The Benefits of Working with Others as a Key Skill
We remember
10% of what we read
20% of what we hear
30% of what we see
50% of what is discussed with others
80% of what we experience personally
95% of what we teach to someone else William Glasser
Research on co-operative learning goes back over 100 years and suggests that when students work together, ‘knee to knee and eye to eye’, discussing, explaining, negotiating, agreeing, helping and encouraging each other, it has a positive impact on their achievement, self-esteem, and motivation for learning, and it helps develop their thinking and reasoning skills. In addition, it leads to more positive interpersonal relationships within the classroom. (David and Roger Johnson).
Ms Patricia Gordon
Principal
As is tradition at this time of year, the annual rounders game took place between our outgoing 6th Years and Teachers. Despite great efforts by our 6th years and some fabulous play, Teachers came out victorious. Fair play to all who played in this game.
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Congratulations to our prize winners at our end of year assembly. Awards including attendance, student of the year and the Principal's Junior & Senior student award for this academic year.
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Stratford celebrated Wellbeing Week 2026 (5th - 8th May), a special week dedicated to promoting positive mental health, physical activity and cultural awareness. Students had the opportunity to take part in a variety of fun and engaging activities throughout the week, including walks, workshops, cultural events, sports, and wellbeing challenges.
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