In Computer Studies classes during Tech Week (18th - 22nd April) and at our Coderdojo@lunch club on Tuesday's, students had great fun exploring the Virtual Reality world afforded by Google Cardboard, while playing celery sticks and oranges to make music through a Makey, Makey!
Students got a chance to install the free Google Cardboard app on their iPhone, mount it in the Google Cardboard viewer and to explore a Virtual Reality (VR) world. There was lot of 'oohs' and 'aahs' and 'wows' in Computer Studies classes and at our Coderdojo@lunch club on Tuesday's. Students also practiced coding on Scratch and on the Hour of Code website.
Meanwhile students also got to set up a Makey, Makey to celery sticks and manderine oranges which was linked to the Makey, Makey piano game. More interestingly the 2nd Years and TYs made a complete circuit by holding hands ... and still the music played!
Over by the Raspberry Pi's students could make it burp when two wires were touching. This was done with Python code which manipulated two GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) pins.
Around the school a series of Tech Week posters were displayed showing technologies such as ink pens, a radiator, a stapler and hole puncher. Technology is not always digital!
Ms. O'Kelly
Hugh congratulations to Stratford College Classics students who came 2nd and 3rd in the annual Ides of March Quiz in Blackrock College on Tuesday 28th April. Students from schools all over Dublin and further afield participated. Stratford scored an Olympian 41/46 to take second place and 40/46 to take third place. Thank you to Ms. Donohoe and Ms McGill for coordinating this great event.
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Delia Donohoe has been appointed as Permanent Deputy Principal of Stratford College, following her tenure as Acting Deputy Principal since August 2023. This milestone marks her 21st year as a dedicated member of the Stratford community, where she has made a lasting contribution both in the classroom and in leadership.
Speaking about her appointment Chair of the Board of Management Ms. Aoife Cassidy said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Delia as Deputy Principal; she has been a leader and teacher at Stratford College for more than 20 years. During this time, she has served in an acting capacity as Deputy Principal, including over the last three years. She has strong leadership skills and an unwavering commitment and dedication to our school community. We have every confidence that she will continue to lead with the same energy, warmth and dedication in the years ahead. We are delighted to formally confirm Delia’s appointment and wish her every success in the role going forward.
A brilliant afternoon for the 2026 incoming 1st years to meet each other and other Stratford students including our current 1st years, senior prefects & their year head Ms. Finnegan. Something for everyone to enjoy!
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