A new cultural festival online called Classics Now took place from 13-15th November. The ClassicsNow weekend featured wide-ranging ‘in conversation’ events with some of the most exciting international writers who are using the ancient past as a way to reflect on our world today.
These talks are available to enjoy on YouTube.
The CAI-T (Classical Association of Ireland - Teachers) was one of the festival partners.
One event run in conjunction with the weekend was a Classics competition for secondary school students. There were two categories - Digital retelling of Greek myths and performance of Classical material.
As always, Stratford College Classics students were enthusiastic, and we had 6 different competition entries. Students from 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th year participated in the competition and the standard was very high.
The results are due to be announced in the next fortnight. The competition was very popular with entries from all over Ireland and 4 prizes will be announced.
We will be making the digital retelling of Greek myth available to enjoy soon.
Well done to the 9 students who participated in the competition. Your entries were innovative and a joy to watch. May Fortuna shine on you.
Ms. Donohoe
Classical Studies Teacher and CAI-T subject rep
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).
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