On Tuesday, 27th September, Stratford officially raised the ISPCC Anti-Bullying Shield Flag. Stratford is the 26th school in the country and the 3rd school in Dublin to be awarded this flag. To receive it is a real honour. Stratford is also celebrating Friendship Week (26th - 30th September).
We were delighted to be able to raise our ISPCC Anti-Bullying Shield Flag today at Stratford College. Being only one of three schools in Dublin, to have attained this flag, is a real honour. This is the result of three years of collaboration with our students, teachers, Parents' Association and our Board of Management, to ensure that Stratford College actively and effectively tackles bullying. We had to adhere to a rigorous analysis of our approaches to bullying and to reflect collectively on our internal school structure to ensure it promoted openness and tolerance.
In particular, our restorative anti-bullying model, was commended by the ISPCC, as not only did it identify bullying prior to it emerging as a problem, but it focused on raising empathy building as well as improving general levels of self-esteem. This epitomised the ISPCC approach to anti-bullying.
Our students are now able to report their bullying concerns anonymously on the ISPCC Shield button on our website. We also hold biannual sociograms as means of identifying bullying. For these, our form tutors sit down with each student and ask them a set series of questions to ascertain if anyone is being treated unfairly in the class. Alongside this we hold an annual Friendship Week, whereby we celebrate friendships culminating in our Friendship Fair. This comprises of varies interactive experiences for our students to engage in, all framed around getting them to reflect on what friendship means to them.
To underpin this activity, we are now working towards attaining a ISPCC Shield Youth Award for altruism and gaining the status of being named a Health Promoting School by the Health Service Executive. These actions all contribute to the national focus on Well Being, and the provision of 300 hours of Well Being to our students in 2017.
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Ms Reynolds
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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