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The Key Skill of Staying Well

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NEWS / 4 November 2015

Students need a wide range of skills to help them face the many challenges presented to them in today’s world.

The Key Skill of Staying Well

Students need a wide range of skills to help them face the many challenges presented to them in today’s world. As part of the new Junior Cycle programme, a general set of skills have been identified that support students in their personal, social and work lives.

One of these skills is "Staying Well" and this year Stratford College will be focusing on this skill as a key strategic priority. This follows from the Board’s approval of our school policy on positive mental health and a survey of our student’s participation in physical activities. Being healthy, physically and emotionally, being socially active and being able to take care of oneself and of others helps learners become happy and confident. This key skill also helps young people become positive and engaged in their learning and supports them in the safe and ethical use of digital technology.

To find out more see - http://juniorcycle.ie/NCCA_JuniorCycle/media/NCCA/Documents/Key/StayingWelltoolkit_Sept2013.pdf

Ms Patricia Gordon
Principal

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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.


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