On Wednesday, 29th March, Mr. Priestley and Mr. Kearns brought a large group of students who play football after school to watch Ireland versus Iceland in a friendly international football match.
Students participating in Stratford College’s football programme took another trip to the Aviva Stadium to watch the Republic of Ireland take on Iceland in an international friendly.
This was the second outing to Landsdowne Road for the school’s footballers and spirits were high as we boarded a coach outside the school in the early evening of match day.
The North and Lower East Stands were packed with visiting schools who were animated and vociferous in their support for the Irish team.
There was little action to get excited about during the game yet the support persisted; despite a lacklustre performance and a disappointing result. Students who participate in after-school football are given first access to tickets allocated through the FAI scheme.
This is done to encourage participation in extra-curricular activities and to develop a connection to the wider community through a shared interest in football. It is hoped that students will get the opportunity to support the boys in green in crucial World Cup qualifier games later in the year.
Mr. Priestley
Stratford College opened its doors on Sunday 6th September for a vibrant Open Day and welcomed prospective students and their families, and members of the community. The event started with presentations from the principal, Mr. Barrett, from Chief Rabbi Wieder, the Chair of the Board, and an inspiring student representative.
On Monday 8th September Ms Skehan and her TY Geography students had their Geography class at the beach by the River Dodder.
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On Friday morning, 4th September, there was huge excitement as 4th, 5th and 6th year students gathered in the hall with their Form tutors to go watch the amazing film - The Odyssey, written and directed by Christopher Nolan - in the Rathmines Omniplex cinema. In the IMAX1 cinema to be precise!
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