Chair of the Green Schools Committee, Lucy Murphy (6th Year), is proud to announce that Stratford was recently awarded a Green Flag. There will be an official presentation of the Green Flag to the school, in Croke Park on Tuesday, 22nd May.
After eight years of trying, Stratford College Green Schools Committee has finally been awarded the Green Flag. A Green Schools Committee Member will attend a presentation ceremony in Croke Park on Tuesday, 22nd May.
The school is delighted to have a symbol of our achievement. We were awarded the flag based on our efforts to reduce waste and implement practical recycling measures. The committee are looking forward to maintaining the high standard of work that has earned us this privilege.
See also Awards and Achievements.
Lucy Murphy (6th Year), Chair of the Green Schools Committee.
[Photo: Ms. O'Kelly]
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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