Claire Cullen, Children's Nurse, contributed her memories of Stratford for the 60th Anniversary book, '60 Years A Growing', which was launched in November 2014.
My short yet valuable time in Stratford College began in September 2002. Having moved school I entered in 5th Year. I fully attribute both the education and dedication of the staff to my admission to Trinity College Dublin. I am currently working as a Children’s Nurse in the National Children’s Hospital. My only regret is that I didn’t begin my time there sooner. As a mother of two children, Stratford College is at the forefront of our Secondary School choices for our sons. I can see it has not lost its charm or charisma going by reports from my younger brother and sister, Tim and Holly Cullen who are current pupils in the school.
Claire Cullen
Read the 60 Years A Growing eBook for more Stratford memories.
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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