Ms. Finnegan has been working closely with DCU's Y-Path Sport Science Research programme for the past three years. DCU has published a series of posters highlighting the importance of physical activity on a daily basis - regardless of age.
Stratford's P.E. Teacher, Ms Finnegan, has been working for the past three years with the DCU Y-Path Sport Science Research Programme, tracking the progress of the current 3rd year student's fitness levels.
DCU's overall findings to date are thought-provoking and highlight the importance of everyone aiming to do 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Stratford College's strategy towards sport is to take an holistic approach to encouraging each student to participate, as part of their personal development and attainment of lifeskills.
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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