5th Year students, Hannah Hughes, John Nolan and Fearghal Kelleher recount their experiences on their 25km walk as part of their An Gaisce award.
Hannah Hughes (5th Year): "Last year a few of the students, including myself, applied to do the Bronze An Gaisce award. As part of the award we have to do a 25km walk. Fearghal, Johan and I, out of fifth year, went up to Glendalough with Ms. Finnegan to complete the adventure journey portion of the award. The first walk we did was a long trek up a mountain that took approximately four and a half hours to complete. It was very difficult to begin with but once the hard part was done, it was very enjoyable. We stayed in a nice Youth Hostel where I got a whole room to myself! My favourite part of the trip was coming back after our long walk, changing into some clean dry clothes and watching a movie!"
John Nolan (5th Year): "Members of 5th Year competing for an An Gaisce award recently went on a hike in Glendalough. We hiked up the mountain and around Glendalough lake. It took two days. We stayed in a Youth Hostel. To get this award you had to cook and do a hike that lasts about six hours. The best thing was walking through the miner's village. The toughest part of the walk was going up the 600 steps at the start of the hike." (Click on thumbnail to open an enlarged version of photo.)
[Photo: Ms. Finnegan]
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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