Leon O'Neill, Creative Digital Media, contributed his memories of Stratford for the 60th Anniversary book, '60 Years A Growing', which was launched in November 2014.
I will always be grateful for the guidance and direction in which my aptitudes were nurtured. A broad and open education is key to developing the mind of a young person and I am grateful for the teachers and staff who created such an environment. I am currently working in the media industry, in broadcast and digital formats, and I am pursuing further postgraduate studies in Advertising and Digital Communications. I look forward to an exciting future but will always look back fondly on my time in Stratford College.
Leon O'Neill
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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