowers.
The poets that read their work on the day were: Joseph Mudrak, Amelie Gibbons, Sarah Nelkin, and Tristan Traynor. Thanks to everyone who attended, and to everyone who donated to our Ukraine fundraiser.
Today, Friday 12th April, first year students engaged in an immersive reptile workshop, delving into a hands-on learning experience with a variety of fascinating creatures including snakes, lizards, turtles and spiders!
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Major congratulations to the U15 Boys Basketball team who gave everything in a challenging Final on Thursday 11th April against a very strong team from St Tiernans. At no point did the team ever give up! Making it to the Finals is a brilliant achievement and proved to be a great learning experience.
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TY students Joseph and Liam won the Regeneron Special Award at BTYSTE 2024 which means they will be representing Ireland at the forthcoming Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles in May!
Regeneron invited Stratford TY's, 5th Year Computer Science students and Stratford's 7 BTYSTE 2024 students to their manufacturing site in Limerick on Tuesday 9th April.
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