On Friday, 20th May, the Student Council organised an end-of-year Talent Show with the theme of flags to celebrate different nationalities represented in Stratford College. A history of each representative flag was explained by a student in between the many talented acts performed for the Show.
On Friday, 20th May, the Student Council organised an end-of-year Talent Show with the theme of flags to celebrate different nationalities represented in Stratford College. A history of each representative flag was explained by a student in between the many talented acts performed for the Show. 11 flags were spoken about from countries that included Hong Kong, Serbia, India, Romania, Israel, Poland, Spain, America, Russia, Italy and Jamaica.
Well done to all the students who took part on-stage and off-stage and to Ms. Kenny and the Student Council for organising a terrific show. Thanks too to Ms. Conlon for musical direction.
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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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