Ciara Murphy, Social Studies - Trinity College, contributed her memories of Stratford for the 60th Anniversary book, '60 Years A Growing', which was launched in November 2014.
Since leaving Stratford College in 2011, my student life has been full of surprises. Although in sixth year I grew to enjoy nearly every subject, I was always most interested in English and Classics, which led me to believe a career in journalism was for me.
For years I had intended on going into Psychology and training to be a counsellor, however the ‘Leaving Cert fear’ hit me in 6th Year and made me believe I would never get the points for any course I wanted in that field. Initially, I went on to study Journalism in DCU for three years and, although I felt there was a lot to learn in the course, I couldn’t help but think I was going down the wrong path. After reapplying through the CAO in 2012 and getting accepted into Social Work in Trinity College Dublin — I couldn’t be happier with my choice. Although the course itself is very challenging, I have learnt so much and grown so much through it. As well as a heavy workload on the academic side, we are also put on four placements throughout the four year course, and since enrolling I have had the pleasure of working with teenagers, the elderly, refugees and asylum seekers and persons in extremely vulnerable communities. I was even able to do an international placement in London for Jesuit Refugee Service throughout last Summer.
During my time at Stratford, I met so many wonderful people, both friends and teachers, with whom I am luckily still in close contact. The teachers in Stratford College are fabulous at their jobs; I wouldn’t be where I am now without their help and support.
Ciara Murphy
Read the 60 Years A Growing eBook for more Stratford memories.
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.
On Thursday 21st May, Ms Donohoe, Ms McGill and the 3rd Year Classics students walked to nearby Ely Arch beside the River Dodder. As part of Junior Cycle Classics, students have to compare a building in their local area with a building in Rome.
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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 (and acrobatic) play! The Teachers came out victorious.
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